Southern India Wonders Trail

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit Fort Kochi, the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, and the Indo-Portuguese Museum. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance, one of India’s most famous classical dances. The elaborate costumes, intricate makeup, and expressive movements make this a mesmerizing cultural experience.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Alleppey to experience the famous backwaters. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked houseboat for an overnight stay. Cruise through the serene backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha, enjoying the scenic beauty. Lunch and dinner will be served on board. In the evening, take a leisurely walk around the local streets of Alappuzha.

Overnight at Houseboat.

After breakfast on the houseboat, check out and drive to Varkala. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Varkala. Visit Sivagiri, Janardhana Swamy Temple, Vishnu Temples, Papanasam Beach, Kappil Lake, and Ponnumthuruthu Island (Golden Island). The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Kanyakumari, with an en-route visit to Padmanabhapuram Palace. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After freshening up, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari. Visit the Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Temple (one of the Fifty-Two Shakti Peethas), Tri-Samudra Milan (confluence of three seas), Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam, and Sthanumalayan Temple. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Madurai, with an en-route visit to Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills (also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai) at Keelakuilkudi. Upon arrival in Madurai, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After freshening up, proceed for a guided tour of Madurai. Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Conclude your day by experiencing the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Puducherry, with an en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli). In Trichy, visit the Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. After completing the sightseeing tour in Trichy, continue your drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. In the evening, enjoy a heritage walk through the French quarters, spotting the beautiful yellow and white walls, European-style streets, and a stroll along the sea promenade.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Puducherry. Visit Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, Sacred Heart Basilica, French War Memorial, Mahe de Labourdonnais Street, and Pondy Bazaar. Also explore Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and Vedapureeswarar Temple. After completing the sightseeing tour, continue the drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. Visit Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, the Caves, Krishna’s Butterball, and the India Seashell Museum. Also, explore Mahabalipuram Beach, enjoying the surf and scenic views of the Shore Temple. After completing the Mahabalipuram tour, drive to Kanchipuram, known as the “City of 1,000 Temples” and one of the seven sacred Hindu cities in India. Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, and Ulagalanda Perumal Temple, which houses a huge statue of Lord Vishnu. After sightseeing in Kanchipuram, continue the drive to Chennai. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Chennai Airport to board your flight for your onward journey or return home.