Day 1 : Chennai
South India Heritage Tours, Mahabalipuram Temple, cultural tour packagesArrival at Chennai and transfer to
Hotel Taj Connemara.
Day 2 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Visit Chennai city, Fort St George and Museum. Afternoon to Dakshinachitra
Cultural Village and O/N at Mahabalipuram.
Day 3 : Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Morning sightseeing of Mahabalipuram's 7th century rock cut shore temples.
Afternoon drive to Pondicherry. O/N at hotel.
Day 4 : Pondicherry
Morning city tour covering the French Quarter of Pondicherry and Museum.
O/N at hotel.
Day 5: Gangakondacholapuram - Darasuram
Drive to Gangakondacholapuram and Darasuram 10th Century Temples. O/N at
Swamimalai Heritage Resort
Day 6: Swamimalai
Day at Swamimalai experiencing traditional crafts such as bronze statue making and
pottery. Evening Cultural Programme. O/N at Swamimalai.
Day 7: Karaikudi
Southern India Heritage Tour Packages, Visit Pullamangai Temple, Tanjore Temple and Museum. Drive to Karaikudi district
to visit old merchants houses build in traditional style. You can also visit the
Chettinad Palace O/N at hotel.
Day 08: Dindugal
Drive 3 hrs to Dindugal and check into Cardamom House, a quiet traditional home on
the banks of the Kamaraj Lake at the foot of the Western Ghats. The nearby village
offers the opportunity to see day to day life of Tamil people. O/N at Cardamom
House.
Day 09: Madurai
Drive to Madurai and check into Taj Garden Retreat. Afternoon visit Nayak Palace,
Gandhi Museum and Meenakshi Temple. O/N at Hotel.
Day 10: Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam en route visiting Padmanabapuram Teak Palace, the only Teak
palace in India. O/N at Chowra Beach near Kovalam at Travancore Heritage.
Day 11 : Kovalam
Relax at the Beach. O/N at Travancore Heritage.
Day 12 : Thottapally
Morning drive to Thottapally, enroute visiting Krishnapuram Palace and check into
your traditional Kettuvallam Houseboat. Travel through the lush green backwaters
of Kerala observing the traditional lifestyle of the Keralites. You will see
Temples, fishing, people tending their crops and coconut plantations as you drift
through the canals. A unique and totally relaxing experience. O/N on board the
houseboat.
Day 13 : Kerala Houseboat
Your houseboat will drop you at Coconut Lagoon Backwater Resort on the banks of
the backwaters. Traditional Keralan cottages have been reconstructed in this
secluded spot. O/N at Coconut Lagoon.
Day 14 : Alleppey - Cochin
Transfer by motor boat to Alleppey and drive to Cochin. Afternoon sightseeing of
Fort Cochin, Jewtown, Mattancherry Palace. Evening Kathakali Dance Performance O/N
Heritage Fort - / Malabar House / Brunton Boatyard.
Day 15 : Cochin
Morning visit the Hilltop Palace and have a traditional lunch at the home of
renowned Malabar Chef Mrs Nimmy Paul. In the evening watch a demonstration of
Kalaripayyatu traditional Keralan Martial Arts. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 16 : Cochin
Departure transfer to Cochin airport for onward journey.
End Tours / Pearls Service
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