Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Chennai
Arrival in Chennai- Start point
- Chennai International Airtport, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Chennai International Airport Arrival Gate )
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The Belstead hotel), Hotel 4* (The Residency - Chennai ), Hotel 5* (Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels )
Optional Activities
- South Indian dinner at hotel (crispy dosas & Chettinad curry)
Landmarks Chennai International Airport - Day 2
Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Chennai to Mahabalipuram- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Madras Chronicle Bay Resort), Hotel 4* (Ideal Beach Resort ), Hotel 5* (Kaldan Samudra Palace )
Included Activities
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Explore Fort St. George
- Visit San Thome Cathedral
- Stroll along Marina Beach
- Drive to Mahabalipuram
Landmarks Kapaleeshwarar Temple Fort St. George San Thome Cathedral Marina Beach - Day 3
Kanchipuram Day Trip from Mahabalipuram
Kanchipuram Day Trip from Mahabalipuram- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Madras Chronicle Bay Resort), Hotel (Ideal Beach Resort ), Hotel 5* (Kaldan Samudra Palace )
Included Activities
- Day trip to Kanchipuram
- Visit Kailasanatha Temple
- Explore Ekambareswarar Temple
- Witness silk weaving at a local loom
Landmarks Kailasanatha Temple Ekambareswarar Temple - Day 4
Mahabalipuram Sightseeing
Mahabalipuram Sightseeing- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Madras Chronicle Bay Resort), Hotel (Ideal Beach Resort ), Hotel 5* (Kaldan Samudra Palace )
Included Activities
- Visit Shore Temple
- See monolithic Pancha Rathas
- Marvel at Arjuna's Penance
Optional Activities
- Shop for stone sculptures at Mahabalipuram Beach
Landmarks Shore Temple Pancha Rathas Arjuna's Penance Mahabalipuram Beach - Day 5
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry via Auroville
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry via Auroville- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Annamalai International - Puducherry), Hotel 4* (Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre ), Hotel 5* (Accord Puducherry)
Included Activities
- Explore Auroville & Matrimandir
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Walk along Rock Beach promenade
- Drive to Pondicherry
Landmarks Auroville Matrimandir Sri Aurobindo Ashram Rock Beach - Day 6
Pondicherry to Kumbakonam via Chidambaram
Pondicherry to Kumbakonam via Chidambaram- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lee Benz Ark Hotel), Hotel 4* (Quality Inn Viha), Hotel 5* (Mantra Koodam Kumbakonam - A CGH Earth Experience)
Included Activities
- Stop at Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
- Explore Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
- Drive to Kumbakonam
Landmarks Nataraja Temple Adi Kumbeswarar Temple - Day 7
Kumbakonam to Trichy via Thanjavur
Kumbakonam to Trichy via Thanjavur- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Breeze Residency Trichy), Hotel 4* (Hotel Blossom Trichy), Hotel 5* (Courtyard by Marriott Trichy)
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeeswara Temple (UNESCO)
- Tour Thanjavur Palace & Museum
- Drive to Trichy
- Evening visit to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Landmarks Brihadeeswara Temple Thanjavur Palace Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - Day 8
Trichy to Madurai
Trichy to Madurai- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Astoria Hotel Madurai), Hotel 4* (JC Residency Madurai), Hotel 5* (Heritage Resort Madurai)
Included Activities
- Climb Rock Fort Temple for city views
- Visit St. Joseph's Church
- Drive to Madurai
- Explore Meenakshi Amman Temple in the evening
Landmarks Rock Fort Temple St. Joseph's Church Meenakshi Amman Temple - Day 9
Madurai Morning Tour to Periyar
Madurai Morning Tour to Periyar- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Livinns Thekkady ), Hotel 4* (Hotel PepperVine Thekkady), Hotel 5* (The Elephant Court)
Included Activities
- Early morning flower market walk
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Drive to Periyar
Optional Activities
- Sample street-side chai at flower market
Landmarks Madurai Flower Market Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace - Day 10
Periyar Wildlife & Culture
Periyar Wildlife & Culture- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Livinns Thekkady ), Hotel 4* (Hotel PepperVine Thekkady), Hotel 5* (The Elephant Court)
Included Activities
- Boat ride in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Spice plantation walk
- Visit Elephant Camp
- Witness Kalaripayattu Martial Arts
Optional Activities
- Explore Kumily's spice markets for souvenirs
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 11
Periyar to Alleppey Houseboat
Periyar to Alleppey Houseboat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch on houseboat), Dinner (Karimeen fry and coconut curry dinner on houseboat)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Super Deluxe Houseboat ), Houseboat (Super Deluxe Houseboat ), Houseboat (Super Deluxe Houseboat )
Included Activities
- Visit a rubber plantation en route
- Board a private houseboat in Alleppey
- Enjoy fresh Keralite meals onboard
- Sunset cruise along serene backwaters
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters - Day 12
Alleppey to Kumarakom
Alleppey to Kumarakom- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (cocobay resort), Resort (lakesong resort), Hotel 5* (Rhythm Kumarakom resort)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on the houseboat
- Drive to Kumarakom
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Explore Bay Island Driftwood Museum
- Visit Thazhathangadi Valiapalli
- Village walk & local coir-making demo
Landmarks Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Bay Island Driftwood Museum Thazhathangadi Valiapalli - Day 13
Kumarakom to Kochi
Kumarakom to Kochi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The Trios Hotel), Hotel 4* (Luxo Kochi), Hotel 5* (Le Meridien Kochi)
Included Activities
- Drive to Kochi
- Explore Fort Kochi streets & cafes
- See iconic Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Tour Mattancherry Palace
- Shop antiques at Jew Town
Optional Activities
- Watch a traditional Kathakali Dance show
Landmarks Fort Kochi Chinese Fishing Nets St. Francis Church Mattancherry Palace Jew Town - Day 14
Departure from Kochi
Departure from Kochi- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Cochin International Airport (COK))
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leisurely breakfast
- Transfer to Cochin International Airport
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping or stroll
Landmarks Cochin International Airport
