This itinerary outlines a comprehensive 16-day journey from Kolkata, encompassing key destinations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, including Pondicherry, Kanyakumari, and Rameswaram, with a focus on cultural exploration, historical sites, and scenic beauty.
Highlights
- Book all train tickets in advance, especially for longer journeys.
Take an overnight train from Kolkata to Chennai
Travel: After arriving in Chennai, take a train or bus to Pondicherry (approx. 3-4 hours).
Activities: Check in to your hotel, explore the French Quarter, and visit the Aurobindo Ashram.
Relax on the beaches (Promenade Beach, Auroville Beach) and enjoy local cuisine
Visit Auroville and the Matrimandir, and take a bicycle tour of the area.
Travel: Head to Kanyakumari by train (approx. 8 hours).
Activities: Check in to your hotel and visit the sunset point.
Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and Kanyakumari Temple.
Relax on the beaches or explore nearby attractions like Padmanabhapuram Palace.
Travel: Take a train to Rameswaram (approx. 3-4 hours)
Activities: Check into your hotel, then visit the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple
Explore the temple complex, visit Dhanushkodi (the ghost town), and see the Pamban Bridge.t nearby villages or relax on the beach.
Travel: Take a train to Madurai (approx. 3-4 hours).
Activities: Check into your hotel and visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Explore the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and local markets.
Visit nearby attractions like Alagar Kovil and Pazhamudhir Solai.
Travel: Take a train to Kochi (approx. 6-7 hours).
Activities: Check into your hotel and relax. Explore Fort Kochi in the evening.
Visit Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and enjoy a Kathakali performance in the evening.
Travel: Head to Munnar by road (approx. 4 hours).
Activities: Explore tea plantations and visit the Tea Museum.
Activities: In the morning, visit Eravikulam National Park, then travel back to Kochi (approx. 4 hours).
Travel: Board your return train to Kolkata.
Includes
- Round trip train tickets
- Hotel stays in each city for 15 nights
- Transfers and sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (car/driver where applicable).
- breakfast Lunch and dinner
Excludes
- Sightseeing: Entrance fees for listed attractions.
- Guide Services: Local guides in major cities (optional).
- Personal Expenses: Shopping, tips, and other personal expenses.
- Optional Activities: Any optional excursions or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended but not included.
- Any Travel Costs: For travel not specified in the itinerary.
- GST 5%
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