Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
You'll arrive at Chennai airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. Once you settle in, there's a city tour on the agenda covering Fort St. George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple. Later in the evening, take a walk along Marina Beach to get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pick up from Chennai airport or from your hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Chennai
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Evening stroll on Marina Beach
Landmarks Fort St. George Kapaleeshwarar Temple Marina Beach 
- Day 2
Chennai to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram and Vellore
Head out from Chennai toward Pondicherry with stops along the way. In Kanchipuram, you'll see the ancient Kailasanathar and Ekambareswarar temples. After that, swing through Vellore to check out the 16th-century fort and the Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple. Your evening is free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanathar Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Visit Vellore Fort
- Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
Landmarks Kailasanathar Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Vellore Fort Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple - Day 3
Vellore to Trichy via Tiruvannamalai
Following breakfast, drive to Trichy by way of Tiruvannamalai, where you'll visit the Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple. Next, see the Sathanur Dam for its views before arriving in Trichy. In the evening, catch the Arti ceremony at the Ranganathaswamy Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple
- Visit Sathanur Dam
- Attend Arti ceremony at Ranganathaswamy Temple
Landmarks Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple Sathanur Dam Ranganathaswamy Temple - Day 4
Trichy to Madurai
Spend the morning exploring Trichy's temples including Sri Ranganathaswamy and Rock Fort Temple. Then drive to Madurai to tour the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and Tirumal Nayak's Palace throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
- Visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Visit Tirumal Nayak's Palace
Landmarks Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Rock Fort Temple Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple Tirumal Nayak's Palace 
- Day 5
Madurai to Munnar
Drive up to Munnar, a hill station known for its tea estates. Visit Pothamedu for views across the landscape, then check out Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, and the Indo-Swiss Farm. You'll stay overnight in this area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pothamedu for panoramic views
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Indo-Swiss Farm
Landmarks Pothamedu Mattupetty Dam Eravikulam National Park Indo-Swiss Farm 
- Day 6
Munnar
Spend the day seeing more of what Munnar has to offer. Visit Echo Point and take time to enjoy the quiet and fresh mountain air. It's another night here, so you can really soak in the calm atmosphere of the hill station.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Echo Point
- Explore scenic landscapes of Munnar
Landmarks Echo Point 
- Day 7
Munnar to Thekkady
Drive toward Thekkady with a stop at Ramakkalmedu to take in the views from the higher elevation. Visit a spice plantation to see how they work, then head to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for a boat tour to spot wildlife. You'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Ramakkalmedu for panoramic views
- Visit spice plantation
- Boat tour at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Landmarks Ramakkalmedu Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 
- Day 8
Thekkady to Kumarakom
After breakfast, travel to Kumarakom in the backwater region. You'll board a houseboat for the day and night, watching palm trees line the canals and passing through small villages from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Onboard houseboat), Dinner (Onboard houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat tour of Kumarakom backwaters
Landmarks Kumarakom Backwaters 
- Day 9
Kumarakom to Alleppey
Your houseboat continues south toward Alleppey, drifting through the backwaters at a relaxed pace. Watch the sunset from the water and spend another night aboard, experiencing life along these waterways.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Onboard houseboat), Dinner (Onboard houseboat)
Included Activities
- Continue houseboat journey to Alleppey
- Explore backwaters
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters 
- Day 10
Alleppey to Cochin
Leave the houseboat and drive into Cochin. Explore Fort Cochin's streets, visit the Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace, then head to an evening showing of Kathakali Dance performance. You'll stay overnight in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Fort Cochin
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Kathakali Dance performance
Landmarks Fort Cochin Jewish Synagogue Dutch Palace 
- Day 11
Cochin to Kovalam
Drive down to Kovalam, a beach town where you'll spend your time on the sand and nearby. See the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and pop into the Napier Museum. Stay at a beach hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Relax on Kovalam Beach
- Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Visit Napier Museum
Landmarks Kovalam Beach Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Napier Museum 
- Day 12
Kovalam
Explore more around Trivandrum visiting beaches and landmarks in the area. The Napier Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery show the cultural side of things. You'll have time at Kovalam Beach before another night at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Napier Museum
- Visit Sri Chitra Art Gallery
- Enjoy Kovalam Beach
Landmarks Napier Museum Sri Chitra Art Gallery Kovalam Beach - Day 13
Kovalam to Kanyakumari
Journey south to Kanyakumari, the very southern tip of India. Visit the Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, and Vivekananda Memorial. Tour Padmanabhapuram Palace and catch the sunset at this unique location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kanyakumari Temple
- Visit Gandhi Mandapam
- Visit Vivekananda Memorial
- Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
- Sunset viewing at Kanyakumari
Landmarks Kanyakumari Temple Gandhi Mandapam Vivekananda Memorial Padmanabhapuram Palace 
- Day 14
Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram
Drive to Rameshwaram to explore the ancient temples including Ramanathaswamy Temple. Visit Adam's Bridge, a natural reef formation connecting India and Sri Lanka. You'll stay overnight in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Visit Adam's Bridge
Landmarks Ramanathaswamy Temple Adam's Bridge 
- Day 15
Rameshwaram to Chettinad
See more of Rameshwaram's temples and sites before heading to Chettinad. This region is known for its 19th-century mansions. Walk through Chettinad Mansions, Chettinad Palace, and several temples showcasing the area's architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Rameshwaram
- Visit Chettinad Mansions
- Visit Chettinad Palace
- Visit temples in Chettinad
Landmarks Chettinad Mansions Chettinad Palace 
- Day 16
Chettinad to Thanjore
Drive to Thanjore to discover its historical importance. Tour the Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur Palace, and Saraswathi Mahal Library to understand why this city held cultural weight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeshwara Temple
- Visit Thanjavur Palace
- Visit Saraswathi Mahal Library
Landmarks Brihadeshwara Temple Thanjavur Palace Saraswathi Mahal Library - Day 17
Thanjore to Pondicherry
Visit Darasuram Temple and Gangaikonda Cholapuram on the way to Chidambaram Nataraja Temple before continuing toward Pondicherry. Check out Auroville, the Pondicherry Museum, and the French Colonial quarter. Stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Darasuram Temple
- Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
- Explore Auroville
- Visit Pondicherry Museum
- Explore French Colony
Landmarks Darasuram Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Chidambaram Nataraja Temple Auroville Pondicherry Museum French Colony 
- Day 18
Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram to Chennai
Start with Pondicherry's cultural sites, then drive to Mahabalipuram to see the Monolithic Temples and Shore Temple among other ancient structures. Continue back to Chennai for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Pondicherry cultural landmarks
- Visit Monolithic Temples
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit ancient sites in Mahabalipuram
Landmarks Monolithic Temples Shore Temple 
- Day 19
Chennai
Have breakfast at your hotel, then head to Chennai airport for your departure flight, wrapping up your tour through South India's temples and backwaters.
- End point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Drop off to Chennai airport or your hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
