THE ROYAL EXPERIENCE OF SOUTH INDIA

CHENNAI-MAHABALIPURAM-PONDICHERRY-TANJORE-MADURAI-PERIYAR-ALLEPEY-COCHIN

This tour covers the two mesmerizing states of South India- Enchanting Tamil Nadu and God’s own country Kerala.This tour is blend of Hindu Temple Architecture along with enthralling beauty of nature. Mahabalipuram has been declared as UNESCO World Heritage site which houses the cluster of 40 ancient monuments and temples. No tour of Kerala is complete without houseboat experience which takes you to meandering lagoons and canals. The port city of Cochin named as the Queen of Arabian Sea has some important landmarks like Mattancherry Palace and St. Francis Church.

Upon arrival, You will be received by our representative at the airport . An assisted check in at hotel will be done by our staff. Rest of the day or night as per flight timings you will be free to enjoy the hotel facilities.

After morning buffet breakfast our guide will take you for full day sightseeing tour of the city. The major places of interests to be visited are Kapaleeshwar temple , Sri Parthasarathy temple , Marina Beach . Fort St George and National Art gallery. During drive past to city you can see some historical public buildings.

After early breakfast check out and leave for Mahabalipuram enroute vistings temples of Kancheepuram. Temples in Kancheepuram to be seen are Ekambaswara temple, Kailashnatha temple and Sri Kamakshi temple. On arrival in Mahabalipuram check in hotel and after freshen up visit the UNESCO WORLD Heritage sites which has various mounuments . Visit Shore temple. Evening free for own activities.

After breakfast and check out we will drive to Pondicherry. After Check in formalities leave for sightseeing of Pondicherry which includes Auroville Township, Aurbindo Ashram, French War Memorial and Promenade Beach. Later in the evening, take a walk or ride a rickshaw through French colony.

After breakfast check out and drive to Tanjore enroute visiting Thillai Natraj temple at Chidambaram devoted to Lord Shiva. After check in at Tanjore hotel rest of the evening will be at leisure.

After breakfast and check out we will visit Brahdeshwara temple Tanjore. On way to Madurai enroute we will visit Rangnath temple , Rock Fort temple and Jambukeshwara temple at Trichy.

After relaxed breakfast we will leave for guided city tour of Madurai. Places of attractions include Meenakshi temple, Tirumala’s Palace and Gandhi museum.

After breakfast we will leave for Periyar . Enjoy the boat ride at wildlife sanctuary to see the wildlife activities .

After breakfast leave for Alleppey embark houseboat .See the beautiful countryside while you sail on the houseboat through backwaters . Overnight stay at houseboat.

After breakfast disembark the houseboat and drive to Cochin. After check in formalities leave for sightseeing of Port City Cochin. The attractions include Mattancherry Palace, St Francis Church,Paradesi Synagogue and evening Kathakali dance.

After breakfast check out and leave for airport for your onward destination.