South India Tour Travel (16 nights/17 Days)

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-------------Day 01 : Madras (Chennai)-------------
Morning arrive Madras (Chennai) airport, meet and assist, transfer to the hotel. Relax. Afternoon city tour of Madras (Chennai) visiting St. Thomas Church, Kapaleshwar Temple, Fort St. George and a drive past the Marina Beach. Overnight stay at your hotel in Madras (Chennai).

-----Day 02 : Madras (Chennai) to Mahabalipuram, via Kanchipuram( 110 kms )-----
This morning drive to Kanchipuram famous for its temples, silk dress material & silk sarees. Later drive to Mahabalipuram. Visit the famous Sun Temple there, later proceed to see the rock cut temples and Arjuna's penance. Overnight stay at your hotel in Mahabalipuram.

-------------Day 03 : In Mahabalaipuram.-------------
This day is free to relax and explore this hamlet by the beach. Overnight stay at your hotel in Mahabalipuram.

-------------Day 04 : Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry.-------------
We recommend an early start today. Drive to Pondicherry. Arrive, check in and relax. Afternoon visit Auroville and Pondicherry Museum or just relax by the beautiful beaches that run along the city. Overnight stay at your hotel in Pondicherry.

-------------Day 05 : Pondicherry to Trichy ( 285 kms )-------------
This morning visit Pondicherry city and drive to Trichy, en route visiting Gangaikondcholapuram and Chidambaram. Arrive Trichy check in and relax Overnight stay at your hotel in Trichy.

-------------Day 06 : Trichy to Tanjore ( 54 kms )-------------
This morning visit the famous Rock Fort temple and Sri Ranganathswamy temple. Later drive to Tanjore. Arrive Tanjore, check in, refresh and proceed for a visit to the city. Early evening pay a visit to the Thanjavur (Tanjore) Palace and the Brihadeeshwara Temple. Return to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at your hotel in Tanjore.

-------------Day 07 : Tanjore to Madurai ( 182 kms )-------------
Drive to Madurai this morning. Arrive and check in. This afternoon visit the palace and Meenakshi Temple. Return to the hotel, relax a while and proceed to the Meenakshi Temple once again to witness the night temple ceremony. Overnight stay at your hotel in Madurai.

-------------Day 08 : Madurai to Peryiar ( 137 kms )-------------
This morning drive to Periyar. Arrive Periyar in the afternoon, check in and relax. The afternoon is free for independent activities. Overnight stay at your hotel in Periyar.

-------------Day 09 : Periyar-------------
Take a boat ride on Lake Periyar this morning. Witness the wildlife that surrounds the lake. Afternoon explore the Periyar town and shop for some fresh spices which are produced in abundance in the region. Overnight stay at your hotel in Periyar.

-------------Day 10 : Periyar to Cochin ( 110 kms )-------------
After a relaxed morning drive to Cochin. Arrive Cochin and relax. Afternoon city tour of Cochin visiting the Dutch Palace, Jew Town, Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Xavier's Church. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cochin.

-------------Day 11 : Cochin to Kumarakkom ( 68 kms )-------------
Morning drive to Kumarakom. Arrive at the hotel, check in and relax. Afternoon is set aside to relax or walk in the paddy fields that surround this beautiful lake island town. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kumarakom.

-------------Day 12 : Houseboat-------------
This morning board the houseboat and get ready for an experience of a lifetime. As the boat cruises along the backwaters, one can get to see the rural and urban life that flourishes around the backwaters of Kerala. Overnight stay on board the houseboat.

-------------Day 13 : Drive to Kovalam ( Trivandrum )-------------
This morning drive to Kovalam. Arrive, check in and relax. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kovalam.

-------------Day 14 : City tour of Trivandrum-------------
Visit the capital city of Kerala this morning or just relax by the beach. Overnight at Kovalam.

-------------Day 15 / 16 : Kovalam-------------
Full days free to relax. Overnight at Kovalam.

-------------Day 17 : Overseas-------------
This morning get transferred to Trivandrum International airport for your journey to onward destination.