ARRIVAL CHENNAI - TRANSFER TO MAMALLAPURAM

Mahabalipuram - Warm welcome at Chennai Airport. Drive along the Coromandel Coast to Mamallapuram. Visit Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas & Arjuna’s Penance.

MAMALLAPURAM – AUROVILLE – PONDICHERRY

Pondicherry - Drive to Pondicherry with en route stop at Auroville (Matrimandir). Evening: Explore French Quarter & Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

PONDICHERRY – DARASURAM – TANJORE

Thanjavur - Drive to Tanjore. En route visit Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple (UNESCO) & a silk weaving village. Proceed to Tanjore. Evening visit Brihadeshvara Temple (UNESCO).

TANJORE - KADAI VEEDU (KARAIKUDI) - MADURAI

Madurai - Drive to Karaikudi (Chettinad region). Explore heritage mansions, Athangudi tile workshops & local village life. Proceed to Madurai. Evening: Rickshaw ride through old markets & lanes.

MADURAI – TEMPLES & PALACE

Madurai - Visit Sri Meenakshi Temple, flower & fabric bazaars, and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Evening free for local exploration or cultural walk.

MADURAI - THEKKADY (SPICE PLANTATION)

Thekkady - Drive into Kerala’s Western Ghats to Thekkady. Afternoon spice plantation walk with a naturalist. Evening Kalaripayattu martial art show.

THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY (BACKWATER EXPERIENCE)

Alleppey Backwaters - Morning drive to Alleppey. Stay in a traditional backwater homestay. Enjoy Kerala meals, canoe rides & village walks.

ALLEPPEY – KOCHI

Kochi (Cochin) - Drive to Kochi. Explore Fort Kochi: St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace & Chinese Fishing Nets. Evening: Witness a Kathakali dance performance show

KOCHI - AIRPORT DEPARTURE

Kochi (Cochin) - Morning free for shopping or leisure. After check-out, transfer to Cochin International Airport for onward journey.

• Kathakali dance show at Cochin
• Plantation tour, Kalaripayattu martial art show at Thekkady
• Entrance fees
• Air condition transport for the entire tour
• Traditional lunch at Karaikudi
• Lunch
• Cycle rickshaw tour at Madurai
• On spot English speaking guide
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• One night at Home stay with all meals, Village walk and canoe boat ride at Alleppey
• 8 Nights Accommodation

• Language speaking guide
• Meals, camera fees
• Tips

This tour offers a distinctive journey across both the East and West coasts of South India. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage temples and the lively traditions of Tamil Nadu. Enjoy genuine experiences such as rickshaw rides, spice walks, and backwater accommodations. Experience the allure of Chettinad mansions and cuisine in Karaikudi. Finish with an exploration of Kerala’s performing arts, including Kathakali, and village life for a complete cultural immersion.

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code is smart casual
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.