South India Discovery - A Private Eight Day Tour From Cochin To Chennai

Itinerary

Day 1: Cochin Arrival

Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
You will be met and brought to hotel.

Kindly Note : Hotel check in time 1400 Hours


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.

Day 2: Cochin / Kumarakom

Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Cochin tour will visit the church built by St. Francis
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India
the Jewish Synagogue, the Mattancherry Palace, and learn about Chinese fishing nets. Later depart for Kumarakom. (Synagogue is closed on Friday, Saturday and Jewish Holidays)
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay

Day 3: Backwaters Cruise

Stop At: Kerala Backwaters, India
This morning, cruise along the waterways on your Kerala Backwaters boat. Afternoon at leisure.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.

Day 4: Kumarakom / Thekkady

Stop At: Periyar National Park, Banks Of Artificial Periyar Lake, Thekkady India
Leave for Thekkady and the Periyar National Park. This wildlife sanctuary is famous for its evergreen forests and grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, and langurs.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Spice Walk, Spring Valley Murikkady, Thekkady 685536 India
Thekkady is home to natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom and clove. Walk through a spice plantation and learn about the spice farming culture.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.

Day 5: Thekkady / Madurai

Stop At: Madurai, Madurai, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
See the flora and fauna of Thekkady on your morning cruise of this ecological reserve. Later, drive to Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. This evening, watch the puja ceremony performed at the Meenakshi Temple.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.

Day 6: Madurai / Chennai

Stop At: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai 625002 India
Visit the Meenakshi Temple. It forms the heart of the 2500 year old city. The Thirumalai Nayak Palace houses original portraits as well as unearthed stone carvings of the 17th century. In the palace of Rani Mangammal is the Gandhi Museum. Here, learn of his freedom struggle and see his bloodstained dhoti. Later, fly to Chennai.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.

Day 7: Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Excursion

Stop At: Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu
Travel to Kanchipuram to visit three temples that exemplify this sacred town: Kailasantha, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Ekambareshwara, which represents the earth form abode of Lord Shiva, and Vaikuntaperumal with its pillared corridors around the sanctum dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Then, gol to the ancient port of Mamallapuram. The temple structures are mostly carved out of granite and are among the oldest existing examples of Dravidian architecture.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay.

Day 8: Chennai

Stop At: Fort St. George, St. George Street, Chennai (Madras) India
Explore Chennai, the fourth most populous city in India. Visit the Victoria Art Gallery, Chennai Museum, the Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeswarar Temple. This completes your tour. (B)

Kindly Note : Hotel check out time 1200 Hours
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.