Southern India Tour
Southern India Tour Destination Details
Chennai Kanchipuram Mahabalipuram Pondicherry Tanjore Trichy Madurai Kanyakumari Kovalam Alleppey Houseboat Periyar Munnar Cochin Ooty Mysore Bangalore
The Southern India Tour takes you on a tour to visit the most astonishing tourist destinations in mesmerizing Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. While on the tour cover the prominent temple cities of Tamil Nadu such as Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Tanjore, Madurai, and Kanyakumari. Enjoy being at Kerala, the place that is much known for his Nature Beauty, rubber plantation and exotic birds. The Kerala backwaters have been known for their mesmerizing and alluring charms spread across the whole area. Explore Karnataka by riding on the Toy Train through the Hills of Ooty, visit the Mysore Palace and Tour the Vibrant city Bangalore.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of ‘Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram’
Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai
Boat ride at Periyar Lake
Jeep safari at Periyar Wildlife Tiger Reserve
Boat ride at Periyar Lake
Experience beautiful Alleppey backwaters
Toy Train Ride in Ooty
August till May
Itinerary Highlights
Day 01 Arrive Chennai
Upon arrival at Chennai International Airport you are met by our company executive with your name placard who would assist you to the Car and then transfer you to your pre booked Hotel
Afternoon visit Fort St. George which was built by the British East India Company. The fort also houses a quaint little museum known as the Fort Museum.
Overnight Accommodation in Chennai
Day 02 Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (Drive 58 Kms, 1 ½ Hrs)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later Proceed by Private Vehicle for Mahabalipuram. Enroute visit Kanchipuram visiting Kailashnatha Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Devarajaswami Temple and Vaikuntha Perumal Temple. Upon arrival in Mahabalipuram check in at your pre booked Hotel
Overnight Accommodation in Mahabalipuram
Day 03 Mahabalipuram
Breakfast in the Hotel
Today sightseeing of Mahabalipuram visit shore Temple, Trimurti Cave Temple, Argonne’s Penance, Five Rathas and Sculpture Museum
Overnight Accommodation in Mahabalipuram
Day 04 Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (Drive 138 Kms, 3 ½ hour)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Pondicherry. Upon arrival in Pondicherry check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Afternoon we visit Pondicherry visiting Avroville, Shri Aurobindo Ashram, French Colonial Town.
Overnight Accommodation in Pondicherry
Day 05 Pondicherry – Tanjore (Drive 295 Kms, 6 hour)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Tanjore. Upon arrival in Tanjore check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight Accommodation in Tanjore
Day 06 Tanjore
Breakfast in the Hotel
Morning city tour of Tanjore visiting palace, Art Gallery, Museum, later visit to Brihadewawara Temple
Overnight Accommodation in Tanjore
Day 07 Tanjore –Trichy (Drive 54 Kms, 2 Hrs)
Breakfast and Check Out
Later depart leave by Private Vehicle for Trichy. Upon arrival in Trichy check in at your pre booked Hotel
Afternoon visit to Trichy visiting Sriangam Temple and Rock fort Temples
Overnight Accommodation in Trichy
Day 08 Trichy – Madurai (Drive 128 Kms, 4 Hrs)
Breakfast and Check Out
Later depart by leave by Private Vehicle for Madurai. Upon arrival in Madurai check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight Accommodation in Madurai
Day 09 Madurai
Breakfast in the Hotel
Morning city tour of Madurai visiting Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Naicker Palace, Mariamman Tank, the Hall of thousand Pillars, Gandhi Museum
Later in the evening, explore the colorful markets of Madurai.
Overnight Accommodation in Madurai
Day 10 Madurai – Kanyakumari (Drive 150 Kms 4 Hrs)
Breakfast and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Kanyakumari. Upon arrival in Kanyakumari check in at your pre booked Hotel
Afternoon visit Kanyakumari visiting Vivekanand Rock and Kumari Amman Temple
Overnight Accommodation in Kanyakumari
Day 11 Kanyakumari – Kovalam (Drive 120 Kms, 3 Hrs)
Breakfast and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Kovalam. Kovalam is a beach resort in Kerala as there are many beautiful beaches. Upon arrival in Kovalam check in at your pre booked Hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight Accommodation in Kovalam
Day 12 Kovalam
Breakfast in the Hotel
Day at leisure for your personal activities (No Transportation Available)
Overnight Accommodation in Kovalam
Day 13 Kovalam – Alleppey (Drive 175 Kms, 4-5 Hrs) & Alleppey Start 01 Night Houseboat
Breakfast and Check Out
After breakfast you are transferred to Alleppey Jetty to board Houseboat. House boating can be the most relaxing experience for any age, size or type of people. Cruise through the back waters of Kerala along the palm fringed waterways and you would be able to breeze past the water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves.
