Chennai-Pondicherry-Kodaikanal-Madurai-Rameswaram-Kanyakumari Tour
Chennai(2N)-Pondicherry(2N)-Kodaikanal(2N)-Madurai(2N)-Rameswaram(2N)-Kanyakumari(2N)
Are you planning a tour to South India and want to cover some of the most visited places? Then this tour will definitely serve your intention. This tour covers places of all types like sea beaches, famous temples, mountains and lakes.
Start your tour from Chennai and head towards the seaside town of Pondicherry. It was once a French colony and you are going to experience the culture in the building architecture, food and pubs.
From Pondicherry move to the charming hill station of Kodaikanal. All your stress will move away after taking a boat ride in the beautiful lake. Enjoy your time walking down the mountain trails.
Your next stop will be the temple town of Madurai and offer puja at the Laxmi temple. At Rameswaram, see the historically famous Pamban bridge.
End your trip after visiting Kanyakumari, the southernmost part of India. Kanyakumari is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal on the Eastern side, Indian Ocean on the Southern side and Arabian Sea on the Western side.
Overview
Major Attractions
Explore Chennai
Visit Arvind Ashrama at Pondicherry
Explore Kodai Lake, Coaker’s Walk, Dolphins Nose and the other attractions of Kodaikanal
- See Meenakshi Temple at Madurai
Visit Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple at Rameshwaram
- Visit Vivekanda Rock at Kanyakumari, the south most point of India
Places to Visit
Route Map
Distance Between Places
| From - To | Distance (KM) |
|---|---|
|
Chennai - Pondicherry |
152 |
|
Pondicherry - Kodaikanal |
398 |
|
Kodaikanal - Madurai |
119 |
|
Madurai - Rameswaram |
173 |
|
Rameswaram - Kanyakumari |
310 |
Itinerary
From a short visit to a lengthy leisure one – plan your travel that suits you best. Explore various options provided below to chose the best one for you !
These are some of the most popular itineraries suggested by IndiaTravelPage. Chose our recommended plan to explore, or make your own way with a custom travel plan
Chennai
Day 1:
Reach Chennai and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you.
Day 2:
Go out for local sightseeing including – National art gallery, Marundeeswarar Temple, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Marina beach, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Kapaleeswarar Temple etc.
Day 1:
Reach Chennai and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you.
Day 2:
Go out for local sightseeing including – National art gallery, Marundeeswarar Temple, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Marina beach, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Kapaleeswarar Temple etc.
Day3:
Go out and explore the other attractions including Breezy beach, Pulicat lake, Semmozhi Poonga, The Huddleston Gardens Of Theosophical Society, MGR film city etc
Pondicherry
Day 1:
Reach Pondicherry and start your sightseeing tour. Major attractions include – Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Promenade Beach, Basilica Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus, Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple and French War Memorial
Day 1:
Reach Pondicherry and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for to explore and enjoy the place including the beach.
Day 2:
You can either sit back and relax to enjoy the sea. Alternately, you can also visit the other places of interest including Pondicherry Museum, Botanical Garden and Ousteri Wetland and National Park.
Day 1:
Reach Pondicherry and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for to explore and enjoy the place including the beach.
Day 2:
You can either sit back and relax to enjoy the sea. Alternately, you can also visit the other places of interest including Pondicherry Museum, Botanical Garden and Ousteri Wetland and National Park.
Day 3:
The entire day is free for you to sit back and relax enjoying the sea.
Kodaikanal
Day 1:
Reach Kodaikanal in the morning and go for the local sightseeing tour. The major spots around Kodaikanal are – Telescope Houses, Berijam Lake, Berijam Lake, Dolmen Circle,Thalaiyar Falls, Chettiyar Park, Palani, Coaker’s Walk, Dolphins Nose, Lutheran Church, Silver Cascade, Bryant Park, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Kurinji Andavar Temple and Bear Shola Falls.
Day 1:
Reach Kodaikanal and shift to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to enjoy beside the Kodai Lake. Enthusiasts can take a walk around the lake following the 5 km long path along the shore.
