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INDIA – MAJESTIC SOUTH INDIA

15 Days
Journey Type Land
Time of Year Jan - Dec

INDIA – MAJESTIC SOUTH INDIA

15 Days

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INDIA – MAJESTIC SOUTH INDIA

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

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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

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1

CHENNAI

  • Transport Transfer from the airport to the hotel
  • Meal Breakfast 
  • Stay

 

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
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

 

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
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

 

 

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
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
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 Tour 

  • Meal Breakfast
  • Stay
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
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

 

 

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
Day 12

THEKKADY → Vehicle → ALLEPPEY

  • Transport Transfer from Thekkady - Alleppey (4 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
  • Meal Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Stay Luxury Houseboat from the hotel to Kochi International Airport
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

 

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Day 1

CHENNAI

  • Transport Transfer from the airport to the hotel
  • Meal Breakfast 
  • Stay

 

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
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

 

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
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

 

 

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
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
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 Tour 

  • Meal Breakfast
  • Stay
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
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

 

 

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
Day 12

THEKKADY → Vehicle → ALLEPPEY

  • Transport Transfer from Thekkady - Alleppey (4 Hrs) (Start @ 0900 am)
  • Meal Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
  • Stay Luxury Houseboat from the hotel to Kochi International Airport
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

 

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