8 Days: Chennai - Pondicherry - Rameshwaram - Kodaikanal - Madurai
Grand South India Itinerary
DAY 1
- Pickup from Chennai. Visit Marina Beach and Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
- Drive to Mahabalipuram. Explore Shore Temple, Five Rathas, and Arjuna's Penance.
Stay: Mahabalipuram
DAY 2
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
- Scenic drive on ECR to Pondicherry.
- Visit Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, and French Colony.
- Evening relax at Promenade Beach.
Stay: Pondicherry
DAY 3
Pondicherry - Rameshwaram
- Long drive to the holy land of Rameshwaram.
- En-route visit Chidambaram Natarajar Temple (optional).
- Experience the thrill of driving over the Pamban Bridge.
Stay: Rameshwaram
DAY 4
- Morning Holy Bath in 22 Wells and Ramanathaswamy Temple Darshan.
- Visit Dhanushkodi (Ghost Town) and Ram Setu point.
- Afternoon drive to Kanyakumari.
Stay: Kanyakumari
DAY 5
- Early morning Sunrise view. Ferry to Vivekananda Rock & Statue.
- Travel to the Princess of Hill Stations - Kodaikanal.
Stay: Kodaikanal
DAY 6
Kodaikanal Sightseeing
- Visit Pillar Rocks, Guna Caves, and Pine Forest.
- Evening boating at Kodaikanal Lake and Bryant Park visit.
Stay: Kodaikanal
DAY 7
Kodaikanal - Madurai
- Drive down to Madurai. Check-in at hotel.
- Grand visit to Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and Alagar Kovil.
Stay: Madurai
DAY 8
Departure from Madurai
- Local shopping for Madurai Sungudi sarees and Jasmine flowers.
- Drop-off at Madurai Airport or Railway Station.
Tour Ends with Divine Memories
