14 Days - Tamilnadu and Kerala Tour from Coimbatore

DAY 1 : Arrival at Coimbatore

Welcome to Tamil Nadu & Kerala family tour. Upon your arrival at Coimbatore airport, you will be received and transferred to the vehicle. Have a visit to the famous Marudhamalai Murugan Temple, which is a hill temple. The location itself is very attractive and serene with fresh air around. Spend the evening free for shopping. Overnight stay in Coimbatore

DAY 2 : Coimbatore - Palani - Kodaikanal (5hrs drive)

Finish your breakfast and start your drive to Kodaikanal. Enroute stop and visit Palani Murugan Temple, one of the six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu temple) of lord Murugan. Continue your drive and relax in the hotel. Overnight stay in Kodaikanal

DAY 3 : Kodaikanal

Full day to do Kodaikanal hill station tour. Visit the hill station places like Kurinji Andavar Temple, Bryant’s Park, Pillar Rocks, Coaker’s Walk, Kodaikanal Lake etc. One more night stay in Kodaikanal

DAY 4 : Kodaikanal - Madurai (3.5hrs drive)

Finish your breakfast and drive to Madurai. Visit the famous Azhagar Koil located in Alagar Hills. Also visit Pazhamudhirsolai Murugan Temple, one of the six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of lord Murugan. Check-in to the hotel and relax. Visit Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, one of the six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of lord Murugan. Also visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati and a thousand pillared hall with eye-catching architecture. The complex is adorned with many shrines and sculptures. Overnight stay in Madurai

DAY 5 : Madurai - Rameshwaram (3.5hrs drive)

After breakfast drive to Rameshwaram. Visit the famous Pamban Bridge, a railway bridge on the Palk Strait which connects the Rameshwaram town to mainland India. Check-in to the hotel and visit Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple and have a dip in 22 holy wells for internal purification from the sins. Have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram

DAY 6 : Rameshwaram - Tiruchendur - Kanyakumari (5.5hrs drive)

Start your drive to Kanyakumari. Enroute stop and visit Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, one of the six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu temple) of lord Murugan. Continue your drive and relax in the hotel. Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of the Indian mainland. You can have the Sunset View behind the confluence of three major water bodies Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari

DAY 7 : Kanyakumari - Thiruvananthapuram (3hrs drive)

In the morning, visit the famous Kumari Amman Temple. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial has been built to commemorate the visit of Swami Vivekananda, the great Hindu saint. The Thiruvalluvar Statue is located here. The pedestal of the statue is of 38 feet height and the statue over it is 95 feet tall with a grand total of 133 feet for the entire sculpture. Start your drive to Trivandrum. Enroute stop and visit the idyllically located Padmanabhapuram Palace that boasts of one of the best preserved examples mixed Tamil & Kerala architecture. The palace which is made of wood is surrounded by a granite fortress. Check-in to the hotel and visit the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the Fort Area. Check-in to the hotel and relax. Also visit the beautiful Kovalam Beach. Kovalam is ideal for relaxing and spending time leisurely. Overnight stay in Thiruvananthapuram

DAY 8 : Thiruvananthapuram - Alappuzha (4hrs drive)

After breakfast drive to do Alleppey Backwater Cruise Tour. Check-in to the houseboat and finish your lunch there itself with a typical Keralan cuisines. Cruise through Vembanad lake by houseboat till evening where the boat will stick in one place. You can finish your dinner in the boat and your sleep will be in an air-conditioned houseboat. Overnight stay in Alleppey Houseboat

DAY 9 : Alappuzha - Thekkady (4hrs drive)

One of Kerala's most beautiful and amazing destinations is Thekkady (Periyar), located in the Idukki district. Thanks to its location on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border which enables Thekkady to enjoy a cultural and ecological mix. Indulge in the wildlife activities like Boat Ride in Forest Lake, Guided Spice Plantation Walk, “Kalaripayattu” martial art show. Overnight stay in Thekkady

DAY 10 : Thekkady - Munnar (3hrs drive)

Finish your breakfast and start your drive to the renowned hill station of South India, Munnar. Check-in to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Munnar

DAY 11 : Munnar

Full day to do Munnar Hill Tour. The hill town of Mattupetty is best known for its dam and the lake it forms. The dam is a storage concrete gravity dam built to conserve water and generate power. Spread over 97 sq. km. visit Eravikulam National Park that holds the largest viable population of endangered Nilgiri Tahr, several other species of rare animals, birds and butterflies. The park offers a magnificent view of the tea plantations and also of the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mist. Echo Point is located 13 km from Munnar and lies on the banks of a river. Known for its echoing phenomenon, the point is spectacular even if you are not here to hear the echo of your voice! Spend the evening with a walk through Spice Markets & Tea Plantations. One more night stay in Munnar

DAY 12 : Munnar - Kochi (4hrs drive)

Visit the famous Mattancherry Palace which was originally built by the Portuguese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented it to the Raja of Kochi. Located next is the Jewish Synagogue built in 1568, is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. Chinese Fishing Nets, undoubtedly Kochi's most recognizable sight, have been there since the 14th century and are remarkably still in use today. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here. Also visit the famous Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees of the Goddess visit here and make their reverential offerings to redeem them of their afflictions. A visit to the temple brings relief to them from the overburdening anguish and agonies of material life. Don’t miss to witness the traditional Kathakali dance show in the evening. Overnight stay in Kochi

DAY 13 : Kochi - Guruvayur - Coimbatore (6hrs drive)

After breakfast drive back to Coimbatore. Enroute stop and visit Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, one of the oldest temples in South India. The place holds the prominent position among the temples of Kerala, believed to be in worship 5000 years ago. Continue your drive to Coimbatore and evening free for shopping. Overnight stay in Coimbatore

DAY 14 : Departure from Coimbatore

Departure from Coimbatore airport as per your flight schedule!

Your Tamil Nadu and Kerala family tour ends here with sweet memories!