Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrive Chennai
Arrive Chennai and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 02 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Morning city tour of Chennai visiting Fort St George and Museum, Marina Beach. Afternoon drive to Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay.
Day 03 : Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Morning sightseeing of Mahabalipuram's 7th century rock cut shore temples. Afternoon drive to Pondicherry. Overnight stay.
Day 04 : Pondicherry
Morning city tour covering the French Quarter of Pondicherry and Museum. Overnight.
Day 05 : Pondicherry - Gangakondacholapuram - Darasuram - Swamimalai
Morning drive to Swamimalai enroute visiting Gangakondacholapuram and Darasuram 10th Century Temples. Overnight stay.
Day 06 : Swamimalai
Day at Swamimalai experiencing traditional crafts such as bronze statue making and pottery. Evening Cultural Programme. Overnight stay.
Day 07 : Swamimalai - Karaikudi
Visit Pullamangai Temple, Tanjore Temple and Museum. Drive to Karaikudi district to visit old merchants houses build in traditional style. You can also visit the Chettinad Palace. Overnight stay.
Day 08 : Karaikudi - Dindigul
Drive to Dindugal and on arrival, check in at Cardamom House, a quiet traditional home on the banks of the Kamaraj Lake at the foot of the Western Ghats. The nearby village offers the opportunity to see day to day life of Tamil people. Overnight stay.
Day 09 : Dindigul - Madurai
Drive to Madurai and check into the Hotel. Afternoon visit Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum and Meenakshi Temple. Overnight stay.
Day 10 : Madurai - Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam en route visiting Padmanabapuram Teak Palace, the only Teak palace in India. Overnight stay.
Day 11 : Kovalam
Relax at the Beach. O/N at Travancore Heritage.
Day 11 : Kovalam
Day free at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 12 : Kovalam - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival, check in at the Hotel. Explore the surroundings. Overnight stay.
Day 13 : Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning after breakfast transfer to deluxe house boat for a 24hrs Kerala back water cruise covering Kumarakom and Alleppey back waters. Each houseboat is of excellent construction and luxurious furnishing with exquisite flooring, hull and valavara (canopy). With a sun deck, spacious living / dining area. With attached toilets. Houseboat is usually manned by a crew, comprising a cook, a guide and oarsman. While aboard you can avail similar facilities offered in a star hotel. Overnight stay at House boat.
Day 14 : Alleppey - Cochin
Morning check out from the House Boat and drive to Cochin. Afternoon sightseeing of Fort Cochin, Jewtown, Mattancherry Palace. Evening Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay.
Day 15 : Cochin
Morning visit the Hilltop Palace and have a traditional lunch at the home of renowned Malabar Chef Mrs Nimmy Paul. In the evening watch a demonstration of Kalaripayyatu traditional Keralan Martial Arts. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 16 : Cochin
Departure transfer to Cochin airport for onward journey.
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