Start your day with an early morning safari in Periyar (Thekkady) National Park. Famous for tigers and elephants, Periyar is also home to gaus, sambars, sloth bears, Nilgiri langurs, stripe-necked mongoose among others.
After breakfast, drive to Madurai, 150 km (approximately three hours) away. Madurai is an ancient city with a history of over 2000 years and is called the ‘Athens of the East’. Due to its active night life, Madurai is commonly called ‘Thoonga Nagaram’ which means the ‘city that never sleeps’. At the heart of the city, and the most dominating influence however is the incredible Meenakshi Amman Temple.
On arrival in Madurai, check-in at hotel. This evening take a stroll through the vibrant markets of Madurai. Also attend the evening closing ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple which is a major attraction of Madurai.
Overnight, stay at hotel.
