7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary: Pondicherry, Ooty, Kodaikanal, and Kerala

1. Day 1: Pondicherry
   5 hours 43 minutes (230.2 miles) from Chennai International Airport

   Morning: Visit the beautiful Promenade beach and take a stroll on the French Boulevard. Afternoon: Explore Auroville - an experimental township. Evening: Experience the serenity of the famous Manakula Vinayagar Temple.

2. Day 2: Ooty
   9 hours 30 minutes (280 miles) from Pondicherry

   Morning: Enjoy a scenic journey to Ooty by toy train. Afternoon: Visit the Government Botanical Garden and admire its diverse collection of plants. Evening: Take a relaxing boat ride in Ooty Lake.

3. Day 3: Ooty
   30 minutes (6.2 miles) from Ooty Lake

   Morning: Explore the Tribal Research Museum and learn about the culture and history of tribal people. Afternoon: Take a tour of the famous tea gardens in Ooty and enjoy a cup of fresh tea. Evening: Visit the Doddabetta Peak and enjoy the stunning views of the valley below.

4. Day 4: Kodaikanal
   7 hours 40 minutes (179 miles) from Ooty

   Morning: Take a scenic drive to Kodaikanal and enjoy the beautiful views along the way. Afternoon: Visit the Coaker’s Walk and enjoy the panoramic views of the valley. Evening: Explore the Bryant Park and enjoy a peaceful stroll amidst exotic flowers.

5. Day 5: Kodaikanal
   20 minutes (3.4 miles) from Bryant Park

   Morning: Visit the famous Kodaikanal Lake and take a boat ride. Afternoon: Explore the Pillar Rocks and enjoy the breathtaking views of the valley. Evening: Visit the Kurinji Andavar Temple and admire the intricate architecture.

6. Day 6: Kerala
   9 hours 30 minutes (296.7 miles) from Kodaikanal

   Morning: Take a scenic drive to Kerala. Afternoon: Visit the beautiful Tea Museum in Munnar and learn about the history of tea production. Evening: Explore the Mattupetty Dam and enjoy the stunning views.

7. Day 7: Kerala
   1 hour 35 minutes (41.3 miles) from Mattupetty Dam

   Morning: Visit the famous Periyar National Park and enjoy a wildlife safari. Afternoon: Explore the historic town of Fort Kochi and admire its colonial architecture. Evening: Enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on visiting the Athirapally Waterfalls in Kerala and the Berijam Lake in Kodaikanal. Consider taking a side trip to the nearby hill station of Munnar. To maximize your fun, try local cuisine and street food. Don't forget to shop for souvenirs at the local markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Promenade beach (2 hours, Free)
• Auroville (3 hours, Free)
• Manakula Vinayagar Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Toy train journey to Ooty (3 hours, INR 950)
• Government Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 30)
• Ooty Lake (1 hour, INR 10)
• Tribal Research Museum (2 hours, INR 10)
• Tea garden tour (2 hours, INR 200)
• Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, INR 10)
• Coaker's Walk (1 hour, INR 20)
• Bryant Park (1 hour, INR 30)
• Kodaikanal Lake (2 hours, INR 30)
• Pillar Rocks (1 hour, INR 5)
• Kurinji Andavar Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Tea Museum (2 hours, INR 150)
• Mattupetty Dam (1 hour, Free)
• Periyar National Park (3 hours, INR 250)
• Fort Kochi (2 hours, Free)
• Kathakali dance performance (1 hour, INR 500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,210 per person