5 days in Kanyakumari & Ooty (Udhagamandalam) 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Kumara Koil Murugan Temple and Narayani Shakti Peeth (Suchindram Shakti Peeth). You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Sunset View Point and Adi Keshava Perumal Temple.

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Navi Mumbai to Kanyakumari is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Kanyakumari can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. On the 10th (Wed), you'll travel to Ooty (Udhagamandalam).

Tea gardens and eucalyptus trees scent the air of the fields surrounding Ooty, a popular summer tourism destination up in the hills.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Elk Hill Murugan Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Honey & Bee Museum.

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Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Kanyakumari to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. August in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.