10-day Itinerary South India

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai
– Arrival: Land at Chennai International Airport.
– Activities:
– Visit Marina Beach for a sunset stroll.
– Explore Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Santhome Basilica.
– Stroll around Fort St. George and Government Museum.
– Overnight: Chennai

Day 2: Chennai – Mahabalipuram
– Morning: Drive to Mahabalipuram (1.5 hours).
– Activities:
– Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and Arjuna’s Penance
– Relax at the beach.
– Overnight: Mahabalipuram

Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
– Morning: Drive to Pondicherry (2 hours).
– Activities:
– Visit Auroville, a unique township.
– Explore the French Quarter, Promenade Beach, and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. – Overnight: Pondicherry

Day 4: Pondicherry – Thanjavur
– Morning: Drive to Thanjavur (4-5 hours).
– Activities:
– Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO site.
– Explore the Thanjavur Royal Palace.
– Overnight: Thanjavur

Day 5: Thanjavur – Madurai
– Morning: Drive to Madurai (3-4 hours).
– Activities:
– Visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple.
– Walk around the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and Gandhi Memorial Museum.
– Overnight: Madurai

Day 6: Madurai – Munnar
– Morning: Drive to Munnar (5-6 hours).
– Activities:
– Explore the scenic tea plantations and Attukal Waterfalls.
– Visit Tea Museum
– Overnight: Munnar

Day 7: Munnar
– Activities:
– Visit Eravikulam National Park to spot the Nilgiri Tahr.
– Explore Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake.
– Overnight: Munnar

Day 8: Munnar – Thekkady
– Morning: Drive to Thekkady (3-4 hours).
– Activities:
– Take a Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat ride.
– Visit a spice plantation
– Optional: Watch a Kathakali dance performance.
– Overnight: Thekkady

Day 9: Thekkady – Alleppey (Houseboat)
– Morning: Drive to Alleppey (4 hours).
– Activities:
– Board a houseboat for a backwater cruise.
– Enjoy traditional Kerala meals on board.
– Overnight: Houseboat

Day 10: Alleppey – Cochin Departure
– Morning: Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Cochin (1.5 hours). – Activities:
– Visit Fort Kochi, Jew Town, and Mattancherry Palace if time permits.
– Departure: Fly out from Cochin International Airport.