Day 01: Arrival in Chennai (Approx. 15–20 km | 30–45 mins)
Arrive at Chennai International Airport, railway station, hotel, or any preferred location in Chennai, followed by a private transfer to your hotel (if booked). Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Chennai

Day 02: Chennai Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing of Chennai covering Santhome Basilica, Marina Beach, Kapaleeswarar Temple, and a drive past colonial landmarks.
Overnight: Chennai

Day 03: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (Approx. 150 km | 4–5 hrs)
Drive to Pondicherry with sightseeing at Mahabalipuram, including Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, and Five Rathas.
Overnight: Pondicherry

Day 04: Pondicherry Sightseeing
Visit the French Quarter, Aurobindo Ashram, historic churches, and Pondicherry Beach.
Overnight: Pondicherry

Day 05: Pondicherry – Darasuram – Kumbakonam (Approx. 170 km | 4–5 hrs)
Visit the Airavatesvara Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) en route to Kumbakonam.
Overnight: Kumbakonam

Day 06: Kumbakonam – Tanjore – Kumbakonam (Approx. 80 km | 2–3 hrs)
Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tanjore Palace, and Art Gallery.
Overnight: Kumbakonam or Tanjore

Day 07: Kumbakonam – Trichy – Madurai (Approx. 200 km | 5–6 hrs)
En route visits to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Rockfort Temple before reaching Madurai.
Overnight: Madurai

Day 08: Madurai Sightseeing
Visit Flower Market, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Tirumalai Nayakar Palace, rickshaw ride in the old city, and Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Overnight: Madurai

Day 09: Madurai – Thekkady (Approx. 140 km | 3–4 hrs)
Scenic drive to Thekkady. Rest of the day free at leisure or optional activities.
Overnight: Thekkady

Day 10: Thekkady Sightseeing
Optional activities such as Periyar Lake boat safari and spice plantation visit.
Overnight: Thekkady

Day 11: Thekkady – Alleppey – Mararikulam (Approx. 150 km | 4–5 hrs)
Transfer through the backwater region of Kerala.
Houseboat cruise in Alleppey: Optional, at additional cost
Overnight: Mararikulam

Day 12: Mararikulam Leisure Day
Day at leisure for beach relaxation or optional resort activities.
Overnight: Mararikulam

Day 13: Mararikulam – Cochin / Departure (Approx. 55 km | 1.5–2 hrs)
Sightseeing in Cochin covering Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace, followed by airport transfer.

Important Clarification (Please Read Carefully before booking this tour)
To avoid any misunderstanding, please note the following clearly:

Entrance fees, activities, and excursions such as houseboat cruises, boat safaris, and visits to monuments, museums, temples, are not included in the base tour price and are payable separately.

All entrance fees and excursions will be arranged and payable as OPTIONAL ADD-ONS, unless specifically confirmed in writing at the time of booking.

Houseboat cruise in Alleppey is NOT included by default, even in hotel-based tour options, and will be arranged only on request at an additional cost.