Begin your journey in Chennai, where you'll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. The next day, embark on a full-day city tour, visiting the Madras Museum, Fort St. George, Tamilnadu Secretariat, Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and San Thom Cathedral.
On day 3, travel to Mammallapuram and explore its iconic attractions, including Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas, the Shore Temple, and Krishna's Butter Ball. The next day, head to Pondicherry and discover the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, the French Quarter, and the Seaside Promenade.
Continue to Tanjore on day 4, where you'll visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Fort, and Thanjavur Palace Museum. The next day, drive to Trichy and explore the Srirangam Temple and Rockfort Temple before continuing to Karaikudi to explore Chettinad mansions and local cuisine.
On day 6, travel to Madurai and visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, and Gandhi Museum. The next day, enjoy a scenic drive to Munnar, where you'll have the evening at leisure in the hill town.
On day 8, explore Munnar's attractions, including the Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Museum, and Eravikulam National Park. The next day, drive to Kochi and explore Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.
On day 10, drive to Alleppey and enjoy a houseboat cruise through the backwaters, with lunch on board. Spend the night on the houseboat or in a backwater resort. The next day, transfer to Mararikulam Beach and spend the day at leisure by the beach.
On the final day, drive back to Kochi and transfer to the airport for your departure.