Duration: 13 Nights 14 Days
Destinations Covered: Chennai – Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Trichy - Madurai

Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Chennai
Arrive Chennai, the gateway of South India. You will be met by our Tour Manager and transferred to the hotel to relax.
Half a day sightseeing of Chennai. Visit Government Museum, Fort St.George, Fort Museum, St Mary’s Church, San Thome Cathedral, Kapaleswara temple, drive past the Marina beach and a bit of shopping, if you are interested. Overnight at Chennai.

Day 02: Mahablipuram
Breakfast at Hotel.
Today you will visit Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Rest of the day free to relax on the beach. Overnight at Mahabalipuram.

Day 03: Pondicherry
Breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Pondicherry, the French Town.
Proceed for a sightseeing of Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Paper Industry, Government Museum, Chunambar Boat House - where facilities for boating, canoeing are available The backwaters and luxuriant greenery on both sides of the river provide an idyllic setting for boating. Later in the evening relax in the beach that runs along the city. Overnight at Pondicherry.

Day 04: Tanjore
Drive to Tanjore. Later proceed for sightseeing of Big temple, the Palace, and the ancient Saraswathi Mahal Library. Overnight at Tanjore.

Day 05: Trichy
Breakfast at Hotel and drive to Trichy. It is a fine blend of temples and monuments and one of the largest city. Visit the Rock fort temple and Srirangam temple. Overnight at Trichy.

Day 06: Madurai
Breakfast at Hotel and proceed to Madurai - a rich cultural heritage centre.
Full day sightseeing of Madurai. Visit 1000 pillared Meenakshiamman temple, Tirumalai Nayak’s Palace, Gandhi Museum, Alagarkoil, Koodal Azhagar temple.

Day 07: Madurai / Kodaikanal
Drive to Kodaikanal One of India’s best known Hill stations situated on the southern crust of the Palani Hills. Well laid out walking path through picturesque prospects, tumultuous water falls and steep rock out drops. Today you visit the Bryant Park, Coakers Park, Green Valley view and Pillar Rocks.

Day 08: Kodaikanal / Ooty
Drive to Kodaikanal One of India’s best known Hill stations situated on the southern crust of the Palani Hills. Well laid out walking path through picturesque prospects, tumultuous water falls and steep rock out drops. Today you visit the Bryant Park, Coakers Park, Green Valley view and Pillar Rocks.

Day 09: Ooty
Full day excursion to Ooty and Coonoor. Visit Botanical Gardens, the Lake, Dodabetta peak, which provides beautiful views of the surrounding hills and plains at Ooty.
Located at a lower altitude, with a warmer climate, Coonoor is a popular hill resort in its own way. You can take a Optional toy train to Coonoor to enjoy the scenic beauties. The well laid-out Sim’s park here is a beautiful botanical garden, with many rare flowers, shrubs and trees. Lambs rock and Dolphin’s Nose are some of the viewpoints and picnic spots around Coonoor.

Day 10: Ooty / Vythri
Vythri is renowned for its coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber plantations. Mist capped mountains and breathtaking scenery dominate the tourist attractions. This eco- friendly resort provides the visitors with ample opportunities for bird watching, trekking and elephant ride. Overnight stay at Vythiri Resort.

Day 11: Vythri
Visit Edakkal Caves - caves contain several paintings and pictorial writings of the New Stone Age Civilization, Muthunga wildlife sanctuary - Herds of elephants, bear, deer, wild pig etc can be seen here, Glass temple – famous Jain family temple park.

Day 12: Vythri / Kozhikode
On arrival, transfer to Kadavu Resort. Kappad beach has got its name engraved in Indian history as Vasco Da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, had put his first steps on Indian soil at this place. Have a Cruise on Houseboat (Optional). Spend overnight at Kadavu Resort.

Day 13: Kozhikode
Beypore - home to Asia's biggest wood market and traditional wooden ship making industry. The craftsmen have been making these Marakalam's in Beypore since the 18th Century. Overnight stay at Kadavu Resort.

Day 14: Mumbai Departure
Transfer to Airport to board flight to Mumbai.