Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
Your driver meets you at Chennai airport holding a placard with your name, then takes you to your hotel. After you've rested from traveling, the rest of the day is yours to wander around nearby streets and check out local markets on your own schedule.
- Start point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (You will be greeted outside the airport exit gate by a representative holding a personalized name placard. Pick-up can also be arranged from any car-accessible location within Chennai)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gokulam Park Sabari)
Included Activities
- Airport Arrival Transfer
Optional Activities
- Half-day Chennai city tour covering Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, and San Thome Basilica
- Evening cultural walk through local markets and heritage neighborhoods
Landmarks Marina Beach Kapaleeshwarar Temple Fort St. George San Thome Basilica 
- Day 2
Chennai to Kanchipuram to Tiruvannamalai
After breakfast, you'll meet your guide and head inland toward Kanchipuram. This city is known for its temples, so you'll visit several key ones: Ekambareswarar, Kamakshi Amman, Kailasanathar, and Varadaraja Perumal. Along the way, stop at a traditional silk weaving area to see how artisans work the handlooms. Then continue on to Tiruvannamalai, a major pilgrimage town situated at the base of sacred Arunachala Hill.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Himalaya)
Included Activities
- Kanchipuram Temple Tour - Explore Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, and Varadaraja Perumal Temple
- Silk Weaving Area Visit - Observe handloom techniques and traditional silk production
Landmarks Ekambareswarar Temple Kamakshi Amman Temple Kailasanathar Temple Varadaraja Perumal Temple Arunachala Hill 
- Day 3
Tiruvannamalai
This morning you'll drive through rural Tamil Nadu toward Gingee Fort, sometimes called the Troy of the East. The fortress itself spreads across three rocky hillocks and contains ancient temples, granaries, and watchtowers. You'll have time to wander the hilltop and take in the sweeping views across the plains. By evening, head back to Tiruvannamalai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Himalaya)
Included Activities
- Gingee Fort Exploration - Walk through ancient gateways, stone pathways, and defensive structures to experience the fort's strategic importance and architectural ingenuity
Landmarks Gingee Fort - Day 4
Tiruvannamalai to Yercaud
Start your day at the Annamalaiyar Temple, which sits at the base of Arunachala Hill and is one of South India's most important Shiva temples. You'll see the towering gopurams and vast courtyards. From there, you'll drive toward Yercaud, a peaceful hill station in the Eastern Ghats. The road winds through forested slopes and coffee plantations as the landscape changes around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (TGI Star Holiday Resort)
Included Activities
- Annamalaiyar Temple Visit - Explore this ancient Shiva temple and learn about its spiritual importance and connection to sacred Arunachala Hill
Landmarks Annamalaiyar Temple Arunachala Hill - Day 5
Yercaud
Today you'll explore Yercaud's calm landscapes and take in the natural beauty. Visit the botanical gardens where you'll see rare orchids and medicinal plants from the region. Later, head to Pagoda Point viewpoint for panoramic views of the valleys and Eastern Ghats. It's a great spot for photography and spending quiet time in nature.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (TGI Star Holiday Resort)
Included Activities
- Botanical Garden & Orchidarium Visit - Enjoy a leisurely walk through well-maintained botanical gardens featuring rare orchids, medicinal plants, and indigenous flora
- Pagoda Point Viewpoint - Visit one of Yercaud's most scenic viewpoints offering panoramic vistas of surrounding valleys and the Eastern Ghats
Landmarks Pagoda Point Yercaud Botanical Garden - Day 6
Yercaud to Tiruchirapalli
Drive from Yercaud to Tiruchirapalli, an important religious center along the Cauvery River. Climb the ancient Rock Fort Temple to get commanding views over the city and river. Then visit the Danish Church, one of India's oldest Protestant churches, which offers a quiet reminder of Trichy's European trading history from centuries past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grande Inn)
Included Activities
- Rock Fort Temple Visit - Climb the ancient rock citadel crowned with a temple and enjoy commanding panoramic views over Trichy city and the Cauvery River
- Danish Church Visit - Visit one of India's oldest Protestant churches built during the Danish colonial period
Landmarks Rock Fort Temple Danish Church Cauvery River 
- Day 7
Tiruchirapalli to Kodaikanal
After breakfast, depart Tiruchirapalli for a scenic drive into the Palani Hills toward Kodaikanal, one of South India's popular hill stations. As the road climbs higher, you'll watch the landscape change with forests, valleys, and misty mountain air. Once you arrive, settle into your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and adjust to the elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Poppys Pleasant Stay)
Included Activities
- Scenic Hill Drive - Relax during a picturesque mountain drive featuring winding roads, dense forests, and panoramic hill views as you ascend into the highlands of Kodaikanal
Landmarks Palani Hills - Day 8
Kodaikanal
You'll spend this day discovering what Kodaikanal has to offer. Check out the botanical gardens and Shembaganur Museum to learn about the region's biodiversity and tribal heritage. From there, go to iconic viewpoints like Green Valley View and Dolphin's Nose, which have dramatic views of deep valleys. Later, visit Bear Shola Falls, a tranquil waterfall tucked in dense forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Poppys Pleasant Stay)
Included Activities
- Botanical Garden & Shembaganur Museum Visit - Explore well-maintained botanical gardens and visit the museum to learn about the region's biodiversity, medicinal plants, and tribal heritage
