This tour leads you through the two southern India states – Tamil Nadu “Land of Temples” & Kerala “Welcome to God’s Own Country”. Along with Pondicherry “a legendry French town”. While doing this tour you will visit Chennai; capital city of Tamil Nadu and home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost. Further travel to Mahabalipuram; it’s known for its temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. Travel to Pondicherry; its French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored colonial villas and chic boutiques. A seaside promenade runs along the Bay of Bengal. Continue your travel to Tanjore; capital of Chola dynasty visit its 11th-century Brihadeeswarar Temple – complex with a frescoed interior. Tanjore Maratha Palace is home to the centuries-old Saraswathi Mahal Library, with palm-leaf manuscripts. From here travel to Madurai; most ancient city and famous for its Dravidian style temples – Meenakshi Amman Temple. Continue travel to Periyar; the very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. Enjoy the early morning boat ride and spice plantation walk. Further travel to Cochin; “Queen of Arabian Sea”, visits the Old Fort area and enjoys the Kathakali dance show. From here we will travel to Alleppey; the scenic backwaters of Kerala comprise serene stretches of lakes, canals and lagoons located parallel to the coast of the Arabian Sea and are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The tranquil backwater cruises are a once in a lifetime experience. Tour end at Kovalam; the most amazing sandy beaches, sunbath, relax and enjoy the sea food before fly back to home.
Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Arrive at Chennai international airport, meet – great with our office representative & transfer to your pre booked hotel. Once you will reach your hotel our representative will handover you the travel documents and explain your entire plan in details.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 02: In Chennai
Morning after breakfast sightseeing tour of Chennai, covering Government Museum, National Art Gallery, Fort St. George, St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica Church also drive pass few important heritage (British time) buildings. Evening walk on Marina Beach.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 03: Chennai – Mahabalipuram (surface)
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Mahabalipuram. En-route visit temple town of Kanchipuram. Evening enjoy walking tour at Mahabalipuram beach and market.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 04: Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (surface)
Morning after breakfast visit of Mahabalipuram temples. Later drive by surface to Pondicherry. Evening walk around the Promenade beach.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 05: In Pondicherry
Morning after breakfast walking tour of French town and visit Shri Arvindo Ashram, Vinayagar Temple, Bharti Park and Raj Niwas from outside.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 06: Pondicherry to Tanjore (surface)
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Tanjore. Later visit Brahadeeswara Temple and Tanjore Royal Palace. Also visit the Tanjore Art Gallery.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 07: Tanjore to Madurai (surface)
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Madurai. En-route visit the Trichy’s famous Rock fort Temple.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 08: In Madurai
Morning after breakfast visit flower market, Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal and Banana market.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 09: Madurai to Periyar (surface)
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Periyar.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 10: In Periyar
Early morning shared boat ride at Periyar Lake. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later spice plantation walk & visit the spice market.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 11: Periyar to Cochin
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Cochin. Afternoon visit Jewish synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church Chinese fishing net. Evening enjoy the Kathakali dance show.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 12: Cochin to Alleppey (surface)
Morning after breakfast walking tour of Old Fort area and visit flower market. Later drive by surface to Alleppey. On arrival board your houseboat and navigate in backwaters of Kerala.
Overnight stay on Houseboat
Day 13: Alleppey to Kovalam (surface)
Morning after breakfast de-board the houseboat and drive by surface to Kovalam. Rest of the day at your leisure at hotel to enjoy the beach destination.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 14: In Kovalam
Morning after breakfast day at your leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 15: In Kovalam
Morning after breakfast day at your leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 16: Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure
Morning after breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport to board your flight to fly back to home.
!! BACK HOME WITH SWEET MEMORIES!!
