Discover South India’s temples, tea hills, wildlife and tranquil backwaters on a small-group journey from Chennai to Kochi, capped with an unforgettable houseboat stay.
  • Visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO-listed Shore Temple and ancient rock carvings
  • Explore Pondicherry’s French Quarter and stroll Promenade Beach
  • Discover Tamil rural arts and create Kolam at Mohanam Cultural Center
  • Admire Tanjore’s Brihadeeswarar Temple of the Chola dynasty
  • Witness evening aarti at Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman Temple and explore bazaars
  • Tour Munnar’s tea plantations and taste fresh, locally grown brews
  • Cruise Periyar Lake for wildlife, including elephants and water birds
  • Sail overnight on a Kerala houseboat across the backwaters
Enjoy mid-range hotels and heritage properties throughout: The Residency Chennai; Hotel Atithi (outdoor pool, rooftop restaurant, breakfast); Hotel Sangam (3-star, pool); JC Residency (AC rooms, free Wi-Fi); Eastend Hotel Munnar (gardens); Peppervine Thekkady (pool, restaurant); Eastend Lakesong Resort (lakeside, pool); an overnight Deluxe AC houseboat; and Kochi’s historic Casino Hotel.