Day 1. Arrival in Mumbai
Upon your arrival at Mumbai airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for the night. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 2. In Mumbai
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves (Closed on Monday), Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden, and Juhu Chowpatty. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 3. Mumbai - Chennai (By Flight)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Mumbai airport for your flight to Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for the night. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 4. In Chennai
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Chennai.
 
Visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Ramakrishna Temple, Fort St. George (the oldest fort in Chennai), National Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium, Kalakshetra, and the Theosophical Society.
 
You will also visit the Secretariat and Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu and the famous Marina Beach (the second-largest beach in the world), as well as Elliots Beach. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 5. Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (145 Kms / 4 Hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Mahabalipuram. En route, visit Kanchipuram, the city of 1,000 temples and one of the seven sacred Hindu cities in India. Explore the Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, and Ulagalanda Perumal Temple, which houses a huge statue of Lord Vishnu.
 
After your visit to Kanchipuram, continue the drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for the night. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 6. Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (240 Kms / 5 Hrs)
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, Caves, Krishna’s Butterball, and the India Seashell Museum.
 
You can also explore the Mahabalipuram Beach, with views of the Shore Temple and opportunities for surfing. After completing your sightseeing tour in Mahabalipuram, drive to Kumbakonam.
 
Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for the night. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 7. Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kumbakonam, known for its temples and mathas (monasteries). There are around 188 Hindu temples in the city.
 
Visit the Shri Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram. After your visit to Kumbakonam, drive to Thanjavur. Explore the Schwartz Memorial & Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, and the Thanjavur Maratha Palace.
 
After your visit to Thanjavur, continue the drive to Trichy. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for the night. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 8. Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai (175 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Madurai. En route, visit Chettinad, where you can see the Chettinad Maharaja's Palace and Lord Ganesha Temple at Kundrakudi. You will also visit Alagar Malai Temple before reaching Madurai.
 
Upon arrival in Madurai, check in to your pre-booked hotel for the night. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a guided tour of Madurai, visiting the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. End the day with the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 9. Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (150 Kms / 4 Hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Periyar. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India, covering 777 sq. km (300 sq. miles) and serving as a tiger reserve.
 
Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for the night. In the evening, enjoy a walk around the estate or indulge in other leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 10. At Periyar/Thekkady
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Periyar. Enjoy Bamboo Rafting and Border Hiking, which are unique programs available at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also enjoy an elephant safari and visit Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 11. Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Alleppey to enjoy a backwater houseboat journey. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked houseboat for the night. Later, enjoy a scenic cruise through the backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha. You will be served lunch and dinner on the houseboat. In the evening, take a walk around the local streets of Alappuzha.
Overnight on Houseboat.
 
Day 12. Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hr)
After breakfast on the houseboat, check out and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for the night. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a guided tour of Cochin. Visit Fort Kochi, the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, the Indo-Portuguese Museum, and Marine Drive. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances, with lavish costumes and intricate movements.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 13. Departure from Cochin
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Cochin airport to board your flight for your next destination or home.
 Inclusion
  • 12 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
  • Assistance during arrival and departure by GTIndia Tours.
  • Daily breakfast at hotel.
  • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
  • English speaking guide at Mumbai, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Cochin.
    (Other languages guides are available on additional charges)
  • Flights form Mumbai to Chennai.
  • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake.
  • One mineral water bottle per person per day.
 
 Dining Inclusions
  • 12 Breakfast at Hotel.
  • 1 Lunch at Houseboat.
  • 1 Dinner at Houseboat.
 
 Exclusion
  • Visas Fee (if applicable)
  • Monument entry fees
  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
  • International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip
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