SOUTH INDIA
A circular journey combining Kerala’s landscapes with Kodaikanal, Madurai, Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari.
ROUTE AT A GLANCE
Cochin → Munnar → Kodaikanal → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari → Kovalam → Kollam → Thekkady → Cochin
Use this sample journey as a starting point. The route, pace, stays and experiences can be adjusted around your interests and travel requirements.
Arrival and begin the journey
Arrive at the starting point, meet your driver or representative and begin the planned journey. Continue with local sightseeing or hotel check-in according to the route.
Sightseeing in Munnar
After breakfast local sight-seeing (Mattupetty Dam, Tea Plantation) You are now to experience the beauty of the green paradise on your Munnar vacations. Sightseeing Munnar – visit Rajamalai to see the Nilgiri Tahrs, Mattupetty where boating facility is available.The Echo-point , Kundala lake for boating in Shikara type of boats. Top Station – The border etc.
Munnar – Kodaikanal
Morning finish your breakfast you can proceed to Kodaikanal, it is one of another famous hill station in Tamilnadu, filled with full of natural boundaries, whoever visit this hill station n enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush green trees and plantations, up on arrival check in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Sightseeing in Kodaikanal
Today after breakfast with a relaxed start of the day, you proceed for sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal covering places of interest such as Bryant Park – a wonderfully maintained and most popular Botanical garden of the region. The Pillar Rock – a set of three giant pillar type boulders. The Coakers\'s walk – provides stunning views along the walkway. The Green valley view – formerly known as the suicide point is yet another beautiful view point.
Kodaikanal – Madurai
Post breakfast and you can start drive to Madurai. Up on arrival check in hotel after small refreshment you can visit famous visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple for its Thousand Pillar Hallway, 33,000 sculptures, the temple is one of the nominees of the new seven wonders of the world. Similarly, Azhagar Koodar Temple which is glorified in the Divya Prabandhams of Azhwar Saints is a prominent tourist attraction. Likewise, MK Gandhiji's Museum (Gandhi Museum) which is one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas in India, and Thirumalai Nayak Mahal's splendid exterior and a detailed interior with 248 ornated pillars are must-visit destinations.
Madurai – Rameshwaram
Evening pickup from the Maduari airport and drive to Rameshwaram. Famously known as the South Kashi Rameshwaram is a very popular pilgrim destination in India. It is one of the Char Dhams of India for Hindu devotees. On arrival check in at the hotel and onward visit famous Ramanathaswamy temple & sightseeing tour of Rameshwaram visiting Pamban Bridge, Dr.
Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari
After early breakfast drive to so called the lands' end – Kanyakumari (cape comorin). On reaching kanyakumari check in at the hotel and later for sightseeing visiting places of interest such as The Kumari Amman Temple – the shrine of Devi Kanya Kumari. Vivekananda Rock Memorial – stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off the mainland. Gandhi Mandapam – built on the spot where the urn containing the Mahatma Gandhi's ashes was kept for public viewing before immersion.
Kanyakumari – Kovalam
After breakfast drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Later visiting Padmanabhaswamy temple, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Kovalam Beach.
Kovalam – Kollam
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kollam. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Later enjoy House Boat Cruise (45 minutes) in the Lake. Evening visiting Varkala Beach.
Kollam – Thekkady
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive from Kollam to Thekkady. The name Thekkady is synonymous with wildlife and forests. It is the central point of the tourism zone of the Periyar Tiger Reserve which is one of the best managed tiger reserves in India. This is the only tiger reserve where one can watch animals at close quarters from a boat.
Thekkady – Cochin
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive from Thekkady to Cochin Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries.
Departure and onward transfer
After breakfast, check out and continue with the arranged onward transfer. The departure point and timing can be customised to suit your travel plans.
Package can include
- Accommodation in the selected category
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Private vehicle and transfers for the planned route
- Local guide support where requested
- Toll, parking, fuel, state taxes and driver allowance
Available separately
- Air or train travel
- Meals not specified in the final plan
- Monument, activity and permit charges
- Special rides, safaris, boating or helicopter services unless confirmed
- Personal expenses, tips, insurance and porterage
Planning note: Schedules, permits and sightseeing are subject to local conditions and availability. Hotels and the final route are confirmed according to your preferred comfort level and travel requirements.
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