EXPLORE SOUTH (12 Nights & 13 Days)

Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry - Tanjore – Madurai – Periyar – Alleppey – Cochin

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Day 01 - ARRIVAL / CHENNAI / MAHABALIPUR

Arrive Chennai International Airport. Meet and transfer to Mahabalipuram , arrive and and check in at Resort. Evening at leisure to enjoy the beach on the Bay of Bengal. Overnight at the resort.

Day 02 – MAHABALIPURAM

After breakfast drive to Kancheepuram to visit Kancheepuram Temples and visit Silk Weaving Center. Afternoon return to Mahabalipuram followed by sightseeing of Shore Temple, majestic in its solitary splendour; Arjun’s Penance, mammoth relief sculpture on living rock face & The Five Rathas, carved out of a rock, dedicated to heroes of India’s most famous epics. Overnight at the resort.

Day 03 - MAHABALIPURAM / PONDICHERRY

After breakfast drive to Pondicherry. The former French colony of Pondicherry exudes a positively Mediterranean aura, thanks to its sunny coastal promenade and whitewashed residences. Check in at Hotel . Overnight at the hotel

Day 04 – PONDICHERRY

After breakfast, enjoy the sights combined with a visit to the famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram, whose spiritual tenets combine yoga and modern science. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 - PONDICHERRY / THANJAVUR

After breakfast drive to Thanjavur. En route visit Gangaikondacholapuram & Darasuram Temples. Proceed to Thanjavur. Check in at Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 – THANJAVUR

After breakfast proceed to Trichy . Visit Srirangam Temple at Trichy and back to Thanjavur for sightseeing. At Thanjavur visit the enormous Brihadishwara Temple. This World Heritage protected temple has a dome weighing an estimated 80 tonnes which was hauled into place along an earth ramp in a manner similar to that used for the Egyptian pyramids. Also visit Thanjavur Palace & its Mesuem. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 - THANJAVUR / MADURAI

After breakfast drive to Madurai. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing to visit Sri Meenakshi Temple built in 1560 and the city's busy bazaars. Also visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 - MADURAI / PERIYAR

After breakfast drive to Periyar and check in at Hotel. Periyar which has south India's most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to sambar deer, wild boar, elephant, bison, languor and a small tiger population. Kumily, close to the sanctuary, is a pretty town dotted with small spices and handicraft shops. Afternoon visit to a Spice Plantation. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 - PERIYAR

Morning boat ride at Periyar Wildlife sanctuary. Or guided trekking at wildlife sanctuary. Rest day free at leisure. Or evening watch Kalaripayattu, the martial art form of Kerala. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 10 - PERIYAR / ALLEPPEY / HOUSEBOAT

After breakfast transfer to Alleppey to board Houseboat. All meals will be served on the board. Overnight at the houseboat.

Day 11 - HOUSEBOAT / COCHIN

After breakfast disembark and drive to Cochin. At Cochin, check in at Hotel. In the evening enjoy the classical dance performance of Kathakali. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 - COCHIN

Morning after break fast city tour of Cochin including the Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays) & Jewish Synagogue, St.Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese Fishing Nets.. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 - DEPARTURE

Transfer to Cochin International Airport.

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