!! South India with Kerala !!

Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations : Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Kottayam - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Cochin

Day 01: Arrival in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai – the gateway of South India. Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and one of the oldest cities of the country. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will receive you from Chennai Airport and then transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later proceed for Chennai tour visiting Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Snake Beach and Marina Beach. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02 : Chennai
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Take excursion to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram to see famous temples and monuments. Kanchipuram is worldwide famous of architecturally beautiful temples. Mahabalipuram Group of Temples (Monuments) is a UNESCO world heritage site. See the famous Shore Temple and Rock Temples at Mahabalipuram. Return to Chennai in the evening and check-in at the hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03 : Chennai – Madurai
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Take train to Madurai which is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu after the capital city Chennai. Reach Madurai. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel and relax. Visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple and its magnificent towering gopurams. Witness Aarati Ceremony in the evening held at the temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04 : Madurai – Periyar
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Periyar. Reach Periyar National Park and check-in at the hotel. Freshen up and relax. Enjoy boat ride on Periyar Lake that runs through the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy wildlife viewing and birding. You can see herds of elephants playing with water on the banks of the lake. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05 : Periyar – Kottayam – Alleppey
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Kottayam. Check-in at a luxury houseboat. Cruise serene and scenic backwaters in the direction of Alleppey. Alleppey is one of the most sought after destinations for backwater tourism in Kerala. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the houseboat.

Day 06 : Alleppey – Kovalam
Disembark houseboat this morning in Alleppey after breakfast on board. Then drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally famous beach town in Kerala consisting of three beautiful beaches. It is one of the finest beach resorts in the world. Reach Kovalam. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Enjoy beautiful beaches and serene environments. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07: Kovalam
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy full day at leisure enjoy beach activities like swimming, tanning, sunbathing, ayurvedic body massages, water sports, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08: Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kochi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Kochi via Trivandrum. Kochi is popularly called the Queen of Arabian Sea. It is the commercial capital of Kerala. Reach in Kochi formerly known as Cochin. On arrival, 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 09: Kochi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy full day sightseeing tour of Kochi covering Mattancherry Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Portuguese Buildings, Hill Palace Complex, Bolghatty Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Street, Spice Market, Chinese Fishing Nets, etc. Enjoy Kathkali Dance Performance in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10: Kochi – Departure
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. On time South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the Kochi International Airport. Take flight back to your home / onward destination with sweet memories of travel and tourism in South India.