Itinerary

Day 1

Chennai
Arrival at Chennai follows reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2

Chennai
Breakfast at the hotel follows a full day city tour of Chennai. Sightseeing at Chennai includes the Kapaleeshwar temple, Sri Parthasarathy temple, the Santhome Cathedral Church, St. Thomas Mount, Fort St. George and a drive past Marina beach. Other attractions of Chennai are the BM Birla Planetarium, the National Art Gallery, the government museum and the Snake Park. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 3

Chennai- Mahabalipuram (60 km)
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and later drive to Mahabalipuram, visiting Kanchipuram on the way. Kanchipuram is famous for its magnificent temple architecture and silk. Sightseeing at Kanchipuram includes Sri Ekambaranathar Temple and Kamakshi Amman temple. On reaching Mahabalipuram you will be transferred to hotel. In the afternoon, take a look into the shore temples of Mahabalipuram and enjoy evening at leisure. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 4

Mahabalipuram- Pondicherry (132 km)
Breakfast at the hotel follows a half-day temple tour of Mahabalipuram. Attractions at Mahabalipuram are Arjuna's Penance, Shore Temples, Five Rathas and Mandapams. Thereafter you will be driven to Pondicherry. Arrival follows check-in at the hotel and a half-day sightseeing of Pondicherry in the afternoon. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5

Pondicherry- Thanjavur
After breakfast you will be driven to the temple town of Thanjavur. Arrive and check in at the hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken for a sightseeing of Thanjavur. Thanjavur is famous for the Brihadeshwara Temple. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among the other historic buildings is the Vijayanagar fort, which contains a palace having an armory, a Bell Tower and the Saraswathi Mahal Library. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 6

Thanjavur- Trichy- Madurai
Continue your journey into some of the finest temple towns of India. You will be driven to Madurai after your breakfast, visiting Trichy on your way. Trichy is famous for its Hindu Temples. The most famous temple of Trichy is the Rockfort temple. On reaching Madurai you will check in at hotel and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 7

Madurai- Periyar
Breakfast at the hotel follows morning sightseeing of Madurai, including visit to the famous Meenakshi Temple. Other places to be visited are Tirumalai Nayak Mahal and the Gandhi museum. In the afternoon you will be driven to Periyar. Periyar is well known for its wildlife and bird sanctuary. On reaching Periyar you will check-in at the hotel and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 8

Periyar
Breakfast follows a full day excursion to explore the wildlife at the Periyar wildlife and bird sanctuary. Riding a boat at the Periyar Lake will make you feel in the lap of nature. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Periyar.

Day 9

Periyar- Kumarakom
Get ready to explore the backwaters of Kerala, as you will be driven to the beautiful backwater resort at Kumarakom. On reaching Kumarakom you will check-in at the hotel. Find yourself in the lap of nature and spend the rest of time at leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10

Kumarakom
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure and relaxing at the backwaters of Kumarakom. For the wildlife lovers and photographers, Kumarakom bird sanctuary is an ideal place. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11

Kumarakom- Houseboat
After your breakfast you will be transferred to Kottayam boat Jetty for rest of the day, to get a feel of the Kerala houseboat. Overnight stay will be on the houseboat.

Day 12

Houseboat- Alleppey- Kovalam
Breakfast at the houseboat follows departure for Alleppey Houseboat jetty. From there you will be driven to Kovalam. Kovalam boasts of some of the most exotic and beautiful beaches in India. On reaching Kovalam you will check-in at the hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Day 13

Kovalam
Have your breakfast at the hotel and set out to explore the scenic beaches and natural beauty of Kovalam. Spend the whole day at leisure by the beachside. You also have the option to take a same day excursion to kanyakumari. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14

Kovalam
Find yourself in the lap of nature for another day as you continue your Kerala exploration. After breakfast at the hotel, you will head for another exciting day of leisure at the beach. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15

Kovalam- Trivandrum
Breakfast at the hotel follows check out and you will be driven to Trivandrum for a half-day city tour. Sightseeing at Trivandrum includes Padmanabha Swamy temple and Kuthiramalika Palace museum. Later, you will be transferred to the Airport for your onward flight.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Boat ride at Lake Periyar

Exclusions -

Departure Taxes or Visa handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)

Extras -

We also offer customized tour packages, depending upon your preferences and choice. If you have certain destinations and time frame in your mind, please fill in the form below and let us know about your requirements. Besides the aforesaid tour package, we also offer various other India tour packages. Be it Kerala, South India, Goa, Rajasthan or wildlife and religious tour of India, we are committed to showcase you the best of India in the best possible way. Please fill in the form and make your India experience truly incredible!