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Itinerary
Day
1: Arrive Chennai
Arrival at International Airport and you will meet our
company representatives here. Get transferred to your
hotel and take rest. Chennai is the capital city of
Tamil Nadu in South India. It is an important tourist
destination of India and a famous Gateway to South
India. Chennai is popular for its rich and interesting
historical and cultural tradition and heritage. Have
your dinner and stay overnight at Chennai.

Day 02: Chennai to Mahabalipuram
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a morning sightseeing
tour of Chennai. The hundreds of ancient temples and
historic monuments with amazing architecture will amuse
you here. Visit the famous Mariana Beach, Mylapore
Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Fort Museum and Kala Kshetra
and several other attractions of Chennai. In the
afternoon, you will take a drive to Mahabalipuram.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of
Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
Kanchipuram is the ancient capital of the Pallavas,
famous for the city of 1000 temples. Famous for silk and
splendid temples, you will see the amazingly beautiful
temples of Kanchipuram celebrated for their
architectural affluence. The sarees of Kanchipuram are
famous not only in India but also among foreign lovers
of sarees.
Day 04: Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry to Tanjore
Have your breakfast and take a drive to Tanjore. You
will visit Pondicherry enroute. Pondicherry the union
territory of India, was once a colony of French in the
colonial period. The traces of that bygone period can
still be found in the culture and architecture of
Pondicherry. Make a visit to the popular Aurobindo
Ashram located 10 kms in the north of Pondicherry. You
will later move on to Tanjore. Check in the hotel and
relax. Stay overnight at Tanjore.
Day 05: Tanjore to Trichy
Tanjore is an enchanting temple town that hosts
beautiful fortifications of beautifully decorated
temples. It was an ancient capital of earliest state
that was once ruled by Cholas. Tanjore is famous world
wide for its temples and paintings. In the morning, you
will visit the famous Brihadeeshwarar temple. Pay your
homage at the big and mighty Shiva lingam and the stone
sculpture of Nandi bull.
Take a drive to Trichy (54km / 2hrs). Also known as
Trichurapalli, Trichy is a place famous as the sacred
town of South India. It is also a modern bustling city
famous for being the technology hub of India. Visit the
Rock Fort temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy temple and Sri
Jambukeshwara temple. Stay overnight at Trichy.
Day 06: Trichy to Madurai
After breakfast, you will take a drive to Madurai (133km
/ 4hrs). Reach and check in the hotel. Madurai is an
ancient town that dates back to more than two thousand
years. It is famous for its temples, the most visited
among all its temples, remains the Meenakshi temple.
After some rest, you will visit the Meenakshi Temple and
attend the evening prayer ceremony. Stay overnight at
Madurai.
Day 07: Madurai
Have your breakfast and take a morning sightseeing tour
of Madurai. You will visit the popular Mariamman
Teppakulam or Great Tank. The Palace of Tirumalai Nayak
is among all other attractions of ancient city of
Madurai. In the afternoon, have your time at leisure. In
the evening, make a second visit to the Meenakshi
temple. Stay overnight at Madurai.
Day 08: Madurai to Kodaikanal
Post breakfast, you will take a drive to Kodaikanal (120
km / 2 hrs). It is located in between the picturesque
Palani Hills. As you will climb over the mountain to
move towards Kodaikanal, the scenery would begin to
change. You will slowly find yourself amidst the most
charming surroundings of lush green hills, charming
waterfalls, great rocks and beautiful lake. Kodaikanal
would instantly mesmerize its visitors. The city is set
at the altitude of more than 2,100 m above the sea
level. Kodaikanal is seen as the most beautiful and calm
hill stations of South India.
Arrive at Kodaikanal and check into the hotel. Later,
visit the famous Kurinji Andavar Temple, which offers a
breathtaking view of the northern plains and the Palani
Hills. Overnight stay will be at Kodaikanal.
Day 09: Kodaikanal to Periyar National Park
Post breakfast, you will take a drive to the world
popular Periyar National Park. Get there and check in
the Forest Lodge. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary located
at Thekkady is one of the country's key sanctuaries. On
the mountains of Munnar, you can witness the peaceful
world of the grasslands at more than 7000 feet. In the
afternoon, take an enjoyable and exciting boat cruising
on the beautiful Periyar Lake. You can see here the
amazing species of wildlife and birds. The herds of
elephants will enjoy bathing and singing on the banks of
Periyar Lake. It offers a stunning view to visitors.
Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 10: Periyar to Kumarakom
Take breakfast and move on to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is
the beautiful and spectacular backwater destination of
Kerala. Kumarakom is a maze of enchanting backwaters and
beautiful paradise of emerald green paddy fields,
mangrove forests and coconut groves intermingled with
captivating waterways and canals. Kumarakom is counted
as the finest bird sanctuaries of India.
Reach Kumarakom and check in the hotel. Your afternoon
will be at leisure. Enjoy discovering the esthetic
surroundings. You will spot the exciting range of multi
color water birds in the Kumarakom bird sanctuary. See
both the migratory and local birds here. Stay overnight
at Kumarakom.
Day 11: Kumarakom to Alleppey to Cochin
In the morning, go on board the Kettuvallom or
houseboat. You will enjoy the memorable backwater cruise
to Alleppey (2 ½ hours). You will pass through the lush
green surroundings that are no less than a paradise.
Reach Alleppey and set down the boat. You will take a
drive to Cochin (56 km).
Cochin, also famous with the name Kochi, is one of the
most popular historical cities of Kerala. Cochin draws
in tourists for its spectacularly beautiful backwaters
and beaches. Reach here and check in the hotel for an
overnight stay.
Day 12: Cochin
Have your breakfast and enjoy a morning sightseeing tour
of Cochin. You will visit the Bolghatty Palace,
Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the St.
Francis Church. Enjoy watching the huge Chinese Fishing
Nets on the picturesque Vasco Da Gama Square. In the
evening, you will enjoy a colorful and fascinating
Kathakali Dance Show. Stay overnight at Cochin.

Day
13: Cochin to Chennai to Departure
In the morning, get an on time transfer to airport to
board a flight to Chennai or Mumbai or the onward
destination or way back home with memories of South
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