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7-Day Tamilnadu Itinerary - August 2023

  1. Day 1: Chennai
    10 minutes (3.2 miles) from Chennai International Airport

    Explore the historic Fort St. George in the morning, visit the vibrant Kapaleeshwarar Temple in the afternoon, and enjoy a serene boat ride in the evening at Marina Beach.

    • Fort St. George: ₹150, 2 hours
    • Kapaleeshwarar Temple: ₹20, 1 hour
    • Marina Beach Boat Ride: ₹200, 1 hour
  2. Day 2: Mahabalipuram
    1 hour 30 minutes (35 miles) from Chennai

    Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Shore Temple, in the morning. Afternoon, explore the ancient rock-cut caves at Mahabalipuram. Evening, relax at the beautiful Covelong Beach.

    • Shore Temple: ₹250, 2 hours
    • Mahabalipuram Rock-Cut Caves: ₹100, 2 hours
    • Covelong Beach: Free, leisure time
  3. Day 3: Pondicherry
    2 hours 30 minutes (100 miles) from Mahabalipuram

    In the morning, explore the French Quarter of Pondicherry and visit the spiritual Aurobindo Ashram. Afternoon, relax at Paradise Beach. Evening, enjoy a stroll along the Promenade Beach.

    • French Quarter: Free, leisure time
    • Aurobindo Ashram: Free, 1 hour
    • Paradise Beach: ₹20, 2 hours
    • Promenade Beach: Free, leisure time
  4. Day 4: Madurai
    4 hours 30 minutes (260 miles) from Pondicherry

    Begin the day with a visit to the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai. Afternoon, explore the historic Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace. In the evening, witness the fascinating evening ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple.

    • Meenakshi Amman Temple: Free, 2 hours
    • Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace: ₹50, 1 hour
    • Evening Ceremony: Free, 1 hour
  5. Day 5: Rameswaram
    3 hours (100 miles) from Madurai

    Explore Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, in the morning. Afternoon, visit the iconic Pamban Bridge. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing walk along Dhanushkodi Beach.

    • Ramanathaswamy Temple: Free, 2 hours
    • Pamban Bridge: Free, 1 hour
    • Dhanushkodi Beach: Free, leisure time
  6. Day 6: Kodaikanal
    6 hours (190 miles) from Rameswaram

    Take a morning hike to Pillar Rocks and enjoy the scenic beauty of Kodaikanal. Afternoon, explore the tranquil Kodaikanal Lake by boat. In the evening, visit the magnificent Bear Shola Falls.

    • Pillar Rocks: Free, 2 hours
    • Kodaikanal Lake Boat Ride: ₹300, 2 hours
    • Bear Shola Falls: ₹20, 1 hour
  7. Day 7: Ooty
    4 hours 30 minutes (150 miles) from Kodaikanal

    Enjoy the morning exploring the lush botanical gardens of Ooty. Afternoon, take a scenic ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. In the evening, relax at the picturesque Ooty Lake.

    • Ooty Botanical Gardens: ₹100, 2 hours
    • Nilgiri Mountain Railway: ₹205, 2 hours
    • Ooty Lake: ₹10, leisure time

Recommendations

If you have additional time, consider visiting the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur or taking a day trip to the scenic hill station of Ketti Valley in Coonoor. To make the most of your trip, try local delicacies like Chettinad cuisine and explore traditional handicrafts in local markets.

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