FASCINATING SOUTH INDIA TOUR (SHORT DURATION)
13 Nights & 14 Days
Chennai  – Kancheepuram – Mamallapuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai – Periyar – Backwaters (House Boat) - Kumarakom – Cochin – Kovalam – Trivadrum

Day 01:

Arrival- Chennai
Arrival in Chennai and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Chennai. Visit National Art gallery,St Thomas mount,Little mount shrine,Kabaleeswasr Temple etc
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 02:

 Chennai – Kanchipuram - Mahablipuram(86 KMs-2.30 Hrs)
Morning drive to Mahabalipuram. Enroute sightseeing of Kanchipuram.

Visit kalilsanatha temple,Ekambaranatha temple etc at Kancheepuram

At Mahabalipuram visit ,Arjuna’s penance,Rathas,Shore temples,Krishnamandapam etc
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 03:

  Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry135 Kms-3 Hrs)
Morning drive to pondicherry. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon, visit Auroville and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 04:

  Pondicherry- Tanjore(172 Kms-3.30- Hrs)
Morning drive to Tanjore, enroute sightseeing of Gangaaikondacholapuram, Darasuram & Brihdashwara  temple.
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 05:

 Tanjore-Trichy(55 Kms-1.30 Hrs)
Morning drive to Trichy. Afternoon sightseeing of  Srirangam & Rock fort Temple.
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 06 :

 Trichy – Madurai (130 Kms-3 hrs)

Morning drive to Madurai. On arrival check in hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of  Madurai Includes the Meenakshi Temple and Tirumalai Nayakar Palace..
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 07:

 Madurai – Periyar(155 Kms-3.30 Hrs)
Drive to Periyar. On arrival, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the lake to see the animals in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at close quarters.
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 08:

 Periyar – Kumarakom (125 Kms-3.30 Hrs)
Morning plantation visit and then on drive to Kumarakom. On arrival, check in to the hotel. The rest of the day can be spent at leisure.
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 09:

Kumarakom-Alleppey  “Backwaters cruise”
Morning free of leisure. Afternoon board in House Boat
Experience the House Boat cruising in Kerala´s backwaters, it is a delightful journey of discovery, one that takes you past an ever-changing Landscape where remote villages give way to vast stretches of peaceful countryside 
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 10:

 Alleppey- Cochin (65 Kms-1.30 Hrs)
On disembarking in Alleppey, drive to Cochin, on arrival, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon enjoy the tour of the city, taking in all the major sights and attractions. Visit the St. Francis Church, The oldest church constructed by the portuguese in 1510 A.D.,  Chinese Fishing nets,  which were first brought to Kerala by the Chinese traders from
KublaKhans court, Dutch Palace built by the portuguese and presented to the Raja of Cochin.
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 11:

 Cochin – Trivandrum- Kovalam (240 Kms-4.00Hrs)
Morning drive to Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing tour in Trivandrum, visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple: The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu the landmark of the city. Later drive to reach Kovalam.
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 12:

 Kovalam – Cape Comorin(Kanyakumari) Kovalam
Full-day excursion to Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari), the Sucheendram Temple en route.after Sunset ,back to Kovalam Hotel.
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 13:

 Kovalam
Full day free at Beach.The day is at your disposal.
(Overnight at the hotel)

Day 14:

  Departure-Trivandrum
Transfer to Trivandrum airport, with assistance, for your onward flight to Home

                               PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Accommodation

N.B-Deluxe class includes 4/5 star or Eqv Heritage/nature Resorts & Hotels

First class includes 3 star or Eqv category hotels & Resorts

Transport(Up to 2-4pax)

-The Vehicle will be with the guests through out the Tour. They can make it use round the Clock if needed.
- Well experienced English speaking Driver cum Guide will be appointed for the Tour.who can also act as an Escort.
-One Driver,One Vehicle for the entire Tour .If there is no Land jouney break in the Tour,the same Driver & Vehicle will be with the guests for the entire journey.
 Food
In all Hotels & Resorts Food will be on Bed & Breakfast Basis ( CP) unless specified .But as  Houseboat is included in the Tour,three times Meals will be served onboard as there is no chance to get Food from elsewhere.
The Guests have to specify the Type of Food they need before they check into the Houseboat.
Tours & Cruises
Shopping & sightseeing  Tour at Chennai
Historical Tour at Mahabalipuram & Kancheepuram
Cultural Tour at Pondicherry
Temple Tours at Trichy , Tanjore & Madurai
Boating,Spice plantation Tour & Forest Trekking at periyar Sanctuary
Backwater Hisorical Tour,Country craft Cruise & Kathakali show at Cochin
Houseboat Cruise & night stay in Houseboat from Kumarakom to Alleppey
Bird sanctuary visit at Kumarakom
Full day excursion to Kanyakumari(Cape)
City Tour at trivandrum
Others
Included
Entry Fees,  Service & other Taxes, Toll Charges,Bata & Nighthalting Charges,Local Guides at Selected locations
Not Included
Airport tax, Air fares, Food cost other than specified, Phone call charges & other personel expenses of the Guests.

Package price/person

From 1^st may 2008 to 30^th Sept 2008

From 01st Oct 2008 to 15^th Dec’08 & from 16^th Jan ’09 to  to 30^th  April’09