South India Temple Tour

South Indian Tempels Tour (18D / 17N)

Day 01: Chennai
On Arrival at Chennai airport/ railway station you will be welcomed by our tour representative and transfer to hotel .Chennai is the capital city of Tamilnadu state and also cultural capital of India .It is the fourth largest metropolis in the country the present town was founded in 1639 by Sir Francis Day who arrived with east India company .rest of the day is at leisure to relax and over night stay at hotel.

Day 02: Chennai
Morning have breakfast at hotel later move out for a full day local tour of Chennai. visit St George it is the first bastion of British Power in India it was built in 1640,Fort Museum, St Mary’s Church ,Marina beach this sandy beach is considered to be the second longest beach in the world ,Parthasarthy temple ,San Thome Cathedral Basilica, Kapaliswarar temple , Govt Museum ,Guindya national park ,snake park etc evening return back to hotel and over night stay at hotel.

Day 03: Chennai – Mahabalipuarm
Morning after breakfast drive to Mahabalipuarm it is 45km away from Chennai on arrival check in beach resort .Mahabalipuram is also called as Mamallapuram and it is a sea port built by Mahendra varman of pallava dynasty during 7th century .The monuments here are made out of solid rocks. The place offers tourist a superb of monuments and a fine beach resort. Later in the afternoon move out for a local tour of Mahabalipuram the main attraction of Mahabalipuram is a open air rock sculpture known as “Arjuna’s Penance“. Mahishasura mardini Caves and Mandapams and few rocks cut temples enlighten the tourist. Who visit Mahabalipuarm evening free to relax at beach resort and over night stay at resort?

Day 04: Mahabalipuar – Kanchipuram – Pondicherry
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Kanchipuram .This place is know as the golden city of temples it was once the capital of pallavas from 6th to 8th Century .There are innumerable temples among which the Ekambareswar temple ,Kailasanath temple, Varadaraja temple deserves mention .The Ekambareswar temple is a 1000 pillared temple with 5 prakarams and another important notification is that more then 5000 families are engaged in silk industry .This place is known for silk sarees known as Kanchipuram sarees. Afternoon drive to Pondicherry on arrival check in hotel And rest of the day is at leisure to relax and move around pondicherry town and over night stay at hotel.

Day 05: Pondicherry
Morning after breakfast at hotel move out for a local tour of Pondicherry .Pondicherry is a costal town ruled by French for 300 years .This city is very much known to the public by its Aurobindo Ashram visit Auroville .Raj Nivas, Government palace ,Botanical garden ,The French institute,Library of museum etc evening visit pondicherry beach and over night stay at hotel.

Day 06: Pondicherry – Tanjavur
Morning have breakfast at hotel later check out and drive to Tanjavur on arrival Tanjavur check in hotel .Tanjavur is also called as Tanjore it is a historical town and popularly known as the temple city .It was ones the capital of Chola Empire. Afternoon move out for a local tour visit Brihadeeshwara temple which is the main attraction of the town built by Raja Raja Cholan ,Palace built by Nayakas. Art gallery ,Saraswati Mahal library ,etc evening free to go around town and over night stay at hotel .

Day 07: Tanjavur – Tirchy
Morning drive to Tirchy it is just 60km away from Tanjavur. On arrival check in hotel afternoon local tour of Tirchy .Tirchy is also called as Tiruchirapalli it is a famous Pilgrimage center for Hindus .afternoon visit rock fort ,Srirangam the temple here is dedicated to lord Vishnu ,samayapuram, etc and over night stay at hotel.

Day 08: Tirchy – Madurai
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to History rich Madurai .A great historic town.The Pandya king’s ruled from here until the 14th Century .On arrival Madurai check in hotel later proceed to visit. Madurai Meenakshi temple, Swami sundareswarar temple, Gandhi museum, the most notable in the meenakshi temple is 1000 pillared. Hall carrying some beautiful sculptures of the seventeenth Century. Evening is free to move around the color full town of Madurai.

