Enchanting South: A Private Women’s Exclusive Tour

Upon arrival at Chennai Airport, meet your tour representative and transfer to Mahabalipuram, a coastal heritage town. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Mahabalipuram

Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Assistance

After breakfast, explore the ancient monuments of Mahabalipuram. Visit the Shore Temple, Five Rathas (chariot shaped temples), Arjuna’s Penance (a massive rock carving), Ganesh Ratha, Krishna’s Butter Ball, and the rock-cut Mandapas. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to relax, take a walk along the beach, or explore local craft shops.

Overnight: Mahabalipuram

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance

Drive to Pondicherry, a charming town with strong French influences. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and later visit the Aurobindo Ashram and stroll through the French Quarter. Evening at leisure by the beach promenade.

Overnight: Pondicherry

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Aurobindo Ashram, French Quarter

Start your day with a guided cycling tour of Pondicherry (7–9 AM). Then drive to Tanjore, stopping en route to visit the UNESCO World Heritage temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram. Explore a local silk weaving village and a bronze statue workshop. Arrive in Tanjore and visit the Brihadeeswara Temple.

Overnight: Tanjore

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Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Cycling tour, UNESCO Temples, Brihadeeswara Temple

Drive to Trichy. Visit Amma Mandapam on the Cauvery River with views of Rock Fort Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Try Mehndi hand art before continuing to Chettinad. En route, visit a unique village temple with terracotta animal offerings. Explore the grand mansions and local crafts of Chettinad.

Overnight: Chettinad

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Rock Fort Temple, Mehndi Art, Chettinad Mansions

Explore Chettinad’s markets, temples, and traditional crafts. Visit Athangudi tile making units, wood carving workshops, and Kandangi saree weaving centers in Karaikudi. Enjoy abullock cart ride through the village.

Overnight: Chettinad

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Athangudi Tiles, Kandangi Sarees, Bullock Cart Ride

Drive to Madurai. Visit the Gandhi Museum and Nayak Palace. In the evening, embark on a Madurai food safari, tasting local dishes across eateries and restaurants using various local transport options.

Overnight: Madurai

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Gandhi Museum, Food Safari, Nayak Palace

Join the “Vanakkam Madurai” early morning walking tour (6–8 AM) to discover local culture and daily life. Experience traditional saree draping and shop for bangles. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, followed by an afternoon excursion to Vilachery to see traditional doll-making and weaving.

Overnight: Madurai

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Meenakshi Temple, Cultural Walk, Saree Experience

Depart Tamil Nadu and enter Kerala. Drive to Periyar, known for its spice plantations. Visit a local spice garden for a guided tour. In the evening, enjoy a tribal dance or martial arts performance (Kalaripayattu).

Overnight: Periyar

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Spice Garden, Kalaripayattu/Tribal Dance

Drive to the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey. Upon arrival, check in to your waterside resort. The remainder of the day is at leisure unwind with optional Ayurveda treatments or yoga sessions.

Overnight: Alleppey

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Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport

Highlights: Kerala Backwaters, Optional Ayurveda & Yoga

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After breakfast, check out from the resort and board a traditional houseboat for an unforgettable cruise through the backwaters. Enjoy the scenic landscapes and local village life as you glide along the waterways.

Overnight: Houseboat, Alleppey

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Transport

Highlights: Houseboat Cruise, Backwater Experience, Local Scenery

En route to Cochin, visit a local school, coir mat unit, matchstick workshop, church, tea shop, and scenic paddy fields. After lunch, arrive in Cochin. In the evening, attend a Kathakali dance performance, including a behind the scenes look at makeup and preparation.

Overnight: Cochin

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Cultural Encounters, Kathakali Dance Show

Discover Fort Cochin by walking and auto-rickshaw. Visit iconic sites like Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, and the Dutch Palace. Explore local spice markets and art galleries.

Overnight: Cochin

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide, Entrance Fees

Highlights: Fort Cochin, Heritage Sites, Local Markets

After breakfast, transfer to Cochin International Airport for your onward journey.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Airport Transfer

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