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18 Nights / 19 Days
Daily Tour
8 people
English
This immersive journey through South India is a seamless blend of divine spirituality, Dravidian temple architecture, lush hills, backwaters, and coastal serenity. Starting from the colonial coastline of Chennai, traverse ancient temple towns like Kanchipuram, Madurai, and Rameshwaram before winding through Kerala’s tea plantations of Munnar, wildlife-rich Thekkady, tranquil backwaters of Kumarakom and Alleppey, and sun-kissed beaches of Kovalam. With every step, discover the contrasting charm of Tamil Nadu’s stone marvels and Kerala’s tropical grace. The tour ends with coastal cultural exploration in Trivandrum and the spiritual magnetism of Kanyakumari.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discount on 2-person group | 2 | 2 | 44.6% |
| 2 | Discount on 3-person group | 3 | 3 | 43.4% |
| 3 | Discount on 4-person group | 4 | 4 | 51.0% |
| 4 | Discount on 5-person group | 5 | 5 | 49.0% |
| 5 | Discount on 6-person group | 6 | 6 | 54.8% |
| 6 | Discount on 7-person group | 7 | 7 | 52.9% |
| 7 | Discount on 8-person group | 8 | 8 | 58.0% |
• Assistance on arrival at Chennai International Airport and transfer to hotel
• Breakfast at hotel, followed by a city tour of Chennai
• Fort St. George – 17th-century British fortress with a museum
• Kapaleeshwarar Temple – a stunning Dravidian-style Shiva temple
• Vadapalani Murugan Temple – famous pilgrimage site
• Government Museum – rich Indo-Saracenic architecture & ancient artefacts
• Santhome Cathedral – resting place of Apostle St. Thomas
• DakshinaChitra – living museum of South Indian heritage
• Drive past Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world
• Overnight at hotel in Chennai
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Vellore with enroute visit to Kanchipuram
• Kailasanathar Temple – earliest structural temple in Tamil Nadu
• Ekambareswarar Temple – a vast Shiva temple with a 1000-pillar hall
• Varadharaja Perumal Temple – famous for intricately carved lizards and pillars
• Vaikunta Perumal Temple – Pallava-era Vishnu temple with basement shrines
• Kamakshi Amman Temple – iconic seat of Goddess Parvati worship
• Continue to Vellore and check in at hotel
• Golden Temple (Sripuram) – gold-clad temple of Goddess Lakshmi
• Vellore Fort – 16th-century fortress housing
• Jalakandeswarar Temple – brilliant carvings and religious significance
• Overnight at hotel in Vellore
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Trichy via sacred Tiruvannamalai
• Arunachaleswarar Temple – vast complex dedicated to Shiva as fire
• Unnamalai Amman Shrine – dedicated to the consort goddess Parvati
• Continue to Trichy and check in at hotel
• Evening city tour of Trichy
• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – one of the largest functioning temples in the world
• Rock Fort Temple – climb 400+ steps for panoramic views & sacred shrines
• Jambukeswarar Temple – Shiva temple representing the water element
• Overnight at hotel in Trichy
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Madurai, check in at hotel
• Afternoon city tour of Madurai
• Meenakshi Amman Temple – a living temple complex with towering gopurams
• Thirumalai Nayak Palace – Indo-Saracenic style 17th-century palace
• Alagar Kovil – Vishnu temple in the forested hills
• Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple – rock-cut shrine of Lord Murugan
• Palamuthirsolai – one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga
• Overnight at hotel in Madurai
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Munnar through scenic Western Ghats
• Stop at local tea gardens enroute for photos and interaction
• Arrive and check in at hotel
• Visit a local tea estate for plantation walk & tea tasting session
• Overnight at hotel in Munnar
• Breakfast at hotel, full-day exploration of Munnar
• Pothamedu Viewpoint – panoramic vistas of tea valleys
• Mattupetty Dam – boat ride option and scenic reservoir
• Rajamala (Eravikulam National Park) – home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr
• Echo Point – natural acoustic phenomenon
• Mattupetty Indo-Swiss Dairy Farm – high-altitude cattle farm
• Tata Tea Museum – interactive exhibits on tea history
• Overnight at hotel in Munnar
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu
• Visit Frog Rock & Turtle Rock formations
• Kuravan–Kurathi rock statues – massive sculptures symbolic of legend
• Arrive in Thekkady, check in at hotel
• Evening enjoy Martial Arts (Kalaripayattu) show and Kathakali dance performance
• Overnight at hotel in Thekkady
• Breakfast at hotel, enjoy boat safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Visit local spice plantation to learn about Kerala spices
• Drive to Kumarakom and check in at backwater resort
• Overnight at hotel in Kumarakom
• Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Alleppey
• Board private houseboat for day-long backwater cruise through canals and lagoons
• Traditional Kerala meals served onboard
• Overnight onboard houseboat
• Disembark after breakfast, drive to Cochin
• City tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry
• St. Francis Church – oldest European church in India
• Chinese Fishing Nets – iconic local fishing method
• Jewish Synagogue – 16th-century heritage synagogue
• Dutch Palace – Kerala murals and royal history
