Sacred South & Kerala
Serene Backwaters
Begin in Chennai before exploring Kanchipuram’s sacred temples and Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO-listed shore monuments. Discover Pondicherry’s French colonial charm, then journey through Tanjore and Trichy, centres of classical South Indian temple architecture. Experience Chettinad’s distinctive heritage mansions and cuisine, followed by Madurai’s vibrant Meenakshi Temple rituals. In Periyar, explore spice plantations and wildlife-rich forests. Conclude with a serene houseboat cruise through the backwaters of Kumarakom and Alleppey before departing from Cochin. This immersive itinerary introduces foreign travellers to South India’s spiritual traditions, Dravidian architecture, cultural diversity, and Kerala’s tranquil tropical beauty.
12 Nights/ 13 Days
Itinerary Route: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Trichy – Chettinad – Madurai – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Cochin
Highlights
- Begin in Chennai, gateway to South India’s rich cultural tapestry
- Seek blessings in Kanchipuram’s ancient temple city
- Stand by the sea at Mahabalipuram’s timeless stone carvings
- Wander through Pondicherry’s charming French boulevards
- Witness the grandeur of Dravidian temples rising towards the sky
- Experience Chettinad’s heritage homes and bold flavours
- Feel devotion come alive in Madurai’s sacred rituals
- Drift through Kerala’s backwaters, where life flows in harmony with nature
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