Overview
Explore the best of Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjore, Madurai, Munnar on this carefully crafted 15 Days & 14 Nights tour. Perfect for Indian diaspora families looking to reconnect with India's rich heritage, stunning landscapes and warm hospitality. Great Holiday Travel handles all logistics so you can simply enjoy every moment.
Day-by-day Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Chennai
02
Day 2
Chennai – Mahabalipuram
03
Day 3
Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
04
Day 4
Pondicherry – Thanjore
05
Day 5
Thanjore – Madurai
06
Day 6
Madurai – Munnar
07
Day 7
Munnar
08
Day 8
Munnar - Thekkady
09
Day 9
Thekkady
10
Day 10
Thekkady – Cochin
11
Day 11
Cochin –Kumarakom
12
Day 12
Kumarakom – Backwaters Cruise
13
Day 13
Alleppey – Kovalam
14
Day 14
Kovalam - Kanyakumari Excursion
15
Day 15
Depart Trivandrum.
Day 1
Arrive Chennai
On arrival at Chennai airport after you have cleared your immigration and customs formalities, our representative will meet you and will transfer you to the hotel for check in. Afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour of Chennai starts with a visit to Saint Mary's Church (1678 - 80), the spiritual and physical centre of the original settlement and the oldest surviving building in the East associated with the Anglican Church. Visit the famous museum houses a fantastic collection of medieval artillery, regimental flags, weapons and armor.
- Temple Visit
- Fort Visit
- Museum Visit
Day 2
Chennai – Mahabalipuram
Check out from the hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram. Enroute visit Kanchipuram, the golden city of thousand temples is a major Hindu pilgrim and cultural centre has a political significance since it served as a capital of Pallava rulers in the 7th -9th century. Important examples of Hindu temple architecture spanning almost a thousand years are preserved at Kanchipuram.
- Temple Visit
Day 3
Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
Check out from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Pondicherry. Arrive at Pondicherry and check in to the hotel. Afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour Pondicherry; a charming coastal town and a former French colony famous for its unique cultural heritage and natural beauty.
- Museum Visit
Day 4
Pondicherry – Thanjore
Check out from the hotel and drive to Thanjavur. Arrive at Thanjavur and check in to the hotel. Once the capital of Chola dynasty which ruled South India between 10th and 14th centuries.
- Temple Visit
Day 5
Thanjore – Madurai
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Madurai. Enroute visit Trichy. Visit the magnificent Rock Fort that dominates the city.
- Temple Visit
- Palace Tour
- Fort Visit
- Museum Visit
Day 6
Madurai – Munnar
Check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar. Arrive at Munnar and check in to the resort. Munnar - Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is situated 1600 Meter above sea level.
- Tea Plantation Tour
Day 7
Munnar
After breakfast proceed to Rajamala. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, the 97 sq km park with its irresistible grace and beauty is home to the endangered Mountain goats. Enjoy a guided short trek in the beautiful hill station.
- Visit National Park
Day 8
Munnar - Thekkady
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady. Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. The picturesque lake in the heart of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq km but now spans an area of 55 sq km.
- Visit National Park
- Wildlife Safari
Day 9
Thekkady
You are at leisure on this day to enjoy various activities at Thekkady. Activities available are – boating on periyar lake, spice plantation visit, Elephant safari, agricultural farm tour & sightseeing, nature walk, adventure trekking & camping, border hiking, bamboo rafting, jungle jeep safari, Kalaripayattu – the traditional martial art performance & Tribal art performance. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
- Jeep Safari
- Elephant Interaction
- Trekking
- Spice Plantation Visit
- Boat Ride
Day 10
Thekkady – Cochin
Check out from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Cochin. Cochin – “Queen of the Arabian Sea” has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. The ancient churches, palaces and synagogues in this city are famous.
- Palace Tour
- Fort Visit
Day 11
Cochin –Kumarakom
Checkout from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Kumarakom, a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake. Arrive at Kumarakom and check in to the resort. Balance of the day you are at leisure to enjoy the backwater paradise at its best.
- Backwater Cruise
Day 12
Kumarakom – Backwaters Cruise
Check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay. While cruising in these floating luxury- villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual - skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed- down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, and ancient temples and swaying coconut groves.
- Houseboat Cruise
- Backwater Cruise
- Temple Visit
- Boat Ride
Day 13
Alleppey – Kovalam
Disembark from the houseboat at 0900hrs after a refreshing breakfast on board and drive to Kovalam, one of the most popular beach destinations in Kerala. Enroute visit Thiruvananthapuram literally means 'the abode of Anantha', the snake God. The main attraction of the city is the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Vishnu (also known as Padmanabha) reclining on the snake Anantha.
- Houseboat Cruise
- Temple Visit
- Boat Ride
- Beach Visit
- Museum Visit
Day 14
Kovalam - Kanyakumari Excursion
Morning proceed for an excursion to Kanyakumari, literally means the virgin, the cape owes its Indian name to Hindu mythology. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, once the capital of Thiruvananthapuram during 1600 to 1790. Constructed with wood and stone in Kerala’s indigenous style of architecture this palace is surrounded by 4km stone fort.
- Temple Visit
- Palace Tour
- Fort Visit
Day 15
Depart Trivandrum.
Check out from the resort and drive to Trivandrum airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in with us.
What you'll get in this package
✓ Included
Accommodation in the above mentioned hotels and houseboat
All meals as per the CP Meal plan - Breakfast only, except on day 1
AC Vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing with a dedicated driver (usually from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM, or as per the tour itinerary)
All taxes, tolls, interstate permits, parking fees, and driver allowances
✗ Not Included
- All airfare, train, and bus tickets
- Meals that are not specified in the package inclusions
- Personal expenses like shopping, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- All entry fees to sightseeing spots and monuments are to be paid directly.
- Travel Insurance (as applicable)
- Everything not mentioned in the inclusions
- 5% GST
Important Notes
The package meal plan: Breakfast only except Day 1.
The package is based on minimum 2 Pax traveling together.
AC Vehicle for transfers as per the itinerary.
The tour itinerary is subject to change as per availability of hotels, houseboats, and activities.
Package price and inclusions are subject to availability and terms.
Intersight Tours is our ground handling partner in India.
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