Itinerary

Day 1

Chennai/Madrass

Welcome to the Gate way of South.Arrival at Chennai and transfer to the Hotel. Check in your pre booked hotel.Afternoon sight seeing of Madras including a visit to Santhome Cathedral, Kapaleeswar Temple, Marina Beach, Govt. Museum and Art Gallery. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Madrass : Kacheepuram - Mahabalipuram

Break fast.Drive to Mahabalipuram enroute visit Kancheepuram ,. At Kancheepuram Visit the temples and Sil Weaving centres . On arrival check in at beach resort at Manhabalipuram.Sight seeing at Mahabalipuram visit Five Rathas ( Chariots) Shore temple, Arjuna's penance and Krishna Mandapram all built in the Dravidian temple architecture on 7th century.

Day 3

Mahabalipuram - Pondichery

Break fast.Drive to Pondichery, on arrival check in at the hotel. Visit Matrimandir, Aurobindo Ashram in the afternoon.Roman Settlement Known as ‘Poduke' to the classical geographers of Greece and Rome, the ancient port of Pondicherry flourished from the 2nd century BC. Pondicherry was traditionally a seat of learning and Vedic culture. 8-km north of Pondicherry is Auroville. Sri Aurobindo started his Ashram to train others in his comprehensive and world-accepting system of spirituality.

Day 4

Pondichery - Tanjore

Breakfast.Later leave Pondicherry by surface for Tanjore. En route visit Chidambaram. On arrival at Tanjore check in at the hotel.Evening visit the imposing Brihadeswara Temple, Tanjore palaxce and Veena making centre.The most important tourist attraction in Tanjore include the 10th century Brihadeshwara Temple - dedicated to Lord Shiva with a huge Shiva Lingam and a stone sculpture of the Nandi Bull. The Temple has been included in the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Monuments. The 14th century Tanjore Palace & Art Gallery is another major attraction of Tanjore. Other worth visiting tourist attractions on your Tanjore Tour include the Gangaikondacolapuram Temple, Royal Museum, Serfoji Memorial Hall, Marattah Durbar Hall, Saraswathi Mahal Library, Schwartz Church, Rajagopala Beerangi.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Tannjore - Madurai

Later drive to Madurai, the city of the largest living Temple of South India via Trichy . En route visit the Srirangam and Rock Fort Temples at Trichy. On arrival at Madurai check in at hotel.

Day 6

Madurai

This city was henceforth known as Madhurapuri. Madurai is famous for Jasmine Flowers.One of South India's great temple towns, Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old. Madurai was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 550 AD. It was the capital city for the great Pandya kings.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Madurai : Thekkady/Periyar

Breakfast.Proceed to Thekkady/Periyar. On arrival at Thekkady check in the Hotel.Here the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grass lands. Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. The pride of Kerela and a testimony to nature's splendour and human innovation, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady.In addition to elephant rides, cruises on the lake and treks to the ruined Mangala Devi temple - a beautiful old stone temple situated in the heart of the Thekkady forest, this sanctuary offers the unique opportunity to watch and photograph wild elephants at close quarters.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8

Thekkady/Periyar - Kumarakom

Breakfast.Drive to Kumarakom and check in hotel at Kumarakom. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region.

Day 9

Kumarakom

The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live there in flocks is a fascination for visitors. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10

Kumarakom - House Boat

Proceed to Alleppey. On arrival at Alleppey check in the houseboat. House Boat for an exciting cruise through the scenic backwaters of Kerala. Cruise through the palm fringed canals, watch the Paddy fields, village folk. Relax on board hearing lullaby of the wind and waves. Overnight on board.

Day 11

House Boat - Cochin

Later drive to Cochin, the palm green commercial capital of Kerala. On arrival check in at the hotel Afternoon start the sight seeing of the City.

Day 12

Cochin

Visit the St. Francis Church, the oldest Church of India, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese Fishing Nets. Evening watch the spectacular Kathakali show. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13

Departure

Transfer to the Airport.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

· Deluxe Accomodation(Bed and Breakfast basis)

Exclusions -

Non of Above