Karnataka
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Arrive in Madurai, check into your hotel.
Visit the majestic Meenakshi Amman Temple, marvel at its gopurams and sculptures.
Explore Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and Gandhi Memorial Museum.
Take a food walk in the evening – try Jigarthanda, idiyappam, and Chettinad meals.
Overnight stay in Madurai
Drive to Rameswaram (approx. 3.5–4 hrs).
Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, famous for its long corridors and sacred wells.
Explore Agnitheertham beach and Ramar Patham (footprint of Lord Rama).
Evening walk on Pamban Bridge – stunning views of the ocean and trains passing by.
Overnight stay in Rameswaram
Early morning drive to Dhanushkodi – witness the ruins, endless beach, and confluence of Bay of Bengal & Indian Ocean.
Visit Kothandaramaswamy Temple, one of the few surviving structures post cyclone.
Return to Rameswaram for lunch and relax.
Optional: Visit APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial.
Overnight stay in Rameswaram
Drive to Karaikudi in the Chettinad region (approx. 3.5 hrs).
Explore majestic Chettinad Mansions with unique art-deco and Athangudi tiles.
Visit Kanadukathan Palace, antique markets, and local handloom centers.
Enjoy an authentic Chettinad lunch – known for its spice and flavor.
Overnight stay in Karaikudi.
Post breakfast, return drive to Madurai (approx. 2 hrs).
Drop off at Madurai airport or railway station with cultural memories and heritage experiences.