INCREDIBLE SOUTH INDIA
Duration:13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered :Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai – Thekkady – Munnar – Alleppey – Kumarakom – Kochi
Day 1: Arrive Chennai by International flight.
Upon your arrival at Chennai Airport, You will be greeted by our airport representative and transfer to the hotel. Representative will assist to furnish the check-in formalities at hotel reception. Check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Chennai – visit Kapaleeshwar Temple, Santhome Cathedral, Parthsarthy Temple, Marina Beach andNational Art Gallery. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Chennai.
Day 2 : Chennai – Mahabalipuram (Approx 60 kms )
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Mahabalipuram, upon arrival check into Hotel.
Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Mahabalipuram – enroute visit Shore Temple,Five Ratha’s, Crocodile Bank, Arjuna’s Penance and Tiger Caves. Overnight stay in Hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 3 : Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (Approx 180 kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Pondicherry, upon arrival check into Hotel. Day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pondicherry.
Day 4 : Pondicherry
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Pondicherry – visit Shri.Aurobindo Ashram,Auroville, Arikamedu, Pondicherry Beach, Botanical Garden and Bharati Park. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Pondicherry.
Day 5 : Pondicherry – Tanjore (Approx 175 kms)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Tanjore, on arrival check into Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Tanjore – visit Brihadeeswara Temple, The Palace,Art Gallery and Saraswati Mahal Library. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Tanjore.
Day 6 : Tanjore – Trichy (Approx 60 kms)
After breakfast proceed to Trichy , Check-in at the hotel
Later visit Rock Fort Temple, Tiruvanaikkaval Temple,Elakurichi and Vayaloor. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Tanjore.
Day 7 : Trichy – Madurai (Approx 120 kms)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Madurai, on arrival check into Hotel.
Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Madurai – visit Sri.Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thirupparankundram Temple, Alagar Koil and Gandhi Museum. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Madurai.
Day 8 : Madurai - Thekkady (Approx 125 KMS)
After having morning breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Thekkady, the famous wildlife sanctuary of South India. Check in at the hotel upon arrival and relax.
Later visit to Spice Village & in the evening, enjoy a refreshing boat safari in the spectacular Periyar Lake. Take your camera along to capture the glances of some rare varieties of birds & animals at Periyar National park. It is a home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and many more. Later return back to Hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Thekkady.
Day 9 : Thekkady – Munnar (Approx 120 kms)
Morning after breakfast drive to Munnar , Upon arrival check-in at the hotel Relax for a while and rest of the day you can explore the beauty of the nature. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort in Munnar.
Day 10 : Munnar (Local Sightseeing)
Rise to a beautiful fresh morning and breathe in the pure unpolluted air. Enjoy your morning breakfast. Today we spend the day for local sightseeing. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is 1,600 meters above sea level. Earlier Munnar was the summer resort of British government in South India. On our sightseeing tour, we visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake and Echo point.
In the afternoon we proceed to Rajamalai. There is a possibility for you to spot ‘Nilgiri Thars’ here, the rarest species of mountain goat. Enjoy your evening in the romantic surroundings.
Stay overnight at hotel in Munnar.
Day 11 : Munnar - Alleppey (Houseboat)
Enjoy a lazy morning, go for a healthy morning breakfast, revive the spirits and pack your bags. Today we check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey.
One of the major attractions of Kerala that pulls innumerous tourists to the destination, Alleppey is a unique attraction. Check in to your houseboat on arrival. Relax over the gentle ripples of calm waters and sights of palm groves swaying in the cool breeze, away from the city dust and screeching honks; a silent charm that makes it no less than a paradise. Relish freshly prepared lunch on the houseboat.
The day is at your own to accustom with the place. Spend a beautiful night by the dim moonlight, by the hushing waters and cool breeze. After having dinner onboard, enjoy ultimate intimacy with nature and oneself.
Stay overnight at the houseboat.
Day 12 : Alleppey - Kumarakom (Approx 30 kms)
Rise to a wavy morning in the houseboat over the backwaters. Enjoy morning breakfast sitting by the passing coconut trees and sparkling backwaters. Later check out from the houseboat and transfer to Kumarakom
Afternoon we proceed for local sightseeing in & around Kumarakom - a tiny backwater village perched on western banks of Vembanadu Lake. The serene backwater stretches for over 900 sq. km. which is truly a sight to witness. Opt for a canoe, motor boat or a houseboat to devour the beauty of this backwater paradise at its best.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 13 : Kumarakom – Kochi (Approx 80 km)
Morning after breakfast drive to Kochi , Upon arrival check-in at the hotel Refresh and proceed for an Sightseeing of Cochin where we would see Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church which is the oldest European church in India, and more. Return to the hotel by evening.
Stay overnight at hotel in Cochin.
Day 14 : Depart Kochi
In time transfer to Kochi airport to board flight for onward destination