CHENNAI: 
 Chennai the biggest industrial and commercial centre in South India.
 
 THANJAVUR (Itineraries 2 & 4): 
 Visit the architectural marvels and artifacts of the famous Chola dynasty.
 
 MADURAI (Itineraries 1, 2, 3 & 4): 
 Visit the famous Meenakshi Temple and Naikar Mahal (Palace of a thousand pillars).
 
 RAMESHWARAM: 
 Visit all the famous temples.
 
 KODAIKANAL (Itineraries 1 to 7): 
 Visit Kodai Lake, Coaker's Walk and Kurinji Temple. Enjoy paddle or row boating, shikara rides, trekking, horse riding and cycling. Shop at Belgium Convent and Cheese Shop.
 
 MUNNAR (Itineraries 2 & 6): 
 Visit Matupetty Lake, the Tea Gardens and the Indo-Swiss livestock project.
THEKKADY(Itineraries 2, 3, 6 & 7): 
 Visit the Wildlife Sanctuary, the Spice Plantation and Periyar Lake.
 
 KUMARAKOM(Itineraries 2 & 7): 
 Take the famous backwater rides of Kerala. Go bird-watching, or take an Ayurvedic massage.
 
 KOCHI (COCHIN) (Itineraries 2, 6 & 7): 
 Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church. See the Chinese fishing nets.