Travel itinerary

Southern Tour

Embark on a memorable journey through South India with the Southern Splendour Escape – Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kodaikanal & Trichy. Discover the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, experience the spiritual significance of Rameshwaram’s Ramanathaswamy Temple and the scenic beauty of the iconic Pamban Bridge. Continue to Kodaikanal, known for its misty mountains, lush greenery, serene lakes, and beautiful waterfalls. Conclude your journey in Trichy, exploring its historic temples, rich cultural heritage, and the iconic Rockfort Temple.

Whether you seek spiritual experiences, cultural exploration, peaceful hill-station retreats, or a memorable family holiday, this tour offers a delightful blend of temple heritage, coastal beauty, scenic landscapes, and relaxation. It is ideal for families, couples, pilgrims, and nature lovers.

Best Time To Visit: The ideal time to explore Madurai, Rameshwaram, and Trichy is October to March, when the weather is generally more comfortable for sightseeing and temple visits. April to June is a great time to enjoy Kodaikanal’s pleasant hill-station climate. The monsoon season, from June to September, brings lush greenery but may also bring heavy rainfall, particularly in the hills.

  • 🛥️Motion Sickness: Avoid spicy food, heavy meals and alcohol before travel. Drink plenty of water or carbonated beverages, nibble on ginger or sip ginger ale, and carry only doctor-prescribed medicines for motion sickness.
  • 🤝Respect the Locals: We travel to create memories, but please respect the privacy of local residents. Avoid taking photographs where it is not permitted or welcomed, and always be a responsible tourist.
  • 🛡️National Security: In the interest of national security, do not upload or share pictures or videos that reveal army locations, military camps, checkpoints or troop movements.
  • 🧥Adequate Clothes: Carry comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for your tour. Due to airline baggage restrictions, pack wisely. For Kedarnath tours, carry an umbrella along with warm and rainwear, as weather conditions can change unexpectedly.
  • 💊Medicines: Carry all essential medicines as per your requirements. Medical and fitness certificates should be carried if advised by your doctor.
  • 🔋Electronic Devices: Carry power banks and chargers for your mobile phones, cameras and laptops. Remote destinations may experience power outages, so keeping your devices charged is recommended.
  • 💳ATMs & Digital Payments: Remote destinations may have limited ATM facilities, and digital payments such as Google Pay or PhonePe may not work due to network issues. Please carry sufficient cash for your journey.
  • 🌙Night Travel: Although the night sky is beautiful, travelling at night is not recommended. Roads are usually deserted and emergency assistance may not be readily available.
  • 🚫Alcohol Consumption: We strongly advise avoiding alcohol during your journey. Travelling through hilly terrain already puts stress on the body, and alcohol can cause dehydration and fatigue, affecting your overall travel experience.
  • ♻️Keep it Clean: Help preserve nature by disposing of waste responsibly. Beautiful destinations should remain clean and untouched. Be a responsible traveller and leave every place exactly as you found it.
  • 🤫Appreciate the Silence: While visiting peaceful destinations, maintain silence and respect the surroundings. Avoid loud music and unnecessary disturbances so everyone can enjoy the serenity and natural beauty.
Tentative Itinerary
  • ✈️Upon arrival at Madurai Airport / Railway Station, meet and greet our representative and transfer to the hotel.
  • 🏨Check in to your Madurai hotel and relax after your journey.
  • 🙏Visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, renowned for its magnificent Dravidian architecture and intricate sculptures.
  • 🏛️Explore the historic Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, known for its grand pillars and impressive architectural design.
  • 🛕Visit Koodal Azhagar Temple, an important temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
  • 🌊Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, a large temple tank and a popular local landmark.
  • 🛍️In the evening, enjoy shopping and exploring the vibrant local markets of Madurai.
  • 🌙Overnight stay at Madurai.
  • 🍽️Meals: Dinner.
