Southern Charm – 2 Weeks of Tamil Nadu and Kerala Holiday Packages

After breakfast at the hotel, start the day with a visit of the ornate Kapaleeshwarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and discover the deep-rooted religiosity of southern India. The 7th century Temple is an example of the Dravidian architecture. Here Shiva is worshipped with his consort Parvati as Karpagambal.

Further, the National Art Gallery was built at the beginning of the 20th century and houses some magnificent figures of Lord Shiva as Nataraja and his consort Parvati.

The Catholic Basilica of St. Thomas, originally built by the Portuguese in the early 16th century mark the burial site of the Apostle. Later in the evening, enjoy a stroll along the longest beach in India, Marina Beach.

Dinner and overnight in Chennai.

After breakfast, drive about 70 km towards Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is also known as "The City of a Thousand Temples".

Visit the Sri Ekambareswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Then explore the Kailasanatha Temple, the oldest temple in Kanchipuram, built in the early 8th century.

In the afternoon drive about 65 km to Mahabalipuram. Dinner and overnight in Mahabalipuram.

After breakfast, have a city tour in Mahabalipuram and visit the temples, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Shore temples, monolithic temples Pancha Rathas and also the cave temples were built here.

Enjoy a free afternoon in Mahabalipuram. Relax on the beach and let yourself be tempted by the cool water.

Dinner and overnight in Mahabalipuram.

After breakfast at the Hotel in Mahabalipuram, drive along the coast to Pondicherry, the former French colony on the east coast of India. The French anchored their merchant ships on these beautiful Indian shores to do business some 300 years ago but ended up mixing their ways with the old Indian way of life.

Upon arrival in Pondicherry, visit the Aurobindo Ashram and, approximately 10 km away, the proposed town of Auroville, inaugurated on February 28, 1968.

Dinner and overnight in Pondicherry.

and In the afternoon, drive further to Madurai. Dinner and overnight in Madurai.

On arrival in Periyar, transfer to the Hotel.

Today is the day to explore a Tea and spice plantation in Periyar. Later enjoy an Elephant ride and can get closer to the elephants and interact for real. Dinner and overnight in Periyar.

Watch a Kalaripayattu performance in the evening, a traditional form of martial arts. Performed with perfection and precision, the Indian martial arts show is a testament to ancient

Indian culture requires years of dedication, training, and concentration

After breakfast in the Hotel, drive for around 4 hours to Alleppey. Board a traditional Houseboat

here that will take you through the mesmerizing backwaters.

On board there is everything available for a pleasant journey / overnight stay. A bedroom with a

comfortable bed, a modern toilet with a shower, an airy lounge on the deck, and a kitchen where

regional dishes are freshly prepared.

Lunch, Dinner, and overnight in a houseboat in Alleppey.

Before heading to Kochi, have an excursion to Bharananganam. The town of Bharananganam is now known as Saint Alphonsa. Visit the tomb and memorial of Saint Alphonsa here.

Alphonsa Anna Muttathupandathu, born on August 19, 1910 in Arpukara, died on July 28, 1946 in Bharananganam. She is the first woman of Indian origin to be canonized as a Saint. A postal was published later commemorating Alphonsa.

Later drive further to Kochi, a city facing the Arabian Sea and so rightfully known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Cochin is a commercial city and is one of the finest natural harbors in the world. It has been a center of trade in products like pepper and pearls, spices, oil, etc for many centuries.

Experience a traditional Kathakali Dance Show in the evening.

Dinner and overnight in Kochi.

After breakfast, have a city tour of Kochi. Visit Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and the Santa Cruz Basilica.

The famous Chinese fishing nets in the harbor are reminiscent of times gone by.