Package

Easy & Slow Exotic South India

Theme type: Relaxed Travel

About

Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican Church. Chennai is a culture-rich city with Carnatic music, delicious food, serene beaches and popular temples. It is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India. The city never fails to mesmerize its visitors as it offers a unique experience.

Unique Experiences

  •  Explore UNESCO World Heritage- Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.
  •      Visit to the Navagraha group Temples at Kumbhakonam.
  •     Site the Architectural Marvel Tanjore Temple, A World Heritage Site. 
  •         Visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple 

Destinations

Chennai Day 1-2
Mahabalipuram Day 2-4
Tiruvannamalai Day 4-5
Pondicherry Day 5-7
Thanjavur Day 7-9
Madurai Day 9-11
Periyar Day 11-13
Alleppey Day 13-14
Mararikulam Day 14-16
Kochi Day 16-18

The best time to visit

Chennai November to February
Madurai October to March
Kochi September- March
Pondicherry October to March
Thanjavur October to March
Tiruvannamalai October to March
Periyar Sep to April
Mararikulam October to March
Alleppey Sep to April
Mahabalipuram October to March
Day 1
Day 1|| Arrival Chennai

Upon arrival at Chennai Airport you will be met with our representative & after Traditional Welcome you will be transferred to your hotel.  Visit San Thomas Cathedral, the Mylapore Temple , St. Mary’s Church & Marina Beach .Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
Day 2 || Chennai – Kanchipuram– Mahabalipuram ||150 Kms/04 Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Kanchipuram-The city of Thousand temples  , Arrive& visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Tiru Parameswara Vinnagaram, Kailasanathar Temple, Kumarakottam Temple and many more. Continue on to Mahabalipuram and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3
Day 3 || Mahabalipuram

Morning after the Breakfast visit the Shore temples (UNESCO World Heritage Site ).  Evening ,visit rest of the monuments  or free to Enjoy the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4
Day 4 || Mahabalipuram – Thiruvannamailai ||150 kms/3 Hrs.

After breakfast transfer to Thiruvannamalai  by surface . Arrive & Check in at Hotel and proceed fort the visits viz Arunachaleswarar Temple ,Sri Ramana Ashram , Vrupaksha cave etc  . Overnight at hotel.

Day 5
Day 5 || Thiruvannamalai – Pondicherry ||110 Kms/2.5 Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Pondicherry  – Arrive & visit Pondicherry Museum, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Promenade, Auroville, and later check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6
Day 6 || Pondicherry

Full day free to explore Pondicherry or revisit Auroville . Overnight at hotel.

Day 7
Day 7|| Pondicherry – Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Tanjore ||225 kms/5.5 Hrs

After Early breakfast Check out & proceed  to Tanjore enroute visiting the temples at Chidambaram , Gangaikondacholapuram , Kumbakonam , Darasuram. Arrive Tanjore &Check in at Hotel.  Overnight at hotel.

Day 8
Day 8 || Tanjore

After leisurely breakfast, proceed to visit Brihadeshwara temple & Tanjore palace. Overnight at  hotel..

Day 9
Day 9 || Tanjore – Trichy ||55kms /1.5 Hrs & Trichy - Madurai ||140 kms /03 Hrs

After breakfast, Checkout and proceed to Madurai ;enroute visiting Trichy viz Rock fort Temple visit  & Srirangam Temple. Arrive Madurai & Check in at Hotel . Overnight at hotel.

Day 10
Day 10 || Madurai

After breakfast ,Checkout and proceed to Madurai. Arrive Check in at Hotel. Later proceed to visit Temple  visit Sri Meenakshi Temple, Thirupparakundram, Azhagar Kovil, Pazhamudhircholai, and Koodal Azhagar Temple .Evening witness the Night ceremony – the image of Shiva being carried by the devotees to his consort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11
Day 11 || Madurai –Thekkady ||160kms /3.5 Hrs

After breakfast transfer to Thekkady by surface ,  .Arrive & Check in at the Hotel .Pm : Proceed for exploring the area on Jeep through the plantations ,with  enroute stops for familiarizing various spices grown in the area .  Evening witness Traditional Dance Drama of kerala – ‘Kathakali ‘ in the Theatre , Overnight at hotel.

Day 12
Day 12 || Thekkady

Early morning proceed for a boatride on Lake Periyar ,for experiencing the Sanctuary at the safety of the Boat . Rest of the Day free at leisure or walk through Spice Market /Shops around .Evening witness ‘Kalarippayattu ‘ , the traditional martial art performance at the ‘Kalari centre’  (theatre)  overnight at Hotel .

Day 13
Day 13 || Thekkady – Alleppey ||180 kms /4.5 Hrs

After breakfast, transfer to Alleppey, Arrive Alleppey & Board House Boat and start cruising . By evening, the Boat shall anchor on the Backwaters . Lunch , Dinner & overnight  on Board  the House Boat. 

Day 14
Day 14|| Alleppey – Mararikkulam ||25 kms/1 Hrs.

Morning start cruising ,while breakfast is served on board . Arrive Alleppey , disembark from Boat ad proceed by surface to Mararikkkulam .Arrive & Check in at the Hotel. Rest of the day free to enjoy Resort facilities /Beach . Overnight at hotel.

Day 15
Day 15 || Mararikkulam

Full day free at Resort . Optionals  availaible – House Boat cruise at Alleppey ,Ayurveda Massage. Overnight at Hotel .

Day 16
Day 16 || Mararikkulam – Cochin ||60 kms/1.5 Hrs.

After breakfast transfer to Cochin by surface .Arrive & Check in at the Hotel .Pm visit Twin Heritage Cities Fort Cochin & Mattancherry covering St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica & Chinese Fishing Nets and The Dutch Palace & Jewish Synagogue . Overnight at hotel.

Day 17
Day 17 || Cochin - Kumbalanghi - Cochin||18 kms/ 30 min (One Way)

Morning after breakfast , proceed for exploring the Fishing Village and witness activities like Coconut dehusking , coir yarn making , crab farm visit , canoe cruising ,agriculture farm visit , chinese fishing net operation etc . Pm Free to explore old Cochin on own . Overnight at Hotel .

Day 18
Day 18 || Cochin Departure

Breakfast at Hotel. In time transfer to the Cochin  Airport to connect onward Flight.

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