Day 1: Chennai Arrival – Sightseeing
Arrival at Chennai Airport/Railway Station. Meet and greet. Transfer to hotel. After refreshment, visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Santhome Basilica, Fort St. George, Government Museum, and enjoy the sunset at Marina Beach. Overnight stay at Chennai.
Day 2: Chennai – Mahabalipuram (60km/2hrs)
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Mahabalipuram. Enroute, visit Crocodile Bank. At Mahabalipuram, explore Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas, Krishna’s Butterball, and beach monuments. Leisure at the beach. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram (70km/2hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram. Visit Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, and silk saree weaving centers. Overnight stay at Kanchipuram.
Day 4: Kanchipuram – Pondicherry (130km/3hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Pondicherry. On arrival, visit Promenade Beach, French War Memorial, Bharathi Park, and the scenic French Quarters. Leisure evening. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day 5: Pondicherry Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Auroville Matrimandir (View Point), Sacred Heart Basilica, Chunnambar Boat House, Botanical Garden, and Serenity Beach. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day 6: Pondicherry – Tanjore (180km/4.5hrs)
After breakfast, checkout and drive towards Tanjore. Enroute, visit the UNESCO sites Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple (both part of the Great Living Chola Temples). Later, visit Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple), Tanjore Palace, and Saraswathi Mahal Library. Overnight stay at Tanjore.
Day 7: Tanjore – Trichy (60km/1.5hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Trichy. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam, Rockfort Temple, and the ancient Kallanai (Grand Anicut) dam built by the Cholas. Overnight stay at Trichy.
Day 8: Trichy – Coimbatore (210km/5hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Coimbatore. Upon arrival, visit the world-famous Isha Yoga Center – explore the grand Adiyogi Shiva Statue and spend time at the serene Dhyanalinga Temple. Overnight stay at Coimbatore.
Day 9: Coimbatore – Ooty (90km/3hrs)
After breakfast, head to the hill station Ooty. Enroute, optional safari at Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. At Ooty, visit Ooty Lake, Rose Garden, Botanical Gardens, and enjoy the misty hill station vibe. Overnight stay at Ooty.
Day 10: Ooty – Coonoor Excursion
After breakfast, proceed to Coonoor. Sightseeing includes Sim’s Park, Dolphin’s Nose Viewpoint, Lamb’s Rock, and Tea Factory. Return to Ooty. Leisure evening. Overnight stay at Ooty.
Day 11: Ooty – Kodaikanal (250km/6hrs)
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Kodaikanal. Upon arrival, visit Kodai Lake, Coaker’s Walk, and Bryant Park. Relax in the cool climate. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.
Day 12: Kodaikanal Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Pillar Rocks, Green Valley View (Suicide Point), Silver Cascade Falls, Poombarai Village View, Guna Caves, and Bear Shola Falls. Evening free for shopping/local stroll. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.
Day 13: Kodaikanal – Madurai (120km/3hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Madurai. Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Tirupparamkundram Murugan Temple, and Alagar Kovil. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 14: Madurai – Rameswaram (170km/4hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Rameswaram. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agnitheertham, Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple, Floating Stone Exhibit, and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial. Overnight stay at Rameswaram.
Day 15: Rameswaram Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing covering Dhanushkodi, Arichal Munai (Land’s End), Kothandaramaswamy Temple, and Pamban Bridge. Optional visit to Keeladi Archaeological Museum if interested. Evening leisure. Overnight stay at Rameswaram.
Day 16: Rameswaram – Kanyakumari (320km/6hrs)
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Kanyakumari. Arrive and relax by the beach. Witness the mesmerizing sunset at the southernmost tip of India where the three seas meet. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
Day 17: Kanyakumari Sightseeing
Early morning, enjoy the beautiful sunrise. After breakfast, visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kumari Amman Temple, and Gandhi Mandapam. Leisure time for shopping and beach walks. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
Day 18: Kanyakumari – Trivandrum Drop via Padmanabhapuram
After breakfast, drive towards Trivandrum. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace (the finest wooden palace of Kerala), Thirparappu Waterfalls, and the scenic Thottipalam Hanging Bridge. Later, transfer to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station for departure with sweet memories of South India’s culture, temples, and heritage wonders.
