Classical India
South India
Days12
FormatPrivate Journey
RegionsTamil Nadu, Kerala
Destinations
- Chennai
- Mahabalipuram
- Pondicherry
- Thanjavur
- Chettinad
- Madurai
- Thekkady
- Munnar
- Alleppey
- Kochi
THE JOURNEY
Temples, architecture, spice country, food and the slower rhythm of southern India.
Temple architectureCoastal villagesFrench colonial quarterBackwater cruises
ITINERARY
DAY01
Arrive in Chennai
Arrive in Tamil Nadu's capital, a gateway to the temple towns and coastal culture of the south.
DAY02
Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Visit the shore temples and rock-cut sculptures of Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Bay of Bengal.
DAY03
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
Continue down the coast to Pondicherry, where French colonial streets meet the Tamil seaside.
DAY04
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
Travel inland to Thanjavur to see the great Brihadeeswarar Temple, a masterpiece of Chola architecture.
DAY05
Thanjavur to Kochi
Cross into Kerala and arrive in Kochi, where Portuguese, Dutch and British histories layer over a working port city.
Best time to travel
October – March
Travel style
Slow, thoughtful, private
Accommodation
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