3 days Kodaikanal Trip from Madurai

Madurai-Kodaikanal(1N)--Kodaikanal(1N)--Madurai(0N)--3D

Pickup from Madurai drives to Kodaikanal. Visit famous places in Kodaikanal. On day 2 visit local places in Kodaikanal. Last day, return back to Madurai.

Madurai:

This beautiful city nestles on the banks of River Vaigai. This city is quite popularly known as Thoonga Nagaram which in English translates to a city that never sleeps due to its night activities. This city enjoys quite a huge crown of about 9 million people every year out of which about 5 million are foreigners. Apart from being an educational and industrial hub, this city boasts of many notable historical monuments such as the Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. The word Madurai is said to be derived from Madhura which means sweetness arising out of the divine nectar by the Hindu god Shiva from his unkempt hair. The Gandhi museum which is located here has the stained clothes of Mahatma Gandhi after being assassinated by nathuram ghodse. Some notable places to visit are Sri Meenakshi temple-boasts of ancient unrivalled architecture which will leave you amazed, Alagarkoil temple and shrine, Pazhamudhir Soali, Aaiyiram Kaal Mandapam, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal and many more.Non veg of Madurai is quite well known. Some notable cuisines include Sundal, steamed tapioca, kolakkattai, urundais etc. The prasadams offered in temples are also very tasty and appetizing which includes murrukku, laddu, appam and pulihoras.

Day 1: Madurai To Kodaikanal
Day 01 Pickup from Madurai drives to Kodaikanal. On reaching, check-in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.
Day 2: Kodaikanal To Kodaikanal
DAY 2 Today after breakfast with a relaxed start of the day, you proceed for sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal covering places of interest such as Bryant Park – a wonderfully maintained and most popular Botanical garden of the region. The Pillar Rock – a set of three giant pillar type boulders. The Coakers\'s walk – provides stunning views along the walkway. The Green valley view – formerly known as the suicide point is yet another beautiful viewpoint. Guna caves – known as devil's kitchen- are now popular after the name of Tamil movie Guna which was shot here. Pine forest – a treasure trove of Kodaikanal keeps you and the camera busy. End your day tour at the Kodaikanal boast Kodai Lake - a man-made star shaped lake spread over sixty acres of area. You can indulge in various activities here like bicycling, horse riding, pedal boating, etc.(On direct payment basis) A walk around the lake is very relaxing in the lap of nature. Post visits return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kodaikanal.
Day 3: Kodaikanal To Madurai
DAY 3 After breakfast proceeds to visit the most famous Kurunji Anadavar temple, dedicated to Lord Muruga where you can experience Green valley view - a thrilling site to visit because it is deep and is a dangerous valley point that is more than 5000 feet. Then you can start to drive Madurai Airport / Railway station to catch your onward Flight / Train or drop at your desired location. Trip end here.

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