Chennai-Pondicherry-Madurai-Rameswaram-Kanyakumari-Kovalam Tour
Chennai(2N)-Pondicherry(2N)-Madurai(2N)-Rameswaram(2N)-Kanyakumari(2N)-Kovalam(2N)
Are you planning a tour to South India and want to cover some of the most visited places? Then this tour will definitely serve your intention. This tour covers places like sea beaches, famous temples and a visit to the Southernmost part of India.
Start your tour from Chennai and head towards the seaside town of Pondicherry. It was once a French colony and you are going to experience the culture in the building architecture, food and pubs.
From Pondicherry move to the temple town of Madurai and offer puja at the Laxmi temple. At Rameswaram, see the historically famous Pamban bridge.
Next place to visit in Kanyakumari, the southernmost part of India. Kanyakumari is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal on the Eastern side, Indian Ocean on the Southern side and Arabian Sea on the Western side.
End your trip with a visit to one of the most popular sea beaches of India, Kovalam. You will enjoy the perfect sunset on the sea and relax your nerves.
Overview
Major Attractions
Explore Chennai
Visit Arabindo Ashram at Pondicherry
See Meenakshi Temple at Madurai
- Visit Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple at Rameshwaram
Visit Vivekananda Rock at Kanyakumari, the south most point of India
- Relax on the beaches of Kovalam – enjoy the sunset over the sea
Places to Visit
Route Map
Distance Between Places
| From - To | Distance (KM) |
|---|---|
|
Chennai – Pondicherry |
152 |
|
Pondicherry – Madurai |
335 |
|
Madurai – Rameswaram |
173 |
|
Rameswaram – Kanyakumari |
310 |
|
Kanyakumari – Kovalam |
89 |
|
Kovalam – Thiruvananthapuram |
16 |
Itinerary
From a short visit to a lengthy leisure one – plan your travel that suits you best. Explore various options provided below to chose the best one for you !
These are some of the most popular itineraries suggested by IndiaTravelPage. Chose our recommended plan to explore, or make your own way with a custom travel plan
Chennai
Day 1:
Reach Chennai and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you.
Day 2:
Go out for local sightseeing including – National art gallery, Marundeeswarar Temple, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Marina beach, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Kapaleeswarar Temple etc.
Day 1:
Reach Chennai and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you.
Day 2:
Go out for local sightseeing including – National art gallery, Marundeeswarar Temple, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Marina beach, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Kapaleeswarar Temple etc.
Day3:
Go out and explore the other attractions including Breezy beach, Pulicat lake, Semmozhi Poonga, The Huddleston Gardens Of Theosophical Society, MGR film city etc
Pondicherry
Day 1:
Reach Pondicherry and start your sightseeing tour. Major attractions include – Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Promenade Beach, Basilica Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus, Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple and French War Memorial
Day 1:
Reach Pondicherry and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for to explore and enjoy the place including the beach.
Day 2:
You can either sit back and relax to enjoy the sea. Alternately, you can also visit the other places of interest including Pondicherry Museum, Botanical Garden and Ousteri Wetland and National Park.
Day 1:
Reach Pondicherry and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for to explore and enjoy the place including the beach.
Day 2:
You can either sit back and relax to enjoy the sea. Alternately, you can also visit the other places of interest including Pondicherry Museum, Botanical Garden and Ousteri Wetland and National Park.
Day 3:
The entire day is free for you to sit back and relax enjoying the sea.
Madurai
Day 1:
Reach Madurai in the morning and go out to visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. Offer your prayers and see the amazing architecture of the thousand pillar hall. Other places of interest are – Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple, Gandhi Museum, Samanar Hills, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Pazhamudhir Solai
Day 1:
Reach Madurai and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you.
Day 2:
Reach Madurai in the morning and go out to visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. Offer your prayers and see the amazing architecture of the thousand pillar hall. Other places of interest are – Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple, Gandhi Museum, Samanar Hills, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Pazhamudhir Solai
Rameswaram
Day 1:
Reach Rameswaram and transfer to the hotel. After refreshment, go out to visit and offer puja at the renowned Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple. The temple has the longest corridor of the world (197 m long). After the puja, visit the other attractions including Agnitheertham, Gandamadana Parvatham, The Five-faced Hanuman Temple and Dhanushkodi (18 km from Rameswaram).
