South Tamilnadu 3-Day Itinerary for Foodies with Cheapest Price of Travelling

  1. Day 1: Madurai
    2 hours 30 minutes (97.2 miles) from Tiruchirapalli International Airport

    Start your foodie journey in the city of Madurai, known for its delicious South Indian cuisine. Begin at the famous Murugan Idli Shop for a breakfast of steaming hot idlis and vadas. After breakfast, head over to Meenakshi Amman Temple - a historic Hindu temple known for its extraordinary architecture. The temple also has a food street lined up with shops selling traditional snacks. For a late lunch, your next stop should be Amma Mess which is famous for its non-vegetarian dishes like mutton biryani and chicken masala. End your day with a visit to the Gandhi Memorial Museum, which has a cafeteria that serves traditional South Indian coffee and snacks.

  2. Day 2: Rameshwaram
    3 hours 30 minutes (110 miles) from Madurai

    Start your day with a breakfast at Hotel Venkatesh. This restaurant is well-known for its crispy dosas. After breakfast, visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple which is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India. It is also located next to the sea, so you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pamban Bridge. For lunch, head over to Agraharam Foods which serves traditional South Indian Brahmin cuisine. Do not miss out on their famous curd rice. End your day with a visit to the former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's house which has been converted into a museum.

  3. Day 3: Kanyakumari
    5 hours (168 miles) from Rameshwaram

    Begin your day with a breakfast at Hotel Saravana which is known for its crispy dosas, idlis, and chutneys. After breakfast, visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial which is located in the middle of the sea. The Memorial also has a cafeteria where you can enjoy South Indian coffee and snacks. Next, visit the Kanyakumari Temple which is located at the southernmost point of India and offers a spectacular view of the sunrise and sunset. For lunch, head over to Shree Krishna which serves traditional South Indian thali meals. End your day by visiting the Gandhi Memorial Mandapam where you can witness the beautiful sunset.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Murugan Idli Shop (breakfast): 45 minutes
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple (entry fee): 1 hour
  • Amma Mess (lunch): 1 hour
  • Gandhi Memorial Museum (entry fee): 1 hour
  • Hotel Venkatesh (breakfast): 45 minutes
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple (entry fee): 1 hour
  • Agraharam Foods (lunch): 1 hour
  • Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's House (entry fee): 1 hour
  • Hotel Saravana (breakfast): 45 minutes
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial (entry fee): 2 hours
  • Kanyakumari Temple (entry fee): 1 hour
  • Shree Krishna (lunch): 1 hour
  • Gandhi Memorial Mandapam (entry fee): 1 hour
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹2000
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