7-Day Tamilnadu Itinerary in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Chennai
    30 minutes (10.7 km) from Chennai International Airport

    Explore the vibrant city of Chennai, visiting the Kapaleeswarar Temple, the Fort St. George, and the Marina Beach.

  2. Day 2: Pondicherry
    3 hours (160 km) from Chennai

    Experience the French influence in the charming town of Pondicherry, visiting the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the Pondicherry Museum, and the Promenade Beach.

  3. Day 3: Thanjavur
    4 hours (200 km) from Pondicherry

    Admire the stunning architecture and history of Thanjavur, visiting the Brihadeeswara Temple, the Thanjavur Palace, and the Saraswathi Mahal Library.

  4. Day 4: Madurai
    3.5 hours (170 km) from Thanjavur

    Experience the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, visiting the awe-inspiring Meenakshi Amman Temple, the Madurai Government Museum, and the Thirumalai Nayak Palace.

  5. Day 5: Kodaikanal
    3 hours (120 km) from Madurai

    Relax in the lush greenery and stunning views of Kodaikanal, visiting the Kodaikanal Lake, the Bear Shola Falls, and the Pillar Rocks.

  6. Day 6: Ooty
    6.5 hours (250 km) from Kodaikanal

    Experience the natural beauty of Ooty, visiting the Doddabetta Peak, the Ooty Botanical Gardens, and the Ooty Lake.

  7. Day 7: Coimbatore
    3 hours (90 km) from Ooty

    End your trip in the bustling city of Coimbatore, visiting the Perur Pateeswarar Temple, the Adiyogi Shiva Statue, and the Forest College Museum.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Kapaleeswarar Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Fort St. George (2 hours, INR 5)
  • Marina Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram (2 hours, free)
  • Pondicherry Museum (1.5 hour, INR 15)
  • Promenade Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Brihadeeswara Temple (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Thanjavur Palace (1.5 hour, INR 10)
  • Saraswathi Mahal Library (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Madurai Government Museum (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Thirumalai Nayak Palace (1.5 hour, INR 10)
  • Kodaikanal Lake (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Bear Shola Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Pillar Rocks (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, INR 10)
  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1.5 hour, INR 30)
  • Ooty Lake (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Perur Pateeswarar Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Adiyogi Shiva Statue (1.5 hour, free)
  • Forest College Museum (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 480
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