7 Days: Madurai - Kodaikanal - Trichy - Tanjore - Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum
Grand South India Itinerary
Day 1: Madurai Arrival & Kodaikanal Travel
- Pickup: Warm welcome at Madurai Airport or Railway Station.
- Temple: Visit the world-famous Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.
- Travel: Proceed to the misty hills of Kodaikanal (approx 3.5 hours).
- Evening: Relax by the Kodaikanal Lake and enjoy the mountain breeze.
Stay: Kodaikanal
Day 2: Kodaikanal Sightseeing & Travel to Trichy
- Nature: Visit Pillar Rocks, Pine Forest, Coaker's Walk, and Bryant Park.
- Views: Explore Green Valley View and Guna Caves.
- Travel: Evening drive to Trichy (approx 4 hours).
Stay: Trichy
Day 3: Trichy & Tanjore Heritage Tour
- Trichy: Visit Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple and Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple.
- Travel: Drive to Thanjavur (approx 1.5 hours).
- UNESCO Sight: Explore the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple).
- Heritage: Visit Thanjavur Royal Palace and Museum.
Stay: Tanjore / Trichy
Day 4: Tanjore to Rameshwaram Travel
- Travel: Drive to Rameshwaram (approx 4.5 hours).
- Bridge: Experience the spectacular drive over the Pamban Bridge.
- Sights: Visit APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial and Agni Theertham rituals.
Stay: Rameshwaram
Day 5: Rameshwaram Rituals & Kanyakumari Travel
- Darshan: Early morning Holy bath in 22 Wells and Darshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple.
- Adventure: Visit the ghost town Dhanushkodi and Ram Setu point.
- Travel: Afternoon drive to Kanyakumari (approx 5.5 hours).
- Sunset: Witness the sunset at the tip of India.
Stay: Kanyakumari
Day 6: Kanyakumari Sights & Trivandrum Travel
- Sunrise: Witness the breathtaking sunrise at the shore.
- Memorials: Ferry to Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
- Travel: Drive to Trivandrum (approx 3 hours).
- Main Darshan: Darshan at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Stay: Trivandrum / Kovalam
Day 7: Trivandrum Local & Departure
- Leisure: Relax at Kovalam Beach and visit Napier Museum.
- Departure: Evening drop-off at Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station.
End of 7 Days Grand Heritage Journey