South India Panoramic Tour
Duration: 14 Days/13 Nights
Destinations: Chennai-Trichy-Tanjore-Madurai-Periyar-Quilon-Cochin-Mumbai
Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Our representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Chennai.
Day 02: In Chennai
After breakfast our guide takes you to the full day excursion to Mahabalipuram, which was famous as a major seaport of the great Pallava Kings between the 8th and 10th century. Mahabalipuram is noted for its rock carvings and the Shore Temple. Return to Chennai in the evening. Overnight in the hotel at Chennai.
Day 03: Chennai-Trichy
In the morning explore the Fort St. George and St. Mary's Church with our tour guide. In the afternoon transfer to the railway station to board train for Trichy. Upon arrival at Trichy railway station, our representative will receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Trichy.
Day 04: In Trichy
After breakfast explore the temples of Trichy with our tour guide. The prominent temples in Trichy are the Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple. Overnight in the hotel at Trichy.
Day 05: Trichy-Tanjore-Madurai
After breakfast drive to Madurai en-route stop at Tanjore
to visit the famous Chola Temple of Brideshwar. Continue
your journey to Madurai. Upon arrival in Madurai, check
into the hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Madurai.
Day 06: In Madurai
Your day starts with sweet sound of temple bells, which will be your wake up call. After breakfast our guide will take you to the famous Meenakshi Temple. The temple is a superb example of the Dravida School of Architecture and is popular for its beautifully carved and gigantic gateways. Overnight in the hotel at Madurai.
Day 07: Madurai-Periyar
After breakfast drive to Periyar. Upon arrival check-into the hotel. In the afternoon our guide will take you on a spice plantation tour. The tour will be followed by a boat ride on the Periyar Lake. The boat ride is a fine way of enjoying the wildlife of Periyar wildlife sanctuary. You come across various animals on your boat ride. Overnight in the hotel at Periyar.
Day 08: Periyar-Quilon
After breakfast drive to Quilon, which is a four-hour descent through rubber, cardamom and concount plantations, bringing you to the tropical plains of Kerala. Afterwards enjoy a fascinating 3-hrs cruise on the famous backwaters from Kottayam to Allepey and get a wonderful view of village life along the banks. Later, a short drive will take you to Quilon, which is popular for cashew, coir and marine products. Overnight in the hotel at Quilon.
Day 09: In Quilon
The day is at your leisure. You can explore Quilon or relax at the hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Quilon.
Day 10: Quilon- Cochin
After breakfast drive to Cochin. Upon arrival check into
the hotel. After fresh-up visit the Jewish Synagogue and
the Dutch Palace. Overnight in the hotel at Cochin.
Day 11: Cochin-Mumbai
In the morning after breakfast transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival proceed for sightseeing tour of Mumbai. You visit Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Rajabai Clock Tower, Marine Drive, Aquarium, Hanging Garden, Crawford market, Victoria Terminus and the Prince of Wales museum. Later transfer to airport in time to catch a flight back home. Tour ends.
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