Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Destinations Covered: Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Trivandrum - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore - Chennai

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai Arrive at the Chennai Airport. Our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for a while. In the evening, walk to the Marina Beach and return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
After breakfast at the hotel, leave on full day excursion to the temple towns of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Mahabalipuram is home to the only surviving shore temple in India. On your sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram, visit the ancient caves, the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna Mandapam. At Kanchipuram, known as the town of the 1000 temples, visit Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy Temples and silk and textile outlets. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 3: Chennai - Madurai
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a sightseeing tour of the city that includes visits to Art and Bronze Gallery, Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral and Snake Park. Board the train in the evening for overnight journey to Madurai.

Day 4: Madurai
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, move for a city sightseeing tour of Madurai. Visit the spectacular Meenakshi Temple and the many stupefying temples in the complex, Tirumala Nayak Palace, Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock Temple. Later in the evening, visit the colorful bustling markets of Madurai and shop for souvenirs and curios. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.

Day 5: Madurai - Periyar
Drive to Periyar after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax for a while. You can choose to explore Periyar National Park on a nature-walk. However, a boat cruise on the Periyar Lake is considered to be the best way to explore the flora and fauna (especially elephants) of Periyar, hidden within its depths. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Periyar.

Day 6: Periyar - Trivandrum
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Trivandrum on the scenic route that takes you through the spectacular backwaters, lakes and wilderness so identifiable with the state of Kerala. On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh, and relax on your overnight stay in Trivandrum.

Day 7: Trivandrum
The day is free for you to enjoy exploring the streets and sounds of Trivandrum on a heritage walk through the narrow winding streets flanked by traditional Kerala house and modern buildings. Later, go on a brief excursion to Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari) and the spectacular beaches of Kovalam. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Trivandrum.

Day 8: Trivandrum - Cochin
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Cochin via many coastal and backwater villages. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax on your overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 9: Cochin - Bangalore
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a city sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit Fort Cochin, St Francis Church, oldest Synagogue, Jew Town, Buildings from the Dutch, Portuguese and English era, Chinese fishing nets, Kochi Harbor, the splendid beaches of Vypeen Island. Return to the hotel and transfer to railway station to board the train for overnight journey to Bangalore.

Day 10: Bangalore
After breakfast at the hotel, move for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the Lal Bagh botanical garden, Maharaja's Palace, Government buildings, technology parks, and nightclubs, pubs and cafes. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bangalore.

Day 11: Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Mysore on a 3-hour journey by road. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mysore.

Day 12: Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel, move for a sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit the sandalwood and jasmine markets, Mysore Palace, and Chamundeswari Temple. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at leisure on indulge in the many recreational activities offered at the hotel. Overnight stay in Mysore.

Day 13: Mysore - Chennai
After breakfast at the hotel, the morning is free for you to relax. Later in the day, transfer to the railway station and board the train to Chennai. On arrival, check in at the hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Chennai.

Day 14: Departure from Chennai
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight back home or to your onward destination.