Welcome to India! You will be met by our representative at the Chennai airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your free disposal to settle in. If you want to start exploring the city on the first day of your arrival, your driver will be available at any time depending on your arrival time to accompany you wherever you want to go. Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamilnadu. It is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage. Some of the most famous sights include the National Art Gallery and Museum (a beautiful collection of old paintings), East India Museum, Mylapore Shiva Temple, Victory War Memorial, Theosophical Society, St. Mary's Church, and Marina Beach (the second longest beach in the world). Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast departure to Mahabalipuram, on the way visit the "Kanchipuram Temples". Kanchipuram is the ancient capital of the Pallavas, is famous because the city of 1000 temples still has 124 temple remains. Kanchipuram is also famous for hand-woven silk fabrics. Visit the Kailashnatha Temple, the Ekambareswara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, built between the 7th and 8th century and with interesting religious paintings on the walls. This is one of the largest temples, covering nine hectares of land. In the evening transfer to Mahabalipuram Hotel. Check-in the hotel and relaxation. Overnight stay.

Mahabalipuram is the port city of South India since the 7th century. After breakfast, you will visit the main attractions of this city, which are wonderful monolithic temple architecture and rock-carved stone sculptures. Visit the famous Arjuna's Penance (bas-relief on a huge rock), the coastal temple, and the Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots) - five monolithic pyramid structures named after the legendary Pandavas. The temples of Mahisasura Mandapam, Sri Kamakshi, and Varadarajaswamy are worth a visit. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Pondicherry, which used to be a French colony, settled in the early 18th century. The main attraction here is the Aurobindo Ashram, which was founded by Sri Aurobindo in 1926. This Ashram promotes Aurbindo's ideas by bringing a synthesis of yoga and modern science to unite spirit and matter. Visit Auroville - a unique experiment in international life and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony. It has a beautiful shopping area that promotes local handicrafts. Also, visit the Pondicherry Museum and the Sculpture Gallery with an outstanding collection of artifacts. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Tanjavour is an important center of South Indian literature, religious art, and architecture. Most of the great living Chola temples that are located in and around Thanjavur. The celebrated temple of Brihadeshwara, built by the Chola King in the 11th century, is its main attraction. The Saraswati Mahal Library, which contains a rare collection of books and manuscripts on paper and palm leaves. Thanjavur is also home to the Tanjore painting, a unique painting style in the region. The city is an important agricultural center in the heart of the region, known as the rice bowl of Tamilnadu. Stay at the hotel.

After breakfast departure to Madurai en-route visit the Thiruchirapalli temples (also known as Trichy). Trichy, located on the banks of the Kaveri River, is a mixture of history and tradition as well as a pilgrimage center and is famous for the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam. This magnificent temple complex is surrounded by seven concentric walls with 21 gopurams. The rock fort is the landmark of Trichy with the Ganesh Temple at a height of over 23 meters. In the evening transfer to Madurai Hotel. Check-in and relax. Overnight stay.

Madurai, one of the great temple cities of South India, is a synonym for the famous Meenakshi temple (temple with 1000 columns). It is the most beautiful temple with the finest stonemasonry, located on the banks of the river Vaigai. Madurai was already an important cultural and commercial center in 550 AD. It was the capital of the great kings of Pandya. The Pandyan king Kulasekarar built a large temple and created a lotus-shaped city around the temple. On the day the city was to receive its name when Lord Shiva blessed the land and its inhabitants, divine nectar (Madhu) was poured from its matted castles onto the city. This city was henceforth known as Madhurapuri. Madurai is famous for its jasmine flowers. Another main attraction of this city is the palace of Thirumalai Nayak and the Gandhi Museum. Overnight stay.

It is one of the last points in India that touch the Arabian Sea. Kanyakumari, an important pilgrimage center of India, is the southernmost point of India where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal meet, with one of the most dramatic backdrops India has to offer. The sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari includes the Vivekananda Rock Temple and Meditation Center, Kumari Temple in Amman, Gandhi Memorial, and other tourist sites. In the evening, don't forget to enjoy a breathtaking view of the sunset at the sea. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Kovalam and Poovar Island are both the most famous beach destinations in Kerala. This part is famous for Ayurvedic treatments with natural remedies. It is still considered one of the most beautiful beach destinations in South India, famous for its clean and beautiful golden white sand beaches and the enchanting surroundings with swinging coconut palms. Here you can spend your time exploring the beautiful beaches, or you can practice many water sports activities. Overnight stay in your beach resort.

After breakfast, the whole day is at your leisure to explore the white sandy beaches of Kovalam. Or you can visit the nearby seat of government and capital of Kerala State, Trivandrum (also known as Thiruvananthapuram) (only 20 km from Kovalam). Here you can visit sights like the museum, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist Village, Aakulam Boat Club and Shangmugham Beach. Later return to Kovalam Resort for overnight stay.

In the morning breakfast and departure to Alleppey. Alleppey is one of the main tourist centers in Kerala. You will enjoy your stay in your backwater resort, which nestles on the calm shores of Lake Vembanad, the vast, tranquil, emerald green backwaters. Here you can enjoy Ayurvedic spa and massage treatments at your resort. Spend the night in the backwaters of your resort.

After breakfast, transfer to the Kumarakom Houseboat Point (Jetty) to get on your houseboat (your luxurious home that is at sea for the next 24 hours). This is one of the highlights of your trip. A houseboat trip is the perfect way to experience the backwater lifestyle of Kerala. A full day trip in the beautiful backwaters of Kerala is the only way to explore what otherwise seems more like a poet's version. Sitting on the deck of your houseboat or in the spacious open sitting area outside your bedroom, you can see how daily life takes place in the two corners of the backwaters, which cover beautiful rivers and canals with palm trees and small houses nearby, villages, rice fields, churches etc. You can get out and experience Toddy, a soft liqueur made from coconut (it is safe, pure and sweet.) Stay overnight in your luxurious, air-conditioned and private houseboat.

After breakfast departure to Thekkady. The enchanting plantation town of Thekkady in Central Kerala is a popular wildlife center with endless ranges of hills and spice scented plantations. Two art exhibitions are very famous from here. The first is a Kathakali dance performance and the second is Kallari (old martial arts exhibition). You can enjoy a boat safari on the Periyar Lake, which is located in the center of the game reserve. Here you can see a great variety of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boars and various species of birds, which can also be spotted. You can also go on an elephant safari in the reserve. Stay overnight at your hotel.

Munnar is the most beautiful and only mountain station of Kerala. After breakfast departure to Munnar with panoramic views of the Cardamom Hills and green carpets of the tea plantations on the way. The mountains and rubber trees on the way to Munnar are the most beautiful and worth seeing. Here you will visit the Eravikulam National Park, the Mattupetty Dam, the dairy farm, the old town of Munnar and also walk through the market of Munnar. Evening at your free disposal. Overnight in your hotel.

From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese have left indelible traces in the history and development of Cochin. Over the years Cochin has developed into the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai). This pretty seaside city prides itself on its world-class port and international airport that connects it to many major cities around the world. Here you can visit old Cochin, the fishermen's nets, the fish market, Fort Cochin and old churches, the famous Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Bolghatty Palace, St. Francis Church and the Jewish Synagogue. See also how the huge Chinese fishing nets are deployed in the famous Vasco Da Gama Square, offering visitors a spectacular view. Spend the night in your hotel.

Today you are free to plan your day according to your departure schedule. Later in due course you will be taken to the airport according to the flight schedule (03 hours before boarding). ** The journey ends with sweet memories **