Tamil Nadu and Kerala Tour
- India
Overview
Highlights
Itinerary
Arrive in Chennai, where you’ll be picked up from the airport or railway station and transferred to your hotel. After check-in and some refreshment, the rest of the day is yours to explore the city or relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Chennai.
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Chennai, visiting attractions like the Basilica of San Thome, British-built Old Government House, the Lighthouse, Marina Beach, and Fort St. George. Afterward, drive to Mahabalipuram, check into your hotel, and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
Post breakfast, explore Mahabalipuram’s historical wonders including Arjuna’s Penance, the Sakkiswarar Temple, Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, the Shore Temple, and Mahishasura Mardini Cave. Later, take an excursion to Kanchipuram to visit the Kailasanathar and Ekambaranathar temples. Return to Mahabalipuram for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart early for Tanjore. Upon arrival, explore the architectural marvels of the Chola Temple and Brihadeeswarar Temple, both exemplars of Tamil architecture. Spend the night in Tanjore.
Post breakfast, drive to Madurai via Trichy. En route, explore the Rockfort and Srirangam Temple in Trichy. Upon arrival in Madurai, check into your hotel and visit the renowned Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple. Overnight stay in Madurai.
After breakfast, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Palace, a fusion of Dravidian and Rajput architecture. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure, concluding with an evening pooja at the Meenakshi Temple. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Following breakfast, drive to Periyar. En route, admire the Idukki Dam, one of Asia’s highest arch dams. Upon arrival in Periyar, enjoy a wildlife cruise on Lake Periyar, spotting tigers, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife. Overnight stay in Periyar.
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom and check into a backwater resort. Spend the afternoon exploring local Christian churches, temples, and markets. Enjoy a boat cruise and visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight stay at the resort.
Embark on a mesmerizing houseboat cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey. Experience the serene backwaters and observe the daily lives of villagers as you sail along. Spend the night on the houseboat.
After breakfast, proceed to Cochin. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a Kathakali dance performance in the evening. Overnight stay in Cochin.
In the morning, take a half-day tour of Jew Town, the synagogue, and the spice market. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