• Evening enjoy classical Kathakali dance performance
• Overnight at hotel in Cochin
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Kovalam
• Day at leisure to relax at Kovalam Beach
• Overnight at beach resort in Kovalam
• Breakfast at hotel, full-day excursion to Trivandrum
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple – a sacred Vishnu temple famed for its vaults
• Napier Museum – Indo-Saracenic museum with art and artifacts
• Sri Chitra Art Gallery – paintings by Raja Ravi Varma & other maestros
• Kuthiramalika Palace Museum – royal Travancore architecture & exhibits
• Kanakakkunnu Palace – used for cultural festivals
• Vizhinjam Lighthouse – climb for coastal views
• Shankumugham Beach – known for sunsets and the giant mermaid sculpture
• Veli Tourist Village – boating and landscaped gardens on a lagoon
• Return to Kovalam. Overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to India’s southern tip
• Sightseeing in Kanyakumari
• Vivekananda Rock Memorial – mid-sea monument to the spiritual icon
• Thiruvalluvar Statue – 133-ft tall poet-philosopher monument
• Kumari Amman Temple – dedicated to the virgin goddess
• Sunset at Triveni Sangam – meeting point of three seas
• Overnight at hotel in Kanyakumari
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Rameshwaram
• Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the Char Dhams with longest corridor in Asia
• Adam’s Bridge (Ram Setu View)
• Lakshmana Tirtham & Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
• Overnight at hotel in Rameshwaram
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Chettinad
• Explore heritage mansions of wealthy Chettiar traders
• Admire antique woodwork, Burmese teak, Italian marble
• Taste local Chettinad cuisine (optional cooking demo)
• Overnight at heritage hotel in Chettinad
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Thanjavur
• Visit Brihadeshwara Temple – grand UNESCO-listed Chola marvel
• Thanjavur Palace Complex – Nayak architecture and Saraswati Mahal Library
• Art Gallery – bronze sculptures and royal artefacts
• Overnight at hotel in Thanjavur
• Breakfast at hotel, drive to Pondicherry with enroute UNESCO heritage stops
• Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram – architectural finesse in Chariot Mandapa
• Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple – towering vimana and stone sculptures
• Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram – cosmic dance of Shiva in bronze and stone
• Arrive in Pondicherry, check in and overnight at hotel
• Breakfast at hotel, explore French Quarters & spiritual Auroville
• Drive to Chennai via Mahabalipuram
• Shore Temple – coastal UNESCO heritage temple complex
• Five Rathas – monolithic rock-cut shrines
• Arjuna’s Penance – massive open-air stone relief
• Krishna’s Butterball – defying gravity boulder
• Arrive in Chennai, check in at hotel
• Overnight in Chennai
• Breakfast at hotel,transfer to Chennai Airport for onward flight.
Q: What kind of hotel accommodation is included in the package price?
We provide accommodation at carefully selected 5-star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique heritage stays, or the best available quality options, especially in regions where premium properties may be limited. All properties are chosen for their comfort, location, service standards, and unique guest experiences. In case a specific hotel is unavailable, a property of equivalent standard will be provided.
Hotels used or similar for this tour (18 Nights Accommodation):
✔ Chennai – 1 Night: Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai / Hilton Chennai
✔ Vellore – 1 Night: Fortune Park Vellore
✔ Trichy – 1 Night: Courtyard by Marriott
✔ Madurai – 1 Night: Courtyard by Marriott / The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai
✔ Munnar – 2 Nights: Chandys Windy Woods / Blanket Hotel & Spa
✔ Periyar (Thekkady) – 1 Night: Spice Village / Hills & Hues
✔ Kumarakom – 1 Night: Coconut Lagoon / The Zuri
✔ Alleppey – 1 Night: Luxury Houseboat (Full Time AC)
✔ Cochin – 1 Night: Kochi Marriott Hotel / Xandari Harbour
✔ Kovalam – 2 Nights: Raviz Kovalam / Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove
✔ Kanyakumari – 1 Night: Sparsa Kanyakumari / The Seashore Hotel
✔ Rameshwaram – 1 Night: The Residency Towers
✔ Chettinad – 1 Night: Visalam Cgh Earth
✔ Thanjavur – 1 Night: Svatma
✔ Pondicherry – 1 Night: Palais De Mahe / La Villa
✔ Chennai – 1 Night: Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai / Hilton Chennai
Yes, we offer flexibility to upgrade hotels to luxury five-star or boutique properties at an additional cost, subject to availability. You can also request specific hotels during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.
Breakfast is generally included with hotel stays unless stated otherwise. Lunch and dinner are optional and can be added to your package upon request. You can also explore local dining during the tour.
Yes, once your booking is confirmed, we will share the final list of hotel names and contact details along with your tour confirmation documents.
Absolutely! We understand that every traveler has different preferences and budgets. If you prefer standard accommodation or 4-star hotel options instead of the default 5-star hotels, we can customize the tour and provide a tailored quote based on your requirements.
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