5-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kodaikanal, Kanyakumari, Thiruvanathapuram, Madurai

  1. Day 1: Kodaikanal
    2 hours 30 minutes (80 miles) from Coimbatore Airport

    Located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is a charming hill station that is perfect for families. Visit the Bryant Park for its colorful flowers, relax at the serene Kodaikanal Lake or take a stroll at the Coaker's Walk for panoramic views of the valley.

  2. Day 2: Kanyakumari
    6 hours 20 minutes (230 miles) from Kodaikanal

    Known as the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula, Kanyakumari is a unique confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. You can visit the Thiruvalluvar Statue or the Vivekananda Rock Memorial for stunning views of the sunrise or the sunset.

  3. Day 3: Thiruvanathapuram
    2 hours 15 minutes (85 miles) from Kanyakumari

    The capital of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram is known for its serene beaches, temples and historic museums. Visit the Napier Museum to view an exotic collection of antiques, or the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the oldest temples in India, or relax at the beautiful Kovalam Beach.

  4. Day 4: Madurai
    5 hours 30 minutes (220 miles) from Thiruvanathapuram

    The temple city of Madurai is known for its ancient temples, rich cultural heritage and traditional food. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a historic Hindu temple, or the Gandhi Memorial Museum, or take a stroll at the beautiful Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam tank.

  5. Day 5: Departure from Madurai
    20 minutes (6 miles) from Madurai Airport

    Time to say goodbye to Tamil Nadu with memories to last a lifetime.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bryant Park (2 hours, ₹30)
  • Kodaikanal Lake (2 hours, ₹25)
  • Coaker's Walk (1 hour, ₹20)
  • Thiruvalluvar Statue (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial (2 hours, ₹30)
  • Napier Museum (2 hours, ₹20)
  • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Kovalam Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Gandhi Memorial Museum (1 hour, ₹10)
  • Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam (1 hour, ₹20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹275 per person

Useful Tips

This 5-day itinerary covers some must-visit locations in Tamil Nadu. However, if you have more time, you can add a day each at Kodaikanal and Madurai for more exploring. Alternatively, if you have less time, you can skip Kanyakumari and head straight to Thiruvanathapuram from Kodaikanal.

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