10 minutes (3.1 km) from Coimbatore International Airport
Markets and Temples
Day 2: Ooty
2 hours (83.6 km) from Coimbatore
Tea estates and Botanical gardens
Day 3: Kodaikanal
7 hours (286 km) from Ooty
Boat ride and Trekking
Day 4: Madurai
4 hours (116 km) from Kodaikanal
Temples and Street Food
Day 5: Rameswaram
3 hours (165 km) from Madurai
Temples and Beaches
Day 6: Thanjavur
4 hours (220 km) from Rameswaram
Ancient Art and Culture
Day 7: Pondicherry
5 hours (270 km) from Thanjavur
French Influence and Beaches
Day 8: Auroville
20 minutes (11.2 km) from Pondicherry
Meditation and Spirituality
Day 9: Mahabalipuram
2 hours (99.1 km) from Auroville
Temples and Rock-cut Architecture
Day 10: Chennai
1 hour (57.4 km) from Mahabalipuram
Beaches and Culture
Day 11: Kanchipuram
2 hours (74.8 km) from Chennai
Temples and Silk Sarees
Day 12: Tiruvannamalai
3.5 hours (173 km) from Kanchipuram
Temples and Hiking
Day 13: Vellore
2 hours (88.2 km) from Tiruvannamalai
Fort and Museum
Day 14: Yelagiri Hills
2 hours (94.2 km) from Vellore
Nature and Adventure
Time and Costs Estimates
Entrance to Botanical Gardens in Ooty (1-2 hours, INR 60 per person)
Boat ride at Kodaikanal lake (1 hour, INR 120 per person)
Street food in Madurai (1-2 hours, INR 100-200 per person)
Entrance to Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram (1 hour, INR 50 per person)
Entrance to Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur (1-2 hours, INR 100 per person)
Entrance to Auroville Matrimandir (1 hour, INR 200 per person)
Entrance to Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram (1-2 hours, INR 40 per person)
Entrance to Vellore Fort (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1000-1500 per person per day
Useful Tips
If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Kanyakumari for its scenic beauty and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. If you have less time, consider skipping one of the destinations, such as Yelagiri Hills. Keep in mind that some temples may have dress codes and photography restrictions. Make sure to check opening and closing times for places carefully, especially during festivals or holidays.