INDIA – MAJESTIC SOUTH INDIA
15 Days
Land Journey
INDIA – MAJESTIC SOUTH INDIA
15 Days
Journey Type
Land
Time of Year
Jan - Dec
OVERVIEW
Trip Validity: January 11, 2025 to December 15, 2025
Trip Name: INDIA - MAJESTIC SOUTH INDIA
Country: INDIA
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Cities: Chennai (2Nts) - Pondicherry (2Nts) - Thanjavur (2Nts) - Chettinad (1N) -Madurai (2 Nts) - Thekkady (2Nts) - Alleppey (1N) - Kochi (2Nts)
Route: 01 Country | 08 Cities
Starts in: Chennai
Ends in: Kochi
Trip Category: Premium
HIGHLIGHTS
CHENNAI: Kaalikambal Kamadeswarar Temple, Fort St. George, Parthasarathy Temple,
Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Mylapore Walk
PONDICHERRY: Panch Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Varaha Caves, Shore Temple (Mahabalipuram)
Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Park Monument, Notre Dame Church, Sacred Heart Church, Dupleix Statue, Excursion to Auroville.
THANJAVUR: Shiva Temple (Chidambaram), Sri Airavatesvara Temple (Dharasuram),
Brihadeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace, Local Handloom, Bronze Wax Sculptor, Bharatanatyam Dance Performance
CHETTINAD: Raja’s Palace, Weaving Units, Athangudi Terracotta, Chettinad Mansions
MADURAI: Madurai Bazaars, Meenakshi Amman Temple & Night Ceremony,
Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Theppam Pond, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
THEKKADY: Spice Garden with Thaj, Nature Walk (Trek), Boat ride in Lake Periyar,
Connemara Tea Trail, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Elephant Junction
ALLEPPEY: Overnight at Traditional Houseboat
KOCHI: Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace Chinese Fishing Nets,
Kumbalangi Village Tour, St. Francis Church and Kathakali Dance Show
15 Days Itinerary
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Day
1
CHENNAI
- Transport Transfer from the airport to the hotel
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Taj Club House | 5***** | Review 4.4
Day
2
CHENNAI
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 8 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Kaalikambal Kamadeswarar Temple, Fort St. George, Parthasarathy Temple, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Mylapore Walk
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Taj Club House | 5***** | Review 4.4
Day
3
CHENNAI → Vehicle →PONDICHERRY
- Transport Transfer from Chennai to Mahabalipuram (2 Hrs) (Start @ 0800 am)
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 10:00 AM)
Panch Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Varaha Caves, and Shore Temple
- Transport Transfer from Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (3 Hrs) (Start @ 0200 pm)
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Shenbaga Hotel & Convention | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
4
PONDICHERRY
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 8 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Park Monument, Notre Dame Church, Sacred Heart Church, Dupleix Statue, Excursion to Auroville.
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Shenbaga Hotel & Convention | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
5
PONDICHERRY → Vehicle → THANJAVUR
- Transport Transfer from Mahabalipuram - Chidambaram (2 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 1 Hr, Start Time: 11:00 AM)
Shiva Temple (Cosmic Dance Pose)
- Transport Transfer from Chidambaram - Dharasuram (2 Hrs) (Start @ 1200 pm)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 1 Hr, Start Time: 02:00 PM)
Sri Airavatesvara Temple
- Transport Transfer from Dharasuram - Thanjavur (1 Hr) (Start @ 0400 pm)
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Great Trails River View | 3*** | Review 4.3
Day
6
THANJAVUR
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 8 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Brihadeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace, Local Handloom, Bronze Wax Sculptor, Bharatanatyam Dance Performance
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Great Trails River View | 3*** | Review 4.3
Day
7
THANJAVUR → Vehicle → CHETTINAD
- Transport Transfer from Thanjavur - Chettinad (3 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 02:00 PM)
Raja's Palace, Museum, Home based weaving units, Athangudi Terracotta, Chettinad Mansions
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Saratha Vilas Chettinad | 4**** | Review 4.5
Day
8
CHETTINAD → Vehicle → MADURAI
- Transport Transfer from Chettinad - Madurai (3 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 03:00 PM)
Madurai Bazaars Walking Tour, Meenakshi Amman Temple & Night Ceremony
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Heritage Madurai | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
9
MADURAI
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 6 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Theppam Pond & Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Heritage Madurai | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
10
MADURAI → Vehicle → THEKKADY
- Transport Transfer from Madurai - Thekkady (4 Hrs) (Start @ 0800 am)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 03:00 PM)
Spice Garden with Thaj
- Meal Breakfast | Lunch
- Stay Abad Green Forest | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
11
THEKKADY
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 6 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Nature Walk (Trek), Boat ride in Lake Periyar, Connemara Tea Trail, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Elephant Junction
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Abad Green Forest | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
12
THEKKADY → Vehicle → ALLEPPEY
- Transport Transfer from Thekkady - Alleppey (4 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
- Meal Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Stay Luxury Houseboat
Day
13
ALLEPPEY → Vehicle → KOCHI
- Transport Transfer from Alleppey (1 Hr) (Start @ 1000 am)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 02:00 PM)
Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace and Chinese Fishing Nets
- Meal Breakfast | Dinner
- Stay The Dutch Bungalow | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
14
KOCHI
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 8 Hrs, Start Time: 10:00 AM)
Kumbalangi Village Tour, St. Francis Church and Kathakali Dance Show
- Meal Breakfast | Lunch
- Stay The Dutch Bungalow | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
15
KOCHI → DEPARTURE
- Transport Transfer from the hotel to Kochi International Airport
Day
1
CHENNAI
- Transport Transfer from the airport to the hotel
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Taj Club House | 5***** | Review 4.4
Day
2
CHENNAI
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 8 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Kaalikambal Kamadeswarar Temple, Fort St. George, Parthasarathy Temple, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Mylapore Walk
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Taj Club House | 5***** | Review 4.4
Day
3
CHENNAI → Vehicle →PONDICHERRY
- Transport Transfer from Chennai to Mahabalipuram (2 Hrs) (Start @ 0800 am)
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 10:00 AM)
Panch Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Varaha Caves, and Shore Temple
- Transport Transfer from Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (3 Hrs) (Start @ 0200 pm)
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Shenbaga Hotel & Convention | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
4
PONDICHERRY
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 8 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Park Monument, Notre Dame Church, Sacred Heart Church, Dupleix Statue, Excursion to Auroville.
