Sacred TamilNadu

Price Starts at ₹ 12,13,000

Duration

06D / 05N

Temperature

20–32°C

Region

South India

Best Time

Oct – Mar

Currency

INR (Indian Rupee)

Capital

Trivandrum

Language

Malayalam, English

Code

+91

Top Activity

Backwater Houseboat Cruise

Arrival

Kochi

Departure

Trivandrum

Day-Wise Itinerary

Option 1 – Hill & Temple Mix: Ooty, Kodaikanal & Madurai:

Day 1 – Arrive Coimbatore → Ooty

  • Pickup from Coimbatore Airport/Railway Station.
  • Drive to Ooty (approx. 3–4 hours) through scenic Nilgiri Hills, tea plantations, and forested slopes.
  • En route, stop at viewpoints like Ketti Valley View or Pykara Falls (time permitting).
  • Check-in at your Ooty hotel/resort.
  • Evening free for a stroll through Ooty town or visit local markets for tea, spices, and homemade chocolates.
  • Overnight stay in Ooty.

Day 2 – Ooty Sightseeing

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit:
    • Government Botanical Garden – landscaped gardens with rare flora.
    • Ooty Lake – boating or cycling around the lakeside.
    • Doddabetta Peak – the highest point in the Nilgiris offering panoramic views.
    • Optional: Rose Garden or Tea Museum & Factory for tea-tasting.
  • Evening at leisure to relax or shop.
  • Overnight stay in Ooty.

Day 3 – Ooty → Kodaikanal

  • Breakfast and drive to Kodaikanal (approx. 6–7 hours) via winding hill roads and picturesque valleys.
  • On arrival, check in at your Kodaikanal hotel/resort.
  • Evening free to take a peaceful walk around Kodaikanal Lake or try boating.
  • Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.

Day 4 – Kodaikanal Sightseeing

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Explore Kodaikanal’s attractions:
    • Coaker’s Walk – a scenic pedestrian path with stunning views.
    • Pillar Rocks – giant rock formations surrounded by mist.
    • Bryant Park – botanical garden with colorful seasonal blooms.
    • Silver Cascade Falls – picturesque waterfall en route.
    • Optional: Guna Caves (viewpoint access only).
  • Evening free for leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.

Day 5 – Kodaikanal → Madurai – Meenakshi Temple

  • Breakfast and drive to Madurai (approx. 4–5 hours).
  • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple – an architectural marvel dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, known for its colorful gopurams and intricate carvings.
  • Optional:
    • Evening visit to Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Local markets for handicrafts and sarees.
  • Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 6 – Departure from Madurai

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Depending on your departure time, optional last-minute shopping or temple visit.
  • Transfer to Madurai Airport/Railway Station for onward journey.

Option 2 – South Temple Trail: Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chidambaram, Thanjavur & Trichy

Day 1: Arrive Chennai – Local Sightseeing

  • Pickup from Chennai Airport/Railway Station.
  • Check-in at hotel and freshen up.
  • Begin Chennai city tour:
    • Kapaleeshwarar Temple – famous Dravidian-style Shiva temple in Mylapore.
    • San Thome Basilica – built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle.
    • Marina Beach – one of the longest beaches in the world.
    • Optional: Fort St. George or Government Museum if time permits.
  • Evening free to explore local markets.
  • Overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 2: Chennai → Kanchipuram → Chidambaram

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Drive to Kanchipuram (approx. 2 hrs), the “City of Thousand Temples”:
    • Kailasanathar Temple – oldest structure in Kanchipuram.
    • Ekambareswarar Temple – dedicated to Lord Shiva with a 1000-pillared hall.
    • Kamakshi Amman Temple – a major Shakti Peeth.
    • Optional: Visit silk weaving centers.
  • Continue to Chidambaram (approx. 3–4 hrs).
  • Visit Nataraja Temple – dedicated to Lord Shiva in his cosmic dance form.
  • Overnight stay in Chidambaram.

Day 3: Chidambaram → Thanjavur

  • Breakfast and drive to Thanjavur (approx. 3–4 hrs).
  • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – an architectural masterpiece of the Chola dynasty.
  • Explore Thanjavur Palace & Art Gallery showcasing ancient bronze sculptures and paintings.
  • Evening free for shopping Tanjore paintings and handicrafts.
  • Overnight stay in Thanjavur.

Day 4: Thanjavur → Trichy

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Tiruchirappalli (approx. 1–2 hrs).
  • Visit:
    • Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – one of the largest functioning temples in the world.
    • Rockfort Temple – climb 400+ steps for panoramic views of Trichy.
    • Optional: Jambukeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
  • Evening at leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Trichy.

Day 5: Trichy → Chennai

  • Breakfast and drive back to Chennai (approx. 5–6 hrs).
  • Check-in and free time for shopping or visiting local sights.
  • Overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 6: Departure from Chennai

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Chennai Airport/Railway Station for onward journey.

Option 3 – Coastal Circuit: Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari & Kovalam

Day 1: Arrive Madurai – Sightseeing

  • Pickup from Madurai Airport/Railway Station.
  • Check-in at the hotel and freshen up.
  • Begin sightseeing in Madurai:
    • Meenakshi Amman Temple – iconic Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
    • Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal – 17th-century palace showcasing Indo-Saracenic architecture.
    • Gandhi Memorial Museum – preserving relics and memories of Mahatma Gandhi.
    • Optional: Evening Meenakshi Temple light & sound show.
  • Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 2: Madurai → Rameswaram

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Rameswaram (approx. 3–4 hrs).
  • Visit:
    • Ramanathaswamy Temple – one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, known for its long pillared corridors.
    • Agnitheertham – sacred beach for holy dips.
    • Pamban Bridge – India’s first sea bridge.
    • Optional: Dhanushkodi – ghost town at the tip of Rameswaram island.
  • Overnight stay in Rameswaram.

Day 3: Rameswaram → Kanyakumari

  • Breakfast and drive to Kanyakumari (approx. 6–7 hrs).
  • On arrival, visit:
    • Vivekananda Rock Memorial – a monument in the sea honoring Swami Vivekananda.
    • Thiruvalluvar Statue – 133-ft stone statue of the Tamil poet.
    • Kanyakumari Beach – famous for its unique sunrise and sunset over the ocean.
  • Enjoy sunset view at the southernmost tip of India.
  • Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

Day 4: Kanyakumari → Kovalam

  • Breakfast and drive to Kovalam Beach (approx. 3–4 hrs).
  • En route visit Padmanabhapuram Palace – wooden palace of Travancore kings.
  • Check-in at hotel in Kovalam.
  • Evening free to relax on Lighthouse Beach or indulge in Ayurvedic spa treatments.
  • Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 5: Kovalam & Poovar Sightseeing

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Morning visit to Poovar Island – enjoy a backwater cruise through mangroves and estuaries.
  • Return to Kovalam for:
    • Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach.
    • Optional: Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum.
  • Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 6: Departure from Trivandrum

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station for onward journey.
Inclusions
  • All Sightseeing Tours
  • Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner
  • Arrival & Departure transfer
  • Basic English Speaking Driver
  • All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
  • Travel Insurance
Exclusions
  • 5% GST
  • Any other transport mentioned other than above.
  • Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
  • Any services not included in the above itinerary.
  • Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
  • 5% TCS
  • Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
  • Tips and gratis.
  • Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
  • Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms, Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients.
  • Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.