Essential Tamil Nadu & the Andamans

Drive to the UNESCO coastal site of Mamallapuram. Explore the 7th-century Shore Temple, giant bas-relief of Arjuna's Penance, and Five Rathas.

Drive south to the French colonial quarter of Pondicherry. Walk along the seaside promenade, visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the experimental township of Auroville.

Full day exploring the charming Ville Blanche with its pastel-coloured villas, bougainvillea-lined streets, and French-Tamil fusion cuisine.

Drive inland to Tanjore. Visit the magnificent 1,000-year-old Brihadisvara Temple, an architectural marvel of the great Chola Dynasty.

Travel to the heritage region of Chettinad. Explore palatial 19th-century merchant mansions adorned with Italian marble and Burmese teak, enjoying fiery Chettinad cuisine.

Drive to the ancient temple city of Madurai. Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace and attend the enchanting evening night ceremony at Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Morning walking tour through Madurai's vibrant flower markets and banana stalls, witnessing daily rituals and temple life.

Fly to Port Blair on the Andaman Islands. Check in to your hotel and visit the historic Cellular Jail memorial.

High-speed catamaran cruise to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep). Check into your secluded barefoot luxury beachfront villa.

Spend the day relaxing on Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7), consistently voted among the most beautiful beaches in Asia.

Private boat excursion to Elephant Beach for snorkeling among pristine coral gardens, sea turtles, and rich marine biodiversity.

Guided morning sea-kayaking expedition through tranquil mangrove estuaries and tidal creeks.

Full day at leisure for holistic beachside wellness, swimming in azure waters, or private candlelit dinners on the sand.

Catamaran cruise back to Port Blair. Afternoon visit to Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island) to explore British colonial ruins overtaken by jungle roots.

Flight back to Chennai/Delhi for your connecting onward international departure.