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Day 1
Day 1
Arrival in Chennai. Traditional welcome and assistance at the airport, followed by transfer to Mahabalipuram (approx. 60 km).

Check in at hotel and rest after the journey.
Day 1
Day 1

Day 2
Day 2
After breakfast, explore Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rock-cut temples and coastal monuments.

Highlights include:
• Shore Temple
• Mandapams and Cave Temples
• Krishna Mandapam
• Varaha Cave Temple
• Krishna’s Butter Ball
• Beach promenade

In the afternoon, excursion to Kanchipuram, one of Hinduism’s holiest cities, visiting:
• Ekambareswara Temple
• Kailasanatha Temple
• Vaikuntaperumal Temple
• Traditional silk weaving centers

Return to Mahabalipuram.
Day 2
Day 2

Day 3
Day 3
Drive to Pondicherry (approx. 100 km).

En route visit Auroville, an international township dedicated to human unity, and view the Matrimandir meditation center.

In Pondicherry visit:
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram
• French Quarter (White Town) with colonial streets and seaside promenade
Day 3
Day 3

Day 4
Day 4
Drive to Tanjore via Chidambaram.

Visit the famous Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Shiva as the cosmic dancer.

Continue to Tanjore and visit:
• Brihadeeshwara Temple (UNESCO heritage)
• Tanjore Palace complex
• Saraswati Mahal Library & art galleries
Day 4
Day 4

Day 5
Day 5
Morning visit Brihadeeshwara Temple before driving to Madurai.

En route visit Trichy:
• Rock Fort Temple
• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Continue to Madurai and check in.
Day 5
Day 5

Day 6
Day 6
Explore one of India’s oldest temple cities.

Highlights:
• Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
• Local markets and bazaars

Optional evening Meenakshi Temple ceremony.
Day 6
Day 6

Day 7
Day 7
Drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Afternoon boat safari on Periyar Lake to spot wildlife and enjoy forest scenery.

Day 8
Day 8
Drive to Alleppey and board a traditional Kerala houseboat.

Cruise through palm-lined backwaters, villages, and canals.

All meals served onboard.

Morning cruise and disembarkation, then drive to Cochin.

City tour includes:
• Chinese Fishing Nets
• St. Francis Church
• Santa Cruz Basilica
• Jewish Synagogue & Jew Town
• Dutch Palace

Evening Kathakali dance performance.

Drive south to Kovalam beach resort.

Rest of the day at leisure by the sea.

Two full days free for:
• Beach relaxation
• Ayurveda wellness treatments
• Resort activities

Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for onward flight.

End of services.

  • ✅ 12 nights accommodation with breakfast
    ✅ 1 night houseboat with full board
    ✅ Private AC vehicle throughout tour
    ✅ Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
    ✅ Monument entrance fees
    ✅ Periyar boat safari
    ✅ Kathakali dance show in Cochin
    ✅ Airport assistance
    ✅ All applicable taxes
    ✅ 24-hour assistance

  • ❌ International flights
    ❌ Visa fees
    ❌ Travel insurance
    ❌ Personal expenses
    ❌ Tips & beverages
    ❌ Optional activities

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