Upon arrival at Chennai airport, a private vehicle will transfer you to the accommodation.

Chennai or Madras is known as the gateway of Southern part of India. It is the capital of Tamil Nadu with the rich culture of Portuguese and French colonial. It is the largest metropolis city of India.

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Accommodation in Chennai

After breakfast, proceed for a city sightseeing tour of Chennai.

Start your tour by a visit to the Government Museum and Art Gallery to see the art and bronze gallery. Next, visit Kapaleeswarar Temple. This temple is a very old and revered temple of Mylapore in Chennai. The 'gopuram' (tower) of this edifice is peculiar to all representative specimens of Dravidian architecture consecrated to Lord Shiva. Next, visit St. Thomas Mount, which is located in Parangimalai and happens to be one of the most attractive spots for tourists as well as for religious devotees in Chennai. Drive past St. George's Fort. This masterpiece by the British speaks volumes about the Neo-Classical construction style the British had adopted. Visit St. Mary's Church. This church is a reminder of the British Raj in India, looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India. Finally, visit Marina Beach. Known also as ‘Westminster Abbey of the East’, it is one of the longest urban beaches in the world. Famous for its long stretch of silver sands and blue sea, Marina Beach provides a clear view of sunrise and sunset

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Accommodation in Chennai

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Mahabalipuram.

En-route, visit Kanchipuram, also known as Kanjeevaram or simply Kanchi. It is an alluring small town settled on the western river basin of the Palar river and offers stunning scenic beauty. The city is home to a number of sacred Hindu temples.

Continue your journey to Mahabalipuram and upon arrival, check in at hotel.

Mahabalipuram derived from 'Mamallapuram' is the prior and colloquial name of a town in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. With an average elevation of 12 meters, is now officially called Mamallapuram. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Later, visit Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball.

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Accommodation in Mahabalipuram

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Pondicherry. Once you reach Pondicherry, check in at the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

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Accommodation in Pondicherry

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Pondicherry.

Pondicherry is an urban agglomeration and is affectionately known as Pondy. The geography of Pondicherry is the same as that of coastal Tamil Nadu as its average elevation is at sea level. A number of sea inlets can be found.

Visit Pondicherry beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Boat House and Auroville, Museum.

Also visit, Arikamedu, JN Street, Ayee Mandapam, Bharathi Park and Memorial House. 

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Accommodation in Pondicherry

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Tanjore.

En route, visit Chidambaram Temple (Natrajan Temple). This Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in the heart of the temple town of Chidambaram. Chidambaram is one of the five holiest Shiva temples, each representing one of the five natural elements. Chidambaram represents akasha (sky).

Upon arrival at Tanjore, check in at the accommodation and later enjoy sightseeing of Tanjore.

The home of Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance and traditional handicrafts, Tanjore is famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple. The temple was constructed more than a thousand years ago by the Chola King Raja Rajan. It is also famous for its silk, known to be one of the best in India.

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Accommodation in Tanjore

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Madurai.

En route, visit the Rock Fort Temple. The Rock Fort is situated on the banks of the Kaveri river, Trichy's most famed landmark. The fort is an 84 m high rock and is one of the oldest in the world around 3,800 million years old. The attraction is not the fort itself, but the temple at the summit. 344 steps lead to the top where you can see the inscriptions dating back to the 3rd century B.C.

Continue your journey to Madurai and upon arrival, check in at the accommodation. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

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Accommodation in Madurai

After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Madurai.

Start the tour by visiting the beautiful Great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering Gopurams, that rise high above the surrounding township. Next, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace, which is a gracious building built in the Indo-Saracenic style. It is famous for the stucco work in its domes and arches. Next, visit Gandhi Museum. This old city palace in Madurai has been dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Exhibits highlight the freedom struggle and contain images and artifacts of the Gandhian movement.

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Accommodation in Madurai

Today drive to Kanyakumari, the southern-most tip of India and the point where the three oceans meet.

On arrival, check in at the hotel and later, go for a sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari.

Start the tour by visiting Kanyakumari Devi Temple. Kanyakumari derives its name from Goddess Kanyakumari Amman, the presiding deity of the area. The most prominent temple, the Kumari Amman, is dedicated to the goddess Parvathi. Next, visit the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial and later, take a ferry to see the Vivekanadha Rock. It is essentially a sacred monument, built by the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee to commemorate the visit of Swamy Vivekananda to Shripada Parai during 24th, 25th and 26th December 1892 for deep meditation and enlightenment. Visit the Thiruvalloou statue which is in tribute to the immortal poet, Valluvar, author of Thirukkural.

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Accommodation in Kanyakumari

En route, visit the famous Padmanabhapuram Palace which was the former palace of the Maharaja of Travancore. This palace is quite a sight and it will give you an insight into the life of the Maharajas of Travancore. Also visit the Suchindram Temple, dedicated to the Monkey God, Lord Hanuman.

Continue your journey to Kovalam and upon arrival at the hotel, check in and enjoy the day at leisure.

Kovalam is known for Kovalam beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The surf here is ideal for surf-riding and the water invites the visitor to ride the "Catamaran" or log with the fisherman or to take a cool swim. At the Yoga and Health Centre, yoga classes and transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic oil massages and oil-baths are given by experts.

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Accommodation in Kovalam

Today after breakfast, spend the day at leisure.

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Accommodation in Kovalam

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Alleppey.

Upon arrival, check in to the houseboat

Alleppey is known as the Venice of the East as it has the largest network of canals and it is a center for the backwater cruises in Kerala.

Cruise around the backwater villages of Alleppey. You can move through the small narrow canals, lakes & lagoons and witness traditional fishing, farming below sea level etc.

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Accommodation in Alleppey

Disembark from the houseboat and transfer to Kumarakom. Check in at the hotel and enjoy the day at leisure.

The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The enchanting backwater destination of Kumarakom strengthens Kerala’s reputation for being God’s own country with its unbelievably beautiful mangrove forests, coconut groves and emerald green paddy fields interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. It is a breathtaking bout to experience a solitary and calm glide through this network of waterways

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Accommodation in Kumarakom

After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure in Kumarakom.

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Accommodation in Kumarakom

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Cochin.

Upon arrival, check in at the accommodation and later proceed for sightseeing of Cochin.

Visit The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry that is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. Later, visit the Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. Visit the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. You will also visit The Chinese fishing nets- that are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese trade.

Later in the evening, witness Kathakali performance at a local theater.

Witness India's most spectacular dance drama based on stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata. The dancers are elaborately made up with paint and masks, accompanied with drummers and musicians

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Accommodation in Cochin

Today, a private vehicle will transfer you to Cochin airport where you can catch your flight back home.

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