Day 1 – Arrive Chennai. Stay at Taj Connemara. Sightseeing including Fort St George, Santhome Cathedral, Kalakshetra Dance Academy – interact with the dancers.OPTIONAL – stay an extra day and visit Pondicherry or Covelong Beach.
Day 2 and 3 –Fly to Madurai. Stay at Taj Garden Retreat. Visit Meenakshi temple, reputed to be the finest temple in India. Watch the evening aarti ceremony. Explore this temple town renowned for its textiles. Visit Tirumalai Palace. Excursion to Trichy, famous for its Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple.
Day 4 and 5 – Drive to Munnar (approx 4 hours). Stay at Windermere Estate, set amongst a cardamom plantation. Excellent walking trails. Visit Marayoor, the only natural habitat in Kerala of Sandalwood trees.
Day 6 and 7 – Drive to Kochi (approx 2 hours). Stay at Taj Malabar. Sightseeing including the oldest Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace. Watch a Katahkali dance performance. Opportunity to visit a local family and taste and learn to cook local cuisine, even learn to tie a sari.. Stroll along the harbour for a view of the Chinese Fishing nets. Excellent for wooden artefacts. |
