Day 01: Arrive Chennai → Mahabalipuram (57 km)

Arrive in Chennai and enjoy a smooth transfer to Mahabalipuram.
Check-in at the hotel, followed by dinner and overnight stay.

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Day 02: Mahabalipuram – Full Day Sightseeing

After breakfast, explore the world-famous Shore Temple (UNESCO site), Arjuna’s Penance, Cave Temples, and the Five Rathas.
Visit local granite sculpture workshops and enjoy the beautiful coastline.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram → Kanchipuram → Pondicherry

After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram, one of India’s seven sacred cities.
Visit:

• Ekambareswara Temple
• Kailasanatha Temple
• Vaikunta Perumal Temple

Later drive to Pondicherry and check into your hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: Pondicherry → Swamimalai (Thanjavur)

After breakfast, explore Pondicherry:

• Aurobindo Ashram
• Auroville
• Notre Dame Church
• Promenade Beach
• Arikamedu archaeological site
• Pondicherry Museum

Day 05: Thanjavur – Heritage Tour

Visit the Art Gallery to see Chola bronzes, followed by Brihadeeswar Temple’s ancient murals.
Explore the Nayak Palace and Saraswathi Mahal Museum.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06: Swamimalai → Madurai (190 km / 3 hours)

Drive to Madurai, the cultural heart of Tamil Nadu.
Visit:

• Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Thirumalai Nayak Palace

In the evening, enjoy the Sound & Light Show at the palace.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07: Madurai → Thekkady (140 km / 4–5 hours)

Travel through scenic mountain roads into Kerala’s spice region.
Visit a Spice Garden to see cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and more.
Dinner and overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 08: Thekkady – Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy an early morning boat ride on Periyar Lake, a great opportunity to spot elephants, deer, and birdlife.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 09: Thekkady → Alleppey – Houseboat

Drive to Alleppey and board your private Kerala houseboat.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the backwaters with lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board.

Day 10: Alleppey → Kochi (76 km)

After breakfast, disembark and drive to Kochi.
Enjoy an afternoon boat ride to Bolgatty Palace.
In the evening, watch a traditional Kathakali dance-drama performance.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11: Kochi Sightseeing

Explore the charm of Fort Kochi:

• Dutch Palace
• St. Francis Church
• Paradesi Synagogue
• Spice markets
• Chinese fishing nets
• Old Dutch houses

Enjoy a farewell dinner.
Overnight stay.

Day 12: Kochi – Departure

Transfer to Kochi airport for your flight home.