  • 🍳After breakfast, check out from the Madurai hotel and proceed towards Kodaikanal, the beautiful Princess of Hill Stations.
  • 🚗Enjoy a scenic drive through winding roads, lush greenery, and picturesque mountain landscapes.
  • 💦En route, visit Silver Cascade Falls, a beautiful waterfall formed by the overflow of Kodaikanal Lake.
  • 🏨Upon arrival, check in to your Kodaikanal hotel and relax.
  • 🚶Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a leisurely walk along Coaker's Walk and admire the surrounding valley views.
  • 🌊Visit the scenic Kodaikanal Lake and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
  • 🌷Explore Bryant Park, known for its beautiful gardens and seasonal flowers, subject to opening hours.
  • 🌙Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.
  • 🍽️Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
  • 🍳After breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal.
  • 🪨Visit Pillar Rocks, a spectacular set of towering rock formations surrounded by lush greenery.
  • 🌲Explore Guna Caves and enjoy the scenic forest surroundings. Access to restricted areas is subject to local regulations.
  • 🏞️Visit Green Valley View and admire the panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys, weather permitting.
  • 🌲Stroll through the picturesque Pine Forest, a popular location for nature lovers and photography.
  • 📸Stop at Moir Point for beautiful mountain scenery and photographs.
  • 🙏Visit Kurinji Andavar Temple, a well-known temple dedicated to Lord Murugan.
  • 🚣Return to Kodaikanal Lake and enjoy optional boating at additional cost, subject to availability and weather conditions.
  • 🌿Spend the evening at leisure, exploring the hill station or relaxing at your hotel.
  • 🌙Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.
  • 🍽️Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
  • 🍳After breakfast, check out from the Kodaikanal hotel and proceed towards Tiruchirappalli (Trichy).
  • 🚗Enjoy the scenic journey from the hills towards the historic temple city of Trichy.
  • 🙏Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, one of the most important Vaishnavite pilgrimage centres in India.
  • ⛰️Explore the iconic Rockfort Temple complex, known for its impressive location atop a rocky outcrop.
  • 🛕Visit Ucchi Pillayar Temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha and situated atop the Rockfort hill. Access involves climbing steps.
  • 🙏If time permits, visit Jambukeswarar Temple, an important Shiva temple associated with the element of water.
  • 🏨After sightseeing, check in to your Trichy hotel and relax.
  • 🌙Overnight stay at Trichy.
  • 🍽️Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
  • 🍳After breakfast, check out from the Trichy hotel and proceed towards Rameshwaram, one of India's most revered pilgrimage destinations.
  • 🌉Enjoy the scenic drive across the iconic Pamban Bridge area, connecting mainland Tamil Nadu with Rameshwaram.
  • 🇮🇳Visit the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial, dedicated to India's former President and renowned scientist.
  • 🙏Visit the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, an important spiritual attraction in Rameshwaram.
  • 🌊Visit Agni Theertham, a sacred coastal bathing spot near Ramanathaswamy Temple.
  • 🛕Proceed for Ramanathaswamy Temple Darshan, subject to temple timings, queues, and darshan availability.
  • 🏨Later, check in to your Rameshwaram hotel and relax.
  • 🌙Overnight stay at Rameshwaram.
  • 🍽️Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
  • 🍳After breakfast, proceed for a full-day exploration of the important pilgrimage sites of Rameshwaram.
  • 🛕Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, famous for its sacred significance, magnificent corridors, and traditional Dravidian architecture, subject to darshan timings.
  • 🌊Visit Agni Theertham, an important sacred site along the seashore.
  • ⛰️Proceed to Gandhamadhana Parvatham, a revered hill associated with Lord Rama and offering views of the surrounding region.
  • 🙏Visit the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple and explore its spiritual significance.
  • 🛕Visit Kothandaramaswamy Temple, a peaceful temple associated with the Ramayana and located near the coastal region.
  • 📸Explore other nearby local temples and spiritual sites, depending on available time and accessibility.
  • 🛍️Spend the evening at leisure, enjoying local shopping and exploring the surroundings.
