Others

• 14 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis • Assistance during arrival and departure by GTIndia Tours • Daily breakfast at hotel • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle • English speaking guide at Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Madurai and Cochin. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake • Experience the wildlife at Preiyar and Eravikulam National Park • One mineral water bottle per person per day • All currently applicable taxes including GST

Meals

• 14 Breakfast at Hotel • 1 Lunch at House Boat • 1 Dinner at House Boat

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 2 Nights in Chennai • 1 Night in Mahabalipuram • 1 Night in Pondicherry • 2 Nights in Madurai • 2 Nights in Periyar • 2 Nights in Munnar • 1 Night in Kochi • 1 Night in Alleppey • 2 Nights in Kovalam Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Guide

• English speaking guide at Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Madurai and Cochin. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Not included:

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Insurance

Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Chennai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Chennai

On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, our GTIndia Tours representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: At Chennai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: At Chennai

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Chennai, visit the famous Marina Beach (the second largest in the world), Kapaleeshwar Temple, Fort St.George (the oldest fort in Chennai). Thereafter, head straight to Santhome Cathedral, National Art Gallery, St.Mary’s Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium and People’s Park. Also visit Kalakshetra and Theosophical Society.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mahabalipuram, via en-route visit to Kanchipuram the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India, here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple etc.

Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Refresh yourself and later proceed for sightseeing tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 Km / 2 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 Km / 2 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival at Pondicherry, check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Later proceed to explore the city, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Vedapureeswarar Temple. Enjoy boating at Chunnambar backwater & the beautiful beaches of Pondicherry.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Pondicherry - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai (354 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Pondicherry - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai (354 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Temple.

Later continue drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay. In the evening, visit the Meenakshi Temple for the special evening Aarti.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: At Madurai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: At Madurai

After breakfast at hotel later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar, one of the largest temple complex in India. Later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil and Gandhi Museum.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Madurai - Periyar (147 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Madurai - Periyar (147 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India which covers 777 Sq.Kms (300 Sq.miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: At Periyar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: At Periyar

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also visit Kumily and Mangaladevi Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Periyar - Munnar (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Periyar - Munnar (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala” en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: At Munnar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: At Munnar

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Evening enjoy the walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Munnar - Cochin (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Munnar - Cochin (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin, check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself later afternoon proceed for half day guided tour of Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Cochin - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Cochin - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.

Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.

Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 13 Day 13: Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Kovalam, en-route visit the famous Temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy, Horse Palace, Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum.

Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 Day 14: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion to Kanyakumari via en-route visit Padmanabhapuram palace.

Upon arrival at Kanyakumari visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi Mandapam also Thanumalayan Temple. Later evening drive back to Kovalam.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 Day 15: Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) And Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) And Departure

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your home.

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Itinerary of your trip South India Tour

Day 1: Arrival At Chennai

Day 2: At Chennai

Day 3: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 Km / 2 Hrs)

Day 5: Pondicherry - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai (354 Kms / 5.30 Hrs)

Day 6: At Madurai

Day 7: Madurai - Periyar (147 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 8: At Periyar

Day 9: Periyar - Munnar (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 10: At Munnar

Day 11: Munnar - Cochin (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 12: Cochin - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 13: Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 14: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Day 15: Kovalam - Trivandrum (18 Kms / 30 Mins) And Departure

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