Madurai- Rameshawarm 05 Night-06 Day

Relish a hearty breakfast and gear up for local sightseeing. Your first stop for the day is the Meenakshi Amman Temple, said to have been built in 6th century BC. Among the most revered temples in India, the Meenakshi temple attracts about 15,000 visitors every day. After paying homage, proceed to Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, a rock cut temple which is believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century.

Next up, visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace, the regal palace of the Nayaks of Madurai which will give you a deeper understanding of the local history. Also visit Gandhi Museum and Alagar Kovil.

Come back to the hotel after a fulfilling day of local sightseeing.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and proceed for your transfer to Rameshwaram. Complete the check-in formalities and gear up for local sightseeing. Your first stop for the day is the Ramanathaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga 

temples and is known for its grandiose architecture. The itinerary also includes visit to the Ram Jharokha Temple and Agnitheertham.

Next, visit the Adam’s Bridge or Rama Setu, a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island and Mannar Island. You will also be taken to Dhanushkodi, the beautiful ruin at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island.

Come back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep.

Distance from Madurai to Rameshwaram: 170 km

Travel time: Approx 3 hours 

Savor a delectable breakfast and proceed for your transfer to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India. Complete the check-in formalities and proceed for local sightseeing.

Visit the Kanyakumari beach and the Vivekananda Memorial Rock. Considered to be a sacred spot, the memorial has been constructed on a rock formation that cropped out of the sea, where Swami Vivekananda did penance. Also visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace. 

Come back to the hotel for a peaceful night’s rest.

Distance from Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari: 300 km 

Travel time: Approx 5 hours

Begin your penultimate morning with a healthy breakfast, and proceed for your transfer to Kovalam, the town of pristine beaches. Complete the check-in formalities and proceed for local sightseeing.

Visit the Lighthouse beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach for some fun in the sun. You can also indulge in optional watersports such as parasailing and surfing.

Come back to the hotel for a peaceful night’s sleep.

Optional: watersports (charges extra)

Distance from Kanyakumari to Kovalam: 88 km

Travel time: Approx 2 hours

After breakfast, start driving towards Alleppey in the morning, also known as Alappuzha. After arriving, check into a houseboat, locally known as Kettuvallam. Today you will experience the absolute serenity of Kerala backwater. This is the most cheering part of your Kerala holiday tour packages. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and observe the lifestyle 

of the people. You can also witness the locals indulged in their daily work. Savour some toddy (palm wine) (At your own cost) on your way to add an authentic touch to your 

journey.
This is followed by an overnight stay on the Alleppey houseboat.

After having your breakfast, complete the check-out formalities from the hotel and leave for Alleppey with another scenic drive. Rest day you can pamper yourself.

This is followed by an overnight stay in the Munnar hotel.

post-breakfast, head out for a sightseeing tour of Munnar. Our well-planned Kerala packages will take you to the best tourist places in Munnar. The places which you will visit include Christ Church, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, and, which stands at an altitude of 2,695m above sea-level. All these places are popular tourist attractions and offer plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and exploration.

Explore Indo-Swiss Farm a joint venture of the Indian and the Swiss government located about 3 Km away from the Mattupetty Dam. This is a cattle village on the slope of the hills where thousands of cattle graze freely on the hill. Munnar offers a number of natural wonders that you can explore on your own. Visit the Tea Museum, where you learn about the processing of the favourite brew of India.

Later, proceed to the Echo Point, and Kundala Lake. At the Echo point, experience the natural echo phenomenon. In the evening, enjoy an amazing sunset view in the glittering Kundala Lake. Later explore the well-known old town market of Munnar. Also, visit the century-old Christ Church resting amid the beautiful and tranquil environment in the old Munnar. This is followed by an overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.

After Breakfast You will drive to Cochin Airport. Leave by road for Munnar in the morning and enjoy a scenic drive to the most beautiful hill station in Kerala. You will be accompanied by the misty roads, the cloudy skies, and a number of dramatic waterfalls on your way. After arriving, check into the hotel. Munnar, situated almost 6,000ft above sea level, enchants visitors with its pleasant climate, lovely surroundings, and tea plantations, besides others, Enroute we’ll visit Valara, Cheeyappara waterfalls, and Tea Plantations.
On arrival at Munnar complete the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, doing what you like. This is followed by an overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.