Multi-State South India Tour
Kerala, Madurai & Rameswaram — 8N / 9D
Package Overview
Cross state lines and discover the cultural contrasts of South India. This 8-night itinerary combines Kerala's natural beauty with Tamil Nadu's temple grandeur — from the Meenakshi Amman Temple of Madurai and the sacred shores of Rameswaram to the sunrise point of Kanyakumari.
Starting in Kochi and ending in Trivandrum, this is a popular route for travellers who want to fly in via one airport and out via another. It's also an excellent choice for history enthusiasts and temple-circuit travellers.
8 Nights / 9 Days
Duration
2–8 Persons
Group Size
3★ Hotels & Resorts + Houseboat
Accommodation
Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Madurai → Rameswaram → Kanyakumari → Trivandrum
Route
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival Kochi — Fort Kochi Sightseeing
Pickup and Fort Kochi sightseeing — Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace, spice market. Check in to Kochi hotel. Overnight in Kochi.
Day 02
Kochi → Munnar (130 km, ~4 hrs)
Drive to Munnar via Cheeyappara waterfall. Check in; evening leisure. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 03
Full Day Munnar Sightseeing
Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Top Station, TATA Tea Museum. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 04
Munnar → Thekkady (90 km, ~3 hrs)
Transfer after breakfast; Periyar Lake boat safari; spice plantation and Kathakali performance. Overnight in Thekkady.
Day 05
Thekkady → Madurai (140 km, ~3.5 hrs)
Cross into Tamil Nadu and arrive at the temple city of Madurai. Visit the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple and Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace. Evening at Gandhi Museum. Overnight in Madurai.
Day 06
Madurai → Rameswaram (170 km, ~4 hrs)
Drive to Rameswaram island. Visit the magnificent Ramanathaswamy Temple corridor (world's longest temple corridor), Agni Theertham and Dhanushkodi. Overnight in Rameswaram.
Day 07
Rameswaram → Kanyakumari (320 km, ~6 hrs)
Drive to Kanyakumari. Arrive in time for sunset at the three-sea confluence. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Kumari Amman Temple. Overnight in Kanyakumari.
Day 08
Kanyakumari → Trivandrum (90 km, ~2.5 hrs)
Drive to Trivandrum. Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Napier Museum. Evening at leisure in the capital. Overnight in Trivandrum.
Day 09
Trivandrum Departure
Breakfast; check-out and transfer to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station. Tour concludes.
Included
- 1 night Kochi, 2 nights Munnar (3★), 1 night Thekkady (3★), 1 night Madurai, 1 night Rameswaram, 1 night Kanyakumari, 1 night Trivandrum
- Daily breakfast
- Private AC vehicle & driver throughout
- Kochi pickup & Trivandrum drop
- Periyar Lake boat ride & Kathakali show
- All fuel, tolls & driver allowance
- GST and service charges
Excluded
- Airfare / train tickets
- Personal expenses & shopping
- Meals other than specified
- National park & monument entry fees
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed above
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