14 Nights/ 15 Days
DAY 1 : ARRIVE CHENNAI
Meeting and assistance on arrival at Delhi to Chennai by our representative and transfer to hotel.
Chennai
Chennai is Tamil Nadu's coastal capital and one of India's financial, cultural and tourism hubs.
Attractions include the citys beaches, museums, shopping areas and historical sites, particularly the
centrally located Kapaleeshwar Temple - a historical shrine to the goddess Shiva, featuring gaudily
decorative gopurams (towers) covered with colourful carvings - and the group of ancient rock-carved
temples at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located roughly 60 kilometres from the city
centre. Also of interest is the Guindy National Park, which occupies nearly three square kilometres of
greenery in the city centre and is home to an array of birds, reptiles and (mainly smallish) mammals.
Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 2 : CHENNAI
Breakfast at hotel.
Guided city tour visiting Mylapore temple, Kapleshwar temple, Fort St. George Museum, St. Mary's Church and the Marina beach.
Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Overnight at the hotel in Chennai.
DAY 3 : CHENNAI/KANCHIPURAM/MAHABALIPURAM
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Mahabalipuram (70 kms/ 1 hr)
Mahabalipuram
The ancient port town of Mammallapuram is a charming tourist hub which has been attracting travellers
for centuries. It was known already in Marco Polo's day as the "Seven Pagodas" alluding to the seven
tiered towers that once stood on the shore, of which one - the Shore Temple, still stands. The port is
famous for its stone carvings, which have World Heritage Site status. Impressive cave temples,
monolithic rathas (chariots) and sculpted reliefs built by the Pallavas in the 7th and 8th centuries
form this group of monuments. After sightseeing, enjoy an Indian thali meal or chai tea at one of the
bustling diners in town.
Enroute visit Kanchipuram
Lunch at Local restaurant
On arrival check in hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight & dinner at Hotel.
DAY 4 : MAHABALIPURAM/PONDICHERRY
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning sightseeing – visit shore temple.
Lunch at hotel
Later drive to Pondicherry(138 kms/03 hrs)
Pondicherry
Pondicherry - is made up of four entirely separate enclaves along the Indian coast, all of which were
colonised by the French in the 18th century. Named after the largest of these enclaves, this union
territory has retained a strong European culture that makes it unlike any other place in India. Nowhere
is this more evident than in Puducherry district, dubbed the 'French Riviera of the East', where
antiquated colonial buildings line the quiet cobbled streets and tree-lined avenues of the old town, and
many people still speak French as their first language.
On arrival check in hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 5 : PONDICHERRY/TANJORE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning sightseeing - Visit the Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula vinayagar temple, and a walking tour of the Colonial white town over the Promenade.
Drive to Tanjore(230 kms/06 hrs)
Tanjore
Situated between Trichy and the coast of Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur is an important centre of South Indian
religion, art, and architecture. It is also an agricultural hub, fondly known as the 'rice bowl of Tamil
Nadu'. It's most visited monument, the Brihadeeswara Temple, is located at the centre of the city and a
style of painting, called Tanjore, which is unique to the region, can be seen here. The temple forms
part of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in and around
Thanjavur. Thousands of people still worship at the Cholas' grand Brihadishwara Temple every day.
After arrival checkin hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 6 : TANJORE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing visit - Brihadeshwara temple, Palace and bronze ideal making units.
Lunch, Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 7 : TANJORE/TRICHY/MADURAI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Madurai (150 kms/03 hrs)
Madurai
Located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Madurai is the oldest existing city on the Indian
peninsula, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a recorded history
spanning more than 2500 years. It is known as the city of temples due to its countless ancient Hindu
shrines, including the great Meenakshi-Sundareswar Temple, spread over 6 hectares and featuring a series
of 50-metre-high gateway towers that can be seen from afar. The best time to visit Madurai is between
October and March, when temperatures are between 20-35 degrees.
Enroute visit Trichy
Visit the fort at top Ganesh temple & island of Srirangam.
Reach Madurai, checkin Hotel.
Lunch at hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 8 : MADURAI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning proceed to local flower and vegetables markets followed by the visit to the weaver's colony.
Afternoon visit Meenakshi temple and its huge premises.
In evening visit Meenakshi Temple for the Prayer ceremony during whi ch the god Shiva is lead to the bedroom of his wife.
Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 9 : MADURAI/PERIYAR
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Periyar (145 kms/3.5 kms)
Periyar(Thekkady)
A tourist attraction in Kerala, Thekkady is a district located at the Periyar National Park. Thekkady
comprises of evergreen forests and savanna grass lands. This area is known for its natural spices such
as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and clove. Wild life creatures found in this region
include elephants, tigers and sambar to name a few.
On arrival transfer to hotel.
Lunch at Hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10 : PERIYAR
Early morning proceed for guided jungle walk in the reserve to enjoy the flora and fauna.
Lunch at hotel
Later in the afternoon, visit to Spice Garden where you will get knowledge of various and most popular spices grown in the region.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 11 : PERIYAR/ALLEPPEY
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning transfer to Alleppey (130 kms/04 hr)
Alleppey
Commonly known as Alleppey, the Alappuzha district is a tourist destination of Kerala, with the
backwaters being its popular tourist attraction. Tourists often explore this region through various
houseboat cruises. This area is also known as the 'Venice of the East' as its a region featuring canals,
backwaters, beaches and lagoons.
On arrival transfer to houseboat.
Cruise in waterways.
Lunch at Houseboat
Dinner & overnight at Houseboat.
DAY 12 : ALLEPPEY/KUMARAKOM
Breakfast at houseboat.
Disembark private House Boat and proceed by road to Kumarakom (30 kms/01 hr).
Rest of day free for independent activities.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 13 : KUMARAKOM/COCHIN
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Cochin
Cochin Kochi is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. This attractive city has served as a popular port for over 600 years and is known for its eclectic architecture and its array of religious monuments, museums, galleries, cafes and antique shops. The city stretches across a number of peninsulas and islands, which can be reached by a network of water taxis and bridges. The majority of Koch is visitor highlights can be found on the peninsula of Fort Kochi. These highlights include the St Francis Church, the oldest European-built church in India; and Mattancherry Palace, which dates back to 1557 and contains some exceptional Kerala murals and temple art.
Later proceed for guided city tour visiting, Mattancherry Palace (built in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663, it contains 17th century murals of the Ramayana) and St. Francis Church, the oldest in India and the famous Chinese fishing nets (introduced by a trader from Kubla Khan's China). Stroll through the old Jewish Quarter and visit the old Synagogue
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 14 : COCHIN
Breakfast at hotel.
Relax and enjoy your day at leisure.
Lunch at hotel.
In the evening proceed to enjoy the classical dance show "Kathakali Dance", based on the Hindu epics, highlighted by the amazing costumes & make-up.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 15 : DEPARTURE COCHIN
Breakfast at hotel.
Depending on your flight timings, you will be picked up from the hotel by our representative and transferred to airport to connect your back home/ onward flight.