Tamil Nadu & Kerala Tour
The long one. Eleven days from Chennai down the temple towns of Tamil Nadu and across to Periyar, the Kumarakom backwaters and Kochi.
Day by day plan
- Day 0
Travel to Chennai
Leave home for Chennai by train or flight.
- Day 1
Chennai
Pickup and hotel check-in. Visit Marina Beach, the National Art Gallery, Parthasarathy Temple, Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Santhome Cathedral. Overnight in Chennai.
- Day 2
Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
Drive to Kanchipuram for the Kailasanathar, Ekambareswarar and Vaikunta Perumal temples, then on to Mahabalipuram for the Shore Temple, the Rathas and Arjuna’s Penance. Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
- Day 3
Pondicherry
Drive to Pondicherry and check in. After some rest, visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple, the handmade paper factory and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Overnight in Pondicherry.
- Day 4
Kumbakonam
Drive to Kumbakonam and visit Sarangapani, Kumbeswarar, the Brahma temple, Nageswaran and the Navagraha temples. Overnight in Kumbakonam.
- Day 5
Around Kumbakonam
More temples around Kumbakonam and a village walk. Overnight in Kumbakonam.
- Day 6
Thanjavur
Drive to Thanjavur and visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple with its museum and art gallery. Overnight in Thanjavur.
- Day 7
Madurai
Drive to Madurai for Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, the Gandhi Museum and Thiruparankundram. Overnight in Madurai.
- Day 8
Periyar
Visit Periyar National Park, home to tigers, elephants, wild boar and langurs. Overnight near Thekkady.
- Day 9
Kumarakom houseboat
Drive to Kumarakom and board a traditional Kerala houseboat for an easy cruise. Overnight on the houseboat.
- Day 10
Kochi
Drive to Kochi for the 16th-century synagogue, St. Francis Church, the old Portuguese houses, Mattancherry Palace and Marine Drive. Overnight in Kochi.
- Day 11
Departure
Check out after breakfast for your departure.
Places you’ll see
- Chennai
- Kanchipuram
- Mahabalipuram
- Pondicherry
- Kumbakonam
- Thanjavur
- Madurai
- Periyar
- Kumarakom
- Kochi
Package price
Prices change with the season, hotel category and vehicle, so we share the exact price on WhatsApp. Most replies go out within a few minutes.
Good for: Long holidays, NRI families, First visit to the south
Get the priceVehicles for this trip
Every package comes with a vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
Tamil Nadu & Kerala Tour: common questions
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How much does the Tamil Nadu & Kerala Tour cost?
The price depends on the season, the hotels and the vehicle you choose, so we quote it on WhatsApp or over the phone. Send your dates and how many people are travelling.
How many days is the Tamil Nadu & Kerala Tour?
10 Nights / 11 Days. Day 0 is your travel day to Chennai, and sightseeing starts on day 1.
Can we start from Trichy instead?
Yes. We can pick you up in Trichy and drive you to Chennai and through the whole trip.
Which vehicle will we travel in?
An Etios or Innova for couples and small families, an Innova Crysta for extra comfort, and a Tempo Traveller or Force Urbania for groups.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. We can add a night, skip a stop or include a temple or viewpoint you want.
Book this tour
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