Fascinating South India Tour

13 Nights & 14 Days

Chennai  – Kancheepuram – Mamallapuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai – Periyar – Backwaters (House Boat) – Kumarakom – Cochin – Kovalam – Trivadrum

Day 01:

Arrival- Chennai
Arrival in Chennai and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Chennai. Visit National Art gallery,St Thomas mount,Little mount shrine,Kabaleeswasr Temple etc
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 02:

Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahablipuram(86 KMs-2.30 Hrs)
MADURAI 1000PILLARHALLMorning drive to Mahabalipuram. Enroute sightseeing of Kanchipuram.
Visit kalilsanatha temple,Ekambaranatha temple etc at Kancheepuram
At Mahabalipuram visit ,Arjuna’s penance,Rathas,Shore temples,Krishnamandapam etc
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 03:

Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry135 Kms-3 Hrs)
Morning drive to pondicherry. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon, visit Auroville and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 04:

Pondicherry- Tanjore(172 Kms-3.30- Hrs)
Morning drive to Tanjore, enroute sightseeing of Gangaaikondacholapuram, Darasuram & Brihdashwara  temple. (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 05:

Day excursion to Trichy(55 Kms-1.30 Hrs)
Morning drive to Trichy. Afternoon sightseeing of  Srirangam & Rock fort Temple. Back to Tanjore by evening (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 06 :

Tanjore  – Madurai (130 Kms-3 hrs)
Morning drive to Madurai. On arrival check in hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of  Madurai Includes the Meenakshi Temple and Tirumalai Nayakar Palace. (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 07:

Madurai – Periyar(155 Kms-3.30 Hrs)
Drive to Periyar. On arrival, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the lake to see the animals in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at close quarters. (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 08:

Periyar – Kumarakom (125 Kms-3.30 Hrs)
Morning plantation visit and then on drive to Kumarakom. On arrival, check in to the hotel. The rest of the day can be spent at leisure. (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 09:

Kumarakom-Alleppey  House boat Cruise
Picture 114Morning free of leisure. Afternoon board in House Boat
Experience the House Boat cruising in Kerala´s backwaters, it is a delightful journey of discovery, one that takes you past an ever-changing Landscape where remote villages give way to vast stretches of peaceful countryside (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 10:

Alleppey- Cochin (65 Kms-1.30 Hrs)
On disembarking in Alleppey, drive to Cochin, on arrival, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon enjoy the tour of the city, taking in all the major sights and attractions. Visit the St. Francis Church, The oldest church constructed by the portuguese in 1510 A.D.,  Chinese Fishing nets,  which were first brought to Kerala by the Chinese traders from
KublaKhans court, Dutch Palace built by the portuguese and presented to the Raja of Cochin,Jewish synagogue at Mattancherry etc (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 11:

Cochin – Trivandrum- Kovalam (240 Kms-4.00Hrs)
Morning drive to Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing tour in Trivandrum, visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple: The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu the landmark of the city. Later drive to reach Kovalam. (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 12:

Day excursion to Kanyakumari
Full-day excursion to Kanyakumari, the Sucheendram Temple en route.after Sunset ,back to Kovalam Hotel. (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 13:

 At Kovalam
Full day free at Beach.The day is at your disposal. (Overnight at the hotel)

Day 14:

Departure-Trivandrum
Transfer to Trivandrum airport, with assistance, for your onward flight to Home