travee+8N/9D Munnar, Thekkady, Madurai & Rameshwaram - Kerala & Tamil Nadu
Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Madurai, Rameshwaram · 8 nights / 9 days · India
From ₹14,117 per person
Western Ghats Tea Hills to Meenakshi Temple. Stay plan: Cochin (1N) – Munnar (2N) – Thekkady (1N) – Madurai (2N) – Rameshwaram (2N). Arrive Cochin, depart Madurai.
Where the nights are
Cochin (1N) → Munnar (2N) → Thekkady (1N) → Madurai (2N) → Rameshwaram (2N)
Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Cochin
Arrive at the airport or railway station, where our tour representative will meet you. Commence your scenic drive to Cochin, passing backwater channels, coconut groves and busy harbour-side roads. On arrival, check in at the hotel or resort and relax. The evening is at leisure, which you may use to walk along the waterfront or explore the nearby streets at your own pace. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Overnight: Cochin
- Day 2 — Cochin to Munnar Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Munnar through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Munnar and check in at hotel. Picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets: Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, and Tea Museum. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Overnight: Munnar
- Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Munnar
Arrive in Munnar and check in at your hotel, followed by breakfast. Spend a full day exploring this picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets. Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the Nilgiri Tahr, stop at Mattupetty Dam, view Anamudi Peak, the highest point in South India, and tour the Tea Museum to see processing at work. The evening is at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Overnight: Munnar
- Day 4 — Munnar to Thekkady Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Thekkady through picturesque highways, coconut groves and rural landscapes. The road descends from the tea country past Chinnakanal and Kattappana, with spice gardens, cardamom hills and small plantation villages on either side. Arrive in Thekkady, the gateway to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, and check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Overnight: Thekkady
- Day 5 — Thekkady to Madurai Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Madurai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Madurai and check in at hotel. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Overnight: Madurai
- Day 6 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Madurai
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Madurai. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Overnight: Madurai
- Day 7 — Madurai to Rameshwaram Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Rameshwaram through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Rameshwaram and check in at hotel. Sacred island town and Char Dham pilgrimage center: Ramanathaswamy Temple with its majestic 1,200-meter corridor and 22 holy Agni Theertham wells, and Dhanushkodi tip. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Overnight: Rameshwaram
- Day 8 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Rameshwaram
Arrive in Rameshwaram and check in at your hotel. Breakfast at hotel, then a full day excursion exploring the top heritage and spiritual landmarks of this sacred island town and Char Dham pilgrimage centre. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple with its majestic 1,200-metre corridor and 22 holy theerthams, bathe at Agni Theertham, and continue to the Dhanushkodi tip where the sea meets on both sides. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Overnight: Rameshwaram
- Day 9 — Rameshwaram to Madurai - Onward Departure
Post breakfast and morning darshan or views over the sea, check out from the hotel. Complete any pending souvenir shopping for shell items, temple pictures and local handicrafts. You then proceed on your return transfer to Madurai, crossing the Pamban Bridge, for your onward journey home from Madurai airport or railway station. Tour services conclude on arrival at Madurai.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/heritage properties on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Special Entry Darshan coordination / VIP assistance where applicable.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated South India destination desk support.
Exclusions
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Madurai / Trivandrum.
- Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera charges at religious shrines.
- Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, boat rides on backwaters/lakes, or toy train tickets.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like traffic congestions, bandhs, flight delays, or extreme weather conditions.