Arrival at Chennai and transfer to Hotel for the overnight stay.

Visit Chennai city, Fort St George and Museum. Afternoon to Dakshinachitra Cultural Village and Overnight at Mahabalipuram.

Morning sightseeing of Mahabalipuram's 7th century rock cut shore temples. Afternoon drive to Pondicherry.

Morning city tour covering the French Quarter of Pondicherry and Museum. Overnight stay at hotel.

Drive to Gangakondacholapuram and Darasuram 10th Century Temples. Overnight at Swamimalai Hotel/Resort.

Day at Swamimalai experiencing traditional crafts such as bronze statue making and pottery. Evening Cultural Programme. Overnight at Swamimalai hotel/Resort.

Visit Pullamangai Temple, Tanjore Temple and Museum. Drive to Karaikudi district to visit old merchants houses build in traditional style. You can also visit the Chettinad Palace Overnight at Mansion Mansion.

Drive 3 hrs to Dindugal and check into Cardamom House, a quiet traditional home on the banks of the Kamaraj Lake at the foot of the Western Ghats. The nearby village offers the opportunity to see day to day life of Tamil people. Overnight at Cardamom House.

Drive to Madurai and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum and Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Drive to Kovalam en route visiting Padmanabapuram Teak Palace, the only Teak palace in India. Overnight at Kovalam hotel.

Relax at the Beach. Overnight stay at hotel.

Morning drive to Thottapally, enroute visiting Krishnapuram Palace and check into your traditional Kettuvallam Houseboat. Travel through the lush green backwaters of Kerala observing the traditional lifestyle of the Keralites. You will see Temples, fishing, people tending their crops and coconut plantations as you drift through the canals. A unique and totally relaxing experience. Overnight on board the houseboat.

Your houseboat will drop you at Coconut Lagoon Backwater Resort on the banks of the backwaters. Traditional Keralan cottages have been reconstructed in this secluded spot. Overnight at Coconut Lagoon.

Transfer by motor boat to Alleppey and drive to Cochin. Afternoon sightseeing of Fort Cochin, Jewtown, Mattancherry Palace. Evening Kathakali Dance Performance. Overnight Heritage Fort - / Malabar House / Brunton Boatyard.

Morning visit the Hilltop Palace and have a traditional lunch at the home of renowned Malabar Chef Mrs Nimmy Paul. In the evening watch a demonstration of Kalaripayyatu traditional Keralan Martial Arts. Overnight in Cochin.

Departure transfer to Cochin airport for onward journey.