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Destination Overview

Departure from

Madurai

Arrival

Kodaikanal

Transportation

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Accommodation

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Tour Type

Kerala

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Day 1: Arrival in Madurai – Temple City Tour

Arrive at Madurai Airport/Railway Station
Check-in to hotel and freshen up
Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple – witness the majestic gopurams and intricate architecture
Explore Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal – a fusion of Dravidian and Islamic styles
Evening walk at Gandhi Memorial Museum or enjoy local street food

Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Madurai

Day 2: Madurai to Kodaikanal (Approx. 120 km / 3.5 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to the cool hills of Kodaikanal
En route enjoy scenic valley views and stop at Silver Cascade Falls
Check-in at Kodaikanal hotel
Visit Coaker’s Walk and Bryant Park
Boating at Kodaikanal Lake in the evening

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Kodaikanal

Day 3: Kodaikanal Local Sightseeing

Visit Pillar Rocks, Guna Caves, and Pine Forest
Stop by Kurinji Andavar Temple – known for the rare Kurinji flower
Free time for shopping or leisure walk in the local market

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Kodaikanal

Day 4: Kodaikanal to Rameswaram (Approx. 270 km / 6.5 hrs)

Early morning departure to Rameswaram
Drive through scenic countryside and Pamban Bridge views
Check-in at Rameswaram hotel
Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple – explore the long pillared corridors and sacred water tanks
Optional: Visit Agni Theertham for a holy dip

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Rameswaram

Day 5: Rameswaram to Kanyakumari (Approx. 310 km / 7 hrs)

Morning drive to the southern tip of India – Kanyakumari
Check-in at Kanyakumari hotel
Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue via ferry
Enjoy stunning sunset views at the southernmost coastline

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Kanyakumari

Day 6: Kanyakumari to Kovalam (Approx. 90 km / 2.5 hrs)

Morning visit to Kanyakumari Temple and Gandhi Memorial
Post breakfast, drive to beach town Kovalam
Check-in and relax at your beach resort
Enjoy time at Lighthouse Beach and explore the historic Kovalam Lighthouse

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Kovalam

Day 7: Kovalam – Trivandrum Excursion

Morning excursion to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Seek blessings at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, famed for its opulence and spiritual heritage
Visit Napier Museum or Shankumugham Beach
Return to Kovalam for beachside leisure or Ayurvedic massage

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Kovalam

Day 8: Departure from Trivandrum

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station for onward journey
Tour ends with beautiful memories of South India

Highlights

Meenakshi Amman Temple
Silver Cascade Falls
Kurinji Andavar Temple
Ramanathaswamy Temple
Kanyakumari Temple
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

What’s Included

Spiritual Trails

South India Cultural & Coastal Discovery Tour

Destination Overview

Madurai

Kodaikanal

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yes

Kerala

7

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Madurai – Temple City Tour