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7-Day Itinerary: Chennai and Kerala on a Shoestring Budget in November 2024

  1. Day 1: Chennai
    30 minutes (12.3 km) from Chennai International Airport

    Visit Kapaleeswarar Temple, Fort St. George, and Marina Beach in the morning. Head to Santhome Basilica and Government Museum in the afternoon. In the evening, explore the street food scene in Triplicane.

  2. Day 2: Mahabalipuram
    1 hour 30 minutes (60 km) from Chennai

    See the UNESCO World Heritage Site Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram in the morning. Go to Tiger Cave and Crocodile Bank in the afternoon. Enjoy the beach and sunset in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Pondicherry
    2 hours 30 minutes (160 km) from Mahabalipuram

    Take a heritage walk in the French Quarter of Pondicherry in the morning. Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville in the afternoon. Relax at Promenade Beach in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Madurai
    8 hours (480 km) from Pondicherry

    Explore the Meenakshi Amman Temple and Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace in Madurai in the morning. Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum and Alagar Kovil in the afternoon. Watch the night ceremony at Meenakshi Temple in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Thekkady
    4 hours (150 km) from Madurai

    Take a boat ride in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and see the animals in their natural habitat in the morning. Visit the Spice Garden and learn about the spices grown in Thekkady in the afternoon. Enjoy a cultural show in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Alleppey
    4 hours (150 km) from Thekkady

    Take a ride on a houseboat and explore the backwaters of Alleppey in the morning. Visit the Marari Beach and enjoy water activities in the afternoon. Watch the sunset from the Alleppey Lighthouse in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Kochi
    1 hour 30 minutes (60 km) from Alleppey

    Visit the Dutch Palace, Jew Town, and Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi in the morning. Take a ferry ride to Vypeen Island and enjoy the beach in the afternoon. Watch a Kathakali performance in the evening.

Recommendations:

If you have time, consider visiting the hill stations of Munnar or Ooty for breathtaking views and tea plantations. Side trips to Kanyakumari or Rameswaram are also worth considering for their cultural and religious significance. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine, go shopping in the markets, and interact with the friendly locals. Don't forget to bargain! Finally, make sure to check the weather and plan accordingly, as November is the beginning of the winter season in South India.

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