Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 star hotels / Twin or Double Sharing basis • 1 Night in Chennai • 2 Nights in Pondicherry • 2 Nights in Thanjavur • 1 Night in Chettinad • 1 Night in Madurai • 1 Night in Munnar • 2 Nights in Kumarakom • 2 Nights in Cochin Check In : 14:00 Hrs / Check Out : 12:00 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Vehicle 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

Others

• 12 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis • Assistance during arrival and departure • Daily breakfast at hotel • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle • English speaking guide at Chennai and Cochin. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost) • Experience the wildlife at Eravikulam National Park • One mineral water bottle per person per day • All currently applicable taxes including GST

Guide

• English speaking guide at Chennai and Cochin. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)

Meals

• 12 Breakfast at Hotel

Not included:

Insurance

Others

• Visa Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips & Gratuity • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International/Internal flights from start to finish of the trip

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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 for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (160 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (160 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pondicherry, en-route visit to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball. Later continue drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival at Pondicherry check-in to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: At Pondicherry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: At Pondicherry

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, 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 4 Day 4: Pondicherry - Kumbakonam - Thanjavur (180 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Pondicherry - Kumbakonam - Thanjavur (180 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Thanjavur, en-route visit to Kumbakonam - is known for its temples and mathas (monasteries). There are around 188 Hindu temples. Adi Kumbeswarar Temple - is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva. Sarangapani temple - is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. Later continue drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: At Thanjavur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: At Thanjavur

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Thanjavur, visit Brihadeeswarar Temple. Brihadeeswarar Temple - is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. After lunch proceed for excursion to Trichy (approx 54 Kms/1 hr). Visit Rock Fort Temple, which is a prominent landmark of the city. Later tour of Srirangam Island. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Thanjavur - Chettinad (98 Kms / 2 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Thanjavur - Chettinad (98 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Chettinad. Upon arrival at Chettinad check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later afternoon proceed for half day sightseeing tour to Chettinadu, visit the Chettinad Palace, Cycle tour in the rural region nearby, visit to the Athangudi Tiles factory, basket making cooperative and brass smiths. Shopping to Karaikudi where Antiques, Chettinadu sarees and silverware are available also visit Lord Ganesha temple at Karaikudi. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Chettinad - Madurai (80 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Chettinad - Madurai (80 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai. Upom arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for city tour of Madurai, visit the magnificent Meenakshi Temple which is famous for its unique architecture. Also visit Thirumalai Nayaka Temple and Temple Art Museum. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Madurai - Munnar (160 Kms / 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Madurai - Munnar (160 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and 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. In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities. vernight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Munnar - Kumarakom (160 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Munnar - Kumarakom (160 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar, visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Later drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: At Kumarakom
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: At Kumarakom

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing tour visit Vembanad Lake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach. Later afternoon enjoy the backwaters cruise in a traditional shikara boat through narrow canals. This cruise explores these picturesque waterways, passing boats carrying loads of coir, copra and cashews and, along the water’s edge, numerous churches and marketplaces. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Kumarakom - Cochin (48 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Kumarakom - Cochin (48 Kms / 1.30 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. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: At Cochin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: At Cochin

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour of Cochin 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. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities. In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance performance at Cochin. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Day 13: Departure From Cochin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Departure From Cochin

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Cochin / Kochi airport to board the flight to your home.

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Treasures Of Southern India

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Itinerary of your trip Treasures Of Southern India

Day 1: Arrival At Chennai

Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (160 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 3: At Pondicherry

Day 4: Pondicherry - Kumbakonam - Thanjavur (180 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 5: At Thanjavur

Day 6: Thanjavur - Chettinad (98 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Day 7: Chettinad - Madurai (80 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Day 8: Madurai - Munnar (160 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Day 9: Munnar - Kumarakom (160 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 10: At Kumarakom

Day 11: Kumarakom - Cochin (48 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 12: At Cochin

Day 13: Departure From Cochin

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