Day 1: Arrival at Chennai Egmore Railway Station – Transfer to Mahabalipuram |
Pick-up from Chennai Egmore Railway Station early in the morning |
Drive to Mahabalipuram (approx. 2 hours) |
Hotel check-in and breakfast |
Visit Shore Temple |
Explore the Five Rathas complex |
See Arjuna’s Penance and Krishna’s Butterball |
Evening visit to Mahabalipuram Beach |
Dinner and overnight stay at Mahabalipuram hotel |
Day 2: Mahabalipuram to Madurai |
Early breakfast at the hotel |
Check-out and proceed to Madurai by AC vehicle (approx. 7 hours) |
En route lunch (optional, at own cost) |
Check-in at Madurai hotel in the evening |
Relaxation and leisure time |
Dinner and overnight stay in Madurai |
Day 3: Madurai Local Sightseeing |
Breakfast at the hotel |
Visit madurai meenakshi amman temple |
Explore Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal |
Visit Alagar Koil and Pazhamudhir Solai (if time permits) |
Evening shopping at Madurai markets |
Dinner and overnight stay at Madurai hotel |
Day 4: Madurai to Rameswaram |
Breakfast at the hotel |
Check-out and drive to Rameswaram (approx. 3.5 hours) |
Check-in at Rameswaram hotel |
Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple |
See Agni Theertham and Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple |
Drive over the Pamban Bridge (photo stop) |
Dinner and overnight stay at Rameswaram hotel |
Day 5: Rameswaram to Kodaikanal |
Breakfast at the hotel |
Check-out and travel to Kodaikanal (approx. 7 hours) |
Scenic drive through hill roads |
Check-in at Kodaikanal hotel |
Evening free for leisure or short walk at Coaker’s Walk |
Dinner and overnight stay at Kodaikanal |
Day 6: Kodaikanal Sightseeing |
Breakfast at the hotel |
Visit Pillar Rocks and Green Valley View |
Explore Bryant Park and Kodaikanal Lake (boating optional) |
Visit Kurinji Andavar Temple |
Optional: Silver Cascade Falls photo stop |
Dinner and overnight stay at Kodaikanal hotel |
Day 7: Kodaikanal to Ooty |
Early breakfast at the hotel |
Check-out and drive to Ooty via scenic Nilgiris route (approx. 6.5 hours) |
Check-in at Ooty hotel |
Evening visit to Ooty Lake (boating optional) |
Leisure time for shopping or café visit |
Dinner and overnight stay at Ooty hotel |
Day 8: Ooty Sightseeing – Drop at Mettupalayam Railway Station |
Breakfast at the hotel |
Visit Botanical Gardens and Doddabetta Peak |
Explore Tea Factory and Museum |
See Rose Garden and enjoy a short city drive |
Mention of ooty travel package during local briefing |
Post-lunch drive to Mettupalayam Railway Station (approx. 2 hours) |
Tour ends with drop at Mettupalayam Railway Station |