Comprehensive 4-Day South India Tour: Mumbai to Chennai, Kodaikanal, and Rameswaram

Day 1: Mumbai to Chennai, City Tour

Chennai, India on July 6, 2025

6:00am

Flight Mumbai to Chennai

Board an early morning flight from Mumbai to Chennai to maximise your day. Flight duration is approximately 2 hours.
INR3500, 2h0m

9:00am

Breakfast at Sangeetha Veg Restaurant

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast like idli, dosa, and filter coffee at this popular Chennai restaurant open from 7AM.
INR200, 1h0m

10:30am

Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Explore the beautiful Dravidian architecture of this renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is open from 6AM to 12PM and 4PM to 8:30PM.
Free, 1h0m

12:00pm

Fort St. George

Tour this historical fort and museum that marks the beginning of British rule in India. Open daily from 9:30AM to 5PM.
INR25, 1h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Murugan Idli Shop

Savour authentic Tamil dishes like idli, vada, and sambar at this iconic Chennai eatery open till 10PM.
INR250, 1h0m

3:00pm

Marina Beach Walk

Relax with a stroll along Marina Beach, the second longest urban beach in the world, perfect for an evening walk until sunset.
Free, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at The Marina

Dine on fresh seafood delicacies and traditional Tamil cuisine with a sea view. Open from 11AM to 11PM.
INR600, 1h30m
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Day 2: Travel to Kodaikanal and Sightseeing

Kodaikanal, India on July 7, 2025

7:00am

Travel Chennai to Kodaikanal by car

Leave early for the 9-hour scenic drive to Kodaikanal through Tamil Nadu's landscapes. Departure by private car recommended for comfort.
INR4000, 9h0m

4:00pm

Check-in at The Carlton

Settle into this well-known hill station hotel offering comfortable rooms and great views of the valley.
INR5000, 0h30m

5:00pm

Kodaikanal Lake

Enjoy a leisurely boat ride or walk around the star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake, open from 8AM to 6PM.
INR100, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Tava

Relish diverse Indian and continental dishes at this cosy restaurant open till 10PM.
INR800, 1h0m
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Day 3: Explore Kodaikanal Nature

Kodaikanal, India on July 8, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Cloud Street

Savour organic coffee and freshly baked goods in a charming cafe open from 7:30AM to 6PM.
INR300, 1h0m

9:30am

Coaker's Walk

Walk this scenic paved path offering spectacular panoramic views of the plains. Open always and ideal for morning hikes.
Free, 1h0m

11:00am

Bryant Park

Visit these visually stunning botanical gardens open from 9AM to 6PM with beautiful flower displays.
INR50, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Pastry Corner

Try local snacks and famous homemade chocolates and pastries. Open till 8PM.
INR350, 1h0m

2:30pm

Silver Cascade Falls

A short drive to this stunning waterfall that is a great spot for photos, accessible all day.
Free, 1h0m

4:00pm

Pillar Rocks

Visit impressive natural rock formations with viewpoints open all day and gift shops nearby.
INR50, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at The Royal Tibet

Enjoy authentic Tibetan and North Indian dishes in a warmly decorated restaurant open till 10PM.
INR700, 1h0m
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Day 4: Travel to Rameswaram, Explore

Rameswaram, India on July 9, 2025

7:00am

Travel Kodaikanal to Rameswaram

Depart early for the approximately 6-hour drive to Rameswaram, a sacred pilgrimage town on Pamban Island.
INR3500, 6h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Hotel Rameswaram Bhavan

Tuck into traditional Tamil meals in this highly rated vegetarian restaurant open till 9PM.
INR300, 1h0m

2:30pm

Ramanathaswamy Temple

Explore this famous ancient Hindu temple known for its magnificent corridors and water tanks. Open from 6AM to 1PM and 3PM to 9PM.
Free, 2h0m

5:00pm

Dhanushkodi Beach

Visit the serene and historic beach with views of the Bay of Bengal, accessible all day.
Free, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Dolphin

Enjoy seafood and local specialties in a comfortable setting open till 10PM.
INR700, 1h30m
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