India Authentic Tours
Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
Destinations: Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry → Tanjore → Madurai → Periyar → Alleppey → Cochin → Goa
Day 01: Arrive Chennai
On arrival in Chennai, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Visit Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and Marina Beach. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 02: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
Drive to Kanchipuram to visit its ancient temples — Ekambareswarar and Kailasanatha. Continue to Mahabalipuram and explore the UNESCO-listed Shore Temple and Arjuna’s Penance. Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Visit the Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, French Quarter, and seaside promenade. Evening at leisure.
Day 04: Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Tanjore
Visit the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram before continuing to Tanjore. Explore the UNESCO Brihadeeswarar Temple and Tanjore Palace. Overnight stay.
Day 05: Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai via Trichy. En route, visit the Srirangam Temple. In Madurai, explore the Meenakshi Amman Temple illuminated at night.
Day 06: Madurai
After breakfast, explore Thirumalai Nayak Palace and local markets. Optional evening ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Overnight stay.
Day 07: Madurai – Periyar (145 km / 4 hrs)
Drive to Periyar in the Western Ghats. Visit spice plantations and enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot wildlife.
Day 08: Periyar – Alleppey (160 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board a private houseboat. Cruise through Kerala’s backwaters surrounded by lush paddy fields and palm trees. Overnight onboard.
Day 09: Alleppey – Cochin
Disembark after breakfast and drive to Cochin. Visit Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, the Chinese Fishing Nets, and enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.
Day 10–11: Cochin – Goa (by flight)
Fly to Goa. Relax on the beaches or explore the Portuguese churches of Old Goa — Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, and local spice farms.
Day 12–17: Goa
Free time to enjoy sun, sea, and sand. Optional excursions to spice plantations, dolphin watching, or river cruises on the Mandovi.
Day 18: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Goa Airport for your flight back home or onward destination.
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Why Choose Our South India & Goa Coastal Tour?
This 18-day journey through South India and Goa lets you discover ancient temples, spice gardens, and Kerala backwaters before relaxing on Goa’s golden beaches. Enjoy private transfers, heritage hotels, and authentic experiences curated by India Authentic Tours — your trusted travel partner for tailor-made India holidays.