Day 1:
Reach Rameswaram and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for your leisure and enjoy the blue sea.
Day 2:
Go out to visit and offer puja at the renowned Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple. The temple has the longest corridor of the world (197 m long). After the puja, visit the other attractions including Agnitheertham, Gandamadana Parvatham, The Five-faced Hanuman Temple and Dhanushkodi (18 km from Rameswaram).
Kanyakumari
Day 1:
Reach Kanyakumari and transfer to the hotel. After getting fresh, go out to visit the Sri kumariamman temple and Thiruvalluvar Statue. After lunch, visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and enjoy a memorable sunset on the sea.
Day 1:
Reach Kanyakumari and transfer to the hotel. After getting fresh, go out to visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and enjoy a memorable sunset on the sea.
Day 2:
In the morning, visit Sri kumariamman temple and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Enthusiasts can revisit the Vivekannanda Rock Memorial in the evening.
Day 1:
Reach Kanyakumari and transfer to the hotel. After getting fresh, go out to visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and enjoy a memorable sunset on the sea.
Day 2:
In the morning, visit Sri kumariamman temple and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Enthusiasts can revisit the Vivekannanda Rock Memorial in the evening.
Day 3:
The entire day is free for you to sit back and relax enjoying the azure blue sea.
Kovalam
Day 1:
The major attraction of Kovalam is the blue sea and the various beaches. Make sure to visit the Lighthouse beach, Hawah beach and Samudra beach. Do not miss the sunset and sunrise on the sea.
Day 1:
Reach Kovalam and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the vast blue sea and the sunset over the horizon.
Day 2:
Visit the three beaches around Kovalam, the Lighthouse beach, the Hawah beach and the Samudra beach. Also visit the other attractions including – Karamana River, Halcyon Castle, Valiyathura Pier, Vizhinjam Village and Edakallu.
Day 1:
Reach Kovalam and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the vast blue sea and the sunset over the horizon.
Day 2:
Visit the three beaches around Kovalam, the Lighthouse beach, the Hawah beach and the Samudra beach. Also visit the other attractions including – Karamana River, Halcyon Castle, Valiyathura Pier, Vizhinjam Village and Edakallu.
Day 3:
The entire day is for you to sit back, relax and enjoy the place.
Transportation
Chennai to Pondicherry can be travelled either via bus or a car. It takes around 3.5 hrs to cover the distance. From Pondicherry, you can take a train or bus to reach Madurai in 6-7 hrs. Alternately, reach Madurai directly by car via NH38. Hiring a car from Madurai to Rameshwaram and then drop you at Kanyakumari will be most comfortable and time efficient for this tour. Later, for going to Kovalam from Kanyakumari you can hire a local cab. For Kanyakumari to Kovalam its best to hire acar which will drop you directly at Kovalam.
Car Agency
SRS Travels
No 105, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Koyambedu, Chennai – 600107, Near Krishna Sweets & KFC Restaurant
Ph: +(91)-44-42664894, 23455170, 23455195
Mob: +(91)-8754542283, 9600690326, 9840937910, 9840074844, 9840937928
Bala Tourist Service
88 A Bala House 1st Floor, Mgr Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034, Near by Valluvar Kottam Signal
Ph: +(91)-44-28224444, 42135555, 39121212, 28224545, 28224848, 28224343
Mob: +(91)-44-28223737, +(91)-44-28250550 Web: www.bala.co.in
Sri Venkateswara Tours & Travels
No 10, Silapathikaram Street, Chitlapakkam, Chennai – 600064, Near Sai Baba Temple
Ph: +(91)-44-22235842
Mob: +(91)-9941077665, 9841095842, 9444505842, 9840565842, 9841557765
Web: www.svtttravelaccess.com
Pathymeena Travels
No 8/38, VIjay Nagar First Main Road, Medavakkam, Chennai – 600100, Near IOB colony
Ph: +(91)-44-33152916
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