Tamilnadu Tour With Kerala

Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days 
Destinations Covered: Chennai– Kanchipuram– Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry - Kumbakonam
- Tanjore – Madurai - Periyar National Park – Kumarakom - Cochin

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Arrive at Chennai International Airport. Veer Travel Gateway Executive will be holding the placard of your name. Thereafter you will get assisted transfer to the hotel, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon proceeds to visit Kapaleeswarar Temple, famous Santhome Church, and Marina Beach. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

Day 02: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
Morning after breakfast, in time check out from hotel and travel to Mahabalipuram: known for old monolith temples. En-route visit Kanchipuram, the city of temples. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram
Morning after breakfast, commences your day with a visit to Shore temple followed by a visit Arjuna's Penance, Krishna Mandapam, and Five Rathas. After the tour you can stroll on the beach is also a great experience overlooking the sunset. Later return to the hotel.

Day 04: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Pondicherry, the town is adorned with natural beauties of the Deccan Plateau. This city was ruled by French for about 280 years before independence. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later go for city tour visiting famous Shree Aurobindo Ashram and French Quarter. Later drive back to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Pondicherry – Kumbakonam
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Kumbakonam: It is a beautiful temple town in the heart of district Thanjavur. It is the best place for history lovers who want to understand cultural roots and Hinduism. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Later visit famous temples including Navagraha Temples (Planetary Temples.  Stay overnight at the hotel. 

Day 06: Kumbakonam
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit temples around the Kumbakonam followed by a village walk to be witnessed of the village lifestyle. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

Day 07: Kumbakonam – Tanjore
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Tanjore: It was capital of Cholas once and they ruled southern part of India between 10Th to 14Th centuries. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later proceed to visit the art gallery and Sri Brihadeeswara temple. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

Day 08: Tanjore – Madurai
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel o Madurai: it is considered the largest temple in Tamil Nadu state endowed with rich cultural heritage. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel. In the afternoon go for the local tour with a visit to Meenakshi Temple where you can attend evening ceremony. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

Day 09: Madurai – Periyar National Park
Morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel to Periyar National Park. It is a famous national park for wildlife-enthusiast that house species such as tiger, elephant, board Languor, bison, etc. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later enjoy a boat cruise on the Periyar Lake. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

Day 10: Periyar National Park
Morning breakfast at a leisurely pace. Start your day with a visit to different plantations like coffee, tea, cardamom, Pepper and more. Later visit the local market where you can see or buy fresh fragrance spices. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

Day 11: Periyar National Park – Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel to Kumarkom. Upon arrival embark the traditional houseboat where you can relax and cruise through the Kerala backwaters. Stay overnight on houseboat. 

Day 12: Kumarakom – Cochin
Morning after breakfast, disembark the houseboat and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later start your day with a visit to the 16th century The synagogue, the oldest Church in India - St Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Chinese fishing nets on the action and the Jew Town. Stay overnight at the hotel.  

Day 13: Cochin – Departure
The morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and you will get assisted departure transfer to airport to board the flight for onward destination.