Kerala & Tamil Nadu Tour (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Welcome to this bedazzling tour that takes you through two of the most beautiful states of India. Starting from God’s own country Kerala, the tour proceeds to a land of rich cultural heritage Tamil nadu. Offering a true blend of ancient and modern world, this holiday takes you to magnificent beaches, picturesque wildlife sanctuaries and enthralling temples.
Day 1: Chennai
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Late evening arrive Chennai met and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Chennai
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Thursday, May 23, 2024
Morning after breakfast sightseeing of Chennai visiting the
Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, San Thome Cathedral, Kapaleeswar Temple and the National Art Gallery. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram, which is 76 kms. & 2 hrs.Sightseeing tour of Kanchipuram visiting the Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, The Vardarajanperumal Temple and the Sakiswarar Temple. Afternoon drive to Mahabalipuram, which is 65 kms. and approx.1 hrs drive.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Mamallapuram - Puducherry
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
After breakfast Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram, which includes visit to the
Shore Temple, The Five Raths, The Arjuna's Penance and the Tiger cave. Afternoon drive to Pondicherry, which is 132 kms. & approx 04 hrs. drive. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 5: Puducherry - Thanjavur
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
After breakfast Sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Visit the famous Aurobindo Ashram located 10 km north of Pondicherry. The ashram promotes Aurbindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and matter. Also visit Auroville - a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony. Afternoon drive to Tanjore. Tanjore was the capital of the ancient state ruled by the Cholas. Tanjore is popular for its temples and paintings. Visit the famous Brihadeeswarar temple housing a huge Shiva lingam and a stone sculpture of the Nandi bull. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Thanjavur - Madurai
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
After breakfast, we drive to Madurai Enroute visiting Thiruchirapalli (Trichy). Enjoy sightseeing tour of Trichy visiting Rock Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy and Jambukeshwara Temples. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Madurai
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Madurai is a 2,600 years old famous temple town of south India. Afternoon, visit the famous Meenakshi Temple,
Mariamman Teppakulam (Great Tank) and the Palace of Tirumalai Nayak. In the evening, revisit the Meenakshi Temple for prayer ceremony. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8: Madurai - Thekkady
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
After breakfast,drive to Periyar. Arrive and check into the hotel. Afternoon, enjoy an exciting boat cruise on Periyar(Thekkady).Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9: Thekkady - Kumarakom
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
After breakfast in the morning drive to Kumarakom. Arrive and check-in to the hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Kumarakom
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Morning after breakfast visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Kumarakom - Kottayam - Alappuzha
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
After breakfast,drive to Kottayam (115 km - 4 hrs). Arrive at Kottayam and board Kettuvallom (the luxury Houseboat). Enjoy sailing through the day on the serene and paradise like backwaters of Kerala. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 12: Alappuzha - Kochi
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Arrive at Alleppey in the morning and disembark the Houseboat. Afternoon, we proceed to Cochin (56 km-1 hr) by surface. Also famous as Kochi, Cochin is one of the most famous historical cities of Kerala. Cochin is also famous for its exceptionally beautiful backwaters and beaches. Arrive at Cochin and check into the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.
Day 13: Kochi
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Morning after breakfast sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit the famous Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace),
St. Francis Church and the
Jewish Synagogue. Also see the giant
Chinese Fishing Nets being lowered on the famous Vasco Da Gama Square, offering a spectacular view to its visitors. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14: Kochi - Chennai
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Late Morning transfer to Airport to Board the flight to Chennai. On arrival in Chennai transfer to City Restaurant for Dinner, Later transfer international airport to board the flight for onward destination.
