DAY 01
ARRIVE MADURAI
Upon arrival at Madurai, meet assistance by our executive, followed by transfer to hotel (check in policies as per hotel norms). Onward proceed for sightseeing tour of Madurai visiting – the famous “Meenakshi Amman Temple” dedicated to goddess Parvati. Though it is famous by the name of goddess meenakshi, the temple is also dedicated to her consort lord Shiva as Sundareshwarar. Onward visit the beautiful Tirumalai Nayak palace – a 17th century marvel with beautiful architecture. In the evening visit to ‘Tiruparankundram’ a temple dedicated to the Lord Muruga and is famous as one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya. Post visit return to hotel of stay. (Overnight at hotel in Madurai)
DAY 02
MADURAI - RAMESHWARAM
Today morning after breakfast start drive to Rameshwaram visit famous Ramanathaswamy temple, Gandhmadhana Parvatham, Hanuman temple and Dhanushkodi. In the afternoon explore another face of Rameshwaram with “Water sports activities”. There are many recreational activities such as kayak, jet ski, stand up board, windsurfing, snorkeling, coral watching, aquarium and many land games such as trampoline, mini wheel, dora-dora, water ball etc. Get a bird’s eye view of the coast while soaking in the sun and having the cool sea breeze blow through your hair. Take your watersports experience to the next level. It is safe and you are provided with the most modern water sports equipment for a lifetime experience (activities on direct payment). (Overnight at hotel in Rameshwaram)
DAY 03
RAMESHWARAM TO KANYAKUMARI
After early breakfast drive to so called the lands’ end – Kanyakumari (cape comorin). On reaching kanyakumari Check in to hotel and later for sightseeing visiting places of interest such as The Kumari Amman Temple – the shrine of Devi Kanya Kumari. Vivekananda Rock Memorial - stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off the mainland. Gandhi Mandapam - built on the spot where the urn containing the Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes was kept for public viewing before immersion. Thiruvalluvar Statue – the famous poet who recited Thirukkural. Later free time and you can enjoy the spectacular sunset (subject to climatic conditions) (Overnight at hotel in Kanyakumari).
DAY 04
KANYAKUMARI – KOVALAM
Breakfast at residing hotel. Check out and drive to Kovalam one of the popular beach destination in Kerala. Enroute visit the Thanumalayan temple at “Suchindram “. This 17th century temple boats about its architecture. One of the main attractions here is the 22ft high statue of Hanuman (Aanjaneyar). Later proceed to visit the famous “Padmanabapuram Palace”. This is a 16th century wooden palace, which was the residence of the Travancore king is yet another pride of art and architecture. Post visit proceed to Kovalam. Upon arrival at Kovalam check in to the Hotel and rest of the day to relax. (Overnight at hotel in Kovalam).
DAY 05
IN KOVALAM / VISIT OF TRIVANDRUM
A full day tour of Trivandrum along with visit to “Magic Planet”.
After breakfast proceed for to Trivandrum and visit Sri Padmanaba Swami temple dedicated to Visnu/Krishna. Onward continue visit of Kuthiramalika (Horse palace) – is a beautiful place museum situated close to the temple. Proceed to visit the “Napier Museum” – one of the famous history museum in Kerala. After visit of Trivandrum, drive to reach “The Magic Planet” – a very special of its kind and is known to be the first magic mansion in the world. It is completely a variant concept with magic themed park and is liked by all age group of visitors. Post visits return back to Kovalam. (Overnight at hotel in Kovalam).
DAY 06
DEPARTURE TO TRIVANDRUM
Breakfast at residing hotel and the tour ends today with a departure transfer to Trivandrum for your onward journey.
