Madurai and Rameswaram from Palakkad
Madurai and Rameswaram yatra from Palakkad
The Madurai and Rameswaram yatra from Palakkad covers about 800 km of driving over 3–4 days. For 4 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹28,200–34,500 and a 49-seater coach ₹60,800–81,800 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 3–4 days
- Driving
- 800 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 2
- from Palakkad
- Fare from
- ₹28,200–34,500
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 4 days
A temple yatra into Tamil Nadu: the Meenakshi temple at Madurai and the Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga at Rameswaram, crossing to Pamban island by the road bridge.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Madurai and Rameswaram from Palakkad
₹28,200–34,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 800 km loop one way · 4 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Palakkad
- Madurai
- Rameswaram
Day-by-day plan (3–4 days)
Day 1: Palakkad to Madurai223 km
Through Pollachi and Dindigul; the Meenakshi temple in the evening.
Day 2: Madurai to Rameswaram173 km
Across the Pamban road bridge to the island; darshan at Ramanathaswamy.
Day 3: Dhanushkodi
The ride to Dhanushkodi at the island's tip in the morning, rest in the afternoon.
Day 4: Rameswaram to Palakkad404 km
The long drive home, with a break in Madurai or Dindigul.
What the circuit costs
About 800 km over 4 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 4 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹24,000–30,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹28,200–34,500 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹32,400–40,800 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹45,000–60,800 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹60,800–81,800 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 4-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,000–2,530 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,660–2,030 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,250–1,570 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,290–1,740 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹1,240–1,670 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Phones are not allowed inside the Meenakshi temple.
Operators for Madurai and Rameswaram from Palakkad
Approved operators who take groups to Madurai and Rameswaram from Palakkad. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
178 km by road from Palakkad
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Palakkad
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Palakkad
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Madurai and Rameswaram from Palakkad?
3–4 days. Over 4 days: day 1: Palakkad to Madurai; day 2: Madurai to Rameswaram; day 3: Dhanushkodi; day 4: Rameswaram to Palakkad.
How far is the Madurai and Rameswaram from Palakkad circuit?
About 800 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 4 (Rameswaram to Palakkad), 404 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Madurai and Rameswaram from Palakkad trip cost for a group?
For 4 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹24,000–30,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹28,200–34,500; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹32,400–40,800; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹45,000–60,800; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹60,800–81,800 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.