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Madurai & Kodaikanal Family Trip

A temple city and a hill station: Meenakshi Amman and Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, then three relaxed days in Kodaikanal's cool air.

Trip at a glance

  • Duration5 days / 4 nights
  • Starts inMadurai
  • RouteMadurai · Kodaikanal
  • Places2 destinations
  • StateTamil Nadu, India
  • Ideal forFamily holidays, Hill-station holidays
  • Trip stylePrivate, customisable
  • Package codeNX-I4Y72Z

Best time to visit: October to March

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Meenakshi Amman Temple – Madurai
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Kodaikanal Lake – Kodaikanal
Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Trip overview

A temple city and a hill station: Meenakshi Amman and Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, then three relaxed days in Kodaikanal's cool air.

The route spends 1 night in Madurai and 3 nights in Kodaikanal, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays and hill-station holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

  1. Madurai 1N
  2. Kodaikanal 3N

Highlights

Meenakshi Amman TempleThirumalai Nayakkar MahalGandhi Memorial MuseumKodaikanal LakeCoaker's WalkPillar Rocks

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Madurai

  • Arrive via Madurai Airport (IXM) and transfer to your hotel
  • Check in and settle in
  • Later: Palace sound-and-light show

Day 2Madurai to Kodaikanal

  • Travel from Madurai to Kodaikanal by private vehicle
  • Check in at your Kodaikanal hotel
  • Kodaikanal Lake: Star-shaped lake with boating and a cycling path

Day 3Kodaikanal: Bryant Park and Boating

  • Bryant Park: Gardens beside the lake
  • Boating

Day 4Kodaikanal: Cycling around the lake and Coaker's Walk

  • Cycling around the lake
  • Coaker's Walk: Paved cliff path with valley views

Day 5Depart from Kodaikanal

  • Breakfast and hotel check-out
  • Transfer to Madurai Airport (IXM) for your journey home

How this version is planned

  • Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
  • Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
  • One active day followed by a slower morning
  • Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
  • Realistic drive times on hill roads

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

  • Madurai: Visit the temple twice: once in the morning to see the halls, and again at night for the ceremony that carries Shiva to Meenakshi's chamber.
  • Kodaikanal: Do Coaker's Walk early in the morning, before the mist closes in on the valley.
FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.
When is the best time for this trip?
Madurai: October to March. Kodaikanal: October to June.
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
The trip begins in Madurai (Madurai Airport (IXM), about 12 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.
How much does this package cost?
We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.
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