Madurai to Varkala Via Cochin Tour

Day 1: Madurai to Cochin – Fort Kochi Express
Time Activity Notes
05:30 AM XL6 Luxury Pick-up Pick up from Madurai. Baggage loaded. Early start to cover the long distance efficiently.
06:00 AM Journey to Kochi Begin the drive to Kochi (Approx. 7.5 – 8.5 hours drive). Passengers can enjoy the spacious captain seats and ride quality.
09:30 AM Breakfast Stop Quick, quality stop for Breakfast (at client’s own expense) at a pre-selected highway restaurant near the Tamil Nadu/Kerala border.
01:30 PM Cochin Arrival & Check-in Arrive in Kochi and check-in to your hotel. Quick lunch (at client’s own expense).
03:30 PM Fort Kochi Landmarks Visit the essential historical sites: the Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. The XL6 offers quick city maneuverability.
05:30 PM Jew Town Exploration Walk through Jew Town, visiting the vibrant antique stores and the Paradesi Synagogue (time permitting, as it closes early).
07:30 PM Dinner & Leisure Enjoy dinner in the Fort Kochi area (at client’s own expense).
09:00 PM Overnight Stay Overnight stay at a premium hotel in Cochin.

Day 2: Cochin to Varkala – Coastal Cliff Experience
Time Activity Notes
08:00 AM Breakfast & Check-out Enjoy Breakfast (Included D/B) at the hotel and check out immediately.
09:30 AM Quick Kochi Sightseeing (Optional) Drive past Marine Drive or a quick stop at the Mattancherry Palace gate (time permitting).
11:00 AM Journey to Varkala Begin the drive south to Varkala (Approx. 4-5 hours drive).
01:30 PM Lunch Stop Stop en route for lunch (at client’s own expense).
04:00 PM Varkala Arrival & Check-in Arrive in Varkala and check into a boutique cliffside resort.
05:30 PM Varkala Cliff Promenade Head directly to the iconic Varkala Cliff (Papanasam Cliff). Walk the cliff, browse the artisan stalls, and find a perfect viewpoint.
06:30 PM Sunset Viewing Witness the magnificent sunset over the Arabian Sea.
08:30 PM Dinner Enjoy a premium Dinner (Included D/B) at the resort or a top-rated cliff-top restaurant.
09:30 PM Overnight Stay Overnight stay in Varkala.

Day 3: Varkala to Madurai – Return Drive
Time Activity Notes
08:00 AM Breakfast & Check-out Enjoy Breakfast (Included D/B) and complete check-out formalities.
09:30 AM Spiritual Visit Visit the ancient Janardanaswamy Temple or the Sivagiri Mutt for a final Kerala cultural experience.
11:00 AM Commence Return Journey Begin the long drive back to Madurai (Approx. 8-9 hours drive). The XL6’s premium comfort makes this long leg more manageable.
02:00 PM Lunch Stop Stop for a relaxing lunch break (at client’s own expense) on the highway route.
03:00 PM Final Drive Continue the return journey with comfort breaks.
08:00 PM Arrival in Madurai Arrive back in Madurai and drop-off at your designated location, concluding the tour package.