Others

• 12 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis. • Assistance during arrival and departure by GT India Tours. • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle. • Daily breakfast at hotel. • English speaking guide at Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Kochi. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost) • Visit to the famous ancient temples of Thanjavur and Trichy. • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake. • One mineral water bottle per person per day. • All currently applicable taxes including GST.

Guide

• English speaking guide at Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Kochi. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)

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

Accommodation

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

Meals

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

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 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 - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (170 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (170 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Pondicherry, via en-route visit to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball. After your sightseeing tour continue your drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival at Pondicherry, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: At Puducherry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: At Puducherry

Today morning after breakfast continue to explore the city, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Enjoy boating at Chunnambar Backwater & the beautiful beaches of Puducherry. After sightseeing tour to Puducherry later back to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for half day city tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Church, Sivaganga Gardens, Lord Murugan Temple and Sangeetha Mahal.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (200 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (200 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Pondicherry, via en-route visit to visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeswarar Temple and Srirangam Temple. After your Trichy sightseeing tour continue your drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: At Madurai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: At Madurai

Today morning after breakfast later proceed for sightseeing tour to Madurai visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar, one of the largest temple complex in India. Later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Alagar kovil and Gandhi Museum. After sightseeing back to the hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (147 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (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 9 Day 9: At Periyar/Thekkady
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: At Periyar/Thekkady

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 10 Day 10: Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (140 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (140 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing tour visit Vembanad Lake, Aruvikuzhy Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom Backwaters, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramanal Island, Juma Masjid and Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 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 12 Day 12: Alleppey - Kochi (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Alleppey - Kochi (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Kochi. Upon arrival at Kochi check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself later proceed for half day guided tour at Kochi visit Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St.Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Pallipuram Fort, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, Indo Portuguese Museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Day 13: Departure From Kochi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Departure From Kochi

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Kochi airport to board the flight for your next destination.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of South India Tour

Day 1: Arrival At Chennai

Day 2: At Chennai

Day 3: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (170 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 4: At Puducherry

Day 5: Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 6: Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (200 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 7: At Madurai

Day 8: Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (147 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 9: At Periyar/Thekkady

Day 10: Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (140 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 11: Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Day 12: Alleppey - Kochi (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 13: Departure From Kochi

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