Want to holiday in the intensely green, mist-clad hills of Kodaikanal? IRCTC Tourism has launched a Kodaikanal-Madurai package of 4 nights 5 days starting at just ₹8635/person. At Kodaikanal, you can escape into the bed of nature and treat your eyes to the cascading waterfalls and dense rainforests. Starting April 14, 2022 to September 29, 2022, IRCTC will conduct the trip every Thursday. Here’s the detailed itinerary:
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Day 1 & Day 2: Exploring Kodaikanal
On Day 1, Ananthapuri Special Express ( Train Number 16723) will leave Chennai Egmore at 8:10 PM. The next morning, it will reach Madurai railway station in the early hours. From here, guests need to move towards Kodaikanal by road and check-in at the hotel. After checking in at the hotel in Kodaikanal, they can explore places like Pillar Rock, Coakers Walk and Green Valley View. After spending a laidback time in the evening, they can return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 3: Visiting The Guna Caves, Taking Pine Forest Walk
On the third day, guests can indulge in a slew of thrilling activities. They can take a walk through the pine forest, enjoy a boat ride and also visit the Guna Caves. The stretch will give them some mesmerising photographs too. At night, they need to return to the hotel at Kodaikanal for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Visiting Silver Cascade Waterfall, Meenakshi Amman Temple & Thirumalai NaickerMahal
Guests need to check out from the Kodaikanal hotel and proceed towards Madurai. On the way, they can explore the magical Silver Cascade waterfall. At Madurai, they can explore the famous Meenakshi Amman temple and Thirumalai NaickerMahal.
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Day 5: Madurai To Chennai
From Thirumalai NaickerMahal, guests will get a drop at the Madurai Railway Station at 11:20 PM on Day 4. From there, they need to board Ananthapuri Special Express (Train Number 16724) to Chennai. Next morning, they will reach Chennai Egmore at 8 AM.