You can also witness the traditional Keralite village lifestyle unchanged for many years. You hear the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people wait at the bank of Vembanad Lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralite meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market.
Overnight stay at Air Conditioned Houseboat
Day 14 Houseboat Disembark at Alleppey – Periyar (Drive 140 Kms, 3 hrs)
Breakfast in the Houseboat
After breakfast Houseboat disembark at Alleppey at 1000 hrs and proceeds for Periyar (Thekkady), Also known as Thekkady. It is a National Park and one of the Tiger Reserves in India. Upon arrival in Periyar check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Enjoy a boat ride on lake Periyar to see wildlife in their natural habitat in common Boat (Boat Ride depends upon the availability)
Overnight Accommodation in Periyar
Day 15 Periyar
Breakfast in the Hotel
Full Day Jeep Safari in Periyar (Includes Boating and Jeep Safari)
Overnight Accommodation in Periyar
Day 16 Periyar – Munnar (Drive 150 Kms 3 ½ Hrs)
Breakfast and Checkout
Later Depart by Private Vehicle for Munnar. Munnar also known as the Tea Town is the place of scenic beauty, and lush green Tea Estate’s. Upon arrival at Munnar check in at your pre booked Hotel
Afternoon visit Mettupatty dam is a storage dam built in the mountains of Kerala to conserve water for hydroelectricity. Due to this dam many wild animals and birds flourish in this region. It is a site for scenic beauty
Overnight Accommodation in Munnar
Day 17 Munnar – Cochin (Drive 140 Kms, 3 ½ Hrs)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Checkout
Depart by Private vehicle for Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin check in at your pre booked Hotel
In the Evening witness the famous Kathakali dance performance performed by professional artists in an A/C Auditorium
Overnight Accommodation in Cochin
Day 18 Cochin
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later proceed for city tour of Cochin visiting Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace. This palace is also famous for depicting Kerala mural paintings. The palace is built in the traditional style of Kerala architecture.
Jewish Synagogue Also known as Paradesi Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in the entire Commonwealth of Nations and was built in 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin
Chinese Fishing Nets unique for their size and phenomenal construction.
St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India. The great Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who discovered the sea route from Europe to India died in Kochi. His body was buried in this church.
Overnight Accommodation in Cochin
Day 19 Cochin – Ooty (Drive 280 Kms, 7-8Hrs)
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later depart By Private Vehicle for Ooty. Upon arrival at Ooty check in at your pre booked hotel
Afternoon walk around to Ooty to see Botanical Garden and Tea Plantation
Overnight Accommodation in Ooty
Day 20 Ooty
Breakfast in the Hotel
Morning Toy Train in Ooty
Afternoon visit to Ooty visiting the Botanical Gardens, Lake Doddabetta, Mukurti Peak, the Pykara Dam and the sprawling Tea Plantation
Overnight Accommodation in Ooty
Day 21 Ooty – Mysore (Drive 160 Kms, 4 Hrs)
Breakfast and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Mysore. Upon arrival in Mysore check in at your pre booked Hotel
Afternoon city tourof Mysore visiting Srirangapatnam and Mysore Palace which was the residence of the royal family of Mysore
Overnight Accommodation in Mysore
Day 22 Mysore – Bangalore (Drive 120 Kms, 3 Hrs)
Breakfast and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Bangalore. Upon arrival in Bangalore check in at your pre Booked
Afternoon City tour of Bangalore visiting Vidhan Soudha, Lalbagh, Botanical Garden spreading over 240 acres and The Fort
Overnight Accommodation in Bangalore
Day 23 Leave Bangalore
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check out and Our executive will assist you and transfer you to Bangalore Airport to board Flight for Onward Journey