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Day 1: Kodaikanal to Madurai β Cultural Temple Tour
Departure from Kodai: 9:30 AM | Sightseeing: 3:00 PM β 8:30 PM | Night Halt: Madurai
Thirumalai Nayak Palace (Maharaja Palace) ποΈ: A 17th-century palace with grand Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Gandhi Memorial Museum π: Historical exhibits on Indiaβs freedom struggle, dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
Mariamman Teppakulam (Tank) π: A massive temple tank famous for the float festival.
Alagar Kovil (Alagar Temple) π: A hill temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu amidst forested beauty.
Palamudircholai Hills π: One of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, set in lush greenery.
Vishnu & Madhana Gopala Temples π: Spiritual heritage sites known for detailed carvings and local devotion.
Thiruparankundram Temple π: Rock-cut temple and one of the six holy abodes of Lord Murugan.
Meenakshi Amman Temple (Drop for Darshan) πΈ: One of Indiaβs largest and most vibrant temples, with intricate towers and divine energy.
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Day 2: Madurai to Rameshwaram β Spiritual Ocean Journey
Timing: 7:00 AM β 7:00 PM | Night Halt: Kanyakumari
Pamban Rail & Road Bridge π: India's first sea bridge β a marvel of engineering over the turquoise sea.
Annai Indira Gandhi Bridge π: Scenic route connecting the mainland to Rameshwaram Island.
Agni Theertham (Sea Bath) π: Sacred bathing spot on the Bay of Bengal believed to cleanse sins.
Ramanathaswamy Temple π: One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva with Indiaβs longest temple corridor.
Floating Stone Temple (Sri Ramachandra Temple) πͺ¨: Features the legendary βfloating stonesβ used to build Ram Setu.
Kandhamadhan Parvatham (Kentha Patha Parvath) π: Believed to be the place where Hanuman leapt to Lanka.
Saatchi Hanuman Temple & Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple π: Sacred temples devoted to Lord Hanuman in his five-faced form.
Sita & Lakshman Theerthams π: Sacred water bodies connected to the Ramayana era.
Evening drive to Kanyakumari for overnight stay.
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Day 3: Kanyakumari β The Land of Sunrise
Sightseeing: 9:30 AM β 6:30 PM
Sunrise Viewpoint (Around 6:00 AM) π
: Witness the magical sunrise over the confluence of three oceans.
Thiruvalluvar Statue (133 ft View) πΏ: Monument honoring the ancient Tamil poet and philosopher.
Vivekananda Rock Memorial β°οΈ: Spiritual spot where Swami Vivekananda meditated β accessible by ferry.
Kanyakumari Devi Temple (Bhagavathi Temple) π: Ancient Shakti Peeth dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
Triveni Sangam (Sea Bath) π: The confluence of the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean.
Gandhi Mandapam ποΈ: Memorial marking where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were kept before immersion.
Adi Shankara Mandapam ποΈ: Spiritual site dedicated to the great Indian philosopher.
Suchindram Temple & 18-ft Hanuman Idol π: A unique temple devoted to the trinity β Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva β and a giant Hanuman statue.
π Tour Conclusion
Tour ends with a drop to Bangalore, Chennai, or Cochin (as per guest preference).