The Shore Temple is a beautiful, UNESCO world heritage site, built in the 8th century, on the edge of the Bay of Bengal. Spend the morning admiring the intricate stone carvings crafted by generations of Pallava dynasty artists. Make sure to take a stroll around the temple compound to enjoy the view of the rocky shore and the ocean.
Spend the day up close and personal with elephants at the Elephant Junction in Thekkady. Here you can feed, bathe and ride elephants through the beautiful, lush location of the spice plantation. You can also take a walking tour or jeep safari in the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve.
The perfect way to conclude the trip is in Wonderla Kochi, an amusement park packed with thrilling rides, waterparks and activities for all ages. You can relax in the wave pool or experience an adrenaline rush on some of the high-intensity rides like Recoil or Flash Tower.
If you have an extra day in Thekkady, take a boat ride on Periyar Lake or visit the Mangla Devi Temple. If you have one extra day, visit Thousand Lights Mosque and Government Museum in Chennai. For those with less time, consider skipping Thekkady and heading to Wonderla Kochi after visiting Mamallapuram Shore Temple.