South India Temple with Kerala
Tour Overview
A private, 11-night journey through Chennai · Mahabalipuram · Pondicherry · Tanjore · Trichy · Madurai · Periyar · Kumarakom · Kochi, paced to give each stop room to breathe rather than racing between sights. Along the way there's real room for the Five Rathas monolithic shrines. Every itinerary here is a starting point — tell us your travel dates, group size and pace, and we'll tailor the plan, hotel category and route to suit you.
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 — Arrival in Chennai
Chennai greets you on landing. After a smooth transfer to your hotel and check-in, take the rest of the day easy before sightseeing begins tomorrow. Tamil Nadu's capital pairs a long Marina Beach promenade with Fort St. George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and is the usual starting point for the Mahabalipuram–Pondicherry coastal route. Don't miss Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
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Day 2 — Chennai
There's more of Chennai to see today: Fort St. George.
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Day 3 — Chennai to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), with stops along the way as the route allows. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring nearby. A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Coromandel coast, Mahabalipuram's rock-cut temples and giant relief carvings were shaped by Pallava-dynasty sculptors directly out of the coastline's granite outcrops. Don't miss the Five Rathas monolithic shrines.
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Day 4 — Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
Today brings more time in Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) -- Arjuna's Penance rock relief.
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Day 5 — Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) to Puducherry (Pondicherry)
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Puducherry (Pondicherry), with stops along the way as the route allows. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring nearby. A former French colonial port, Pondicherry's White Town still keeps its mustard-and-white villas, bougainvillea-lined streets and beachfront promenade -- a distinctly different pace from the rest of Tamil Nadu. Don't miss Auroville, nearby.
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Day 6 — Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Another day around Puducherry (Pondicherry), with time for the seafront promenade.
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Day 7 — Puducherry (Pondicherry) to Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
After breakfast, drive on to Tiruchirappalli (Trichy). On arrival, check in and take some time to settle in before the day's sightseeing. Trichy is built around a rock fort temple rising straight out of the city, and sits a short drive from Thanjavur's Chola-era temples and Srirangam's vast temple complex. Don't miss Thanjavur's Brihadeeswarar Temple, nearby.
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Day 8 — Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
There's more of Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) to see today: the Rock Fort Temple.
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Day 9 — Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) to Madurai
This morning you'll transfer on to Madurai. Once you've checked in, the afternoon is yours to explore the town at an easy pace. One of Tamil Nadu's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Madurai is built around the towering, sculpture-covered gopurams of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, with an old town still laid out around it. Don't miss Meenakshi Amman Temple's carved gopurams.
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Day 10 — Madurai to Thekkady (Periyar)
This morning you'll transfer on to Thekkady (Periyar). Once you've checked in, the afternoon is yours to explore the town at an easy pace. Thekkady is built around Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, where a boat cruise on Periyar Lake is the classic way to spot elephants, deer and birdlife against a forested backdrop, alongside spice plantations on the sanctuary's edge. Don't miss the sanctuary's forest trails.
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Day 11 — Thekkady (Periyar) to Kumarakom
This morning you'll transfer on to Kumarakom. Once you've checked in, the afternoon is yours to explore the town at an easy pace. A quieter backwater base than Alleppey, Kumarakom sits on Vembanad Lake with a bird sanctuary, mangrove-lined canals and houseboat moorings of its own. Don't miss a Vembanad Lake cruise.
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Day 12 — Kochi (Cochin) · Departure
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye — you'll be driven to Kochi (Cochin) and transferred onward for your flight or journey home.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation based on double occupancy
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Airport/station pick-up and drop by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, by private AC vehicle
- English-speaking driver-cum-guide where applicable
- Fuel, toll, parking and driver allowance
- Unlimited bottled water in the vehicle
- All currently applicable taxes
- Assistance with temple darshan queues and timings where possible
Exclusions
- Airfare / train fare to and from the starting point of the tour
- Any expenses arising from flight delay, cancellation, strike or natural calamity
- Personal expenses — telephone, laundry, drinks, tipping and similar
- Monument entry fees and camera fees unless specifically listed under Inclusions
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Why Choose This Tour?
- Covers real, on-the-ground India travel experience
- A well-paced, comfortable itinerary — not a race between stops
- Fully customizable to your dates, budget and interests
- Suitable for families, couples and groups
- Local, English-speaking support throughout your trip
FAQs
How many days is the South India Temple with Kerala?
This itinerary runs 11 Nights / 12 Days, and can be shortened or extended to fit your schedule.
Can this tour be customized?
Yes — every itinerary on this site is a starting point. Tell us your dates, budget and interests and we'll tailor the plan, hotels and pace to suit you.
Are the hotels included?
Accommodation is included as listed under Inclusions above; we can adjust the hotel category (standard, deluxe or luxury) to your preference.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private itinerary for your group — not a shared coach tour.
How do I get a quote?
Use the form on this page, WhatsApp us, or call our travel desk — we typically respond with a personalized quote within one business day.