South India Highlights
Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Madurai → Periyar → Kochi
South India Highlights
10 days / 9 nights
From USD [PRICE TBD] per person (twin-sharing, indicative)
South India
South India HighlightsA single route across Tamil Nadu and Kerala covering shore temples, a major Dravidian temple city, spice-hill wildlife country and a Kerala backwater finish.
This itinerary is built for travellers who want temples, nature and backwaters in one trip rather than choosing only one South Indian state.
Airport pickup and hotel check-in.
Drive to Mahabalipuram (approx. 1.5–2 hours) to see the rock-cut shore temples and Pancha Rathas.
Drive or fly to Madurai (road approx. 7–8 hours; a short flight is also available).
Meenakshi Amman Temple and the old city bazaars around it.
Drive to Thekkady (approx. 4 hours), crossing into Kerala's hill country.
Guided boat safari on Periyar Lake and a spice plantation walk.
Drive to Kochi (approx. 4 hours), with time to settle in for two nights.
Fort Kochi's historic quarter, Chinese fishing nets, and local food.
A day cruise through the Kerala backwaters near Kochi, returning in the evening.
Transfer to Kochi airport for your onward or international flight.
4-star hotels throughout, twin-sharing with breakfast included.
Private vehicle and driver throughout, with an optional domestic flight for the longer Mahabalipuram–Madurai leg.
Daily breakfast included; lunches and dinners at your own choice.
November to February for the most comfortable temperatures across both states.
The Mahabalipuram–Madurai road leg is long; travellers short on time often choose the optional flight instead.
Can be shortened by dropping Mahabalipuram, or extended with Munnar's tea country between Madurai and Periyar.
Yes, a short domestic flight is available as an alternative and can be added on request.
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