Tamil Nadu & Kerala Tour Itinerary (11 Days)

Day 01: Arrival Chennai – Mamallapuram

Distance: 60 km | Travel Time: 2 Hours

• Arrival at Chennai International Airport
• Meet and greet by our representative
• Transfer to Mahabalipuram and check-in at the hotel

Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for ancient rock temples and stone carvings.

Sightseeing:

• Arjuna’s Penance

• Pancha Rathas

• Shore Temple

• Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram

Day 02: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

Distance: 100 km | Travel Time: 3 Hours

• Drive to Puducherry

En-route Visit:

• Auroville founded by Sri Aurobindo

Pondicherry is a former French colony known for its Mediterranean-style architecture.

• Check-in at hotel
• Evening free to explore the town and beach promenade

• Overnight stay in Pondicherry

Day 03: Pondicherry – Tanjore

Distance: 180 km | Travel Time: 4.5 Hours

• Morning drive to Thanjavur

En-route Visit:

• Airavatesvara Temple

Sightseeing in Tanjore:

• Brihadeeswarar Temple

This temple is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Chola dynasty.

• Overnight stay in Tanjore

Day 04: Tanjore – Madurai

Distance: 160 km | Travel Time: 4.5 Hours

• Drive to Madurai

Madurai is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India, famous for its temples and cultural heritage.

• Check-in at hotel
• Rest of the day at leisure

• Overnight stay in Madurai

Day 05: Madurai Sightseeing

• Visit the famous
Meenakshi Amman Temple

This magnificent temple complex is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Shiva and is famous for its colorful gopurams.

• Afternoon at leisure
• Explore local markets and temples

• Overnight stay in Madurai

Day 06: Madurai – Munnar

Distance: 127 km | Travel Time: 4 Hours

• Drive to Munnar

Munnar is a scenic hill station surrounded by lush tea plantations and misty mountains.

• Check-in at hotel
• Leisure time to enjoy the hill station

• Overnight stay in Munnar

Day 07: Munnar Sightseeing

• Visit the famous
Tata Tea Museum

• Enjoy a tea tasting experience

• Optional sightseeing:

• Mattupetty Dam

• Echo Point

• Tea Gardens

• Overnight stay in Munnar

Day 08: Munnar – Periyar (Thekkady)

Distance: 95 km | Travel Time: 3 Hours

• Drive to Thekkady

Thekkady is famous for the Periyar National Park and spice plantations.

• Check-in at hotel

Optional Activities:

• Spice plantation tour

• Evening cooking demonstration

• Overnight stay in Periyar

Day 09: Periyar

• Morning guided nature walk / trekking in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

• Optional activities:

• Bamboo rafting

• Boat safari on Periyar Lake

• Rest of the day at leisure

• Overnight stay in Periyar

Day 10: Periyar – Alleppey Houseboat

Distance: 140 km | Travel Time: 4.5 Hours

• Drive to Alappuzha

• Board a private houseboat at 12:30 PM

Enjoy a scenic cruise through the famous
Kerala Backwaters

Houseboat services include:

• Lunch

• Evening tea / coffee with snacks

• Dinner on board

• Overnight stay on the houseboat

Day 11: Alleppey

• Disembark from the houseboat after breakfast

• Transfer to a backwater homestay

• Day at leisure to enjoy village life and backwater scenery

• Overnight stay in Alleppey

Inclusion

1. All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an individual Air Conditioned vehicle with.
2. Driver Accommodation
3. Fuel,Toll, Tax and Parking
4. All currently applicable taxes

Exclusion

1. Any kind of personal expenses such as monument Fees, laundry, telephone bills and alcoholic beverages. Camera fees (still or movie).
2. Anything not specified in the itinerary
3. Entrance charges to places of interest & monuments.

Special Note for Your Information:-

1. Accommodation in Double Rooms on twin sharing basis.
2. Hotels, train & flight reservations are subject to availability.
3. Fares / rates are subject to change.
4. Euro, British Ponds and Dollars easily exchangeable in India.
5. Any other service that has not been specified and you want to add, please let us know.
6. If any above hotel is sold-out then other similar level hotel is guaranteed.
7. During travel if you want to change any hotel, you have to inform us 7 days prior.
8. We are not responsible for any political demonstration, Natural calamity, Traffic jams etc.
9. We are not responsible for any flight or train cancellation or no show at the last moment. In such situation the compensation and dealings will be between you and the concerning company, we are not obliged to play role as mediator.
10. Elephant ride in Jaipur is subject to availability of elephant.
11. Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
12. Red Fort (Delhi) is closed on Monday.

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