Day 2:
Go out for the local sight seeing tour including – Telescope Houses, Berijam Lake, Berijam Lake, Dolmen Circle,Thalaiyar Falls, Chettiyar Park, Palani, Coaker’s Walk, Dolphins Nose, Lutheran Church, Silver Cascade, Bryant Park, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Kurinji Andavar Temple and Bear Shola Falls
Day 1:
Reach Kodaikanal and shift to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to enjoy beside the Kodai Lake. Enthusiasts can take a walk around the lake following the 5 km long path along the shore.
Day 2:
Go out for the local sight seeing tour including – Telescope Houses, Berijam Lake, Berijam Lake, Dolmen Circle,Thalaiyar Falls, Chettiyar Park, Palani, Coaker’s Walk, Dolphins Nose, Lutheran Church, Silver Cascade, Bryant Park, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Kurinji Andavar Temple and Bear Shola Falls
Day 3:
The day is for you to sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. You can also go out for a boating in the Kodai Lake.
Madurai
Day 1:
Reach Madurai in the morning and go out to visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. Offer your prayers and see the amazing architecture of the thousand pillar hall. Other places of interest are – Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple, Gandhi Museum, Samanar Hills, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Pazhamudhir Solai
Day 1:
Reach Madurai and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you.
Day 2:
Reach Madurai in the morning and go out to visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. Offer your prayers and see the amazing architecture of the thousand pillar hall. Other places of interest are – Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple, Gandhi Museum, Samanar Hills, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Pazhamudhir Solai
Rameswaram
Day 1:
Reach Rameswaram and transfer to the hotel. After refreshment, go out to visit and offer puja at the renowned Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple. The temple has the longest corridor of the world (197 m long). After the puja, visit the other attractions including Agnitheertham, Gandamadana Parvatham, The Five-faced Hanuman Temple and Dhanushkodi (18 km from Rameswaram).
Day 1:
Reach Rameswaram and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for your leisure and enjoy the blue sea.
Day 2:
Go out to visit and offer puja at the renowned Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple. The temple has the longest corridor of the world (197 m long). After the puja, visit the other attractions including Agnitheertham, Gandamadana Parvatham, The Five-faced Hanuman Temple and Dhanushkodi (18 km from Rameswaram).
Kanyakumari
Day 1:
Reach Kanyakumari and transfer to the hotel. After getting fresh, go out to visit the Sri kumariamman temple and Thiruvalluvar Statue. After lunch, visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and enjoy a memorable sunset on the sea.
Day 1:
Reach Kanyakumari and transfer to the hotel. After getting fresh, go out to visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and enjoy a memorable sunset on the sea.
Day 2:
In the morning, visit Sri kumariamman temple and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Enthusiasts can revisit the Vivekannanda Rock Memorial in the evening.
Day 1:
Reach Kanyakumari and transfer to the hotel. After getting fresh, go out to visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and enjoy a memorable sunset on the sea.
Day 2:
In the morning, visit Sri kumariamman temple and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Enthusiasts can revisit the Vivekannanda Rock Memorial in the evening.
Day 3:
The entire day is free for you to sit back and relax enjoying the azure blue sea.
Transportation
Chennai to Pondicherry can be reached very easily via bus or a car. Its a very scenic journey as the road passes just beside the sea.
Pondicherry to Kodaikanal is a overnight journey and there are AC buses plying in this route.
It is best to hire a car for the Kodaikanal-Madurai-Rameswaram – Kanyakumari leg of the trip. This will save journey time for you..
Car Agency
Parveen Travels
No.45, Hotel Sivapriya Complex, Convent Road, Kodaikanal – 624101, Hotel Sivapriya Compound
Ph: +(91)-4542-242667
Mob: +(91)-9840241999 Web: www.parveentravels.com
Sri Durga Tours & Travels
No 7/192, Post Ofice Road Anna Salai, Kodaikanal – 624101, Near State Bank
Ph: +(91)-4542-242071, 244750, 243923 web:
www.kodaikanaldurgatravels.com
Saraswathi Tours And Travels
No B1/W55 A, Perumal Malai Pethupaarai Vella Paarai, Kodaikanal – 624101
Ph: +(91)-4542-222222
Mob: +(91)-9486855964, 9865062945 web:
www.saraswathitours.com
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