Arrive at the queen of hill stations Ooty and enjoy the variety of fresh bloom at the Botanical Garden. See the Doddabetta and Mukurti Peak. A boat ride in the large lake should refresh you like nothing does. Gaze at the unending carpet of tea plants as you sip hot tea.

Enjoy going down the hills to Coonoor on the Nilgiri Mountain Train. Drive straight to the coastal city of Cochin and enjoy a colorful performance of Kathakali. This is an art for using dance and drama to tell stories from the history.

See the ancient palaces and places of worship at the old town of this modern city. The Dutch Palace and the St. Francis Church have much to offer by way architectural skill. The sight of the Chinese nets going down to get the bounty from the ocean is something that should not be missed.

Drive along the coast to the center of seafood and coir, two main produce of the state of Kerala. Alleppey has a long history of labor struggles. The city has canals cutting through it and is known as the Venice of the South. Get into a houseboat for a night on the water.

After a sumptuous breakfast on board the houseboat, drive to the luxurious resort at Kumarakom for a day of relaxation. Rejuvenate your body with an Ayurvedic massage. Relax your mind with some fresh air and good food.

The sounds of the birds and the bust of colors of their feathers are always a treat for the eyes. Enjoy the sight at the bird sanctuary before you start your climb up the hills towards the wild-life sanctuary at Thekkady. See where the spices grow and buy some at the local market at Kumily.

For those who are adventurous, we can take you on a walking trip through the forests. Enjoy the wilderness up close. In the evening ride the boat on The Periyar Lake. You can see the elephants and bison come to the edge of the lake for their evening drink of water and a leisurely bath. Watch the birds as they fly overhead on their way back to the nest.

Reach the temple town of Madurai. See the majestic Thirumalai Nayak Mahal and brush with history at the Gandhi Museum. Get the blessings of Lord Vishnu as the dacoit king Azhagar at the Koodal Azagar temple. Visit the Madurai Meenakshi Temple and see the night rituals.

Spend a spiritual day visiting the Ganesa Temple, The Tayumanaswamy Temple, and The Srirangam Temple complex. Get amazed at the architecture of the Rock Fort. Spend the night at the heart of the Chola kingdom.

The center of architecture, painting and other arts, Tanjore was the center of activity during the Chola period. The magnificent Brihadeeswara Temple constructed by the king Raja Raja Chola is a construction marvel. Enjoy the collection of books at Saraswathi Mahal Library and wonder at the bronze artifacts of the Chola age at the Art Gallery.

Drive to the erstwhile French colony after visiting the Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram temples. See the Auroville village and botanical gardens. Enjoy an evening stroll on the Promenade while the strong breeze from the sea cools you down.

See the shore temple on the beach and the world’s largest bas-relief Arjuna’s penance at the Mahabalipuram. The coastal town is famous for its stone sculptors whose skills are unparalleled. Visit the artisans’ village to see their skills first-hand. Proceed to Chennai.

Let your hearts be filled with happy and sweet memories of the time you had in South India. Fly back home refreshed and rejuvenated.