11 days in Madurai, Coimbatore & Ooty (Udhagamandalam) Itinerary

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Madurai sits on the banks of the River Vaigai and serves as a center of Tamil culture.

On the next day, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, buy something for everyone on your list at Majesty Cine Mall, and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Madurai trip builder tool.

Bengaluru to Madurai is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Bengaluru in August: high temperatures in Madurai hover around 38°C and lows are around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to Coimbatore.

Known throughout the country as a major industrial city, Coimbatore possesses a welcoming atmosphere and a growing cosmopolitanism.

Coimbatore is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Dhyanalinga, visit Codissia Trade Fair Complex, soothe aching muscles at Isha Yoga Center, and do some two-wheel cruising with Triumph Expeditions Private Limited.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Coimbatore tour itinerary planning site.

Drive from Madurai to Coimbatore in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Coimbatore can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can take a bus to Ooty (Udhagamandalam).

Tea gardens and eucalyptus trees scent the air of the fields surrounding Ooty, a popular summer tourism destination up in the hills.

Go for a jaunt from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) to Coonoor to see Sim`s Park about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Government Botanical Garden, explore the activities along Pykara Lake, admire the sheer force of Pykara Falls, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Elk Hill Murugan Temple.

To find ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Ooty (Udhagamandalam) trip itinerary app.

You can take a bus from Coimbatore to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In August, daily temperatures in Ooty (Udhagamandalam) can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.