Chola Temples, Rameshwaram, Munnar Hills & Kerala Backwaters. Stay plan: Mahabalipuram (1N) – Thiruvannamalai (1N) – Thanjavur (1N) – Madurai (2N) – Rameshwaram (1N) – Kanyakumari (1N) – Munnar (2N) – Alleppey (1N) – Cochin (2N). Arrive Chennai, depart Cochin.
Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.
Arrive at airport / railway station. Meet our tour representative and commence your scenic drive to Mahabalipuram. Check in at hotel/resort. UNESCO World Heritage coastal town of the Pallava dynasty: Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance rock relief, Five Rathas, and monolithic stone architecture. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Thiruvannamalai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Thiruvannamalai and check in at hotel. Spiritual foothills town of Annamalai Hills: Arunachaleswarar Temple dedicated to Agni Lingam, and sacred Ramana Maharshi Ashram. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Thanjavur through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Thanjavur and check in at hotel. Granary of Tamil Nadu and Chola architectural capital: UNESCO World Heritage Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple) built over 1,000 years ago, and Thanjavur Royal Palace. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Madurai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Madurai and check in at hotel. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Madurai. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Rameshwaram through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Rameshwaram and check in at hotel. Sacred island town and Char Dham pilgrimage center: Ramanathaswamy Temple with its majestic 1,200-meter corridor and 22 holy Agni Theertham wells, and Dhanushkodi tip. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kanyakumari through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kanyakumari and check in at hotel. The southernmost tip of mainland India where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal meet: Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and spectacular sunrise/sunset views. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Munnar through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Munnar and check in at hotel. Picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets: Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, and Tea Museum. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Munnar. Picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets: Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, and Tea Museum. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Alleppey through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Alleppey and check in at hotel. Venice of the East: Overnight luxury Kerala Houseboat cruise through tranquil palm-fringed backwaters and Vembanad Lake canals. Overnight stay in Alleppey.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Cochin through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Cochin and check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Cochin. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Post breakfast and morning darshan/views, check out from hotel. Complete any pending souvenir shopping and proceed on your return transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey home.
We name every property before you pay — not “4-star or similar” afterwards.
| Stop | Nights | Hotels at each grade |
|---|---|---|
| Mahabalipuram | 1 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Thiruvannamalai | 1 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Thanjavur | 1 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Madurai | 2 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Rameshwaram | 1 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Kanyakumari | 1 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Munnar | 2 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Alleppey | 1 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
| Cochin | 2 | Standard · Deluxe · Luxury · Premium |
The named properties for each grade go out with your quotation, so you can look every one of them up before anything is paid. Ask for the hotel list →
Printed together on purpose. A list of inclusions without its exclusions is a quote you cannot check.
Same desk, same ground team, a different length.
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