9 days in Tamil Nadu Itinerary

Located at the most southerly point of mainland India, Kanyakumari has long attracted pilgrims and those keen to see the end of the road.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Jain Temple Kanyakumari, then make a trip to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bhagavathy Amman Temple, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Kanyakumari Beach. On the 9th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shirdhi Sai Baba Temple, Kanyakumari, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Thanumalayan temple - Sthanumalayan Kovil, then enjoy the sand and surf at Sothavilai Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Sanguthurai Beach.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Kanyakumari trip planner.

Erbil, Iraq to Kanyakumari is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll lose 2.5 hours traveling from Erbil to Kanyakumari due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Erbil in December: high temperatures in Kanyakumari hover around 36°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to drive to Rameswaram.

A trip to Rameswaram on Pamban Island will take you across a long limestone shoal bridge with spectacular ocean scenery.

Step off the beaten path and head to Adam's Bridge and Kalam National Memorial. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Ariyaman Beach and Dhanushkodi Beach Point. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kunthu kal Beach, Rameswaram, don't miss a visit to Ramar Padam, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hanuman Temple, and examine the collection at Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam House.

To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Rameswaram driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Kanyakumari to Rameswaram in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Chidambaram.

Chidambaram is a town and municipality in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. On the 13th (Sun), take in the spiritual surroundings of Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, look for all kinds of wild species at Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thillai Kali Amman Temple.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Chidambaram road trip planner.

You can drive from Rameswaram to Chidambaram in 7 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel to Chennai.

Chennai, a city hailed for its vibrant atmosphere and historic attractions, remains one of the most visited places in India.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Marundeeswarar Temple, then kick back and relax at Besant Nagar Beach, then kick back and relax at Elliot's Beach, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kapaleeshwarar Temple. On the 15th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Marina Beach and then take a stroll through Fort St. George.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Chennai trip itinerary app.

Drive from Chidambaram to Chennai in 5 hours. In December in Chennai, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.