Upon arrival in Chennai, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed by transfer from Airport to Hotel. (Overnight at hotel in Mamallapuram)

Morning sightseeing of Mamallapuram where in you visit the Famous world heritage monuments of The Shore Temple (built in 7th century), The Arjuna`s Penance (Bass Relief), Five Rathas (symbolises equality of men & women) and many cave temples. Afternoon visit out skits of Mamallapuram with visit to Crocodile farm (inhabits more than 2000 no`s of crocodiles) & Tiger cave (a rock cut shrine dating from 7th century). Later return to hotel and free relaxed evening on the beach. (Overnight at hotel in Mamallapuram)

Checking out from hotel after breakfast you drive to Kumbakonam - a small typical Indian town. Enroute visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram (famous Shiva temple) with its beautiful high towers full with many small sculptures depicting stories of old epics. Proceed to visit Darasuram temple (built in memory of the White elephant - AIRAVATH from the gods family), the temple has its original name as "Airavatheshwar temple". Further more you will be taken for a special visit the Silk Weaving at a near by place (walkable distance), Untouched by regular tourist & no hassle of shop keepers/sellers, this visit will give you a brief knowledge on weaving industry & the hard work behind it. Later you drive 30minutes to reach your hotel in Swamimalai which is a special place with its rich heritage & unique building structure. (Overnight at hotel in Swamimalai)

Departing the hotel after breakfast you drive to Tanjore - the chola citadel. Tanjore is also known as the rice bowl of India, as a major part of Rice is been cultivated & distributed from here to other parts of the country. On arrival at Tanjore visit - the world famous Brihadeshwar temple (houses one of Asia's biggest nandi -the bull). The temple built by the cholas is very special for its architecture. The most exiting is that the temple does not have a shadow falling on ground at any time of day but falls on its own body. Then on visit the Bronze gallery at palace museum. Later drive to hotel and after lunch & a short relaxation, around 4.0pm we take you on a special visit to the near by village in here to experience the art of Statue making & Glass painting. You can watch people at work clarify all your doubt related. You also have the possibility of trying it our practically at the work spot in the village. Later return to hotel. (Overnight at hotel in Tanjore)

Check out from hotel after early breakfast and drive to Trichy - a town situated on the banks of river Cauvery. On arrival at Trichy visit the famous " Sriranganathaswami temple" at Srirangam - The most revered of the 108 pilgrimage shrines of Visnu, and the largest temple complex in all India, it is surrounded by seven concentric walls (the outermost wall having a perimeter of over 3 kilometers) and 21 towers called "Gopurams". The most attractive among the Gopuras is the one at the entrance with lot of colors and stands one of the tallest amongst many other temple towers in Tamilnadu. Srirangam enshrines a statue of Vishnu reclining on a great serpent. You break for lunch at a nice city hotel and then on proceed to the old city of Tamilnadu -Madurai. On arrival check in to hotel and relax. (Overnight at hotel in Madurai)

Morning after breakfast sight seeing tour of Madurai visiting - the Meenakshi temple - dedicated to Goddess parvathi (wife of Shiva) and she at this temple is known as Meenakshi (the limpid fish-shaped yes). The 1000 pillared hall (actually has only 985 pillars) depicts a lot of beautiful sculptures depicting stories from Epics like Mahabaratha / Ramayana etc. Then visit the Palace of King Thirumalai Nayak built in 1636 (indo saracenic). The most imposing remnant is a huge Audience hall opening in to a courtyard with elaborately ornamented arches. Return to hotel and free afternoon for own activities. Evening visit to Meenakshi temple for the night ceremony where God Shiva (Meenakshi`s husband) is taken in a palanquin to the bedroom of Meenashy. This is a daily procession and next day early morning before sunrise God Shiva is brought back to his shrine with in the temple complex. God Shiva here is known as Sundareshwar. The temple has its full name as " Meenakshy Sundareshwar " temple. (Overnight at hotel in Madurai)

Check out from hotel after breakfast and drive to Periyar (also known as Thekkady). The name periyar comes after the Dam made here by the English in 1895. A wild life reserve hence is an ideal place to track down wild life such as Elephants, Bison, Deer and numerous other varieties of birds. The landscape here is with very tropical and you will be surrounded by tea, coffee & other spices. A small walk in to the forest early morning & the boat ride in the evening through the lake in to the wild life sanctuary are very interesting. Plantation tour at this spot is an added attraction. (Overnight at hotel in Thekkady)

(Cruise: 'Alleppey Round Trip')
Checking out of hotel you drive down hill through the beautiful landscape of tea gardens to reach the land of backwaters - Alleppey. On arrival check in to a private House Boat that is waiting to take you on a tour through the backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the landscape from the protection of the cabin. The population's whole life takes place here on the water. The people sail, fish, swim and bathe here. They do their washing and their washing up. They are so adapted to the water that you can see people talking for an hour, while they are up to their necks in water. Canoes with huge sails still transport people and you can find vegetable sellers, fisherman and other household materials being brought door to door by small wooden boats. This whole area is surrounded with coconut palms and, lush green Rice fields. The major cropping here is of coconut and it is said that the name for this place KERALA was from the old name of coconut as KERA. This trip enables you to learn/ know more on life of people who are dependent on backwaters. (Overnight onboard House Boat)

Check out from hotel according to flight timing and the tour ends today with a departure transfer to Cochin airport.