After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram. On arrival check in to your hotel. Later have blessings at Kanchi Kailasanathar temple which was built in 7th century AD by a Pallava king named Rajasimha known as Narasimhavarman II. It is famous for its magnificient Vimana, the gopuram over the sanctum sanctorum. It speaks volumes of architectural beauty that flourished in the reign of Pallava king. Carry on your drive to Mahabalipuram

From here, you will drive to Mahabalipuram to witness the incredible 7th-century rock-hewn monument “the Shore temple”. You will also visit “Five Rathas”, that exhibits a group of monolithic rock temples, in Dravidian-style architecture. Night stay is in Mahabalipuram

After breakfast leave for Pondicherry. Pondicherry city has a long history dating back 2000 years when it was an important Roman trading post. Francois Martin, a Frenchman, established the modern city of Pondicherry between 1673 and 1680. The French established their supremacy in this area by waging several battles against the Dutch, the English and the Caranatic Nawabs. Pondicherry is also the place where Sri Aurobindo, a well known philosopher, patriot and savant established his Ashram. Stay for one night.

You will then drive to Tanjore where you will visit the incredible Maratha Palace in a maze-like complex. You will walk through the courtyard Art Gallery that showcases an invaluable assortment of stunning stone carvings, and Chola bronzes. You will also visit the Saraswathi Mahal Library. You can spend your day at your own leisure in Thanjavur. Your overnight stay and breakfast are planned in Tanjore.

On this day, you will visit the famous Lord Brihadeeswarar Temple. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A thousand devotees come to visit this shrine on a daily basis. This impressive building is built by King Raja Raja Cholan a thousand years back. This monument is considered among the splendid architectural accomplishments of South India.

Next, you will continue to Trichy. You will visit Amma Mandapam, that is a religious bathing Ghatlocated on the shores of the Kaveri River. After having darshan, you will visit the highly illustrious, and sacred Ranganathaswamy Temple.

Drive to Madurai and check in at the hotel. Join in for the evening prayer at the famous Meenakshi Temple

After morning breakfast, visit the Meenakshi Temple. It is a mighty temple complex build in the 16^th century. It is devoted to Goddess Parvati or Meenakshi, and her husband Lord Shiva. This temple has regal stonewalls, a hall with a thousand pillars displaying Dravidian architecture, musical pillars and twelve huge towers called as ‘Gopurams’.

Drive to Rameshwaram

Here, you can explore the ancient Ramanathaswamy Temple devoted to Lord Shiva, Agnitheertham, five-faced Hanuman Temple, and Dhanushkodi. Later, in the evening our cabbie takes you back to the hotel in Madurai. Enjoy enticing food and night stay in the hotel.

You will drive to Periyar National Park that is suspended high amidst the Cardamom Hills. This place is known for a wildlife sanctuary, and forests in South India. It is an abode to antelope, elephants, deer and several other species of birdlife. The place displays you a rich variety of fauna, flora, magnificent forests, and pristine lakes that will help you make your visit highly memorable.

After relaxing at the hotel. You will stroll through the spice plantations. You will learn about different methods to use these spices in food preparation, and the formulation of medicines. Join the Kalaripayattu Martial Art Show to see various martial art forms such as karate, judo, and kung-fu, and judo. Return to the hotel for overnight stay

Drive to Kovalam

Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse. Overnight in Kovalam

Today we will drive to Trivandrum On arrival at Trivandrum Airport board your flight for onwards journey. Tour Ends