!! South India Extensive Tour !!

Duration : 18 Nights / 19 Days.
Destination : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Varkala - Poovar - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Marari - Cochin - Mumbai

Day 01: Arrival in Chennai
On arrival at Chennai Airport, South India Travel Tourism representative will give you a warm welcome in traditional South Indian style and transfer you to the prearranged hotel. Freshen up and relax. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Take rest at hotel or can go for the local sightseeing of Chennai to see Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St George, Snake Parke, Marina Beach, etc. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai – Mahabalipuram
Take breakfast at hotel and then drive to Mahabalipuram en route visiting famous temples of Kanchipuram. Reach Mahabalipuram. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Relax at Mahabalipuram Beach. See spectacular sunset view over the sea. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram
Take breakfast. Then enjoy sightseeing of Mahabalipuram seeing Crocodile Bank, Tiger Caves, Arjuna Penance, Shore Temple, Five Ratha and Dakshin Chitra. In afternoon spend some time at Mahabalipuram Beach. At evening return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
Take breakfast and then drive to Pondicherry. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. In afternoon proceed for the sightseeing of Pondicherry seeing Botanical garden, Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville. Return to hotel by evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05: Pondicherry – Tanjore
After hearty breakfast at the hotel drive to Tanjore. Tanjore is famous for its art and architecture. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy the free time in your own independent activities. Dinner Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Tanjore
After breakfast proceed for Tanjore sightseeing tour to see attractions like Brahadeswara Temple, Vijayanagara fort, Manora Fort and the Akshayapureeswarar Temple. In after noon return back to the hotel. Enjoy Ayurvedic body massages at resort. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai
Take breakfast and then drive to Madurai en route visiting Rock Fort at Trichy, Ranganath Swamy temple at Srirangam and the Jambukeshwar temple at Tirvanailkkaval. On arrival at Madurai South India Travel Tourism representative will receive you and transfer to hotel. Freshen up and relax. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Madurai – Periyar
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Later proceed for city tour of Madurai to visit attractions like the Aadheenam, Meenakshi-Sundareswar Temple, Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara, Goripalayam Dargah and St. Mary’s Cathedral Church. In the afternoon drive to Periyar. Reach Periyar and check-in at the hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09: Periyar
Take breakfast at the hotel. Take boat ride on Periyar Lake and jungle expedition at Periyar National Park to enjoy wildlife viewing and birding. Elephants and tigers are the major attractions of Periyar. The park preserves more than one thousand of elephants. Also make tour to nearby spice plantations. Later return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: Periyar – Varkala
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Varakala which is one of the most popular beach resorts in Kerala. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Varkala seeing Beach, Kappil Lake, Anjengo Fort, Janardana Swami Temple, Sarkara Devi Temple and Kaduvayil Jumma Masjid. Take holy dip at medicinal and spiritual springs. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Varkala – Poovar
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Poovar – a famous beach resort in Kerala. Reach Poovar. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked resort. Freshen up and relax. Poovar is famous for its natural beauty and Spa and Ayurvedic Massage Saloons. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy body ayurvedic body massages at the resort. Also enjoy other facilities available at the resort. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 12: Poovar
Have a very hearty breakfast at the resort. Today is the full reserve day for Spa and Ayurvedic body massage treatments. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the resort.

Day 13: Poovar – Kumarakom
Take delicious breakfast served at the resort. Drive to Kumarakom - a very popular backwater destination of Kerala. On arrival at Kumarakom, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Kumarakom
Take breakfast and then go to enjoy birding at famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. In the evening enjoy houseboat cruise on the Vembanad Lake. Later return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 15 : Kumarakom – Mararikulam (Marari)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel drive to Mararikulam (Marari). Marari is one of the finest beach resorts in Kerala. Reach Marari and check-in at the resort. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 16 : Marari
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Spend full day at leisure enjoy serene scenic beach beauty, fishing, swimming, tanning and ayurvedic body massages. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 17: Marari – Cochin
Have a very hearty breakfast at the resort. Later drive to Kochi, formerly known as Cochin. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later proceed for Kochi tour seeing Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Bolghatty Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi, Hill Palace Complex, etc. At evening enjoy the Kathkali Dance show. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 18: Cochin – Mumbai
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Take flight to Mumbai – the capital of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. Mumbai is also described as the Dream City and famous for historical sites and Film City. On arrival in Mumbai, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later enjoy sightseeing tour of Dream City Mumbai. Visit famous places like Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Marine Drive, Colaba Causewa, Dhobi Ghat and other popular places. Relax at beaches of Juhu and Chowpatty. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 19: Mumbai – Departure
Enjoy very hearty breakfast at the hotel. On time South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the Mumbai International Airport. Take flight back to your home / onward destination with sweet memories of South India Extensive Tour.