Chennai to Kanyakumari by Urbania
Land's end of India — where the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet. Sunrise at the Vivekananda Rock is worth every kilometre, and we make those kilometres comfortable.
A glimpse from our recent trips across this route.
01The Route
Getting there
NH44 end-to-end via Madurai and Tirunelveli — India's great north–south highway finishing at the sea.
Top highlights
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Thiruvalluvar Statue
- Kanyakumari sunrise & sunset points
- Bhagavathy Amman Temple
- Padmanabhapuram Palace (en route)
- Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
- Gandhi Mandapam
02Suggested Itinerary
The 4-day plan we recommend
A starting point — swap halts, add temples, extend a day.
Day 1: Chennai to Madurai, evening Meenakshi darshan
Day 2: Madurai to Kanyakumari via Tirunelveli, sunset point
Day 3: sunrise, ferry to Vivekananda Rock, Suchindram and Padmanabhapuram
Day 4: return drive with halts — or extend via Kovalam/Trivandrum
On Chitra Pournami the sun sets and full moon rises over the same horizon — plan around it if you can.
03Fare Estimate
Chennai to Kanyakumari — all five variants
Estimates at minimum billing. Final quote in writing before you pay.
| Urbania variant | Seats | Rate | Billed kms* | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Urbania | 12 / 14 / 16 Seater | ₹38/km | 1410 km | ₹53,580 |
| Premium Urbania | 12 / 15 Seater | ₹45/km | 1410 km | ₹63,450 |
| Luxury Urbania | 9 / 10 Seater | ₹55/km | 1410 km | ₹77,550 |
| Luxury Urbania — Massage Seats | 9 / 10 Seater | ₹60/km | 1410 km | ₹84,600 |
| Ultra Luxury Urbania | 8 / 9 Seater | ₹65/km | 1410 km | ₹91,650 |
*Billed kilometres = actual round-trip distance or 300 km × 4 days, whichever is higher (≈1410 km round trip). Driver bata, toll, parking and permits extra at actuals. Final quote shared in writing before booking.
04Nearby Routes