Shoestring Budget South India Tour

1. Day 1: Hyderabad City Tour
   Charminar, Golconda Fort, and Salar Jung Museum
   8 hours (350 km) from Hyderabad to Chennai

   Explore the historic landmarks of Hyderabad followed by a long drive to Chennai.

2. Day 2: Chennai Beaches and Temple Tour
   Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and Parthasarathy Temple.
   7 hours (507 km) from Chennai to Rameshwaram

   Visit the famous beaches and ancient temples of Chennai before driving to Rameshwaram.

3. Day 3: Rameshwaram Sightseeing
   Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agni Theertham, and Adam's Bridge.
   2 hours (180 km) from Rameshwaram to Dhanuskoti

   Explore the holy town of Rameshwaram, followed by a short drive to Dhanuskoti.

4. Day 4: Kanyakumari Beach and Sunset Views
   Kanyakumari Beach, Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
   3 hours (113 km) from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum

   Watch the beautiful sunset from the southernmost point of India, followed by a drive to Trivandrum.

5. Day 5: Trivandrum City Tour
   Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kuthira Malika Palace, and Napier Museum.
   4 hours (220 km) from Trivandrum to Kochi

   Visit the famous landmarks of Trivandrum before heading to Kochi.

6. Day 6: Kochi Heritage Walk and Kathakali Performance
   Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, and St. Francis Church.
   4 hours (130 km) from Kochi to Munnar

   Take a heritage walk in Kochi, followed by an evening Kathakali performance.

7. Day 7: Munnar Tea Gardens and Eravikulam National Park
   Tea Gardens, Eravikulam National Park, and Mattupetty Dam.
   5 hours (150 km) from Munnar to Hyderabad.

   Visit the tea gardens of Munnar and take a safari in Eravikulam National Park before ending the tour in Hyderabad.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Charminar (1 hour, Rs. 20)
• Golconda Fort (3 hours, Rs. 100)
• Salar Jung Museum (2 hours, Rs. 20)
• Marina Beach (2 hours, free)
• Kapaleeshwarar Temple (1 hour, free)
• Parthasarathy Temple (1 hour, free)
• Ramanathaswamy Temple (2 hours, Rs. 50)
• Agni Theertham (1 hour, free)
• Vivekananda Rock Memorial (2 hours, Rs. 30)
• Thiruvalluvar Statue (1 hour, Rs. 20)
• Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
• Kuthira Malika Palace (1 hour, Rs. 100)
• Napier Museum (2 hours, Rs. 20)
• Dutch Palace (1 hour, Rs. 50)
• St. Francis Church (1 hour, free)
• Eravikulam National Park (4 hours, Rs. 120)
• Kathakali Performance (2 hours, Rs. 300)
• Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 880

Useful tips

If you have more time, add a day to explore Ooty and Wayanad, or take a detour to visit the temples of Madurai. If you have less time, skip Trivandrum and Kochi, and head straight to Munnar from Kanyakumari.