Guide

• English speaking guide at Kochi, Rameshwaram and Madurai. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)

Meals

• 11 Breakfast at Hotel • 1 Lunch at Houseboat • 1 Dinner at Houseboat

Others

• 11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis. • Assistance during arrival and departure by Gt India Tours. • Daily breakfast at hotel. • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle. • English speaking guide at Kochi, Rameshwaram and Madurai. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost) • One mineral water bottle per person per day. • All currently applicable taxes including GST.

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 Kochi • 1 Night in Marari • 1 Night in Alleppey • 1 Night in Periyar • 2 Nights in Madurai • 1 Night in Rameshwaram • 1 Night in Kanyakumari • 2 Nights in Kovalam Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are 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 Kochi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Kochi

Arrival at Kochi airport, our Gt India Tours representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to the hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: At Kochi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: At Kochi

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Cochin visit Fort Kochi, St.Francis Church, Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace "Dutch Palace" and Chinese Fishing Market. Evening enjoy the Kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Kochi - Marari (44 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kochi - Marari (44 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast, later check out form hotel and proceed for Marari. Upon reaching Marari check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day enjoy scenic views and various activities at beaches of Marari. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Marari - Alleppey (20 Kms / 1 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Marari - Alleppey (20 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 Alleppey, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alleppey. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 5 Day 5: Alleppey - Periyar (115 Kms / 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Alleppey - Periyar (115 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Periyar - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar National Park check-in to the hotel for night stay. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Periyar, enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary also enjoy boat ride on the beautiful lake. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Periyar - Madurai (230 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Periyar - Madurai (230 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai. Upon reaching Madurai check-in to the hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free to explore this cultural capital of South India. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: At Madurai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: 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 8 Day 8: Madurai - Rameshwaram (171 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Madurai - Rameshwaram (171 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Rameshwaram. Upon arrival at Rameshwaram check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for Rameshwaram Temple dedicated to the hindu god Rama. Post darshan and aarti ceremony at temple back to hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (310 Kms / 6 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (310 Kms / 6 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Kanyakumari. Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kanyakumari. Upon arrival at Kanyakumari check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi mandapam also Sthanumalayan Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Kanyakumari - Kovalam (139 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Kanyakumari - Kovalam (139 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later drive to Kovalam. 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 11 Day 11: At Kovalam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: At Kovalam

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day tour at Kovalam, visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle, Analothbhave Mathe Church, Fishing Harbour, Samudra Beach, Rock Cut Cave Temple, Chowara & Poovar. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Kovalam - Trivendruam (18 Kms / 34 Min) And Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Kovalam - Trivendruam (18 Kms / 34 Min) 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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Highlights Of South India

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of South India

Day 1: Arrival At Kochi

Day 2: At Kochi

Day 3: Kochi - Marari (44 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 4: Marari - Alleppey (20 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Day 5: Alleppey - Periyar (115 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Day 6: Periyar - Madurai (230 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)

Day 7: At Madurai

Day 8: Madurai - Rameshwaram (171 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 9: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (310 Kms / 6 Hrs)

Day 10: Kanyakumari - Kovalam (139 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 11: At Kovalam

Day 12: Kovalam - Trivendruam (18 Kms / 34 Min) And Departure

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