From AUD
$2,720
Independent
Travelers
Departure
Daily
Duration
14 Days
India Southern Heritage 14 Days
Day 1 – Arrive Chennai (No Meals)
Fly to Chennai (flight not included). Private transfer to hotel. Check-in from 14:00. Balance of day free.
Stay 2 nights at The Residency Chennai (Superior room).
Day 2 – Chennai (B)
Afternoon city tour: Fort St George, St Mary’s Church, Madras Museum bronze section, San Thome Cathedral, and Marina promenade.
Day 3 – Chennai to Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram (B)
Drive to Kanchipuram to visit its famed temples, then continue to Mahabalipuram for a tour of UNESCO-listed shore temples and rock carvings.
Stay 1 night at Ideal Beach Resort (Garden View room).
Day 4 – Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (B)
Drive to Pondicherry for guided visits to Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Ecole Française d’Extrême-Orient, seaside promenade, and Grand Bazaar.
Stay 1 night at Anandha Inn Puducherry (Executive room).
Day 5 – Pondicherry to Swamimalai (B)
Scenic drive with stops at Airavateshwara Temple in Darasuram and the riverside town of Kumbakonam.
Stay 2 nights at Indeco Swamimalai (Palace Royal Suite).
Day 6 – Trichy & Tanjore Excursion (B)
Visit Trichy’s Rock Fort Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, then Tanjore’s historic temples and palaces.
Day 7 – Swamimalai to Karaikudi to Madurai (B)
Drive via Chettinad region to see heritage mansions, Raja of Chettinad’s Palace, and Chettinad Museum.
Stay 2 nights at ITC Fortune Pandiyan (Deluxe room).
Day 8 – Madurai (B)
Tour Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, Gandhi Museum, cycle rickshaw ride to the bazaar, and visit Meenakshi Temple complex.
Day 9 – Madurai to Kanyakumari (B)
Scenic drive to India’s southernmost tip.
Stay 1 night at Annai Resort & Spa (Deluxe room).
Day 10 – Kanyakumari to Kovalam (B)
Visit Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, Vivekananda Memorial, Suchindram Temple, and Padmanabhapuram Palace. Continue to Kovalam.
Stay 2 nights at The Travancore Heritage (Beach Grove room).
Day 11 – Kovalam (B)
Day at leisure on the beach.
Day 12 – Kovalam to Alleppey – Backwater Cruise (B, L, D)
Drive to Alleppey to board a deluxe houseboat for an overnight Kerala backwaters cruise.
Day 13 – Kumarakom to Cochin (B)
Disembark and drive to Cochin. Afternoon tour including Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, and Mattancherry Palace.
Stay 1 night at Holiday Inn Cochin (Superior room).
Day 14 – Depart Cochin (B)
Private transfer to Cochin Airport (flight not included).
SKU: IJDB-SGJ-14-2024 / 2025 / 2026
Exclusions:
- All air arrangements to, from and within India
- Visa fees
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Early hotel check in or late hotel check out
- Beverages of all types
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any other tours, meals or services not specifically covered herein
Southern Heritage Tour Prices
| Tour prices valid to 30/09/2026 Depart any day | Twin share | Triple share | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 15/10/2025 – 15/04/2026 | |||
| Solo Traveller | N/A | N/A | $7,733 |
| 2 Travellers | $4,041 | N/A | $5,480 |
| 3 Travellers | $3,332 | $3,100 | $4,785 |
| 4-6 Travellers | $3,052 | $2,824 | $4,491 |
| From 16/04/2026 – 30/09/2026 | |||
| Solo Traveller | N/A | N/A | $7,524 |
| 2 Travellers | $3,929 | N/A | $5,273 |
| 3 Travellers | $3,216 | $2,992 | $4,582 |
| 4-6 Travellers | $2,940 | $2,720 | $4,284 |
A surcharge may apply for travel mid Dec 2025 to mid Jan 2026, and during various local public holidays.
Southern Heritage 2025–2026
Uncover the vibrant history, sacred temples, colonial heritage, and serene waterways of southern India. This 14-day journey through Tamil Nadu and Kerala blends immersive cultural discovery with moments of tranquil relaxation, from backwater cruises to beachside stays.
Destinations:
Chennai • Kanchipuram • Mahabalipuram • Pondicherry • Swamimalai • Tanjore • Trichy • Karaikudi • Madurai • Kanyakumari • Kovalam • Backwater Cruise • Cochin
Highlights
- Visit UNESCO-listed temples of Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, and Tanjore
- Explore the colonial charm of Pondicherry and the Chettinad region
- Relax on the beaches of Kovalam and cruise Kerala’s tranquil backwaters
- Discover Cochin’s historic harbour, fishing nets, and spice markets
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