Day 1: Arrival at Madurai
βοΈ Arrive at Madurai Airport (IXM) or π Madurai Junction Railway Station (MDU).
- Sightseeing in Madurai:
- Meenakshi Amman Temple (world-famous Dravidian architecture)
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal (grand palace from the 17th century)
- Gandhi Memorial Museum (dedicated to Mahatma Gandhiβs life)
β Check-in: Hotel in Madurai
π Overnight stay: Madurai
Day 2: Madurai β Rameshwaram (175 km | 3.5 hrs)
π³ Breakfast at Madurai hotel
β Check-out: Madurai hotel
π Drive to Rameshwaram
- Sightseeing:
- Ramanathaswamy Temple (one of the Char Dhams)
- Pamban Bridge (Indiaβs first sea bridge)
- Dhanushkodi Beach & Ruins (ghost town, scenic spot)
- Agni Theertham (holy bathing site on the beach)
β Check-in: Hotel in Rameshwaram
π Overnight stay: Rameshwaram
Day 3: Rameshwaram β Kanyakumari (310 km | 6.5 hrs)
π³ Breakfast at Rameshwaram
β Check-out: Rameshwaram hotel
π Drive to Kanyakumari (southernmost tip of India)
- Sightseeing:
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial (boat ride to the memorial)
- Thiruvalluvar Statue (monument of Tamil poet)
- Kanyakumari Beach (Sunset Point)
β Check-in: Hotel in Kanyakumari
π Overnight stay: Kanyakumari
Day 4: Kanyakumari β Trivandrum (90 km | 2 hrs)
π³ Breakfast at Kanyakumari
β Check-out: Kanyakumari hotel
π Drive to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)
- Sightseeing:
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple (worldβs richest temple)
- Napier Museum (art and natural history museum)
- Kovalam Beach (relax by the Arabian Sea)
β Check-in: Hotel in Trivandrum
π Overnight stay: Trivandrum
Day 5: Trivandrum β Alappuzha (Alleppey) (160 km | 3.5 hrs)
π³ Breakfast at Trivandrum
β Check-out: Trivandrum hotel
π Drive to Alappuzha (Alleppey)
β Check-in: Traditional Kerala Houseboat
πΆ Enjoy a serene backwater cruise through lush canals, paddy fields, and coconut groves.
π Overnight stay: Houseboat in Alleppey
Day 6: Alappuzha β Munnar (170 km | 4.5 hrs)
π³ Breakfast on the houseboat
β Check-out: Houseboat in Alleppey
π Drive to Munnar (charming hill station)
- Sightseeing en route/after arrival:
- Tea Plantations (lush tea gardens)
- Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr)
- Mattupetty Dam (boating optional)
β Check-in: Hotel in Munnar
π Overnight stay: Munnar
Day 7: Full-Day Munnar Sightseeing
π³ Breakfast at Munnar hotel
- Explore:
- Echo Point (natural echo phenomenon)
- Top Station (best panoramic view of the Western Ghats)
- Tea Museum by Tata Tea (history of tea plantations)
π Overnight stay: Munnar
Day 8: Munnar β Kodaikanal (160 km | 5 hrs)
- π³ Breakfast at Munnar
- β Check-out: Munnar hotel
- π Drive to Kodaikanal (known as the βPrincess of Hill Stationsβ)
- Sightseeing after arrival:
- Coaker’s Walk (cliff-edge pathway with stunning views)
- Bryant Park (botanical garden)
- Kodaikanal Lake (boating available)
- β Check-in: Hotel in Kodaikanal
- π Overnight stay: Kodaikanal
Day 9: Kodaikanal β Madurai (120 km | 3 hrs) β Departure
π³ Breakfast at Kodaikanal
- Morning sightseeing in Kodaikanal:
- Pillar Rocks (giant natural rock pillars)
- Green Valley View (Suicide Point) (deep scenic valley)
- Silver Cascade Waterfall (beautiful roadside waterfall)
π Drive back to Madurai.
βοΈ Drop at Madurai Airport (IXM) or π Madurai Junction Railway Station (MDU).
π© End the trip with sweet memories for your onward voyage.
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