# Day 01 Arrive – Chennai by flight
Arrive Chennai, meet assistance and transfer to hotel.
# Day 02 Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram by road
After breakfast, we will start at Santhome Church, which was first built in the 16th century by Portuguese as a mausoleum dedicated to Saint Thomas. Then we will head to the colorful Kapaleeshwarar Temple, which was built in the 7th century in Dravidian architectural style.
Later drive to Mahabalipuram visiting Kanchipuram enroute visit Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy, the biggest and most beautiful temple in Kanchipuram.
After visiting Kanchipuram drive to Mahabalipuram and transfer to hotel.
# Day 03 Mahabalipuram
After breakfast at hotel morning visit the Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 8th Century. There are a lot of magnificent bas-reliefs in Kanchipuram, including the largest one in the world, Arjuna's Penance, which is our next stop. At last, we will visit the Five Rathas to see the evolution of Dravidian style architecture. Rest of the day at leisure.
# Day 04 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry by road
After breakfast at hotel morning drive to Pondicherry and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, we'll begin at the French Quarter, where you will have an unforgettable experience by seeing different styles of buildings and customs in the meantime. After this, we will set off to Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a spiritual community built by the father of Internal Yoga - Sri Aurobindo and the Mother - Mirra Alfassa. Then we will go to the Lord Ganesha Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple, a popular pilgrimage temple dedicated to God Ganesa.
# Day 05 Pondicherry - Tanjore
In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to the next stop - Tanjore, where is full of historical relics from the Chola Dynasty. After check in the hotel, we will start with Brihadeeswara Shiva Temple, which houses the largest stone carving of Shiva Linga. Then we will head to Tanjore Maratha Palace, once dwelled by Bhonsle family, the rulers of the city for nearly 200 years. There you can view the Saraswati Mahal Library and the Raja Raja Chola art gallery with murals and sculptures. After visits, the rest of the day is free for your own exploration.
# Day 06 Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai by road
This morning, the driver will transfer you from Tanjore to Madurai. En route, stop in Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) for sightseeing. There, we will first go to Srirangam and visit Sri Ranganathaswami temple, a Dravidian-style temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the largest temple complexes in India. Next we will visit Lord Robert Clive's house and the Danish Church. Then we will venture into Rock Fort built on a large rock. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the city there and visit two temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva respectively.
Upon arrival in Madurai, check in at your hotel. After settling in, you can make your own arrangements in the rest of the day.
# Day 07 Madurai
Today, your trip will start with the Meenakshi Temple with a trapezoidal design and numerous colorful statues. After that, we will go sightseeing at the Islamic-style Tirumala Nayak Palace, where you can see delicate murals and carvings from the 17th century. Afterward we will move to the Alagar Hills and Gandhi Museum. In the afternoon you will be free to explore Madurai on your own.
# Day 08 Madurai – Periyar by road
Morning after breakfast start drive to Periyar a famous Wildlife Reserve in Kerala, it is South India's most popular Wildlife Sanctuary. Afternoon boat cruise at Lake Periyar. It gives an opportunity to see wildlife go for a for a spice plantation Tour where you can see the various spices grown in Periyar and its major uses in Indian Cuisine, rest of the day at Leisure stay overnight in Hotel.
# Day 09Periyar - Munnar by road
Morning after breakfast, start drive to Munnar the most famous hill station in Kerala up on arrival check in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure you can spend your time by walking besides the lush green tea plantations which catches the eye appeal for anyone who visit Munnar, stay overnight at Hotel.
# Day 10 Munnar
After your breakfast you can enjoy the sightseeing of Munnar visit the famous Tea Garndens, later drive to Mattupatty Dam which is consider as the beautiful dam in Munnar where you have the option to enjoy the boating on the dam water, also you can visit the rose garden located near to this dam, then you can visit the Tea museum where you can learn the history of Tea and its cultivation and processing, later return back to the hotel and stay overnight in Munnar.
# Day 11 Munnar – Alleppey by road
Head to Alleppey and board a traditional houseboat cruising along the backwaters of Kerala. Glide through canals and lagoons shaded by coconut palms and pass sleepy rural villages. Enjoy dinner of local specialties while watching the stunning sunset. Just sit back and relax! Overnight in House boat.
# Day 12 Alleppey – Kumarakom
After breakfast disembark from the houseboat and you will be transferred to Kumarakom, stopover for coffee break or photo opportunities are at your request any time en-route. On arrival check in at hotel. This afternoon visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. A visit to the bird sanctuary, set within the lush acres of wooded land nearby, acquaints you to the variety of migratory birds that flock in thousands, some from the Himalayas, some even from as far as Siberia. In addition, you can get thrilled of the native kingfishers ablaze in psychedelic colours, experience a walk under rookeries of egrets and night herons or lone golden-backed woodpeckers and even delight in the acrobatics of the paradise fly-catchers.
# Day 13 Kumarakom
# Day 14 Kumarakom – Cochin by road
After breakfast drive to Cochin and transfer to hotel, later start your exploration of Fort Cochin. Follow the footprint left centuries ago by Dutch, Portuguese, British, Arab and Chinese and soak up the cultural atmosphere as you stroll along the quaint narrow lanes of Fort Cochin to visit the Dutch Palace (close on Fridays and national holidays), St Francis Church and India's oldest Jewish Synagogue in Jew Town (close on Fridays, Saturdays, and Jewish holidays). Later head to the harbor where local fishermen use the old Chinese fishing nets introduced and erected centuries ago. In the evening you can choose to enjoy Kerala's signature performance of Kathakali, a classical form of dance, drama and music that is more than 400 years old.
# Day 15 Departure from Cochin
In time transfer to airport to board the flight for onwards journey.