The Southern Trail: Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari & Kerala!

Experience a memorable journey across Tamil Nadu and Kerala with this 5-night, 6-day tour covering Kodaikanal, Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari and Thiruvananthapuram. Combining peaceful hill stations, ancient temples, coastal landscapes and cultural landmarks, this itinerary is perfect for travellers looking to experience the diverse beauty of South India.

Begin your journey in Kodaikanal, surrounded by pine forests, waterfalls and scenic viewpoints. Continue to the historic city of Madurai, home to the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, before travelling to the sacred island of Rameswaram and the dramatic landscapes of Dhanushkodi. Continue to India's southern tip at Kanyakumari, where you can experience spectacular sunrise and sunset views, before finishing your journey in Thiruvananthapuram, exploring Kerala's temples, beaches and backwaters.

Day 1 – Madurai to Kodaikanal
Arrive at Madurai Railway Station/Airport and proceed towards Kodaikanal. Enjoy local sightseeing and explore Bryant Park, Coaker's Walk, Pillar Rocks, Moir Point, Green Valley View Point, Pine Forests, Silver Cascade Falls, Kodaikanal Lake and Kurinji Andavar Temple. Enjoy the cool mountain climate before your overnight stay in Kodaikanal.

Day 2 – Kodaikanal to Madurai
Enjoy further local sightseeing in Kodaikanal before travelling to Madurai. On arrival, explore the city's famous attractions, including Meenakshi Amman Temple, Alaghar Temple, Palamudhircholai Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, Mariamman Water Tank, Gandhi Museum and Thirumalai Nayakar Palace. Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 3 – Madurai to Rameswaram
Travel from Madurai to Rameswaram, approximately 180 km / 3 hours. Explore the sacred and historic attractions of the island, including Pamban Bridge, Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Ramar Patham, Laxmana Theertham, Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Agni Theertham, Dhanushkodi, Hanuman Temple, Floating Stone and the Abdul Kalam Museum. Overnight stay in Rameswaram.

Day 4 – Rameswaram to Kanyakumari
Begin the day with an early morning Mani Darshan before travelling to Kanyakumari, approximately 320 km / 6.5 hours. On arrival, explore Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Museum, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Triveni Sangamam, South Tirupati Balaji Temple and the Wax Museum. End the day by enjoying the spectacular Kanyakumari sunset. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

Day 5 – Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram
Start the morning with a beautiful sunrise view before travelling to Thiruvananthapuram, approximately 120 km / 3 hours. Explore Poovar Backwaters with boating, Kovalam Beach, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo and Attukal Bhagavathy Amman Temple. Overnight stay in Thiruvananthapuram.

Day 6 – Thiruvananthapuram Sightseeing & Departure
Enjoy your final morning with local sightseeing in Thiruvananthapuram before proceeding to Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station/Airport for your onward journey.