9 days in Jaipur & Tamil Nadu Itinerary

Known as the "Pink City" because of the color of the stone used for many of its notable structures, Jaipur draws visitors with its chaotic street life and a slew of colorful bazaars selling everything from handmade pottery to tie-dye scarves.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): explore the galleries of City Palace of Jaipur, then see the sky in a new way at Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, then stop by K.L. Jewellers, and finally enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Moti Dungari Temple and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Akshardham Temple.

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Washington, USA to Jaipur is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to India Standard Time, which is usually a 10.5 hour difference. Traveling from Washington in March, things will get much warmer in Jaipur: highs are around 89°F and lows about 63°F. On the 10th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Kanyakumari.

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 11th (Fri): stroll through Sothavilai Beach and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Jain Temple Kanyakumari.

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Traveling by combination of flight and train from Jaipur to Kanyakumari takes 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Jaipur in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Kanyakumari, with lows of 77°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to Rameswaram.

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

On the 12th (Sat), don't miss a visit to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gandhamadhana Parvatham, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hanuman Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Villoondi Tirtham and then kick back and relax at Ariyaman Beach.

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Traveling by car from Kanyakumari to Rameswaram takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Velankanni.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Morning Star Church for Our Lady of Vailankanni and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of our Lady of Velankanni.

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Traveling by car from Rameswaram to Velankanni takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel back home.