14Day South India Tour Best of Tamil Nadu and Kerala from Chennai

4.8(6)14 daysEnglishBook 1 day aheadChennai, India

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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

Chennai (Madras)
Chennai (Madras), India
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
Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram, India
Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram Morning: Visit Ekambareswarar Temple and Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram. Drive to Mahabalipuram, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
24 hours
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram, India
Day 3: Mahabalipuram Explore UNESCO sites: Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
24 hours
Pondicherry
Pondicherry, India
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
Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Thanjavur, India
Day 5: Pondicherry - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjavur Drive to Thanjavur; 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
Chettinad
Raja Front St, Tiruchirappalli, India
Day 7: Thanjavur - Chettinad Drive to Chettinad; explore Chettinad mansions and local crafts. Overnight stay in Chettinad.
24 hoursAdmission not included
Madurai
Madurai, India
Day 8: Chettinad - Madurai Drive to Madurai; visit Thirumalai Nayaka Palace and Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight stay in Madurai.
24 hours
Thekkady
Thekkady, India
Day 9: Madurai - Thekkady Drive to Thekkady; enjoy a boat ride and spice plantation tour. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
24 hours
Thekkady
Thekkady, India
Day 10: Thekkady Wildlife tour: Trekking, Jeep Safari, Elephant Ride, and Kalaripayattu show. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
24 hours
Alleppey Backwaters
Alappuzha, India
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
Kochi (Cochin)
Kochi (Cochin), India
Day 12: Alleppey - Kochi Drive to Kochi; visit St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay in Kochi.
24 hours
Mattancherry Palace
Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin), India
Day 13: Kochi Tour Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Marine Drive. Evening Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay in Kochi.
24 hoursAdmission not included
Kochi (Cochin)
Kochi (Cochin), India
Day 14: Departure from Kochi Transfer to Cochin International Airport for your flight home.
24 hours

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Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites Grt Chennai
531 Gst Road, St.thomas Mount, Chennai (Madras), India
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Grace Residency
1 Airport Rd, Chennai Metro Railway Station, Chennai (Madras), India
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ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
690 Anna Salai, Mount Rd, Chennai (Madras), India
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Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road
City Centre, Near Boat Club &, Chennai (Madras), India
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Taj Club House
No. 2, Club House Road, Express Estate, Chennai (Madras), India
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The Park Chennai
601 Anna Salai, Near Us Embassy, Chennai (Madras), India
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The Leela Palace Chennai
Leela Palace Rd, Adyar Sea Face, MRC Nagar, Chennai (Madras), India
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Novotel Chennai Sipcot
Opp. Sipcot It Park Siruseri, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Near Ecr Beach, Chennai (Madras), India
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The Residency Towers Chennai
115 Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Chennai (Madras), India
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Holiday Inn Chennai Omr It Expressway By IHG
# 110, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Old Mahabalipuram Rd, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Savera
No.146, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai (Madras), India
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Turyaa Chennai - OMR
144/7 Rajiv Gandhi Salai Omr, Kottivakkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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Taj Coromandel Chennai
37, Uthamar Gandhi Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
#63 Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai (Madras), India
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Holiday Inn Express Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam by IHG
No 5/395, Nehru Nagar, Omr Road, Okkiyam Thoraipakkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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Accord Metropolitan
35, Gopathi Narayanaswami Chetty Rd, 2 Kms Away From US Embassy, Chennai (Madras), India
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Courtyard by Marriott Chennai
564 Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Vivanta Chennai, It Expressway
309 Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Chennai City Centre
No.2, .ethiraj Salai, C-in-c Road, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hablis Hotel
No. 19, Grand Southern Trunk Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Southern Comfort
5 Old Station Road, GST Main Road, Near BMW Showroom, Chennai (Madras), India
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Ramada by Wyndham Chennai Egmore
Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), India
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Chennai Airport
Chennai (Madras), India
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Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai
10, Cathedral Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai
Covelong Beach, Tirupporur, Kovalam, India
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Hanu Reddy Residences,Wallace Garden
No. 6A/24, Wallace Garden, 3rd Street, Nr.Apollo its just 99 Feets, Chennai (Madras), India
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Park Hyatt Chennai
39 Velachery Road, Near Raj Bhavan, Chennai (Madras), India
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Taj Connemara, Chennai
2 Binny Road, Anna Salai, Chennai (Madras), India
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Grand Chennai By GRT Hotels
120 Sir Thyagaraya Road, T. Nagar, Chennai (Madras), India
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Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chennai
36 Sardar Patel Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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