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Shenbaga Hotel & Convention | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
5
PONDICHERRY → Vehicle → THANJAVUR
- Transport Transfer from Mahabalipuram - Chidambaram (2 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 1 Hr, Start Time: 11:00 AM)
Shiva Temple (Cosmic Dance Pose)
- Transport Transfer from Chidambaram - Dharasuram (2 Hrs) (Start @ 1200 pm)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 1 Hr, Start Time: 02:00 PM)
Sri Airavatesvara Temple
- Transport Transfer from Dharasuram - Thanjavur (1 Hr) (Start @ 0400 pm)
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Great Trails River View | 3*** | Review 4.3
Day
6
THANJAVUR
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 8 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Brihadeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace, Local Handloom, Bronze Wax Sculptor, Bharatanatyam Dance Performance
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Great Trails River View | 3*** | Review 4.3
Day
7
THANJAVUR → Vehicle → CHETTINAD
- Transport Transfer from Thanjavur - Chettinad (3 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 02:00 PM)
Raja's Palace, Museum, Home based weaving units, Athangudi Terracotta, Chettinad Mansions
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Saratha Vilas Chettinad | 4**** | Review 4.5
Day
8
CHETTINAD → Vehicle → MADURAI
- Transport Transfer from Chettinad - Madurai (3 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 03:00 PM)
Madurai Bazaars Walking Tour, Meenakshi Amman Temple & Night Ceremony
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Heritage Madurai | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
9
MADURAI
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 6 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Theppam Pond & Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Heritage Madurai | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
10
MADURAI → Vehicle → THEKKADY
- Transport Transfer from Madurai - Thekkady (4 Hrs) (Start @ 0800 am)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 03:00 PM)
Spice Garden with Thaj
- Meal Breakfast | Lunch
- Stay Abad Green Forest | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
11
THEKKADY
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 6 Hrs, Start Time: 09:00 AM)
Nature Walk (Trek), Boat ride in Lake Periyar, Connemara Tea Trail, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Elephant Junction
- Meal Breakfast
- Stay Abad Green Forest | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
12
THEKKADY → Vehicle → ALLEPPEY
- Transport Transfer from Thekkady - Alleppey (4 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
- Meal Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Stay Luxury Houseboat
Day
13
ALLEPPEY → Vehicle → KOCHI
- Transport Transfer from Alleppey (1 Hr) (Start @ 1000 am)
- Activity Afternoon - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 4 Hrs, Start Time: 02:00 PM)
Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace and Chinese Fishing Nets
- Meal Breakfast | Dinner
- Stay The Dutch Bungalow | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
14
KOCHI
- Activity Morning - Guided Tour with Entrance Fee
(Duration: 8 Hrs, Start Time: 10:00 AM)
Kumbalangi Village Tour, St. Francis Church and Kathakali Dance Show
- Meal Breakfast | Lunch
- Stay The Dutch Bungalow | 4**** | Review 4.4
Day
15
KOCHI → DEPARTURE
- Transport Transfer from the hotel to Kochi International Airport
Overnight Accommodation
Extend Your Stay
Taj Club House
CHENNAI, INDIA
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Arrive Early
Nights 1-2
Taj Club House
CHENNAI, INDIA
Nights 3-4
Shenbaga Hotel & Convention
Pondicherry, India
Nights 5-6
Great Trails River View
THANJAVUR, India
Nights 7
Saratha Vilas Chettinad
Chettinad, India
Nights 8-9
Heritage Madurai
Madurai, India
Nights 10-11
Abad Green Forest
Thekkady, India
Nights 12
Luxury Houseboat
ALLEPPEY, India
Nights 13-14
The Dutch Bungalow
KOCHI, Kerala
Extend Your Stay
The Dutch Bungalow
KOCHI, Kerala
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Stay Later