Day 1: Chennai Arrival
Arrival in Chennai airport. Assistance by porter at the airport and transfer to hotel in Chennai. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Chennai.
Day 2: To Mahabalipuram
Morning drive to Mahabalipuram, a port city of Pallava dynasty built in 7th century. Check-in to the beach resort in Mahabalipuram. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
Day 3: To Pondicherry
Morning drive to the union territory of Pondicherry, a former French colony since 1674 which became incorporated into Indian union in 1954. Check-in to hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day 4: In Pondicherry
Day at leisure. In the evening we will go for a short tour with visit to the main places in Pondicherry. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day 5: To Chidambaram
Morning drive to Chidambaram and visit to the famous Natarajar Temple, one of the Five Sabhas (divine stages) where Lord Shiva performed the cosmic dance. The architecture of this temple is unique and dedicated to the art of Bharathanatyam, a classical dance form of state of Tamil Nadu. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Chidambaram.
Day 6: To Thanjavur
Morning drive to Thanjavur and visit to the famous Brihadeeswarar temple, built by the great Chola king Rajaraja Chola 1 during the 10th century. Later, you will check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.
Day 7: To Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai, an ancient city around 2600 years old situated in banks or River Vaigai. Check-in to hotel. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 8: To Munnar
Today, we will be saying bye to Tamil Nadu and enter the state of Kerala popularly known as the "God's Own Country". Drive through the Western Ghats to the hill station of Munnar known fo its sprawling tea plantations and picture book towns. Check-in to resort. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 9: In Munnar
After breakfast, we will go for a half day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 10: In Munnar
After breakfast, we will go for half day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 11: To Thekkady
Morning drive through the scenic Western Ghats, passing by tea, cardamom, pepper, coffee and rubber plantations to your resort in Thekkady, one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Check-in to your resort. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 12: In Thekkady
Day at leisure. In the evening, we will watch Kalaripayattu, the martial art form of Kerala in theatre. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 13: In Thekkady
Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 14: To Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom and check-in to the backwater resort facing the picturesque Vembanad lake. Rest of the day is at leisure to unwind and relax at the resort. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
Day 15: In Kumarakom
Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
Day 16: Houseboat Day Cruise
Check-in to houseboat at Kumarakom and cruise through the picturesque backwaters passing by paddy fields and coconut groves of Kuttanad region and the rustic villages along the canals and backwaters. In the evening you will check-out from houseboat and will be transferred to resort in the pristine palm-fringed Marari beach. Overnight stay at Marari.
Day 17: In Marari
Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Marari.
Day 18: In Marari
Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Marari.
Day 19: To Fort Kochi
Morning drive to Fort Kochi, the first European township in India with each and every nook of the island steeped in history. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Fort Kochi.
Day 20: In Fort Kochi
Day at leisure. In the evening we will go for Explore Fort Kochi tour. Overnight stay at Fort Kochi.
Day 21: Departure
Transfer to Kochi Airport.
