This 16 Nights / 17 Days itinerary connects the cultural traditions, Dravidian temple hubs, and coastal geography across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. From Chennai, Mahabalipuram, and Pondicherry through the temple architecture of Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, and Madurai, the journey continues past Kanyakumari to the beaches of Varkala, the backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom, the spice and tea hills of Thekkady and Munnar, and the port of Cochin.
Arrive Chennai, transfer to hotel.
Later visit Art and Bronze Gallery, Flower and Fruit Market, High Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Cathedral, and Snake Park.
Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram.
Kanchipuram is famous for temples & silk.
After visit, drive to Mahabalipuram; arrive and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry.
Visiting Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, French Quarters, visit to Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville.
Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Kumbakonam.
En route visit Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram.
Later visit Adi Kumbeshwara Temple, Nageswaran Temple constructed as a chariot, and the 15th-century Sarangapani Temple.
Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Trichy.
En route visit of Thanjavur temples.
Overnight in hotel in Trichy.
After breakfast, visit Rock Fort Temple.
Later, drive to Madurai.
Overnight in hotel in Madurai.
Early in the morning, visit flower market followed by Meenakshi Temple.
Next, visit of Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal.
Later return to hotel for leisure.
Evening, visit the temple again to witness the night ceremony.
Overnight in hotel in Madurai.
After breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari.
Evening watch sunset from the beach.
Overnight in hotel in Kanyakumari.
Early morning watch sunrise.
Later visit Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial, and Vivekananda Memorial.
Later drive to Varkala; en route visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kanakakunnu Palace & if time permits visit Neyyar Dam.
Overnight in hotel in Varkala.
Day in Varkala to explore beach area or experience Ayurvedic massage.
Overnight in hotel in Varkala.
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board Houseboat for day cruise followed by lunch.
Evening, alight from the houseboat and transfer to your hotel in Kumarakom.
Overnight in hotel in Kumarakom.
After breakfast, enjoy a stroll through Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and drive to Thekkady.
Later visit Spice Plantation tour.
Overnight in hotel in Thekkady.
After breakfast, visiting the nature reserve with boat tour, later drive to Munnar.
Overnight in hotel in Munnar.
After breakfast, visit tea factory, Mattupetty dam, tea estates & Echo point.
Later, return to hotel.
Overnight in hotel in Munnar.
After breakfast, drive to Cochin.
Evening enjoy a visit to local market.
Later, enjoy Kathakali dance show in a local theatre.
Overnight in hotel in Cochin.
After breakfast, visit Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, Mattancherry Palace etc.
Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets.
Overnight in hotel in Cochin.
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board the flight for onward destination.
