9-Day South India Cultural Tour – Temples, Backwaters & Heritage

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Chennai, India

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9 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the best of South India on a carefully curated 9-day cultural journey through Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Discover ancient UNESCO temples, royal Chettinad mansions, vibrant spice markets, and traditional village life.

Enjoy immersive experiences including rickshaw rides through heritage towns, Kathakali dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, and a serene backwater houseboat stay in Alleppey. This tour blends history, culture, cuisine, and nature into one seamless journey, offering an authentic and unforgettable South Indian experience.

What's Included

Kathakali dance show at Cochin
Plantation tour, Kalaripayattu martial art show at Thekkady
Entrance fee
Air condition transport for the entire tour
Traditional lunch at Karaikudi
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Cycle rickshaw tour at Madurai
On spot English speaking guide
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
One night at Home stay with all meals, Village walk and canoe boat ride at Alleppey
8 Nights Accommodation
Language speaking guide
Meals, camera fees
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our experienced driver will pick you up from your preferred location like airport.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    ARRIVAL CHENNAI - TRANSFER TO MAMALLAPURAM

    1 stop
  • 1
    Mahabalipuram

    Warm welcome at Chennai Airport. Drive along the Coromandel Coast to Mamallapuram. Visit Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas & Arjuna’s Penance.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    MAMALLAPURAM – AUROVILLE – PONDICHERRY

    1 stop
  • 2
    Pondicherry

    Drive to Pondicherry with en route stop at Auroville (Matrimandir). Evening: Explore French Quarter & Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    PONDICHERRY – DARASURAM – TANJORE

    1 stop
  • 3
    Thanjavur

    Drive to Tanjore. En route visit Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple (UNESCO) & a silk weaving village. Proceed to Tanjore. Evening visit Brihadeshvara Temple (UNESCO).

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    TANJORE - KADAI VEEDU (KARAIKUDI) - MADURAI

    1 stop
  • 4
    Madurai

    Drive to Karaikudi (Chettinad region). Explore heritage mansions, Athangudi tile workshops & local village life. Proceed to Madurai, a historic temple city known for its grand Dravidian architecture and spiritual significance.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    MADURAI – TEMPLES & PALACE

    1 stop
  • 5
    Madurai

    Visit Sri Meenakshi Temple, flower & fabric bazaars, and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Evening free for local exploration or cultural walk.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    MADURAI - THEKKADY (SPICE PLANTATION)

    1 stop
  • 6
    Thekkady

    Drive into Kerala’s Western Ghats to Thekkady. Afternoon spice plantation walk with a naturalist. Evening Kalaripayattu martial art show.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY (BACKWATER EXPERIENCE)

    1 stop
  • 7
    Alleppey Backwaters

    Morning drive to Alleppey. Stay in a traditional backwater homestay. Enjoy Kerala meals, canoe rides & village walks.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    ALLEPPEY – KOCHI

    1 stop
  • 8
    Kochi (Cochin)

    Drive to Kochi. Explore Fort Kochi: St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace & Chinese Fishing Nets. Evening: Witness a Kathakali dance performance show

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    KOCHI - AIRPORT DEPARTURE

    1 stop
  • 9
    Kochi (Cochin)

    Morning free for shopping or leisure. After check-out, transfer to Cochin International Airport for onward journey.

    1 day • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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