Destination: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai – Kanyakumari – Kovalam – Alleppey – House boat – Kumarakom – Munnar - Cochin
Duration: 13nights / 14days
Day 01 : Chennai
On arrival meeting assistance and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Drive to Kanchipuram . On reaching go on a sightseeing tour of Kanchipuram and tour of temples like Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Varatharaja Temple and Ekambareswara Temple. In the evening head for Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 03 :. Mahabalipuram
Head for the shore temple in Mahabalipuram. Spend the afternoon touring the temple complex. In the evening go on the beach and later spend some time satisfying your shopping instincts. Return to the hotel for overnight stay
Day 04 : Chennai
Breakfast at hotel and proceed to Chennai to start your day with go on a sightseeing tour of temples in Chennai. Visit some of the famous temples like Kapaleeswarar, Marundeeswara temple and the Parthasarthy temple. Also visit places like Fort Museum, San thome’s Church and National Art Gallery. After Dinner at hotel and Overnight Train to Tanjore .
Day 05 :. Tanjore - Trichy
On Arrival at Trichy transfer to hotel for Check – in for rest at hotel than Head for Tanjore for temple tour & Back waters of South India. On reaching witness the royal Brahadeeswara temple, Nandi (Bull)) and the Royal Palace complex. Later proceed for Trichy and on reaching go on a sightseeing tour and visit places like Lord Robert Clive's house, Srirangam Temple, Rock-Fort Temple and Ganapati Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 : Madurai
Morning after breakfast proceed to Madurai. On arrival in Madurai check in hotel and after lunch visit the world famous Meenakshi temple. Spend day exploring the beautiful temple and its architectural genius. Also visit places like Thirumalai Nayak's Palace and Gandhi Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai
Day 07 : Kanyakumari
Morning after breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari. City that overlooks the unison of three mighty water bodies - Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal is considered holy by many. Visit to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and the Kanyakumari Temple and the Suchindram Temple. In the evening go on a walk of virgin beaches. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 : Trivandrum (Kovalam)
Drive to Trivandrum and visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Aruvipuram Siva Temple Janardhan Swamy Temple Sree Parasurama Temple Sree Kanteswaram Temple and Ganapati Temple. Later visit Napier Museum and Chitra Art Gallery. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09 : Kovalam
Free to Explore beach and Massage option . Overnight at Hotel
Day 10 : Alleppey to Kumarakon
Now begins that magical journey over the backwater on Houseboat cruise for 22 hours. While floating over water, enjoy panoramic views of village life at close quarters and sunset scene. Stay overnight at the houseboat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Day 11 : Kumarakom – Munnar
On Arrival transfer to Munnar on arrival, check in hotel at Munnar and free to enjoy day
Day 12 : Munnar – Cochin
Breakfast at hotel and proceed to Cochin enroute enjoying scenic view of Cardamom Hills and Green carpet of tea plantation. On arrival check in hotel , After Lunch free at leisure, Evening Kathakali Dane performance. Seafood Dinner at hotel
Day13 : Cochin
Fullday excursion of Cochin after Munching Breakfast at the Hotel and be prepared to go across the Cochin Harbor. Arrive at Fort Cochin to proceed on your sightseeing tour that takes you to Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets. Overnight at hotel.
Day14 Cochin – Mumbai
After breakfast at hotel transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai to connect international flight.
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