Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
You'll arrive at Chennai International Airport where an MTA representative will meet you. After that, head out for a panoramic tour of Marina Beach, which stretches along the coast and offers great views. Stop by the historic St. Thomas Church and then check out the Kapaleeshwar Temple before settling into your hotel for the night.
- Start point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (We will pickup from Hotel/Airport, 06:00 - 10:00)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Marina Beach
- Visit to St. Thomas Church
- Visit to Kapaleeshwar Temple
Landmarks Marina Beach St. Thomas Church Kapaleeshwar Temple 
- Day 2
Pondicherry
Travel south to Mahabalipuram to see the UNESCO World Heritage temples from the Pallava dynasty. You'll walk through the Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal, then explore the Five Rathas rock-cut temples carved right out of the rock. See the Arjuna's Penance bas-relief before heading to Pondicherry. Once there, wander through the French colonial streets and visit the Aurobindo Ashram, which has a quiet, meditative atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Shore Temple
- Explore Five Rathas
- Visit to Arjuna's Penance bas-relief
- Visit to Aurobindo Ashram
Landmarks Shore Temple Five Rathas Arjuna's Penance Aurobindo Ashram 
- Day 3
Tanjore
Head to Tanjore with stops at Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram. In Darasuram, you'll see the Airavateswara Temple, a UNESCO site and a real example of Chola architecture. Get to Tanjore, the ancient Chola capital, and check out the Brihadeshwara Temple. Later, spend time at the Raja Museum and Art Gallery looking at Chola artifacts and the Saraswati Mahal Library, which has rare manuscripts on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Airavateswara Temple
- Visit to Brihadeshwara Temple
- Visit to Raja Museum and Art Gallery
- Visit to Saraswati Mahal Library
Landmarks Gangaikondacholapuram Airavateswara Temple Brihadeshwara Temple Raja Museum and Art Gallery Saraswati Mahal Library - Day 4
Chettinad
Drive toward Chettinad through Trichy and first visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, one of the largest temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Continue on to Chettinad to explore the mansions there that mix Indian and European building styles. Walk around the village, pop into a cotton weaving center, and learn about local tile manufacturing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Explore Chettinad Village
- Visit to cotton weaving center
- Learn about tile manufacturing techniques
Landmarks Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - Day 5
Madurai
Head to Madurai, known for its historic temples and lively atmosphere. Take a rickshaw ride through the busy markets, including the Spice Market and Textile Market, which gives you a real feel for local life. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, where the Dravidian architecture is hard to miss.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through markets
- Visit to Spice Market
- Visit to Textile Market
- Visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple 
- Day 6
Periyar
Travel to Periyar in the Western Ghats, where spice and tea plantations cover the landscape. You'll do a jeep safari through the thick vegetation and visit spice plantations to see how spices grow and learn about Ayurvedic practices from locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari through Western Ghats
- Visit to spice plantations
- Learn about spice cultivation
- Learn about Ayurvedic practices
Landmarks Periyar National Park - Day 7
Kumarakom
Transfer to Kumarakom, a quiet village right on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Spend the day at your own pace, trying out yoga sessions or getting Ayurvedic treatments in the calm surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yoga sessions
- Ayurvedic treatments
Landmarks Vembanad Lake - Day 8
Cochin
This morning is free for more Ayurvedic treatments or just relaxing if you prefer. Later, board a houseboat to cruise through Kerala's backwaters with lunch served onboard while you take in the scenery. You'll arrive in Cochin by evening, a city known for its history and cultural mix.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat tour through Kerala backwaters
- Ayurvedic treatments or relaxation
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters - Day 9
Cochin
Explore Cochin's diverse character by visiting the Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, and the Jewish Synagogue. In the evening, catch a Kathakali dance performance before heading to the airport for your international flight.
- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (We will Dropoff at same meeting Point, 20:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit to Mattancherry Dutch Palace
- Visit to St. Francis Church
- Visit to Jewish Synagogue
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks Chinese Fishing Nets Mattancherry Dutch Palace St. Francis Church Jewish Synagogue
