Day 1: Arrive into Chennai, meet & assist and transfer to the hotel Taj coromandel.

City Tour of Chennai

Chennai formerly known as Madras, a typical Indian city, it is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Though it was the oldest settlement of the British, Madras remained unaffected in spirit. Only the Cathedral and the Fort St’ George are a reminder of its British past. Chennai has the Marina Beach, which is the second longest beach in the world, Cove long Beach secluded amongst a charming fishing settlement.

Overnight at the hotel in Chennai.

Day 2: Leave Chennai to Pondicherry by Surface and on arrival Check in to Hotel D’l’ Orient.

Overnight at hotel.

Pondicherry the former French colony still retains a distinct aura of the French influence and presence. Traces of the French influence linger in the policeman's red kepis and the buildings and the layout of the city. The Aurobindo Ashram where Sri Aurobindo founded the special centre, which sought to achieve a synthesis of Eastern and Western values.

Overnight at Pondicherry

Day 3: Leave Pondichery to Tanjore enroute visiting Chidambaram and Darasuram.On arrival Check-in

To hotel Sterling Swamimalai. Overnight at hotel

Chidambaram is an important pilgrim centre and is famous for Lord Nataraja's temple which covers an area of 40 acres. The temple's gopurams carved with 108 classical postures of Lord Nataraja and the 1000 Pillared Hall is worth seeing.

Darasuram The temple of Lord Siva in Darasuram was built by Rajendra Chola and is one the classical examples of temple architecture and takes you back by centuries.

Tanjore is famous for the classic Dravidian style Temple of Brihadishwara with Lord Shiva in his fearsome aspect. This city is also famous for its arts & crafts: pottery, silk, jewellery, beaten copper & silver statuettes.

Overnight at Tanjore

Day 4: Leave Tanjore to Karaikudi. On arrival check in to hotel Taj Bangla. Overnight at hotel

Karaikudi, the home of Nattukotai Chettiars, a prosperous banking community, who ventured overseas to South and South East Asia in the 19th and 20th centuries and amassed great fortunes. Explore Karaikudi with its Iyanar temple and numerous antique shops and shops stocking Chettinad textiles. A visit to a Santhai (village market) or artisans workshops where silversmiths and goldsmiths fashion utensils and precious jewellery and craftsmen create handicrafts of metal and wood should not be left out.

Overnight at Karaikudi.

Day 5: Leave Karaikudi to Madurai.On arrival check in to hotel Taj Garden Retreat. Overnight at hotel

Madurai is situated in the banks of river Vaigai and one of the India's most ancient cities with a haistory dating back to the 6th century. It was the capital of the Pandyan Empire in the 14th century. This city was the seat of Tamil learning and the last of the Tamil Sangams (Academies) flourished here nearly 2000 years ago.

Meenakshi Temple is the city's main attraction with a history of 2000 years. The present temple was designed by Viswanatha Nayak and substantially built during Tirumalai Nayak. The temple is spread over 6 hectares and has four entrances. There are twelve towers with their heights ranging from 45 to 50 meters. The Thousand Pillared Mandapam of the temple has 985 beautifully sculptured pillars.

Afternoon visit the famous Meenakshi Temple and the Tirumalai Nayak Mahal. Late evening visit Meenakshi Temple once more for witnessing the night ceremony pooja performed in the Temple corridors before the closure of the Temple for the day.

Overnight at Madurai.

Day 6: Leave Madurai to Thekkady. On arrival Check in to Hotel Spice Village. Overnight at hotel

Set in the heart of the cardamom hills of Kerala, Spice Village lies just outside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The activities include a boat ride, a visit to a coffee plantation and even trekking.

Overnight at Spice Village Thekkady.

Day 7: Leave Thekkady to Kumarakom.On arrival check in to hotel Coconut Lagoon. Overnight at hotel

Coconut Lagoon - This has been classified as a heritage resort. Located on the shores of Lake Vembanad the accommodation consists of individual cottages called " tharawads", the traditional wooden house of Kerala. Some of them date back to the 1700s. The restaurant is the oldest tharawad in the resort and incidentally has been mentioned in the book " God of Small Things ". Leisure activities include Sunset cruise or a visit to a small bird sanctuary close by.

Overnight at Coconut Lagoon

Day 8: Leisure for Independent activities at Kumarakom. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9: Leave Kumarakom to Cochin airport to connect flight to Chennai and on arrival meet, assist and transfer to hotel Taj Coromandel. Overnight at hotel

Day 10: Leave Chennai for International destination with the most pleasant memories of a Wonderful Holiday.

Tour Cost Details :
Per Person Twin Sharing – USD 1316 ( per person ) with an AC equipped Toyota Qualis
Single Supplement - USD 1089 ( per person ) with an AC Qualis
Triple Reduction - USD 272 ( per Person ) with an AC Qualis

This includes only:
1. Accomodation on 'bed and breakfast' basis at all destinations.
2. All transfers in A/c vehicle , driver and parking charges.

Cost does not include:
• Entrance fee to the monuments/ museums
• Items of a personal nature such as cost of telephone calls and telegrams, table drinks, laundry, tips etc
• Airfare
• Any Meals apart from the one mentioned above

* Rates are subject to change

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