On arrival our representative will receive you at the airport and assist you during the transfer and check into the hotel.
Chennai is often called the cultural capital of India for its deep-rooted traditions and long heritage. It is the capital of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromondel coast, off the Bay of Bengal, is the biggest commercial & industrial centre in South India. It is also a major cultural and educational centre. Since there are a lot of automobile industries in and around the city, Chennai is often referred to as the Detroit of India.
Later in the day proceed for a sightseeing and orientation tour of the city.
Visit the Marina Beach, Fort Museum, San Thome Church and the Kapeeleshwar Temple.
Marina Beach is one of the longest beaches in the world.
St Thomas built a church at San Thome. After his martyrdom, his body was buried in the Church built by him. A pot containing earth, moistened by his blood and the lance with which he was pierced, were both buried in his tomb.
The Mylai Kapaleeshwar Temple is one of the ancient temples of India. The primary deities worshipped here are Lord Kapaleeshwar and goddess Karpagambal.
The Fort St. George Museum began with a small collection of objects of the British Raj donated by the then Madras Presidency Government, the St. Mary`s Church authorities, the disbanded army units and others. Over the years many objects were acquired by various means and there are now 3661 registered antiquities in the collection. Best among them (602) are on display in ten galleries.
After sightseeing you can visit the markets and buy the silks,jewellery and handicrafts that Chennai is known for.
Return to the hotel
Overnight at hotel of stay.

After breakfast,drive onto Pondicherry visiting Mahabalipuram in route.
Mahabalipuram is an ancient historic town and was a bustling seaport during the time of Periplus and Ptolemy . Ancient Indian traders who went to countries of South East Asia sailed from the seaport of Mahabalipuram.
By the 7th century it was a port city during the Pallavas dynasty.It has a group of sanctuaries, which was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries : rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous `Descent of the Ganges`, and the Shore Temple, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Visit all the monuments and then continue to Pondicherry.
Arrive Pondicherry and check into the hotel
Overnight at hotel of stay.

After breakfast proceed to visit Auroville.
Auroville (City of Dawn) was founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa (also known as "The Mother") and designed by architect Roger Anger. As stated in Alfassa`s first public message about the township, "Auroville is meant to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville is to realize human unity."
After the visit return to the hotel and proceed to drive through the old part of Pondicherry. Also visit the Shri Aurobindo Ashram.
You can also walk on the seaside promenade in the evening when it is bustling with activity.
Return to the hotel
Overnight in hotel of stay

After breakfast continue your drive to the ancient city of Tanjore or Thanjavur.
Arrive and check into the hotel.
Thanjavur, formerly Tanjore, first rose to prominence during the reign of medieval Cholas when it served as the capital of the empire.
The town is an important centre of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, is located in the centre of the city. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region.
Proceed for city visit and see the Brihadeeshwara Temple.
Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple This is also called the Big temple and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is an outstanding example of the Chola architecture. The 64.8mts.Tall vimanam or the tower over the sanctum sanctorum is a testimony to the engineering skill of the Cholas. The monolithic Nandi, or the bull mount of Lord Shiva has been chiselled out of single rock. The vimanam rises from a square base and is topped by a huge monolithic cupolas carved out from an 81.3 tonne block of granite.It was installed with aid of a 6km long inclined plane. The tower is a testimony to the engineering skill of the Chola architects who planned its construction in a way that the shadow of the cupola never falls on the ground.
Continue the sightseeing with a visit to the Palace and the Art Gallery.
The Art Gallery has a fabulous collection of bronze icons. The stone sculptures are unique in their priceless quality. The gallery has exhibits unique in historical association and antiquity unique. All the sculptures and bronzes in the Art Gallery are feast to the eyes of art lovers
Return to the hotel after the various visits
Overnight at hotel of stay.

Tiruchirappalli`s recorded history begins in the 3rd century BC, when it was under the rule of the Cholas. The most prominent historical monuments in Tiruchirappalli include the Rockfort, and the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam . Rock Fort : Trichys most famed landmark is an 83m high rock which is the only out crop in the otherwise flat land of the City. The most amazing fact about the rock is that it is one of the oldest in the world - approximately 3,800 million years, which makes it as old as the rocks of green land and older than the Himalayas After the visit to Trichy continue your journey to Madurai. Madurai has a rich historical background in the sense that Lord Shiva himself performed sixty-four wonders called "Thiruvilaiyadals". Synonymous with Madurai is the Meenakshi Sundareswarar twin Temple, the pivot around which the city has evolved. The Meenakshi Temple complex is literally a city - one of the largest of its kind in India and undoubtedly one of the oldest too. The temple grew with the contribution of each dynasty and victorious monarchs, into an enormous complex extending over an area of 65000 Sq m. The temple first came in to being 2000 years ago and was substantially expanded during the regime of Thirumalai Nayak(1623-55 AD). Lord Siva in his incarnation as Sundareswarar and his fish-eyed spouse, Meenakshi, are enshrined in this twin temple. There are four massive gateways enclosing these two shrines. Even a casual visitor is fascinated by the many paintings and sculptures. A striking feature of the temple is the astonishing structure know as Ayiramkaal Mandapam or the Hall of Thousand Pillars and each pillar features high, ornate, bold sculptures that look life like. View from any angle these pillars appear to be in a straight line, an architectural masterpiece indeed In the outermost corridors are situated the matchless musical pillars carved out of stones. When it is tapped, each pillar produces different musical note. Arrive at Madurai and proceed to the hotel. Overnight at hotel of stay.

After breakfast proceed to visit the temple complex and the Thirumalai Nayak Palace. After sightseeing continue your drive to Thekkady. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady, is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great apportunities for treks and mountain walks. On arrival proceed to the hotel for a check in. In the evening you can visit Kumilly and buy spices in the spice market there. Overnight at hotel of stay

Early in the morning , after breakfast, visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world`s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves - the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq.km, of which 360 sq.km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however, are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake. The pride of Kerala and a testimony to nature`s splendour and human innovation, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grasslands. Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. After the boatride on the lake continue to drive to Kumarakom. On arrival at Kumarakom check into the houseboat on which you will cruise on the Vembanad lake and the backwaters. Your meals will be cooked on board and served to you as you cruise past the villages and see the villagers going about their daily life. Overnight on the Houseboat

After breakfast disembark at Alleppey and drive to Kochi. Heralded as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi was an important spice trading centre on the west coast of India from the 14th century. Kochi was the first of the European colonies in colonial India. Later in the day proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the Dutch (Mattancherry) Palace, Jewish Synagogue, JewTown, St.Francis church, Chinese fishing net & The indo-Portuguese Museum. The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace. It features Kerala murals depicting Hindu temple art, portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The world-renowned Jewish Synagogue, first built in 1568 and reconstructed in part and enlarged over the years, can be found in the Mattancherry area of Kochi. The road that it was built on came to be known as Jew Street or Synagogue Lane, and the surrounding neighborhood as Jew Town. The synagogue, today the only functioning one in Kerala. The diverse influx of Jews to Mattancherry led to its designation as the Paradesi, or Foreigners Synagogue. St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi originally built in 1503, is the oldest European church in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent. Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20 m or more across. Each structure is at least 10 m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. Overnight at hotel of stay.

Today the full day is at leisure for independent activities. In the evening you can watch a Kathakali dance performance Overnight in hotel of stay

Today you will be transferred to the airport to connect your flight for your onward journey with happy memories of your trip!!!