Highlights of Tamil Nadu and Kerala

On arrival at Chennai International Airport, met and transferred to your hotel.

Chennai the fourth largest city of India and is the Capital of Tamil nadu. This is a major commercial centre of South India. This city has an interesting flair of South Indian Art, Architecture, Music, Dance & festivals with rich culture.

Government Museum, National Art Gallery, Fort St George, Santhome Cathedral, Kapaleeswarar temple & Marina beach are the main attractions. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Kanchipuram temple city is located 80km southwest of Chennai. This city houses Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple and Kumarakottam Temple, which are some of major Hindu temples in the state.

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) was the major seaport of Pallava dynasty. The Monuments here are listed as the world heritage monuments by UNESCO. Overnight at Hotel.

Main sightseeing places are Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Arjuna”s Penance, Mahishamardini Mandapa & Varaha mandapa. Overnight at Hotel.

Drive to Puducherry (Pondicherry) & sightseeing of Pondicherry - Overnight in Pondicherry.

Pondicherry was a French Colony until 1954 and still continues the old charm. The main attractions are Sri Aurobindo ashram & AuroVille.

Visit to Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram Temples, both of which are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. Overnight in Tanjore.

Tanjore was the capital of Chola dynasty. The Brihadeeswara temple, Royal palace & Saraswathimahal library are the main attractions in this part.

Geographically Trichy is located in the middle of Tamil nadu. This city has a well built character from the long history (Chola, Pallava, Pandya dynasties).
Sri Ranganatha temple & Rockfort temple are the main places.

Chettinad is well known for its Local Cuisine, Architecture & religious temples.

Madurai is one of the oldest cities in Tamilnadu which claims the soul of Tamilnadu as well.

Meenakshi Amman Temple, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Puthumandapa & Art Museum are main attractions in this city. Overnight at hotel.

Kanyakumari is the Southern tip of India where the three seas meet together.

Kanyakumari (virgin Goddess) temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Thiruvalluvar Statue are the main attractions.

Suchindram temple is unique in the whole of India; in that it is dedicated to three different deities represented by one image in the sanctum and is called Sthanumalayan (Sthanu-Shiva; Maal-Vishnu and Ayan-Brahma) kovil. The temple is rich in sculpture and architecture.

Padmanabhapuram palace is the best example for Keralan Architecture & former capital for Travancore. It is known as Wooden Palace.

Overnight at Kovalam Beach hotel.

A fishermen Village Changed to one of the famous beach for relax.

Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in the state, with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet "Venice of the east".

Kettuvalloms or Houseboats (Riceboats) are country boats that were used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the town.

Cochin is situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.

Morning Sightseeing of Cochin includes Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets & St Francis church.

Evening watching Kathakali Performance (dance drama of Kerala) in a theatre.

At Leisure or day of your own to shop & explore.

Transfer to Airport to Connect onward flight to home.