Duration: 15 Nights / 16 days
Destinations Covered: Cochin - Kumarakom - Munnar - Vandenmedu - Kailasam - Periyar - Madurai - Chennai

Day 01: Cochin
On Arrival Traditional Welcome & Transfer To Hotel. Overnight At Hotel.

Day 02: Cochin
B/Fast. Full day tour around Cochin, visiting Mattancherry Palace, Fort Cochin, Jewish Synagogue, Bolgatty palace, St. Francis Church. View the operation of the Chinese Fishing nets. Evening visit to Cochin Cultural centre for a Kathakalli Opera show. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Alleppey - Kumarakom
B/Fast. Drive to Alleppey and embark on to your houseboat. Cruise in the backwaters traversing the narrow canals, viewing the village life of Kerala. Evening the boat will anchor on the vembunad Lake. Overnight on board the houseboat.

Day 04: Kumarakom
B/Fast. Day free at Kumarakom. Optionally enjoy a traditional Ayurvedic massage. Overngiht at hotel.

Day 05: Kumarakom - Munnar
B/Fast. Depart Kumarakom for Munnar. Arrive and check-in Hotel in Munnar. Afternoon visit to Pullivasal Falls. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Munnar
B/Fast. Visit to Eravikulam National Park (you can optionally trek uphill). Then visit to Mattupatti Dam, Swiss Farm, Echo Point, etc. Overnight at hotel in Munnar.

Day 07: Munnar - Vandenmedu (Periyar)
B/Fast. Drive from Munnar to Vandanmedu or Periyar. Afternoon visit to Spice Plantation. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Vandenmedu
B/Fast. Visit to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary by a boat safari. Optionally trek in the forest area. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09: Periyar - Madurai
B/Fast. Depart Periyar for Madurai. Arrive and check-in Hotel. Afternoon visit to Meenakshi Amman temple which is an excellent example of South India Temple Architecture. Also visit to Alagar Kovil and evening visit to Naicker Mahal Palace. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Madurai - Tanjavur
B/Fast. Depart Madurai for Tanjavur. Arrive and check-in Hotel. Visit the Big Temple or Brigadeeswarar temple. Also visit the Palace. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Tanjavur - Darasuram - Chidambaram - Pondicherry
Drive from Tanjavur to Darasuram, visit the temple of Aikateswarar, then drive to Chidambaram, visit to Sri Nataraja Temple. Drive on to Pondicherry. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Pondicherry - Mamallapuram
B/fast. Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, visit to the French colonial town, then visit to the beach and then to Auroville. Drive on to Mamallapuram via Gingee the stronghold of Marathas in the south. Reach Mamallapuram in the evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Mamallapuram
Visit to the shore temples, Pallava Ratham, the Arjunas penance and other temples in the town. Also visit the nearby town of Tirukazhukunram. Afternoon free for beach activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Mamallapuram - Kancheepuram - Chennai
Drive from Mamallapuram to Kancheepuram. Visit the temples of this heritage town. Proceed on to Chennai. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Chennai
City tour of Chennai, visiting Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, Marina beach, santhome Basilica, Kapaliswarar temple, museums etc. Evening is free for shopping.

Day 16: Chennai - Departure
Drop at the airport. Depart Chennai for your destination.

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