North East 14-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Explore Chennai
   0 minutes from Chennai Airport

   Beaches, Temples, Museum

2. Day 2: Discover Mahabalipuram
   1 hour 45 minutes (60 miles) from Chennai

   Rock-cut temples, Beaches, Lighthouse

3. Day 3: Visit Puducherry
   2 hours (100 miles) from Mahabalipuram

   Colonial architecture, Beaches, Sri Aurobindo Ashram

4. Day 4: Explore Thanjavur and Trichy
   4 hours (160 miles) from Puducherry

   Brihadeeswarar Temple, Rock Fort Temple, Palace Complex

5. Day 5: Visit Madurai
   2 hours (85 miles) from Trichy

   Sri Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Museum

6. Day 6-7: Relax in Munnar
   4.5 hours (135 miles) from Madurai

   Tea gardens, Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park

7. Day 8: Enjoy the Backwaters of Alleppey
   4 hours (120 miles) from Munnar

   Houseboats, Scenic Canals, Village Life

8. Day 9-10: Relax on Kovalam Beach
   2.5 hours (80 miles) from Alleppey

   Sandy Beaches, Water Sports, Lighthouse Beach

9. Day 11-12: Explore Cochin
   4 hours (140 miles) from Kovalam Beach

   Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue

10. Day 13-14: Relax in Wayanad
    5 hours (170 miles) from Cochin

    Waterfalls, Wildlife Sanctuary, Chembra Peak

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry (1-2 hours, free)
• Rock-cut temples in Mahabalipuram (2-3 hours, INR 30-500)
• Sri Meenakshi Temple in Madurai (1-2 hours, INR 100)
• Houseboat in Alleppey (22-24 hours, INR 8000-20000)
• Fort Kochi in Cochin (2-3 hours, free)
• Chembra Peak in Wayanad (3-4 hours, INR 500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 9000-30000

Useful Tips

For those with more time, consider adding a visit to the ancient city of Hampi or the beaches of Goa. Alternatively, for those with less time, consider skipping the visit to Wayanad or spending only one day in Munnar.