Arrive by (TBA), Welcome to Incredible India, meeting and assistance on arrival; Indian magic begins here with Traditional Garland & Welcome Drink on arrival. Transfer to hotel & relax, overnight in Chennai.

After a refreshing breakfast proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Chennai (Madras) – the fourth largest city in India and the capital of Tamil Nadu, The city apart from being a major commercial hub of South India is also a centre for South Indian art, architecture, music, dance, culture, traditions and festivals, There are many places of tourist attraction in and around the city – Marina beach (a gorgeous 11 km shoreline), Kabaleeswarar Temple, Santhome Cathedral, Sree Parthasarathy Temple, Government Museum, Fort Museum, National Art Gallery, St. Thomas Mount, Little Mount Shrine, Fort St. George and St. Mary’s Church, Guindy Deer & Snake Parks, Valluvar Kottam, Kalakshetra, Sittratangam and Zoological Park, back to hotel and relax, Overnight in Chennai.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram, on arrival proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and for good reason! The impressive coastal temple on the beach, dedicated to Shiva, is one of the most famous buildings in South India.Within walking distance of the seaside temple, you will find Arjuna’s Penance, a large relief that tells the legend of the descent of the Ganges from heaven to earth. Also known are the five Rathas, beautiful temples carved out of stone. Sculpture is one of the city’s local crafts, and you will find numerous workshops there. overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Pondicherry; on arrival check in and relax, later visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a place of enlightenment where visitors from all over the world practice meditation. It is a great place for spiritual experiences and moksha, Seaside Promenade is one of the most popular places to visit in Pondicherry. You can explore the French roots of the beautiful coastal city at this beach, Pondicherry’s Botanical Garden was designed to be an attractive French garden. It’s a peaceful and relaxing refuge where you can unwind and fight the heat, back to hotel and relax, overnight in Pondicherry.

Morning after breakfast, visit Chunnambar Boat is a tropical gem in southern India that offers an exceptional houseboat experience. Chunnambar Boat House, flanked on one side by an exotic stream, is one of Pondicherry’s most popular tourist attractions, Plage Paradiso, often known as Paradise Beach, is located in Chunnambar, close to the town of Pondicherry, Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Puducherry is the mother cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore, dating back 300 years, Auroville is an experimental township in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

It was founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa, spiritual guru also known as The Mother. The township is designed by architect Roger Anger, Serenity Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Pondicherry, a coastal town in India. The beach is flanked on the shore by palm trees and provides a good view of the Bay of Bengal reaching into the wide ocean, overnight in Pondicherry.

After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur. Thanjavur is located in a fertile area because the Kauvery River flows through it and irrigates the land. Enroute, a stop is made at Chidambaram, an important center of Shivaism. The city is dominated by the enormous temple to Nataraja, the dancing Shiva. Rituals are constantly held in the temple. After arriving in Thanjavur, the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Thanjavur.

Today you will take a city tour of Thanjavur. Thanjavur is located in a fertile area because the Kauvery flows through it and irrigates the land. The Kauvery is considered by the Tamils as the southern Ganges. A bath in this would therefore be equal to a bath in the Ganges.

Also worth a visit is the Rajaraja Museum in the middle of the city. It has an important collection of bronzes on display in its spaces. Some of the 30,000 olas (palm leaf manuscripts) are also exhibited here. The city is also a center of living arts. There are many sculptors active there. overnight stay at Thanjavur.

After breakfast you will leave for Madurai. Along the way you will visit the impressive rock fortress of Trichy. It is a steep climb via the 450 steps, but once at the top the effort is rewarded with a beautiful view of the city and the rice fields, banana plantations and a large coconut palm plantation behind it. You also visit the Srirangam Temple, which consists of seven walls that surround each other. The three outer walls are colorful and busy. Here you will find one of the largest bazaars in India. Then you continue to Madurai. This is the oldest and most sacred city in Tamil Nadu and is also called the city of temples. overnight in Madurai.