- Viewpoints & Bear Shola Falls - Visit Green Valley View and Dolphin's Nose for dramatic vistas, then continue to Bear Shola Falls, a tranquil waterfall in dense forest
Landmarks Green Valley View Dolphin's Nose Bear Shola Falls Kodaikanal Botanical Garden Shembaganur Museum - Day 9
Kodaikanal to Madurai
After breakfast, you'll descend from Kodaikanal and drive to Madurai, one of India's oldest continuously inhabited cities and a vibrant center of Tamil culture. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, which is famous for its soaring gopurams and richly carved sculptures. Then explore the 17th-century Tirumalai Nayak Palace and the Alagar Hills temples, which is one of six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel MMR Gardens)
Included Activities
- Meenakshi Amman Temple Visit - Discover one of South India's greatest Dravidian architectural masterpieces with soaring gopurams, richly carved sculptures, and lively temple rituals
- Palace & Sacred Hill Temples - Visit the 17th-century Tirumalai Nayak Palace and Thirupparankundram Temple in the Alagar Hills, one of Lord Murugan's six sacred abodes
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple Tirumalai Nayak Palace Thirupparankundram Temple Alagar Hills 
- Day 10
Madurai to Chettinad
Depart Madurai and drive to the Chettinad region, known for its prosperous merchant heritage, grand mansions, and distinctive architecture. You'll visit several revered temples including Kandanur Sivan Temple, Kundrakudi Murugan Temple, Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, and Vairavan Temple. These stops let you see local devotional practices and regional architectural styles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Chettinad Heritage &Wellness Resorts)
Included Activities
- Chettinad Temple Visits - Visit Kandanur Sivan Temple, Kundrakudi Murugan Temple, Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, and Vairavan Temple to experience local devotional practices and regional architecture
Landmarks Kandanur Sivan Temple Kundrakudi Murugan Temple Karpaga Vinayagar Temple Vairavan Temple - Day 11
Chettinad to Thanjavur
After breakfast, depart Chettinad and drive to Thanjavur, the former capital of the Chola dynasty and a historic center of classical art and architecture. Visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a monumental granite structure built by Raja Raja Chola I and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then explore the Thanjavur Maratha Palace complex, the Saraswati Mahal Library, and the Chola Art Gallery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gnanam)
Included Activities
- Brihadeeswarar Temple Visit - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed temple with its soaring vimana and intricate carvings, a masterpiece of Chola architectural brilliance
- Palace & Museum Visits - Visit the Thanjavur Maratha Palace, Saraswati Mahal Library (one of Asia's oldest surviving libraries), and the Chola Art Gallery
Landmarks Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur Maratha Palace Saraswati Mahal Library Chola Art Gallery - Day 12
Thanjavur to Puducherry
After breakfast, depart Thanjavur and drive toward the coast to reach Puducherry, a former French colonial settlement known for its relaxed atmosphere, tree-lined boulevards, and distinctive European character. As you travel, you'll notice the landscape shift from temple towns to seaside charm as you approach the Bay of Bengal. Check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Atithi)
Included Activities
- Scenic Coastal Drive - Enjoy a comfortable journey through rural landscapes and coastal plains as you approach Puducherry, experiencing the shift from temple towns to seaside charm
Landmarks Bay of Bengal - Day 13
Puducherry
Spend the day exploring Puducherry's blend of Indian spirituality and French colonial influence. Take a leisurely walk through the French Quarter with its pastel-colored villas, leafy boulevards, and bougainvillea-lined streets. Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram to learn about its spiritual philosophy, then continue to Auroville, an international township focused on human unity and sustainable living.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Atithi)
Included Activities
- French Quarter Walk - Enjoy a leisurely stroll through pastel-colored villas, leafy boulevards, bougainvillea-lined streets, cafés, and well-preserved colonial landmarks
- Ashram & Auroville Visit - Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville, an international township dedicated to human unity, sustainable living, and global harmony
Landmarks Sri Aurobindo Ashram Auroville - Day 14
Puducherry to Mamallapuram
After breakfast, drive along the East Coast Road to Mamallapuram, an ancient Pallava port town known for its rock-cut architecture and maritime heritage. You'll see the iconic Five Rathas, the remarkable bas-relief of Arjuna's Penance, and the Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Learn about how craftsmen worked during the Pallava era and the town's history as an ancient seafaring center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ideal Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- UNESCO Monument Tour - Visit the Five Rathas, the bas-relief of Arjuna's Penance, and the Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal, learning about Pallava-era craftsmanship
Landmarks Five Rathas Arjuna's Penance Shore Temple Bay of Bengal 
- Day 15
Mamallapuram to Chennai
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Chennai International Airport for your departure. A private transfer will get you there on time and without any hassle.
- End point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (You will be dropped off at the airport or any car-accessible location within Chennai, ensuring a smooth and comfortable end to your journey.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Transfer - Comfortable private transfer from Mamallapuram to Chennai International Airport
Landmarks Chennai International Airport
