🏞️ Day 1: Arrival at Kochi ✈️ → Athirapally Falls → Munnar 🌄
Welcome to God’s Own Country – Kerala!
Meet & greet at Cochin International Airport (COK) or Ernakulam Junction (ERS).
- Begin your journey to the stunning Athirapally Waterfalls and Vazhachal Waterfalls, often called the Niagara of India.
- Continue the scenic drive through lush tea gardens and winding mountain roads to Munnar, the charming hill station in the Western Ghats.
Evening at leisure to explore Munnar town or relax at your resort.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Munnar
🌿 Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing 🌺
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in the emerald hills of Munnar:
- Tata Tea Museum (KDHP Museum) – Learn about the history of tea cultivation in Kerala.
- Mattupetty Dam – Enjoy serene views and optional boating.
- Echo Point – Experience the natural echo phenomenon amidst misty valleys.
- Kundala Lake – A beautiful lake surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills.
- Pothamedu View Point – Perfect for panoramic views of plantations and valleys.
Spend the evening shopping for aromatic tea, spices, and handmade chocolates at Munnar Market.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Munnar
🚤 Day 3: Munnar → Alleppey (Alappuzha) – The Venice of the East 🌅
Depart from Munnar and drive to Alleppey, the heart of Kerala’s backwaters (approx. 5 hours).
- Optional: Enjoy a houseboat cruise through tranquil backwaters surrounded by lush greenery and coconut palms.
- Visit Alleppey Beach and explore local life along the canals.
Evening at leisure by the serene backwaters.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Alleppey
🏖️ Day 4: Alleppey → Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) 🌇
After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala (approx. 4.5 hours).
Sightseeing highlights include:
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, renowned for its rich heritage.
- Napier Museum & Art Gallery – Featuring Kerala’s cultural artifacts and ancient art.
- Kovalam Beach – Relax on the golden sands or watch the beautiful sunset by the Arabian Sea.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Trivandrum
🌅 Day 5: Trivandrum → Kanyakumari 🌊
Drive to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India (approx. 3 hours).
Visit:
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial – A serene monument built on a rock island.
- Kanyakumari Temple (Bhagavathy Amman Temple) – Dedicated to Goddess Kanya Kumari.
- Sunset Point – Witness the mesmerizing view where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Kanyakumari
🕉️ Day 6: Kanyakumari → Rameswaram 🚗
After breakfast, travel to the holy island town of Rameswaram (approx. 7 hours).
Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Explore Rama Setu (Adam’s Bridge) viewpoint, believed to be the bridge built by Lord Rama’s army.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Rameswaram
🌊 Day 7: Rameswaram Sightseeing 🛕
Visit major attractions in and around Rameswaram:
- Dhanushkodi Beach – The ghost town where the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean meet.
- Pamban Bridge – India’s first sea bridge connecting the mainland to Rameswaram Island.
- Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple – Famous for its floating stones said to be used in the Ram Setu.
Evening free for temple visits or relaxation.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Rameswaram
🕌 Day 8: Rameswaram → Madurai 🌸
After breakfast, proceed to Madurai, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu (approx. 4 hours).
Sightseeing includes:
- Meenakshi Amman Temple – A masterpiece of Dravidian architecture dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi.
- Thirumalai Nayak Palace – A 17th-century marvel of Indo-Saracenic architecture.
- Gandhi Memorial Museum – Showcasing India’s freedom struggle.
Evening free to explore local handicrafts and cuisine.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Madurai
✈️ Day 9: Departure from Madurai 💕
After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
Depending on your flight or train schedule, transfer to Airport or Railway Station.
Bid farewell with sweet memories of your Kerala & Tamil Nadu exploration tour.
🌿 Tour Ends with Beautiful Memories of South India! 🌅
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