From the temple to the beach

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival at Chennai airport - Mahabalipuram

  Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by our driver to take the road to Mahabalipuram. You will spend the night in a beach resort.

• day 2

  Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

  This morning, after breakfast, you will have the opportunity to visit the famous temples of Mahabalipuram located by the sea, while admiring the architecture of ancient times. Next, we will leave for Pondicherry, where you can take a walk by the sea. You will spend the night in the Park Hotel.

• day 3

  Visit of Pondicherry

  This day will be dedicated to visiting the city of Pondicherry. You will be able to discover the architecture of the former colonies, visit the markets, and explore this small city with a French-speaking guide. In the evening, you can have dinner in a good Indian café located by the sea.

• day 4

  Pondicherry - Thanjavur

  Very early in the morning, we will leave for Thanjavur to visit the famous temples of Dharasuram. We will first make a stop at Gangaikondacholapuram and at Chidambaram, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Nataraja temple, dedicated to the god Shiva. You will arrive in Thanjavur at the end of the afternoon and can rest at the Ideal River View hotel.

• day 5

  Thanjavur - Chettinad

  Today, you will visit the Brihadishwana temple and continue on the road to Trichy, where magnificent temples await you. In Chettinad, you will discover an ancient small artistic village, known for its delicious gastronomy. You will spend the night at the Chettinad Mansion.

• day 6

  Chettinad - Madurai

  

  We will continue the visit of the city of Chettinad, where you can admire the Chettinad museum retracing the history of this region, as well as its sumptuous palaces. Then, on the way to Madurai, a large sacred city of Tamil Nadu, known for the Meenakshi temple dedicated to the gods Parvati and Shiva. You can also visit the Gandhi museum, the Nayaks' palace, as well as a souvenir market. You will stay at the Germanus hotel.

• day 7

  Madurai - Munnar

  After breakfast, we will take you to visit the Meenakshi temple before heading to Munnar, a mountainous region of Kerala. You will spend the night at the Blackberry Hills Resort with a view of the tea plantations.

• day 8

  Visit of Munnar

  

  You will have the day free to explore the region and visit a tea museum, while learning how tea is prepared.

• day 9

  Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady

  After breakfast, we will head to Periyar/Thekkady. You will be able to visit the area on your own with activities that we will have prepared for you. You will stay at the Elephant Court.

• day 10

  Periyar/Thekkady - Backwaters

  We will take you on an extraordinary boat ride in the Periyar Nature Reserve. Then, we will head to the backwaters, where you can admire Lake Vembanad. You will spend the night at the Punnamada Resort.

• day 11

  Backwaters - Houseboat

  

  After a well-deserved rest and a good breakfast, we will head to Jetty, where you will board a traditional houseboat on Lake Vembanad. You will spend the day on the houseboat to discover the lifestyle of the people living in the backwaters. You can have all your meals on board and will stay in the Deluxe houseboat.

• day 12

  Houseboat - Marari

  After breakfast on board, we will take you to Mararikulam, a less touristy area, but which still has beautiful fine white sand beaches. You will spend the night at Mayas Beach House.

• day 13

  Marari - free day

  You will have the day free to discover the region at your own pace and interact with the inhabitants of Marari.

• day 14

  Marari - Kochi

  

  On the way to Kochi, where you will have the privilege of visiting the Paradesi Synagogue, the Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi, or even taking a walk by the sea. In the evening, take the opportunity to attend a Kathakali show, a local dance from Kerala. You will stay at The Secret Garden hotel.

• day 15

  Kochi - Return international flight

  After this beautiful journey, filled with memories and discoveries, we will accompany you to Kochi International Airport for your return flight.