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South India Discovery Tour – Tamil Nadu & Kerala
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Overview
South India Discovery Tour – Tamil Nadu & Kerala
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destinations Covered: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Thanjavur – Trichy – Madurai – Periyar (Thekkady) – Alleppey – Kochi
Theme: Culture, Temples, Nature, Backwaters & Traditions
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Ideal For: Cultural explorers, first-time South India visitors, senior travelers, slow & immersive tourism.
Tour Overview
The South India Discovery Tour is a thoughtfully curated cultural journey that blends Tamil Nadu’s ancient Dravidian temple heritage with Kerala’s lush hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, serene backwaters, and coastal culture.
This tour takes you from bustling metropolitan Chennai to the sacred temple cities of Madurai and Thanjavur, and onward to Kerala’s green heartland—Munnar, Alleppey, and the historic port city of Kochi.
The experience balances heritage sightseeing, spiritual encounters, nature immersion, and leisure, making it one of the most complete cultural tours of South India.
Tour Highlights
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UNESCO World Heritage temples at Mahabalipuram and Darasuram
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Dravidian architectural marvels like Brihadeshwara Temple and Meenakshi Temple
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Tea gardens and misty hills of Munnar
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Wildlife & spice plantations at Periyar
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Overnight private houseboat cruise in Kerala backwaters
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Cultural performances including Kathakali dance
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Relaxation on Kerala’s scenic coastlines
Included/Excluded
Daily Breakfast except for Arrival Day
Daily Dinner
All local Sightseeing & Transfer
Toll, Taxes and Parking
Personal Expenses
Innerline Permit
Travel Insurance
Tipping Extra
Itinerary
Day - 01
Arrival in Chennai – Gateway to South India
Day - 01
Arrival in Chennai – Gateway to South India
Arrive at Chennai, where you are warmly received and assisted at the airport. Chennai is the cultural heart of Tamil Nadu, blending colonial heritage with deep-rooted temple traditions.
Begin your city tour with:
Fort St. George, a symbol of British colonial history
Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a classic Dravidian temple
St. Thomas Basilica
Optional visit to the Government Museum (closed Fridays).
Overnight: Chennai
Day - 02
Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
Day - 02
Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram, one of Hinduism’s seven sacred cities.
Visit:
Kailasanatha Temple – early Dravidian stone architecture
Ekambareswarar Temple – one of the Pancha Bhoota shrines
Continue to Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore:
Shore Temple
Arjuna’s Penance (Descent of the Ganges)
Five Rathas
Overnight: Mahabalipuram
Day - 03
Mahabalipuram – Darasuram – Thanjavur
Day - 03
Mahabalipuram – Darasuram – Thanjavur
Drive inland toward Tamil Nadu’s temple heartland.
En route, visit Airavatesvara Temple, a UNESCO-listed Chola masterpiece known for intricate stone carvings.
Arrive in Thanjavur and visit the iconic:
Brihadeshwara Temple, built by Raja Raja Chola I
Overnight: Thanjavur
Day - 04
Thanjavur – Trichy Excursion
Day - 04
Thanjavur – Trichy Excursion
Morning excursion to Tiruchirappalli.
Visit:
Rock Fort Temple, dramatically perched on a rocky hill
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in India
Return to Thanjavur for leisure evening.
Overnight: Thanjavur
Day - 05
Thanjavur – Madurai
Day - 05
Thanjavur – Madurai
Drive to Madurai, one of India’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Visit:
Meenakshi Amman Temple, famed for its towering gopurams
Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, showcasing Indo-Saracenic architecture
In the evening, witness the Meenakshi Temple Aarti ceremony, a deeply spiritual experience.
Overnight: Madurai
Day - 06
Madurai – Periyar (Thekkady)
Day - 06
Madurai – Periyar (Thekkady)
Drive through scenic countryside to Periyar National Park near Thekkady.
Check into an eco-resort surrounded by forests.
Afternoon activities include:
Boat safari on Periyar Lake (wildlife spotting)
Guided spice plantation tour, learning about cardamom, pepper & cloves
Overnight: Periyar
Day - 07
Periyar – Alleppey (Backwaters Experience)
Day - 07
Periyar – Alleppey (Backwaters Experience)
Proceed to Alleppey, the heart of Kerala’s backwaters.
Board a private houseboat for an overnight cruise. Drift through narrow canals, coconut groves, paddy fields, and village life while enjoying freshly prepared Kerala cuisine onboard.
Overnight: Houseboat (Full Board)
Day - 08
Alleppey – Kochi
Day - 08
Alleppey – Kochi
Disembark after breakfast and drive to Kochi, historically influenced by Arab, Portuguese, Dutch, and British traders.
Visit:
Jewish Synagogue
Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
Chinese Fishing Nets
St. Francis Church
Overnight: Kochi
Day - 09
Kochi – Leisure & Culture
Day - 09
Kochi – Leisure & Culture
A relaxed day to explore Kochi at your own pace.
Optional activities:
Shopping for spices, antiques & handicrafts
Ayurvedic massage & wellness therapy
Evening Kathakali dance performance, showcasing Kerala’s classical art
Overnight: Kochi
Day - 10
Departure from Kochi
Day - 10
Departure from Kochi
After breakfast, transfer to Kochi International Airport for onward journey, concluding your South India cultural discovery.
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