Rajasthan Tour

Best of South India

Back Water, South
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin
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Detail Itinerary

Days 1:Chennai

After arrival at Chennai Airport, our tour representative meets and assists you to the hotel for check-in. Later, visit the National Art Gallery, Museum, Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church, San Thome Cathedral & Marina Beach.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Days 2:Chennai

Chennai - Kanchipuram (76 kilometres / 2 hours) - Mahabalipuram (66 kilometres / 11.5 hours)

After breakfast, the tourists proceed to Kanchipuram where they visit famous temples and also engage in shopping the popular Kanchipuram sarees. Later, proceed to Mahabalipuram and visit the Shore Temple in the evening.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Days 3:Pondicherry

Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (168 kilometres / 4 hours)

After breakfast, proceed to Pondicherry and check-in to the hotel. Post lunch, visit the Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum and the sculpture gallery. The rest of the evening is free for the tourists for their own leisure activities.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Days 4:Pondichery

Pondicherry - Tanjore (177 kilometres / 5 hours)

After breakfast, proceed to Tanjore and check-in to the hotel. Later, visit the Brahadeeswara Temple, Sculpture of Nandi (Bull) & Royal Palace Complex. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Days 5:Tanjore

Tanjore - Trichy (58 kilometres / 1.3 hours)

After breakfast, proceed for a drive to Trichy. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel, and later visit the Lord Robert Clive's house, Srirangam Temple, Rock-Fort Temple & other temples.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Days 6:Trichy

Trichy - Madurai (128 kilometres)

After breakfast, proceed to Madurai and check-in to the hotel. Later, visit the Thirumalai Nayak's Palace, Gandhi Museum and the 1000-pillared Meenakshiamman Temple. Later in the evening, attend a special religious festival in the temple as well. Send Enquiry

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Days 7:Madurai

Madurai - Periyar (130 kilometres / 3 hours)

After breakfast, proceed to Periyar and enjoy a wonderful scenic drive. In the evening, go for an exciting boat ride in Periyar River. Overnight stay at the hotel in Periyar.

Days 8:Periyar

Periyar - Kovalam (275 kilometres / 6 hours)

After breakfast, proceed to Kovalam and check-in to the hotel. In the evening, have a wonderful relaxing time at the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Days 9:Kovalam

After breakfast, the tourists are free to have a reposeful and enjoyable time at the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Days 10:Kovalam

Kovalam - Alleppey (Houseboat)

After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey and check-in to a houseboat for an overnight stay.

Days 11:Alleppey

The entire day is free for the tourists to have a wonderful time at the houseboat and to have a tranquil time in the quiet backwaters. Overnight stay at the houseboat.

Days 12:Cochin

Alleppey - Cochin (65 kilometres / 2 hours)

After breakfast, proceed to Cochin and visit the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and the Dutch Palace. Later in the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance as well. Send Enquiry

Overnight stay at a hotel in Cochin.

Days 13:Cochin

Post breakfast, the tourists head to Cochin International Airport to board the flight for their onward journey.