South India – Kerala and Tamil Nadu Tour

After breakfast visit Mahabalipuram - ‘the city of the seven pagodas’. Witness the breath-taking display of the pagodas or “rathas”, the “Penance of Bhagirata,” the world’s largest bas-relief in stone and the only shore temple, dedicated to both Vishnu and Shiva in its sanctum.

Afternoon day return trip to Kanchipuram, the city of 1000 temples is one among the 7 most sacred pilgrim centers of the Hindus. The city was the capital of the early Cholas till the 2nd century BC and a Pallava capital between the 6th & 8th centuries. Overnight at Mahabalipuram.

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Pondicherry, on arrival check into hotel for 01 night stay. Later visit Arabindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum, Auroville and beach. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast and drive through the tropical mountains of Chidambaram. In Chidambaram, visit the Natraja Temple which is dedicated to the dancing Lord Shiva, a famous Hindu deity of the Chola Kings.

Also stop in magnificent Gangaikondacholeeswaram Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a prime example of Dravidian architecture, built by King Rajendra Chola

Later drive to Kumbakonam. On arrival check in hotel for 2 Night. Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.

After breakfast visit 18 famous temples in the town centre. And later drive to Thanjavur. On arrival check in hotel for 1 Night.

After breakfast visit Brahadishwara Temple (The Big Temple), is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the Saraswathi Mahal Library. Later drive to Madurai via Srirangam, visit the Ranganathasvami Temple which is one of the largest temples in India dedicated to god Vishnu. On arrival check into hotel for 01 night stay. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast visit to Minakshi Temple: which stands today as one of the India's greatest cultural and architectural landmarks, was originally built by the early Pandya King Kulasekara. It is also one of the greatest Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu. And Tirumalai Nayaka Palace. This palace was built in the 1636 and represents the Indo-Mughal style.

Evening visit the closing ceremony or night ceremony at Minakshi Temple. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast drive to Thekkady. On arrival check in hotel for 1 Night. Relax and Overnight at the Hotel.

Thekkady. The most renowned destination is the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady. Here is the natural habitat of Elephant, tiger, bison, spotted and samba deer, gaur, etc. The sanctuary is open throughout the year.

Morning game viewing by motorized boat at Periyar Lake. Afternoon visit Kalarippart Martial Arts and Kathkali dance performance. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast at the Resort, transfer to the Kerala Traditional House Boat.(Kettuvallam)  The houseboats of Kerala offer exquisite holidays experiences.  Every Kettuvallam (house boat) has a drawing cum dining room; a bath attached bedroom, sit-out, sundeck and kitchenette. The water-web slowly open ups at its secrets to you, lush paddy field, pregnant palms, singing Siberian ducks.  This will be your memorable experience. House boat will cruise through the Vembanad Lake and canals to Alleppey. Visit includes Pathiramanal, Champakulam Church, R & L Block Kayal etc. Overnight at the House Boat.

After your breakfast, disembark from House boat and proceed to Cherai, check into hotel for 02 nights stay. Rest of day free for leisure at beach & overnight at hotel. 

Day free for leisure at beach.  

On time drop at airport to board onward flight.