Tamil Nadu & Kerala Grand Tour – 9N/10D
A South India grand tour blending Tamil Nadu's heritage coast with Kerala's hills, wildlife and backwaters. The itinerary is paced to combine sightseeing with enough time to appreciate the character of each destination rather than simply passing through.
Route order and sightseeing sequence can be customized according to arrival/departure points, hotel selection, local attraction timings, traffic, weather and your preferred pace.
Package Highlights
- Arrive in Chennai, check in and explore Marina Beach and selected city landmarks
- Visit Mahabalipuram's Pallava monuments en route to Pondicherry
- Travel south to Madurai and visit Meenakshi Amman Temple after check-in
- Explore Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace, with time for local markets and cultural experiences
- Drive towards Kerala through changing landscapes
- Visit tea plantations, viewpoints and attractions such as Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, depending on local conditions
Detailed Day-wise Itinerary
9N/10D • Place-focused sightseeing and comfortable travel
Arrival in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai, check in and explore Marina Beach and selected city landmarks.
Overnight stay: Chennai
Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
Visit Mahabalipuram's Pallava monuments en route to Pondicherry. Evening exploration of White Town and the promenade.
Overnight stay: Pondicherry
Pondicherry – Madurai
Travel south to Madurai and visit Meenakshi Amman Temple after check-in.
Overnight stay: Madurai
Madurai Heritage
Explore Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace, with time for local markets and cultural experiences.
Overnight stay: Madurai
Madurai – Munnar
Drive towards Kerala through changing landscapes. Arrive in Munnar and enjoy a relaxed evening in the hills.
Overnight stay: Munnar
Munnar Sightseeing
Visit tea plantations, viewpoints and attractions such as Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, depending on local conditions. Enjoy the cool climate and mountain scenery.
Overnight stay: Munnar
Munnar – Thekkady
Travel through spice-growing country to Thekkady. Enjoy a nature-focused day with optional boating or other permitted activities.
Overnight stay: Thekkady
Thekkady – Alleppey
Proceed to Alleppey and board/check in to your selected backwater experience. Relax as the waterways, villages and coconut landscapes unfold around you.
Overnight stay: Alleppey
Alleppey Leisure & Departure Preparation
Enjoy a relaxed morning around the backwaters before check-out and onward transfer according to your travel plan.
Overnight stay: Alleppey
Departure
Breakfast and transfer for onward journey.
Overnight stay: —
Inclusions & Exclusions
Services can be customized according to your travel requirements
Package Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation as per selected category
- Daily breakfast
- Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Private vehicle for the tour, as applicable
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
- Applicable taxes as per package terms
Package Exclusions
- Flights / train tickets
- Monument, temple and attraction entry fees
- Lunch and dinner unless specifically mentioned
- Guide charges, boating, activities or permits unless specifically included
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porter charges
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Plan Your Tamil Nadu Holiday
Share your travel dates, number of travellers and hotel preference with Imperial Indian Journey. We can customize this itinerary around your preferred pace and sightseeing interests.