Family-Friendly 5-Day Itinerary for Tamilnadu

1. Day 1: Mahabalipuram
   2 hours 36 minutes (57.5 km) from Chennai

   Explore Mahabalipuram beach and the famous UNESCO World Heritage sites like Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas and Arjuna's Penance. Kids can have fun horse riding and camel riding too.

2. Day 2: Pondicherry
   1 hour 35 minutes (95.5 km) from Mahabalipuram

   Visit the Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville, a unique town dedicated to human unity and cosmic harmony. Kids can enjoy a day at the Serenity Beach or visit the Chunnambar Boathouse.

3. Day 3: Kodaikanal
   6 hours 31 minutes (342 km) from Pondicherry

   Explore the natural beauty of Kodaikanal by visiting the Kodaikanal Lake, waterfalls like Bear Shola and Silver Cascade, and take a scenic boat ride at the Berijam Lake. Kids will enjoy visiting the Green Valley Viewpoint.

4. Day 4: Madurai
   3 hours 26 minutes (117 km) from Kodaikanal

   Visit the world-famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, a historic Hindu temple and one of the largest in India. Explore Thirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Take a lesson in making batik paintings at the Goripalayam Dargah.

5. Day 5: Rameswaram
   3 hours 35 minutes (175 km) from Madurai

   Visit the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India. Take a dip in the holy Agnitheertham and visit the Pamban Bridge, which connects Rameswaram to mainland India. Spend some time at the beautiful Dhanushkodi Beach.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Mahabalipuram UNESCO Sites (3 hours, INR 40 entry fee)
• Pondicherry Auroville (2 hours, INR 150)
• Berijam Lake Boat Ride (1 hour, INR 500)
• Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple (2 hours, INR 50 entry fee)
• Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple (2 hours, INR 50 entry fee)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 790

Useful Tips

For those with more time, add a visit to the Madurai Gandhi Museum and the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. For those with less time, skip Rameswaram and spend an extra day in Kodaikanal.