Accommodation

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

Meals

• 12 Breakfast at Hotels • 1 Dinner at Houseboat • 1 Breakfast at Houseboat

Others

• 12 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 Mumbai, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Cochin. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • 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 Mumbai, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Cochin. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and 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

Not included:

Flights

• Flights form Mumbai to Chennai

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.

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

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

Day 1: Arrival At Mumbai

On the day of arrival at Mumbai airport, Our GT India Tours representative will assist you at airport and later transfer your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

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

Day 2: At Mumbai

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mumbai, visit Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden and Juhu Chowpatty. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Mumbai - Chennai (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mumbai - Chennai (By Flight)

Today after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Mumbai airport to board the flight for Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai airport, Our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel for night stay.

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

Day 4: 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 5 Day 5: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: 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 6 Day 6: Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (230 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (230 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

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

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later proceed for Trichy, en-route visit to the Airavatesvara Temple - is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture located in the town of Darasuram, as an example of Chola architecture. Next, destination to visit Brihadeeswara Temple - is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. Upon reaching Trichy check-in to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai (171 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later proceed for Madurai, en-route visit to the town of Chettinad known for the mansions. later continue by road to Madurai. Upon reaching Madurai check-in to your hotel.

After refresh yourself 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 9 Day 9: Madurai - Periyar (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Madurai - Periyar (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel 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. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

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

Day 10: At Periyar

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for a 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, Mangala and Devi Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Periyar - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Periyar - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 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 12 Day 12: Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)

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

After refresh yourself later proceed for half day guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St.Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Pareekshith Thampuran Museum, Pallipuram Fort, Santa Cruz 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 Cochin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Departure From Cochin

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

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Itinerary of your trip South India Heritage

Day 1: Arrival At Mumbai

Day 2: At Mumbai

Day 3: Mumbai - Chennai (By Flight)

Day 4: At Chennai

Day 5: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 6: Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (230 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 7: Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

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

Day 9: Madurai - Periyar (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 10: At Periyar

Day 11: Periyar - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 12: Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Day 13: Departure From Cochin

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