8 days in Kanyakumari & Kolkata (Calcutta) 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.

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Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Kanyakumari is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Dammam to Kanyakumari is 2.5 hours. Traveling from Dammam in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 30°C in Kanyakumari. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel to Kolkata (Calcutta).

Nestled on the banks of the Hooghly River, Kolkata is a booming metropolis, India's second largest city, and the country's cultural hub, known for being the birthplace of major artistic and literary movements.

Kolkata (Calcutta) is known for museums, historic sites, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Howrah Bridge, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kalighat Kali Temple, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and make a trip to Mother House.

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Traveling by combination of train and flight from Kanyakumari to Kolkata (Calcutta) takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Kanyakumari in April: highs in Kolkata (Calcutta) hover around 42°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Kanyakumari.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thanumalayan temple - Sthanumalayan Kovil, then steep yourself in history at Vattakottai Fort, then pause for some serene contemplation at Our Lady of Ransom Church, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Sunset View Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Colachel War Memorial and then admire the landmark architecture of Padmanabhapuram Palace.

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Getting from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Kanyakumari by combination of flight and train takes about 10 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. While traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta), expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Kanyakumari, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.