Vellore to Kerala 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Mahabalipuram
   2 hours (84.1 miles) from Vellore

   Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, Shore Temple and the Five Rathas.

2. Day 2: Pondicherry
   2 hours 30 minutes (98.4 miles) from Mahabalipuram

   Visit the charming French Quarter and Auroville for a spiritual experience.

3. Day 3: Thanjavur
   4 hours (152 miles) from Pondicherry

   Admire the Brihadeeswara Temple and the Thanjavur Palace.

4. Day 4: Madurai
   2 hours 30 minutes (96.3 miles) from Thanjavur

   Marvel at the Meenakshi Amman Temple and the Tirumalai Nayak Palace.

5. Day 5: Periyar National Park
   4 hours 30 minutes (139 miles) from Madurai

   Enjoy the wildlife and scenic beauty of this popular national park.

6. Day 6: Alleppey
   4 hours 30 minutes (115 miles) from Periyar National Park

   Cruise the backwaters on a traditional houseboat or spend a day at Marari Beach.

7. Day 7: Kochi
   1 hour 30 minutes (35.4 miles) from Alleppey

   Explore Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, and the Mattancherry Palace.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Shore Temple (1-2 hours, INR 350-550)
• Auroville (2-3 hours, INR 100-200)
• Brihadeeswara Temple (1-2 hours, INR 250-500)
• Meenakshi Amman Temple (1-2 hours, INR 50-100)
• Periyar National Park (4-5 hours, INR 400-700)
• Houseboat Cruise (4-5 hours, INR 5000-8000)
• Fort Kochi (2-3 hours, INR 200-300)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 6,650-12,050