  • 🌙Overnight stay at Rameshwaram.
  • 🍽️Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
  • 🍳After breakfast, check out from the Rameshwaram hotel and proceed for an excursion to Dhanushkodi.
  • 🛕Visit Kothandaramaswamy Temple, a significant temple associated with the Ramayana, subject to accessibility and timings.
  • 🏚️Explore the remains of Dhanushkodi Old Town, a historic settlement affected by the devastating cyclone of 1964.
  • 🏖️Visit Dhanushkodi Beach and enjoy the dramatic coastal scenery.
  • 🌊Proceed to Arichal Munai, a scenic coastal viewpoint near the meeting point of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, subject to road access and local restrictions.
  • 📸Enjoy the beautiful coastal viewpoints and sea confluence scenery before beginning your return journey.
  • 🚗Later, proceed towards Madurai and enjoy the drive through the landscapes of Tamil Nadu.
  • 🏨Upon arrival, check in to your Madurai hotel and relax.
  • 🌙Overnight stay at Madurai.
  • 🍽️Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
  • 🍳After breakfast, check out from the Madurai hotel.
  • 🙏Depending on your departure schedule, you may revisit Meenakshi Amman Temple for darshan, subject to temple timings.
  • 🛍️Enjoy some last-minute shopping at the local markets of Madurai or visit any sightseeing attraction missed earlier, time permitting.
  • 🧳Complete your check-out formalities and prepare for your onward journey.
  • ✈️Later, transfer to Madurai Airport / Railway Station for your departure.
  • ❤️Bid farewell with wonderful memories of Madurai, Kodaikanal, Trichy, Rameshwaram, and Dhanushkodi.
  • 🍽️Meals: Breakfast.
End Of Journey
  • ✔️2 Nights stay at Haridwar as per accommodation mentioned below.
  • ✔️1 Night stay at Mussoorie as per accommodation mentioned below.
  • ✔️1 Night stay at Rishikesh as per accommodation mentioned below.
  • ✔️3 Double Occupancy Rooms.
  • ✔️Daily Breakfast & Dinner. (Breakfast will not be served on the day of arrival.)
  • ✔️All sightseeing and transfers by 1 Non AC Innova Crysta.
  • ✔️Pick Up from Dehradun Airport.
  • ✔️Drop at Haridwar Railway Station.
  • ✔️All major attractions and local sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary only.
  • ✔️Meet, Greet & Assist.
  • ✔️All Hotel Taxes.
  • ✔️All Toll Tax, Parking Charges, Driver Allowance and related transportation charges.
  • ✖️Upgrade to hotel or room category.
  • ✖️Lunches.
  • ✖️Camera fees.
  • ✖️Airfare and Train fare.
  • ✖️Travel Insurance.
  • ✖️Visa charges.
  • ✖️Laundry, telephone bills, shopping and personal expenses.
  • ✖️Optional sightseeing or cab services other than those mentioned in the package.
  • ✖️Entrance fees to monuments and attractions.
  • ✖️Pooja, Abhishek and other temple ritual charges.
  • ✖️Adventure activities and water sports.
  • ✖️Driver tips and guide charges (if applicable).
  • ✖️Pony, Palkhi, Helicopter Tickets, Gondola Tickets, Rafting, Rock Climbing, Paragliding, Toy Train Joy Ride, Porterage and all entry/activity tickets including Zoo, Ropeway, Boating and Horse Riding.
  • ✖️Desert Safari, Camel Ride and other adventure activities.
  • ✖️Revisit to any particular sightseeing attraction.
  • ✖️Early Check-in or Late Check-out (subject to availability and additional charges).
  • ✖️Anything not specifically mentioned under the Cost Includes section.
  • ✖️Personal expenses or any additional expenses incurred due to circumstances beyond our control such as weather conditions, flight cancellations, road closures, landslides, political disturbances, natural calamities, etc.
  • ✖️Note: Vehicle Used is strictly as per the itinerary & not for disposal.

ACCOMMODATION:

Property Name Location of stay No. of Nights Stay Type Check-In Check-Out
GRT Hotel Madurai 1 Hotel 14th Nov 15th Nov
Avadale Kodaikanal 2 Hotel 15th Nov 17th Nov
Rockfort Trichy 1 Hotel 17th Nov 18th Nov
SDM Golden Tower Rameshwaram 2 Hotel 18th Nov 20th Nov
CR Grande Madurai 1 Hotel 20th Nov 21st Nov
Package Cost:
INR 82500/- per family (Cost Based on 2 Adults + 1 child (10 years) Travelling Together)
Important Note

Note the above-mentioned itinerary is provided only for reference. Our experienced cab drivers are your real time tour guide, who can help you with sightseeing according to time and situation. Kindly respect his opinion and co-operate with the driver. For any discrepancy you can always reach us on +91 91752 53265 / 98.

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