Temple and Spices with Goa

Day 01 Arrive Chennai

Arrival at Chennai followed by a traditional welcome and transfer to the hotel. Later proceed for a city tour covering Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, Fort Museum, Santhome Cathedral, National Art Gallery and Kapaleeshwarar Temple.

Overnight at Hotel – Chennai (B)

Get Tour Quote

Day 02 Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram

Drive to Kanchipuram, one of India’s seven sacred cities. Visit Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambaranatha Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple. Continue onward to Mahabalipuram.

Overnight at Hotel – Mahabalipuram (B)

Day 03 Mahabalipuram

Guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage monuments including Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance and the Five Rathas, showcasing early Dravidian architecture.

Overnight at Hotel – Mahabalipuram (B)

Get Tour Quote

Day 04 Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry via Auroville

Visit Auroville and Matrimandir (viewing area). Continue to Pondicherry, the spiritual centre of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and check in at the hotel.

Overnight at Hotel – Pondicherry (B)

Day 05 Pondicherry – Tanjore

Drive to Tanjore, the cultural heart of the Chola dynasty. Visit the magnificent Brihadeeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight at Hotel – Tanjore (B)

Day 06 Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai

En route visit Trichy, including Srirangam Temple and Rock Fort. Continue onward to Madurai, one of Tamil Nadu’s oldest cultural centres.

Overnight at Hotel – Madurai (B)

Get Tour Quote

Day 07 Madurai

Visit the iconic Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, renowned for its towering gopurams and the Hall of a Thousand Pillars.

Overnight at Hotel – Madurai (B)

Day 08 Madurai – Periyar

Drive to Periyar (Thekkady), famous for its wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations. Evening spice plantation tour.

Overnight at Hotel – Periyar (B)

Day 09 Periyar – Kumarakom

Early morning boat ride on Lake Periyar for wildlife viewing. Later proceed to Kumarakom, set on the tranquil backwaters of Kerala.

Overnight at Hotel – Kumarakom (B)

Get Tour Quote

Day 10 Kumarakom – Alleppey (Houseboat)

Optional visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Board the traditional houseboat and cruise through the scenic backwaters to Alleppey.

Overnight on Houseboat (B, L, D)

Day 11 Alleppey – Cochin

Disembark and drive to Cochin, a historic port city with a rich colonial past. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Hotel – Cochin (B)

Day 12 Cochin

City tour including Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Spice Market, Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. Evening Kathakali dance performance.

Overnight at Hotel – Cochin (B)

Day 13 Cochin – Goa

Arrival in Goa and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax on the beaches.

Overnight at Hotel – Goa (B)

Day 14 Goa

Full-day sightseeing of Old Goa including Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral and Church of St. Francis of Assisi.

Overnight at Hotel – Goa (B)

Day 15 Goa

Day at leisure to enjoy beaches, local markets and Goan ambiance.

Overnight at Hotel – Goa (B)

Day 16 Goa – Mumbai

Departure and onward journey to Mumbai.

Tour Concludes: Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Get Tour Quote