Duration
09 Nights / 10 Days
Travel Style
Private Car & Guide
Customization
100% Flexible
Rating
4.9 (29 Reviews)
Tour Overview
Delve into the historic art, massive temple towers, and tranquil backwaters that define the culture of South India.
Highlights
Explore historical temples, palaces, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Visit the colorful markets and cultural hubs of Chennai and Madurai.
Enjoy the iconic Shore Temple and rock-cut monuments of Mahabalipuram.
Witness the grand Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tanjore.
Experience the hill station charm of Munnar with tea plantations.
Discover spice gardens and wildlife at Thekkady (Periyar).
Cruise through Alleppey’s tranquil backwaters on a traditional houseboat.
Attend a Kathakali dance performance in Cochin.
Itinerary
Arrival in Chennai
Arrive at Chennai Airport or Railway Station and meet your tour representative. Transfer to your hotel and relax after your journey. If time allows, take a short sightseeing tour to Marina Beach, Lighthouse, and San Thome Basilica. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Enquire NowChennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram, renowned for its ancient temples and silk weaving. Visit the Kailasanathar and Ekambareswarar Temples before continuing to Mahabalipuram. Check in to your hotel and unwind for the evening. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram – Tanjore
Explore Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Krishna’s Butter Ball, and Arjuna’s Penance in the morning. After sightseeing, drive to Tanjore. On arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Enquire NowTanjore – Trichy – Madurai
Depart for Madurai via Trichy. Stop at Rock Fort and Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy. Continue to Madurai and check into your hotel. Evening visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Madurai Sightseeing
Start the day with a visit to the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple, a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture. Later, explore Tirumalai Nayak Palace and nearby marketplaces. Spend the evening soaking in the local culture or enjoying temple ceremonies. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Enquire NowMadurai – Munnar
After breakfast, travel to Munnar, Kerala’s charming hill station. On arrival, check in and enjoy a scenic tea plantation walk or a visit to the Tea Museum for an insight into the region’s tea history. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Munnar – Periyar
Check out and drive to Periyar (Thekkady). After reaching and settling in, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Periyar Lake inside the wildlife sanctuary. The ride offers chances to spot birds, elephants and other wildlife near the water’s edge. Overnight stay in Periyar.
Enquire NowPeriyar – Alleppey (Backwaters)
Drive to Alleppey, the home of Kerala’s enchanting backwaters. Board a traditional houseboat and drift past villages, coconut groves and paddy fields. Enjoy meals prepared onboard and experience an unforgettable night on the backwaters.
Alleppey – Cochin
After breakfast or houseboat checkout, travel to Cochin. Explore local attractions like Fort Kochi, local markets and cultural sites. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Enquire NowDeparture from Cochin
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey. Tour concludes with wonderful memories of temples, hills, wildlife and backwaters.
Inclusions
- Accommodation with daily breakfast as per the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all travel and sightseeing
- Backwater cruise in a traditional Kerala houseboat
- All transfers, intercity travel and transportation charges
- Service of driver and required taxes
Exclusions
- Airfare or train tickets to/from the starting or ending destination
- Entrance tickets, camera fees, boating charges or activity fees not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as meals not included, tips, drinks, shopping, laundry etc.
- Optional tours or services that are not part of the main itinerary