Extend your stay in India
South India is rich in food, culture and nature. Here, we have provided a rough outline of some trips you could take depending on how long you want to stay in India. While you could always go to Agra and see the Taj Mahal or Mumbai, we wanted to provide some trips you can take in South India itself. If you’re interested in extending your trip and have any questions for us, please let us know. There are certainly some long drives here and we can help connect you to local transport companies.
Note: Please arrive by Wednesday, October 22nd to attend the weekend’s wedding activities.
Option 1: Pre-wedding Weekender
Areas: Kochi, Pondicherry (Puducherry), Chennai
Day 1: Arrive in Kochi, Kerala
Kathakali Show
We recommend staying at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty. Get yourself an Ayurvedic massage during your time here.
Day 2:
Explore the Kochi Fort
Relax in Kochi
Day 3: Fly from Kochi to Chennai (70-minute flight) and drive down (2.5 hours) to Puducherry (formerly known as Pondicherry). Compared to the rest of India, Puducherry has a strong French influence.
Day 4: Explore the French Quarter, Auroraville, White Town, and cafes. Enjoy some fantastic seafood.
Day 5: Drive back into Chennai for the wedding by evening
Option 2: Pre-wedding Weekender
Areas: Tanjavur, Pondicherry (Puducherry), Chennai
Day 1: Arrive in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Take a 1-hour flight to Tanjavur
Day 2:
Check out the Brihadeeshwara Temple
Go to the Royal Palace and explore the local bronze craft
Day 3: Drive to Pondicherry (4.5 hours)
Day 4: Explore the French Quarter, Auroraville, White Town, and cafes. Enjoy some fantastic seafood.
Day 5: Drive back into Chennai for the wedding by evening
Option 3: One week in Kerala + Tamil Nadu
Areas: Kochi, Munnar, Pondicherry (Puducherry), Chennai
Day 1: Arrive in Kochi, Kerala
Relax in Kochi
Kathakali Show
We recommend staying at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty. Get yourself an Ayurvedic massage during your time here.
Day 2:
Check out the Kochi fort
Drive to Munnar (4.5 hours)
Day 3 - Day 4: Spend time in Munnar, a beautiful and peaceful hill station in Kerala
Tea Estates
Waterfalls
Top Station (The highest point in Kerala)
Eravikulam National Park
Day 5: Fly from Kochi to Chennai (70-minute flight) and drive down (2.5 hours) to Pondicherry. Compared to the rest of India, Pondicherry has a strong French influence.
Day 6: Explore the French Quarter, Auroraville, White Town, and cafes. Enjoy some fantastic seafood.
Day 7: Drive back into Chennai for the wedding by evening