After breakfast, you will visit the Meenakshi Amman temple complex. The 14 towers (the highest of which is 52 meters) of the temple complex are completely covered with colorful statues of gods and goddesses, animals and mythical figures. Very special to see! There is a lot to do in and around the temple. Inside the sanctuary, numerous traders sell their products of local crafts. Another beautiful sight is the 17th century Thirumalai Nayak Palace. A unique building with many columns, arches and domes. You can also visit the Gandhi Memorial Museum where many personal souvenirs of Mahatma Gandhi are displayed. overnight in Madurai.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Munnar , on arrival check in and relax, later visit Echo Point is a fun place to be if you wish to hear your voice echo back to you. This acoustic mechanism works because of the presence of three mountain ranges in the area, C.S.I Christ Church was built in 1910 in memory of the wife of the manager of Finlay Tea Co. who died due to cholera at the age of 23. The final stop on your first day in Munnar should be at Kalari Kshetra – a center for performing arts, which holds daily cultural programs depicting the traditional dances of the state of Kerala, overnight in Munnar.

After breakfast, visit Anayirangal Dam holds the waters of the Panniyar River and the lake borders the Tata Tea Plantations and forests, Periyakanal Tea Factory is located in the eponymous village and one of the oldest tea factories in Munnar. The path takes you through lush green tea plantations amidst the rolling hills, Lock Heart Gap, this point is named due to the formation of a locked heart in the gap between two mountains visible from up here. Home to the Lockhart Tea Factory, Kanan Devan Tea Museum is owned by the Tata Group and often called the Tata Tea Museum. There are 6 rooms inside this museum and they showcase the techniques of local tea production. Rajamalai National Park or Eravikulam National Park is home to the highest peak in the Western Ghats – Anamudi Peak, which stands tall at the height of 2,695 meters, overnight in Munnar.

After check out, you drive to Thekkady located in a beautiful wooded area. The drive there is beautiful and along the way you will pass several spice plantations. Feel free to ask the driver to stop at a plantation for a tour. After arriving in Thekkady, the rest of the day is at leisure. overnight in Thekkady.

Morning after breakfast, visit Periyar National Park is located near Thekkady. This is one of the tiger reserves in India, although the chance of spotting a tiger is nil. The area is enormous, thickly wooded and only fifty live there. On the other hand, you have a good chance of spotting an elephant and other special wildlife, The Park has a mystical yet serene atmosphere. Today you will take a boat trip (in a group) on Periyar Lake, the driver will arrange the tickets. We were lucky enough to see a herd of elephants swimming across, a special sight! The rest of the day is at leisure. Relax by the pool or take a walk through the green surroundings. overnight in Thekkady.

Today you drive to Alleppey, backwaters with a traditional (private) houseboat; the backwaters of Kerala. During the boat trip you can enjoy the beautiful nature reserve with palm trees, small villages and rice fields. Life in the backwaters takes place on the water and on the banks. The population lives from agriculture and uses the canals to transport merchandise. You can also see locals fishing, washing and bathing. A private chef provides a tasty, fresh lunch.

On the way you will make a stop for a short walk through a small village. At the end of the afternoon, you will moor at the place where you will spend the night. After a beautiful sunset, a delicious dinner is on the table. You will spend the night in a comfortable room on board the houseboat. An unforgettable experience!

Morning transfer to cochin, Cochin has been one of India’s most important port cities for centuries. The city has in the past been a colony of the Portuguese, Dutch and English. These influences are clearly reflected in the street scene. Kochi consists of several districts, of which Fort Kochi is the best known and most attractive district. Fort Kochi is full of colonial buildings, on arrival check in and relax, evening at leisure, overnight in Kochi.

This morning proceed with local sightseeing in and around Cochin – the Queen of Arabian Sea, this is one of the finest natural harbors in the World and was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, etc. Sightseeing attractions in Cochin include Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets, Kathakali Dance. Later check in hotel and relax, Overnight in Cochin.

Morning after breakfast, check out and transfer to Cochin airport to board flight for Mumbai, on arrival check in hotel and relax, in evening you can get a glimpse of the beaches and wonderful sceneries of the city, also go out to the Fashion Street and the Marine Drive with a sneak in at the Jain temple which is very famous on the Malabar Hill. overnight in Mumbai.

In the wake of the morning breakfast, you will start with the sightseeing venture in Mumbai where you count on the Lord Shiva Temple, Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Rajabai clock tower, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Elephanta cave, Mani Bhawan, Shree Siddhi Vinayak Temple, and many other places in a jiffy, Stay overnight after your return!

Day at Leisure for your personal

DAY 20: Mumbai Depart