10 Days | Chennai · Madurai · Kerala · Goa | From $1,000 per person
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty and rich culture of South India on this 10-day journey. South India offers a completely different face of the subcontinent — ancient Dravidian temples, lush tropical landscapes, tranquil backwaters and laid-back beach culture. This tour is a perfect balance of cultural discovery and relaxation.
Begin in Chennai — South India's cultural capital. Travel south to the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai. Glide through the Kerala backwaters on a traditional wooden houseboat, surrounded by coconut palms and rice paddies. And finish with the sun-drenched beaches of Goa — the perfect end to an extraordinary journey.
All accommodation, meals, private transport, entry fees and a professional guide throughout are included. Group size is limited to 12 participants for a personalised experience.
| Day | Location | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Chennai | Arrive Chennai. Transfer to hotel. Welcome dinner. Evening stroll along Marina Beach — one of the world's longest beaches. |
| Day 2 | Chennai | Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St George, Government Museum, San Thome Basilica. Evening Bharatanatyam classical dance performance. |
| Day 3 | Chennai → Mahabalipuram | Drive to Mahabalipuram (60 km). UNESCO Shore Temple, Five Rathas rock-cut temples, Arjuna's Penance bas-relief. |
| Day 4 | Mahabalipuram → Madurai | Drive or fly to Madurai. Arrive and check in. Evening visit to the illuminated Meenakshi Amman Temple for the night puja ceremony. |
| Day 5 | Madurai | Full morning at Meenakshi Amman Temple complex. Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Gandhi Museum. Afternoon drive to Thekkady wildlife area. |
| Day 6 | Thekkady → Alleppey | Morning spice plantation tour in Munnar highlands. Afternoon drive to Alleppey (Kerala). Board traditional houseboat for overnight cruise. |
| Day 7 | Kerala Backwaters | Full day gliding through Kerala's backwaters. Stop at village markets, coir-making workshops. Sunset on the water. Overnight on houseboat. |
| Day 8 | Alleppey → Cochin | Morning disembark. Drive to Cochin (Fort Kochi). Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, spice markets. |
| Day 9 | Cochin → Goa | Fly to Goa. Beach resort check-in. Afternoon free at beach. Old Goa visit: Basilica of Bom Jesus (UNESCO), Se Cathedral. |
| Day 10 | Goa → Departure | Free morning on Goa beach. Afternoon Anjuna/Palolem beach. Evening transfer to airport for departure flight. |
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