All itineraries featured on this site are suggestive and can be customized to suit your specific travel needs. Contact our travel specialists now for a personalized version. Following the soulful rhythm of Carnatic music in Chennai, through the towering temples of Mahabalipuram and French-inspired avenues of Pondicherry, this 19 day tour gives you an insight into the soul of Southern India. Enjoy the warmth of Southern hospitality as you are bewitched by the Athens of the East- Madurai, awoken by the enthusiastic chirping of birds at the Kumarakom sanctuary and peacefully navigate through the emerald green backwaters of Kerala. Bask in the splendor of intricately decorated temples and observe the subtle change of language, flavors and culture as you journey along this fascinating land.

Day 1: Chennai
Day 2-3: Mahabalipuram
Day 4: Pondicherry
Day 5-6: Trichy
Day 7: Chettinad
Day 8-9: Madurai
Day 10-11: Periyar
Day 12-14: Kovalam
Day 15-16: Kumarakom
Day 17-18: Cochin
Day 19: Back Home

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:

• Rickshaw ride at old delhi bazaar,
• Toy train from shimla to kalka,
• Boat ride at river ganges in varanasi,
• Prayer ceremony at the banks of river ganges in varanasi,
• Sound and light show at khajuraho,
• Dance show at khajuraho,
• Horse cart ride to taj mahal in agra,
• Theatre show kalakriti in agra,
• Lunch at abhaneri,
• Prayer ceremony at birla temple in jaipur,
• Elephant ride at amer fort - jaipur,
• Pal haveli dinner,
• Bishnoi village visit in jodhpur, and
• Boat ride at udaipur - if water level permits.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:

• Welcome dinner with classical dance in chennai,
• Rides and safaris will be private,
• Kathakali dance presentation in cochin,
• Harbour cruise in cochin,
• Overnight stay in houseboat,
• All meals in houseboat,
• Day package at periyar from 0430hrs to 1730hrs which will include breakfast, lunch, jeep safari,
• Nature walk/trekk and paddle boating,
• Spice plantation tour at periyar,
• Prayer ceremony at madurai.