Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Tanjore,
Madurai, Periyar, Kumarakom, Kovalam & Trivandrum
11 Nights & 12 Days (Best time – Aug / Mar)
The South is relatively different from the north in terms of not only geographic variations but also in terms of what it has to offer. Here the entire state resounds with the ringing of temple bells. Temples with size and grandeur of forts of North India abound in South. The temples depict tales of dynasties besides tales of Gods & Goddesses. Drift past villages, temples & churches and through the picturesque and lush backwaters of Kerala on a luxurious cruise.
Day 01 : Arrive Chennai
On arrival at Chennai international airport, meet, assist & transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (140 Kms & 4 Hrs)
AM visit Chennai Museum & crocodile breeding farm. Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram. On arrival at Mahabalipuram, check in at your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
 
Day 03 : Mahabalipuram
AM visit the Rock temple at Mahabalipuram. Later day at leisure for day at the beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (134 Kms & 3 Hrs)
Morning leave for Pondicherry. On arrival check into your hotel. Later visit the Auroville & later walk by the Goubert avenue. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Mahabalipuram – Chidambaram– Darasuram – Trichy (200 Kms & 5 Hrs)
After breakfast leave for Trichy. Enroute visit the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram. At Gangaikondacholpuram, visit the Chola Temple & the beautiful sculptures at the Temples of Darasuram. Continue drive to to Trichy. On arrival, check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Trichy – Tanjore – Trichy
Morning excursion to Tanjore where you will visit the Brihadeshwara temple & the Thanjavur Palace. Pm sightseeing of Trichy and here you will visit the Rock fort. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Tanjore – Chitinad – Madurai (160 Kms & 5 Hrs)
Morning drive to Madurai. Enroute visit the Chitinad which is famous for its wooden aces with extensive carving. In Madurai, visit the Tirumalai Nayak temple & later witness the evening ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Madurai – Periyar (140 Kms & 4 Hrs)
Morning drive to the Nilgiri mountain range to the Cardomom hills at Thekaddy. PM boat ride on the Periyar National Park. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : Periyar – Kumarakom (132 Kms & 4 Hrs)
Morning drive to Kumarakom. En-route visit a Spice Garden & a Tea Garden. On arrival embark on your houseboat for a boat cruise through the backwaters to Allepey. Day at leisure. Overnight on the houseboat.
Day 10 : Allepey - Kovalam
Morning disembark at Allepey & drive to Kovalam. On arrival, check in at the beach resort. Day at leisure & overnight at the resort.
Day 11 : Kovalam
Day at leisure to enjoy your choice of ayurveda therapy. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 12: Kovalam – Trivandrum / Chennai
Morning at leisure. Later departure transfer to Trivandrum domestic airport for connect flight to Chennai. On arrival meet, assist & departure transfer to International airport for connect flight to home destination.

Day 13: Depart
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