14-Day South India Tour: Best of Tamil Nadu & Kerala from Chennai

Name: 14-Day South India Tour: Best of Tamil Nadu & Kerala from Chennai
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Day 1: Arrive in Chennai, explore Fort St. George, Marina Beach, St. Thomas Church, and Kapaleeswarar Temple.

Day 2: Visit Kanchipuram's temples, then drive to Mahabalipuram.

Day 3: Explore Mahabalipuram's UNESCO sites.

Day 4: Travel to Pondicherry; visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram and French colonies.

Day 5: Drive to Thanjavur, stopping at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram Temples.

Day 6: Explore Thanjavur, then drive to Trichy.

Day 7: Visit Chettinad mansions.

Day 8: Drive to Madurai, visit local highlights.

Day 9: Travel to Thekkady; enjoy a boat ride and spice tour.

Day 10: Experience Thekkady's wildlife.

Day 11: Houseboat cruise in Alleppey.

Day 12: Drive to Kochi; visit key attractions.

Day 13: Explore Kochi and enjoy a Kathakali show.

Day 14: Depart from Kochi.

Included

Bottled water
Private transportation with SEDAN
Accommodation (with car and hotels option)
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees

Not included

Gratuities
Entry tickets
Portage and tips

What you'll do

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai Arrive at Chennai International Airport and transfer to your hotel
Afternoon tour: Fort St. George, Marina Beach, St. Thomas Church, Kapaleeswarar Temple. Relax and overnight stay in Chennai.
24 hours
Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram Morning: Visit Ekambareswarar Templ
e and Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram. Drive to Mahabalipuram, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
24 hours
Day 3: Mahabalipuram Explore UNESCO sites: Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball
Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
24 hours
Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry Drive to Pondicherry, check-in to the hotel
Afternoon tour: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Church of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Des Anges. Evening rickshaw ride through French colonies. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
24 hours
Day 5: Pondicherry - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjavur Drive to Tha
njavur; visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple and Darasuram Temple. Check-in and rest in Thanjavur. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
24 hoursAdmission not included
Day 6: Thanjavur - Trichy Morning: Thanjavur Art Gallery, Saraswati Mahal Library, Brihadeeswara Temple
Drive to Trichy; visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Rockfort Uchchipillayar Temple.Overnight stay in Trichy.
24 hours
Day 7: Thanjavur - Chettinad Drive to Chettinad; explore Chettinad mansions and local crafts
Overnight stay in Chettinad.
24 hoursAdmission not included
Day 8: Chettinad - Madurai Drive to Madurai; visit Thirumalai Nayaka Palace and Meenakshi Amman Temple
Overnight stay in Madurai.
24 hours
Day 9: Madurai - Thekkady Drive to Thekkady; enjoy a boat ride and spice plantation tour
Overnight stay in Thekkady.
24 hours
Day 10: Thekkady Wildlife tour: Trekking, Jeep Safari, Elephant Ride, and Kalaripayattu show
Overnight stay in Thekkady.
24 hours
Day 11: Thekkady - Alleppey Houseboat Drive to Alleppey; board houseboat for a backwater cruise
Enjoy lunch and dinner on the houseboat. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
24 hoursAdmission not included
Day 12: Alleppey - Kochi Drive to Kochi; visit St
Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay in Kochi.
24 hours
Day 13: Kochi Tour Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Marine Drive
Evening Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay in Kochi.
24 hoursAdmission not included
Day 14: Departure from Kochi Transfer to Cochin International Airport for your flight home
24 hours

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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14-Day South India Tour: Best of Tamil Nadu & Kerala from Chennai

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Itinerary

What you'll do

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai Arrive at Chennai International Airport and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram Morning: Visit Ekambareswarar Templ

Day 3: Mahabalipuram Explore UNESCO sites: Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball

Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry Drive to Pondicherry, check-in to the hotel

Day 5: Pondicherry - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjavur Drive to Tha

Day 6: Thanjavur - Trichy Morning: Thanjavur Art Gallery, Saraswati Mahal Library, Brihadeeswara Temple

Day 7: Thanjavur - Chettinad Drive to Chettinad; explore Chettinad mansions and local crafts

Day 8: Chettinad - Madurai Drive to Madurai; visit Thirumalai Nayaka Palace and Meenakshi Amman Temple

Day 9: Madurai - Thekkady Drive to Thekkady; enjoy a boat ride and spice plantation tour

Day 10: Thekkady Wildlife tour: Trekking, Jeep Safari, Elephant Ride, and Kalaripayattu show

Day 11: Thekkady - Alleppey Houseboat Drive to Alleppey; board houseboat for a backwater cruise

Day 12: Alleppey - Kochi Drive to Kochi; visit St

Day 13: Kochi Tour Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Marine Drive

Day 14: Departure from Kochi Transfer to Cochin International Airport for your flight home

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