Exploring the Heart of South India

Duration

10

Max People

50

Min Age

5+

Pick Up

Airport

Overview:

South India which is known for Land of temples is a home to number of religious temples, beaches, historic buildings , waterfalls and forts etc. It is a perfect tourist destination which attracts people all over the world. It boast a rich heritage culture that is deeply rooted in the history.

Highlights :

St. George , Chennai Museum and Kapaleeshwar Temple.

Ekambareshwar temple and Kamakshi temple

Shop Kanchipuram Silk Sarees.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Chunnambar Boat house

Visit Basilica of the Sacred Heart and Cathedral Churches

Visit Adi Kumbeshwarar temple.

Visit Meenakshi Temple.

Enjoy a houseboat tour in backwaters of Kerala – Alleppey

Included/Excluded

  • 09 nights’ accommodation based on double/ twin sharing room.
  • Specified meals- Breakfast
  • Full meals in Houseboat, Alleppey
  • 01 Boat ride in Periyar National Park, Thekkady.
  • 01 Boat transfer to Paradise Beach in Pondicherry.
  • English speaking local guides during sightseeing tour.
  • Spice Plantation tour in Thekkady
  • Between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area by private air-conditioned vehicle [air-conditioned Sedan] with a well knowledgeable driver as per program mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All currently applicable taxes.
  • Any Air fare and train fare
  • Lunch and Dinner will be extra
  • Tips for driver
  • Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in schedule / cancellation of flights / trains / political disturbances, natural phenomenon etc.

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival Chennai

Upon arrival at Chennai meet and greet with our representative at the airport followed by transfer to the hotel. Chennai is the beautiful place to explore as it carries some of the major attractions. Established in 1639 by the East India company Chennai, one of the primeval cities of the country is remarkable as the gateway to Southern India.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Chennai.

Day 02 Chennai - Mahabalipuram

After breakfast at the hotel visit some of the attractions of Chennai, below please find the details.

Visit St. George also known as the White Town is the fortress at the coastal city of Chennai. The main purpose to establish this was to show the British strong hold in the Coromandel Coast and the rest of South India.

Later visit some of the famous museums in Chennai. Which have a huge collection of traditional artworksm, currency, medals, coins , relics, books, toy train and engines belonging to the British era and more.

After that visit Kapaleeshwar Temple , a hindu temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is located in Mylapore, Chennai. The temple was built

Later start your drive towards Mahabalipuram Via Kanchipuram , Later you will drive to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram.[180 kms/ 5 hrs].

 

Kanchipuram, is famous for silk Sarees. Visit Kailasanathar Temple , which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world because of its architecture and size , later visit Ekambareswarar Temple, the ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The 3500 year old mango tree is still there in the temple where Goddess Parvati worshipped Lord Shiva.

After that visit Varadharaja temple , also known as Hastagiri is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is famous for its wonderful Sculptures.

Vaikundhaperumal temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, it is also one of the 108 Divyadesams. Kamakshiamman temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi the presiding deity, one of the holy Sakthi worship places in India.

After visiting the temples of Kanchipuram , start your journey towards Mahabalipuram.

Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram one of the most attractive historically places in South India is famous among the tourist for its rock- cut caves as well as intricately carved temples.

As you reach Mahabalipuram, check-in at your pre-booked hotel and Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 Mahabalipuram

Early morning having a healthy breakfast at the hotel , get ready to familiarize yourself with one of the prime attractions , a UNESCO World Heritage site  i.e Arjuna Penance, Five Rathas and Shore temple.

Arjuna’s Penance: It is also known as Descent of the Ganges and is a huge open-air rock-cut relief carved on 2 monolithic rock boulders. The structure is named so because it depicts both of these two significant and symbolic events, i.e., Arjuna’s Penance and Descent of holy River Ganga on the earth, of Hindu mythology.

After that visit Five Rathas also known as Panch Rathas meaning five Chariots in Sanskrit are attributed to the Pallava King Narasimhavarman. The temple resemble the shapes of pagodas and are associated with the great Epic Mahabharata.

Later visit Shore Temple which was built in the 7th century. Every year the Mamallapuram Dance festival will take place here with the Shore temple forming its backdrop.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 04 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

After breakfast at the hotel, start your drive to Pondicherry which is 96 Kms from Mahabalipuram and it will take 2.5 hrs to reach there.

On arrival in Pondicherry transfer to the hotel. Later visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram where you can relax as the place itself is very calm and silent.

After that visit Basilica of the Sacred Heart and Cathedral Churches  which is built during 18th century and it is the oldest church in Pondicherry.

After taking a short break for the lunch , then you will proceed to Chunnambar Boat House. where you can enjoy a boat ride to Paradise Beach.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Pondicherry.

Day 05 Pondicherry - Thanjavur

After breakfast at the hotel , drive towards Tanjore also known as Thanjavur which is 170 kms from Pondicherry and it will take 4 hours to reach there.

En-route visit Kumbakonam – Adi Kumbeshwarar temple.

The city offers magnificent buildings, temples to cultural and artistic venues.

On arrival check in at the hotel.

After relaxing at the hotel , later visit Brihadeswara Temple , the ancient temple that was built by King of Chola Empire like a fortress on the shores of a river. The deity of this temple is Lord Shiva who resides here in his dancing pose and is called the ‘Nataraja’

In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight stay at hotel, Tanjore.

Day 06 Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai

Breakfast at the hotel and drive towards Madurai en-route visit Trichy. Trichy is one of the most famous temple town of Tamil Nadu. The Rock fort is the landmark of Trichy. Later straight drive to Madurai.

On arrival check in at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 Madurai - Periyar

After having a breakfast at the hotel visit the great immense Meenakshi temple which is dedicated to the companion of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams, later visit the Thirmalai Nayak Palace, a affable building in the Indo sarascenic style.

After that drive towards the Periyar.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 Thekkady - Kumarakom

Morning breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the boat ride in Periyar wildlife Sanctuary. You can spot Elephant and Avifauna during the boat ride.

Later drive to Kumarakom.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 Kumarakom - Alleppey

Breakfast at the hotel in Kumarakom and after that visit Kumarakom bird Sanctuary.

Later drive towards Alleppey. On arrival transfer to the houseboat and explore the natural beauty and backwaters of Kerala and here house boat will help you to explore the real life of Kerala people and to the virgin villages of Kerala.

Dinner and Overnight stay at House Boat.

Day 10 Alleppey - Cochin and Departure

After having a breakfast at the houseboat drive to splendid Cochin. On arrival at Cochin advance for city tour of Cochin visit to reputable Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday and Sunday, opening time 9:30 am to 4:00 pm) at Mattancherry, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. Later drop you at airport to connect flight for onward destination.

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