Day 01. ARRIVAL CHENNAI.
Arrival in Chennai. Upon arrival meet and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Chennai.

Day 02. IN CHENNAI.
After breakfast we commence a half-day City Tour of Chennai the 4^th largest India Metropolis. It is the gateway to South India. Visit the National Gallery, Fort St. George, St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church in India, the Mylapore Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Marina, a ten-mile long beach. Afternoon is to relax or visit the shops.
Overnight at Chennai.

Day 03. CHENNAI – KANCHIPURAM – MAHABALIPURAM.
After breakfast leave to Kancheepuram- known as the golden city of a thousand temples. Here you will visit the looms that weave the world famous silk sarees. It is the waters of this city that give the raw silk yarn its rich lustrous sheen. We continue our drive to MAHABALIPURAM- the city of seven pagodas, a sculpture carved out of solid rock.
Overnight at Mahabalipuram.

Day 04. MAHABALIPURAM – PONDICHERRY.
After breakfast we depart for Pondicherry- a French colony till 1954 and is still a living monument of French culture in India. Here you will witness some of the 350 temples built by the Chola Kings between the 10^th and 12^th centuries.
Overnight at Pondicherry.

Day 05. PONDICHERRY – TANJORE.
After breakfast proceed to Tanjore enroute visit the temples at Ganga Kondacholapuram and Kumbakonam.
Overnight at Tanjore.

Day 06. TANJORE – TIRUCHIRAPALLI.
After breakfast drive to Tiruchirapalli- popularly known as Trichy, rising abruptly from the plains to a height of 83 meters is rock Fort, the famous landmark of Trichy. Four hundred and thirty four steps hewn into the rock side and interspersed with shrines and landings lead to an ancient temple dedicated to Ganesh, the auspicious elephant headed God. Visit the bustling and festive community of bazaars of silk sellers.
Overnight at Tiruchirapalli.

Day 07. TIRUCHIRAPALLI – MADURAI.
After breakfast we drive to Madurai- a city over 2000 years old. It is famous for the Meenakshi Temple highlighted by its Hall of a Thousand Pillars. Another is the Trumalai Nayak Palace- a carved dome, standing without the support of girder or rafter- an architectural feat.
Overnight at Madurai.

Day 08. IN MADURAI.
After breakfast we continue our visits to these medieval Hindu wonders of architecture. In the afternoon you can explore the markets, bazaars and silk outlets. After dinner you will visit the Meenakshi Temple to see the closing ceremony.
Overnight at Madurai.

Day 09. MADURAI – PERIYAR.
After breakfast we drive to PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY a tropical jungle having a beautiful lake- is the home of wild elephants, Indian guar, monkeys, spotted deer, wild boar and many, many varieties of birdlife. In the afternoon we visit this 777 square kilometre sanctuary by motorboat. The sanctuary is 1828 meters above sea level in the hills of the Western Ghats. Overnight at Periyar.

Day 10. PERIYAR – ALLEPPEY.
After breakfast we drive to Alleppy- called the “Venice of the East” on account of its extensive canal network interspersing with bridges and canals. It is famous for its water carnivals. Today we will take to stay in a houseboat and your boat will cruise through the backwaters of KERALA. These luxury houseboats cruise into a different world with boat vendors paddling the canal selling everything from silks, vegetables to kerosene all this amounst hundreds of quacking duck. This cruise will show you the village activities, the beautiful old temples and churches and the old fashioned Kerala.
Overnight on the houseboat.

Day 11. ALLEPPEY – COCHIN.
After breakfast disembark from your houseboat and we proceed to Cochin- called the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”.
Overnight at Cochin.

Day 12. IN COCHIN.
After breakfast we tour this lagoon studded town, where the red of the earth contrasts with the green forests to paint a gorgeous picture indeed. You ill see the remains of the mighty Fort of Cochin, which houses St. Francis Church, the Dutch Palace and the Mattanchery Synagogue. In the afternoon cruise on the backwaters of Cochin, where romance blends perfectly with history. You will visit all three islands- Vypeen Island, Bolgatty Island and Gundu Island.
Overnight at Cochin.

Day 13. COCHIN – MUMBAI OUTBOUND.
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to BOMBAY. On arrival met and transferred to Visit the Mumbai City Tour until your transfer to the International Airport for your flight back to Home