13 Days Tamil Nadu and Kerala Tour Package from Coimbatore to Kochi

Day 1 Arrival in Coimbatore – Drive to Ooty

Welcome to Tamil Nadu! Upon your arrival at Coimbatore Airport or Railway Station, our professional tour representative and driver will greet you warmly. Begin your scenic drive towards the Nilgiri hill station, Ooty, navigating the famous 36 hairpin bends with breathtaking mountain views.

Arrive in Ooty by afternoon, check into your hotel, and spend the rest of the day relaxing amidst the cool mountain breeze and pine forests.

Day 2 Ooty & Coonoor Sightseeing

After breakfast, embark on a full day of sightseeing around Ooty and nearby Coonoor. Visit the tranquil **Ooty Botanical Garden**, enjoy a boat ride on the scenic **Ooty Lake**, and take a panoramic view from **Doddabetta Peak**, the highest point in the Nilgiri mountains.

Later, take a short drive to Coonoor to visit **Sim's Park**, **Lamb's Rock**, and the mesmerizing viewpoint at Dolphin's Nose. Return to Ooty in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 Ooty to Kodaikanal

Relish a hearty breakfast, check out from your hotel, and set off on a picturesque drive across the Western Ghats towards the 'Princess of Hill Stations', Kodaikanal. En route, enjoy views of cascading waterfalls, misty valleys, and sprawling agricultural farms.

Upon arrival in Kodaikanal, check in to your hotel and unwind. In the evening, take a peaceful stroll around the star-shaped **Kodaikanal Lake** or enjoy cycling along the paved pathway.

Day 4 Kodaikanal Full Day Sightseeing

Start your day with breakfast and head out to explore the premier attractions of Kodaikanal. Visit **Coaker's Walk** for spectacular cliffside valley views, **Bryant Park** with its vibrant seasonal flower beds, and the pillar-like granite boulders known as **Pillar Rocks**.

Continue to **Pine Forest**, **Green Valley View**, and witness the mystical **Silver Cascade Falls**. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner.

Day 5 Kodaikanal to Madurai Temple Tour

After breakfast, check out and drive down from the hills toward the ancient temple city of Madurai. Arrive by afternoon and check into your hotel.

In the evening, visit the world-famous **Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple** to witness its magnificent gopurams, thousand-pillar hall, and vibrant cultural rituals. Explore the bustling streets surrounding the temple before returning to your hotel for the night.

Day 6 Madurai to Rameshwaram

Enjoy breakfast, check out, and proceed on a scenic coastal drive towards the sacred island town of Rameshwaram via the engineering marvel of the Pamban Bridge.

Check into your hotel upon arrival. Afterward, visit the historic **Ramanathaswamy Temple** with its massive corridor pillars and holy water wells (Theerthams). Later, drive down to Dhanushkodi Beach, the ghost town at the southeastern tip of India where the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean.

Day 7 Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari via Tiruchendur

After breakfast, check out and drive along the scenic coastal route towards Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India. En route, stop at the seashore temple town of Tiruchendur to visit the prominent Subrahmanya Swamy Temple.

Arrive in Kanyakumari by evening, check into your hotel, and head out to watch a breathtaking sunset over the confluence of three oceans.

Day 8 Kanyakumari to Munnar (Crossing into Kerala)

Rise early to witness a stunning sunrise over the ocean. After breakfast and check-out, visit the iconic **Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial** and **Thiruvalluvar Statue** via a short ferry ride, along with the historic **Bhagavathy Amman Temple**.

Post-sightseeing, begin your northward journey across Tamil Nadu into God's Own Country, heading into the misty hills of Munnar. Check into your hill resort upon evening arrival.

Day 9 Munnar Full Day Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast amidst cool mountain air. Spend your day exploring the breathtaking attractions of Munnar. Visit **Eravikulam National Park** to spot the rare Nilgiri Tahr, tour the **KDHP Tea Museum** to learn about tea processing, and visit **Mattupetty Dam** and **Kundala Lake** for serene boat rides and echo point views.

Stroll through endless emerald-green tea plantations before returning to your resort for the night.

Day 10 Munnar to Thekkady

After breakfast, check out from your Munnar hotel and drive through scenic cardamom hills and spice plantations toward Thekkady (Periyar).

Arrive by afternoon, check in, and proceed for a guided tour of a local **Spice Plantation** where you can experience organic vanilla, pepper, and cinnamon cultivation. In the evening, enjoy traditional Kerala cultural shows like Kathakali and Kalaripayattu (optional).

Day 11 Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat Stay

Relish breakfast, complete check-out procedures, and drive down from the hills towards the backwater capital of Kerala, Alleppey (Alappuzha).

Board a traditional Kerala **Kettuvallam (Houseboat)** by noon. Cruise slowly along the tranquil palm-fringed canals, lagoons, and Vembanad Lake. Enjoy freshly prepared authentic Kerala meals served on board while watching village life unfold along the banks.

Day 12 Alleppey to Kochi Sightseeing

After a refreshing morning breakfast on the houseboat, disembark and drive towards the historic port city of Kochi. Check into your hotel upon arrival.

Spend the afternoon exploring Fort Kochi. Visit the iconic **Chinese Fishing Nets**, the historic **St. Francis Church**, **Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)**, and the vibrant **Jewish Synagogue** in Jew Town.

Day 13 Kochi Departure

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out. Depending on your schedule, our driver will transfer you directly to **Cochin International Airport (COK)** or Ernakulam Railway Station for your return journey home, concluding your grand 13-day dual-state tour with wonderful memories.