SOUTH INDIA GALLERY

South India has a lot more to offer than mere beaches and spice plantations. It’s a melting pot of cultures, cuisines, traditions, and languages. From honeymooning couples to families, the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu welcome tourists with warmth and love. There’s something to do for everyone here – water sports for the adventurous, backwaters for the romantics, trekking trails for hikers, and panoramic vistas for nature lovers. Read ahead to know about the top places to visit in South India

GREAT DISCOVERY OF SOUTH INDIA WITH BEACH

Duration : 21 Nights / 23 Days

Destination : Chennai Kancheepuram Mahabalipuram Gingee Tiruvannamalai Pondicherry Kumbakonam Tanjore Trichy Madurai Munnar Periyar Kumarakom Alleppey Kovalam Cochin
 
 Day 1: HOME / CHENNAI:Arrival Chennai early in the morning & transfer to Hotel. Check-in & breakfast. Then leave for visit National Art Gallery and Museum, (closed on Fridays), Fort St. Mary’s Church, a drive along the Marina Beach, visit to the Sam Thome Cathedral and the Kabaleeswarar temple. Overnight.

 Day 2: CHENNAI / MAHABALIPURAM:Post breakfast, leave for Mahabalipuram. Enroute visit Temples of Kancheepuram. Arrive Mahabalipuram and rest of the time free to relax. Overnight.

 Day 3: MAHABALIPURAM:Post breakfast, visit Mahabalipuram covering the five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance & Shore Temple. Overnight.

 Day 4: MAHABALIPURAM / GINGEE / TIRUVANNAMALAI:Post breakfast, drive towards Tiruvannamalai. En route visit fortress of Gingee. Upon arrival, visit the Temple of Arunachleshwara. Surrounded by a great popular fervor, the site, which was founded in the seventh century, houses the lingam of fire. In the different speakers, discovered a well with steps, a small Ganesh temple, sculptures and reliefs. Overnight.

 Day 5: TIRUVANNAMALAI / PONDICHERRY:Post breakfast, leave for Pondicherry. Arrive Pondicherry & Visit the city, Sri Aurobindo Ashram & enjoy the rickshaw ride in the city. Overnight.

 Day 6: PONDICHERRY:Post breakfast, visit city & Auroville. Overnight.

 Day 7: PONDICHERRY / CHIDAMBARAM / KUMBAKONAM:Post breakfast, leave for Kumbakonam. En route visit Nataraja Temple of Chidambaram. Arrive Kumbakonam and visit the temples of Kumbakonam & Darasuram. Overnight.

 Day 8: KUMBAKONAM / TANJORE:Post breakfast, leave for Tanjore. Arrive Tanjore & visit of a bronze workshop, the specialty of the city. Then visit the temple of Brihadeshwara. Overnight.

 Day 9: TANJORE / TRICHY / MADURAI:Post breakfast, leave for Madurai. En route visit Sriranganath Swami Temple & Rock fort of Trichy. Continue towards Madurai. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Overnight.

 Day 10: MADURAI:Post breakfast, visit of Madurai. Visit Sri Meenakshi - Sundareswarar Temple, Tirumalai Nayakar Mahal & Enjoy the Rickshaw Ride in the city. Evening visit Meenakshi temple to attend a ceremony of "Sunset Shiva." Overnight.

 Day 11: MADURAI / MUNNAR:Post breakfast, drive to Munnar. On the way you can admire the waterfalls, mountains and green valley’s without guide. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight.

 Day 12: MUNNAR:Post breakfast, leave for exploration of the region through the tea plantations. Walk in the heart of Munnar local market. You will start to climb up the "Top station" which offers a spectacular view of the Western Ghats. Visit of Tata Tea Museum to discover the workings of a tea factory. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight.

 Day 13: MUNNAR / PERIYAR:Post breakfast, drive to Periyar National Park. Arrive & visit the national park, spice plantation. Boat trip on the lake, the opportunity to discover a flamboyant nature, and perhaps wild animals (elephants or buffalo drinking from the lake). Overnight.

 Day 14: PERIYAR / KUMARAKOM:Post breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight..

 Day 15: KUMARAKOM / ALLEPPEY (Houseboat):Post breakfast, leave for Alleppey. Arrive & check into the deluxe houseboat to enjoy the 24 hours of backwater cruise from Alleppey to Alleppey. Overnight stay in the houseboat.

 Day 16: ALLEPPEY / KOVALAM:Post breakfast, end of the cruise, and departure to Kovalam. On arrival, transfer to hotel and installation. Rest of the day free to relax. (No guide and car).Overnight.

 Day 17: KOVALAM:Post breakfast, day free to relax without car & driver and enjoy the beach or services of the hotel. Possibility of massages at the hotel with wide variety (with supplement cost). Overnight.

 Day 18: KOVALAM:Post breakfast, day free to relax without car & driver and enjoy the beach or services of the hotel. Possibility of massages at the hotel with wide variety (with supplement cost). Overnight.

 Day 19: KOVALAM:Post breakfast, day free to relax without car & driver and enjoy the beach or services of the hotel. Possibility of massages at the hotel with wide variety (with supplement cost). Overnight.

 Day 20: KOVALAM / COCHIN:Post breakfast, few time free to relax. Afternoon, leave for Cochin. Arrive in the evening & transfer to hotel. Rest of the time free for independent activities. Overnight.

 Day 21: COCHIN:Post breakfast, visit Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, the Pardesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) and then Auto Ride "Tuk Tuk" from Dutch Palace through the narrow streets of Fort Cochin & visit Chinese nets. Evening enjoy the traditional Kathakali show. Overnight.

 Day 22: COCHIN / HOME:Post breakfast, departure transfer to international airport for flight to onward destination.

MAGIC OF KERELA

Duration : 07 Nights / 09 Days

Destination : Cochin Munnar Alleppey Varkala Trivandrum
 
 Day 1: HOME / COCHIN: Arrive Cochin early in the morning. Welcome by our representative & transfer to your hotel to relax. Afternoon, leave for visit City, Portuguese, Dutch & British Colonies and then visit Fort Cochin & St. Francis Church. Evening assist Kathakali Dance Show. Overnight at hotel.

 Day 2: COCHIN / MUNNAR:Post breakfast, drive towards Munnar & transfer to hotel. Afternoon, visit Tea Plantation, Tea Museum, Tata Tea Museum & visit a local village. Overnight. Day 3: MUNNAR / ALLEPPEY: Post breakfast, drive towards Alleppey where you will board a "houseboat" traditional boat of Kerala. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, you will cruise on the backwaters. Dinner & Overnight at Houseboat.

 Day 4: ALLEPPEY / VARKALA:Post breakfast, drive towards Varkala. Arrive Varkala & transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight.

 Day 5: VARKALA: Day free to relax OR to enjoy the activities offered by the hotel. Possibility of massages at the hotel with wide variety. Overnight at hotel.

 Day 6: VARKALA:Day free to relax OR to enjoy the activities offered by the hotel. Possibility of massages at the hotel with wide variety. Overnight at hotel.

 Day 7: VARKALA: Day free to relax OR to enjoy the activities offered by the hotel. Possibility of massages at the hotel with wide variety. Overnight at hotel.

 Day 8: VARKALA / TRIVANDRUM / HOME: Post breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum Airport for flight back Home.