Day 09: Madurai – Rameshwaram – Madurai
Morning after breakfast at hotel proceed for a one day excursion to to Rameshwaram It is a island town visited by most of the Hindu’s in there life time. This place is well associated with the epic Ramayana It is said that Sri Rama after he killed Ravana the demon king of Lanka worshipped lord shiv here an place thus names as Rameshwarama visit Sri Ramanatha swamy temple, Gandhamadhan Parvatam ,Dhanush kodi etc are the place of interest evening return back to Madurai and over night stay at hotel

Day 10: Madurai – Thekkedy
Morning have breakfast at hotel check out and drive to Thekkedy .Thekkedy is a world famous wildlife sanctuary and it is also called as Periyar. On arrival check in resort afternoon proceed for a game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc evening you can take a Elephant ride at Periyar wild life and rest of the day is at leisure and over night stay at resort

Day 11: Thekkedy – Munnar
After an early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel & embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar covered with unending expanse of tea plantation. The panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantation is an un forgettable experience .On arrival check in resort and rest of the day is at leisure at resort and you can make use of all resort facilities like health club ,Gym , out door games ,etc and over night stay at resort.

Day 12: Munnar
Morning after breakfast at resort proceeds for an exciting local tour of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, Pothamedu (view of tea, coffee &cardamom plantation&breath taking hills &lush mountains) the Echo point, Thoovanam falls, Top station Diary farm, Mattupety Lake &dam etc and over night stay at Munnar.

Day 13: Munnar – Kumarakom
Morning have breakfast at resort later check out resort and drive to Kumarakom a place best known for the honeymooners. It is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. The lush green vegetation and the climate attract a number of tourists to this place. On reaching Kumarakom check in the backwater resort and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, and rest of the day is at leisure at resort and you can make use of resort facilities, Swimming pool, Health club, out door and indoor games and you can also take a Ayurveda Massage at resort and over night stay at resort

Day 14: Kumarakom – Cochin
Morning check out backwater resort and drive to Cochin on arrival check in hotel afternoon local tour of Cochin Afternoon proceed for a local tour of Cochin .You will be transferred to Cochin Harbour to board a speed boat which takes you to the gate way of the Arabian Sea .On arrival fort Cochin transfer to the island and proceed for a local tour which covers Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets .Evening return back to Cochin Harbour .Evening visit Cochin beach and 6.30pm proceed for a Kathakali show Kerala's own classical dance drama program later return back to hotel and over night stay at Cochin .

Day 15: Cochin – Alleppey
Morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey on arrival check in deluxe houseboat to enjoy the 24 hours of backwater cruise of Alleppey. The House boat will reach Back water resort were you will be staying previous night This journey is considered to be one of the best attractions. The house boat is fully furnished with single and double bedrooms, sundeck, private balcony and a kitchen. It also comprises a chef, Oarsmen & cabin assistant. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. Over night stay at House boat

Day 16: Alleppey – Kovalam
Morning after breakfast at house boat check out and board the cab and drive to Kovalam. Thirty years ago, Kovalam was a hippy idyll: a picture perfect tropical beach; a traditional fishing village providing fresh fish, fruits and toddy (coconut beer). Today it is one of the world famous tourist destinations for Beach lovers. Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore .On arrival Kovalam transferred to beach resort rest of the day is at leisure to relax on the beach shore and you can make use of resort facilities, Swimming pool, Health club, out door and indoor games and you can also take a Ayurveda Massage at resort and over night stay at resort

Day 17: Kovalam – Trivanduram – Kanyakumari
Morning have breakfast at resort and later move out for a local tour of Kovalam and Trivanduram and Kanyakumari visit covering Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli tourist village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham Beach. And proceed to Kanyakumari on arrival visit Kumari amman temple ,Gandhi museum ,Vivekananda rock etc after sun set return back to hotel Andover night stay at Kovalam beach.

Day 18: Kovalam – Trivanduram
Free day at Kovalam beach resort and as per your Flight/Train schedule you will be transferred to Trivanduram Airport/Railway station to return back home with happy memories.