10-Day Bachelorette Party Itinerary from Madurai to Kookal

1. Day 1: Madurai Meenakshi Temple
   Estimated Time: 1 hour (3 miles) from Madurai Airport

   Begin your bachelorette trip with a visit to Madurai Meenakshi Temple, a stunning architectural beauty from the 17th century with intricate carvings & patterns of mythological characters.

2. Day 2: Ooty Botanical Gardens
   Estimated Time: 6 hours (225 miles) from Madurai Meenakshi Temple

   Head to Ooty Botanical Gardens that boasts of a variety of exotic flora, making for a peaceful escape with your besties.

3. Day 3: Dolphin's Nose and Catherine Falls
   Estimated Time: 1 hour (9 miles) from Ooty Botanical Gardens

   In the morning take a 1.5 km trek to Dolphin's Nose and then spend the afternoon exploring the Catherine falls nearby.

4. Day 4: Munnar Tea Plantations
   Estimated Time: 6 hours (200 miles) from Catherine Falls

   Take a scenic drive to Munnar and visit the luscious tea plantations with breathtaking views and a chance to sip on aromatic teas.

5. Day 5: Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park
   Estimated Time: 40 minutes (9 miles) from Munnar Tea Plantations

   Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park, famous for its endangered, yet majestic, Nilgiri Tahr, amidst enduring flora and fauna of Anamudi.

6. Day 6: Athirapally Falls
   Estimated Time: 4.5 hours (120 miles) from Rajamalai National Park

   Visit the Athirapally Falls, a renowned attraction where you can witness the river Chalakudy cascading down from 80 feet.

7. Day 7: Kerala backwaters
   Estimated Time: 1 hour (20 miles) from Athirapally Falls

   Spend your day cruising on a houseboat amidst the backwaters of Kerala, admiring the serene landscapes, aquatic life, and enjoying authentic delicacies.

8. Day 8: Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple
   Estimated Time: 7.5 hours (280 miles) from Kerala Backwaters

   Visit the sacred Hindu temple, Shri Padmanabhaswamy, known for its stunning architecture, grandeur, and the deep spiritual energy that envelopes the temple.

9. Day 9: Varkala Beach
   Estimated Time: 20 minutes (3 miles) from Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple

   Choose tranquility as you visit the Varkala Beach, adorned with uncommon and unparalleled cliffs and landscapes, along with delectable seafood options.

10. Day 10: Kookal House- Mountain Stay
    Estimated Time: 2 hours (55 miles) from Varkala Beach

    End your bachelorette trip with peaceful and cozy stay in the Kookal House nestled in the mountains offering serene and breathtaking views.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Madurai Meenakshi Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Ooty Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 30/$0.41)
• Dolphin's Nose and Catherine Falls (5 hours, INR 10/$0.14)
• Munnar Tea Plantations (3 hours, INR 200/$2.74)
• Rajamalai National Park (3 hours, INR 1200/$16.44)
• Athirapally Falls (3 hours, INR 15/$0.20)
• Kerala Backwaters (6 hours, INR 15000/$205.5 per houseboat)
• Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple (2 hours, Free)
• Varkala Beach (3 hours, Free)
• Kookal House (2 days, INR 12,000/$164.54 per night)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 15,455/$212.07 per person for 10 days, excluding accommodation at Kookal House.

Useful tips:

If you have extra time, explore Mysore Palace and Bangalore nightlife. If you have less time, remove Kookal House and Kerala backwaters as they are the most time-consuming places.