1Assistance & Traditional welcome on arrival in the gateway to southern India & followed by transfer to Hotel for Overnight. Chennai, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country.

3After breakfast excursion to Kanchipuram –it is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara , Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks. Later drive back to Mahabalipuram and then proceed for half day city tour visit the city – built in 7th century, earlier called Mahabalipuram, this ancient Pallava port, is today the sight of several antique sculptural marvels. In this ancient seasIde town, shrines and huge sculptures cut-out of rocks more than 1200 years back during the reign of Pallava Kings in the region can be seen. The rock carvings depicting mythological episodes – of demons, Gods and animals in battle and others – are truly poems in stone. The only shore temple which remains here is the spectacular two – spired shrine, unique because it houses both Lord Shiva and the Lord Vishnu in its sanctum-sanctorum evening return back to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

5After breakfast drive to ChIdambaram, also called as Thillai, which has the famous Nataraja temple with the root of the sanctum-sanctorum covered with golden plates is located in the centre of the town covering an area of 40 acres. In this temple, postures from the Bharatnatayam form of dance are depicted in sculpture. Natraja is Lord Shiva as a cosmic dancer. After visit drive to Thanjavur. On arrival check into Hotel. Rst of the day is free for Overnight.

7After morning breakfast leave for Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli, situated on the banks of Kaveri river is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim centre, it is famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. Check in at hotel. After lunch city tour visiting Rock fort and its temple at a height of over 23mts. Also visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple. After visit continue to Chettinad, located in Coastal TamilNadu is famous for its tourist attractions -the traditional palaces and mansions which reflect the glory and opulence of a bygone era. The tourist attractions in Chettinad will help one to reconstruct the simple yet classy life of the wealthy Chettiar community of Tamil Nadu. Some of the interesting tourist attractions in Chettinad are the museums-the Kamban Mani Mandapam, Chettinad Museum is a must see place. Once a Chettinad house, it is now open to the public and gives one the rare chance of walking into the rooms of a Chettinad house with an amazing collection of artifacts -traditional jewellery, clothing, huge copper vats and grain bins. Overnight at Hotel.

9After breakfast city tour of Madurai visiting the famous Meenakshi temple, Which was originally built by Kulasekara Pandaya. However the entire credit for making the temple a splended as it is today goes to the Nayaks who ruled Madurai from the 16th to 18th it is a twin temple, an exquisite example of DravIdian architecture. Later visit the Tirumalai Nayak Palace famous for the stuccowork on its domes and arches. Relax in the evening and overnight at the hotel.

11After breakfast explore the wild life insIde the Jungle. During the visiting National Park provIde the Boat rId on the Lake Periyar. Overnight at Hotel.

13After breakfast finished the back water cruise & drive to Cochin, On arrival checkinto Hotel. Later start the city tour. Places to visit are St.Francis Church, Built in 1503 by the Portuguese Franciscan Friars, it is India’s oldest European Church. Vasco da Gama’s remains were buried here in 1524 but later the remains were taken to Libson, Portugal. Chinese Fishing Nets, These huge cantilevered fishing nets were brought here by the traders from the court of Kublai Khan. Mattancherry Palace Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. Mural Paintings depicting scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and some of the Puranic Hindu Legends are a real attraction. The palace also houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins, coronation robes of former Maharajas of Kochi as well as period furniture. In the evening see the Kathkali dance performance which is must to see in Cochin. Overnight at Hotel.