SPLENDOR OF SOUTH INDIA
(14 nights / 15 days)		  
  DAY 01
(ARRIVE CHENNAI BY FLIGHT)		  
  Meeting and greeting on arrival at the Chennai by our representative and transfer you to your hotel.Overnight at the hotel.  
  DAY 02
(CHENNAI)		  
  After the breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the full day city tour of Chennai visiting Marina Beach, The Government Museum Complex, St. George Fort,San Thome Cathedral and the Kapaleshwar Temple-the oldest temple in Chennai. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.  
   
  DAY 03
(CHENNAI-KANCHEEPURAM & MAHABALIPURAM (140 KMS))		  
  After the breakfast at the hotel, proceed drive to Kanchipuram, the fabled city of a thousand temples. Later in the afternoon continue to Mahabalipuram for overnight at your beach resort. Overnight at the hotel.  
  DAY 04
(MAHABALIPURAM)		  
  After the breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram with its picturesque location on a rocky outcrop between the beach and a lagoon. View the charming Rathas and the spectacular carved relief depicting Arjuna’s Penance. The magnificent Shore Temple, The Krishna Manadapam. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.  
  DAY 05
(MAHABALIPURAM-PONDICHERRY (140 kms/4 hrs))		  
  After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pondicherry - was a French settlement. On arrival check in at your city hotel. Later in the afternoon visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, where Sri Aurobindo and the Mother lived for the most parts of their lives. The Pondicherry Museum. Overnight at the hotel.  
   
  DAY 06
(PONDICHERRY-TANJORE VIA CHIDAMBARAM(190kms/5hrs)		  
  After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Tanjore En-route visit Chidambram, famous for its Nataraja Temple. Proceed to Tanjore and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon visit the The Brihadeeswara Temple, the wonderful Palace, Art Gallery and the Saraswati Mahal Library. Overnight at the hotel.  
   
  DAY 07
(TANJORE-MADURAI VIA TRICHY(220kms))		  
  After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the temple city of Mudurai stopping en-route at Trichy. In Trichy visit Rock Fort, Vinayaka Temple at the top is reached by climbing a tunnel in rock. Also visit Tiruvanaikkaval Or Jambukeswara Temple. Continue your drive to Madurai and check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.  
  DAY 08
(MADURAI)		  
  After breakfast at the hotel, morning at leisure. In the afternoon visit proceed for the sightseeing tour of Madurai visiting the Tirumalai Nayak Mahal, Gandhi Museum, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam and the Meenakshi Temple – to see the evening prayer ceremony. Overnight at the hotel.  
  DAY 09
(MADURAI–MUNNAR(140 kms/3 ½hrs)		  
  After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Munnar - surrounded by lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations, Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala. On arrival check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at lesiure at the hotel. Overnight the hotel.  
   
  DAY 10
(IN MUNNAR)		  
  After the breakfast at the hotel, proceed to explore the area and see places in and around Munnar to see the old -world charm of Colonial establishments and tea plantation.Overnight at the hotel.  
  DAY 11
(MUNNAR-PERIYAR(100 kms/4hrs))		  
  After breakfast drive to Periyar, which is one of the finest sanctuaries for studying the Indian Elephant in its home. Enjoy the boat ride in Lake Periyar to witness the animals in their natural habitat. Rest of the day free to explore the area of your own.Overnight at the hotel.  
   
  DAY 12
(PERIYAR–KUMARAKOM(125kms/4 ½hrs)		  
  After the breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a brief walking tour of Periyar village to view spice plantations of Cardamon, Pepper and other local specialties. Later drive to Kumarakom - An old rubber plantation set around the Vembanad Lake developed into a bird sanctuary. On arrival check in to your hotel. In the afternoon take a motor boat cruise on the Vembanad lake. Overnight at the hotel.  
  DAY 13
(KUMARAKOM–ALLEPPEY(120kms/03hrs)		  
  After the breakfast at hotel, depart for Alleppey and board the HOUSEBOAT (Kettuvallam) these boats were used to carry rice bags in their earlier days. These houseboats are uniquely designed using local materials like bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, carpets etc. and is the best way to explore the backwaters. The boat will cruise through various canals and waterways giving you an insight into the rural life. Stop at any house and ask your boatman to take you to one of the houses to interact with local people and to witness their way of living. Overnight at the House Boat.  
   
  DAY 14
(ALLEPPEY–COCHIN (71kms/01 ½hrs)) 		 
  After the breakfast at the hotel, disembark your houseboat and drive to Cochin. On arrival check in to your hotel. In the Afternoon proceed for the half day sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting the Jew Town, including the Pardesi synagogue; the Mattancherry Palace, known locally as the Dutch Palace; Fort Cochin, the Chinese Fishing Nets on the northern shore of Fort Cochin; and St Francis Church.In the evening proceed to view the Kathakali Dance Performance. Overnight at the hotel.  
  DAY 15
(DEPARTUE COCHIN BY FLIGHT)		  
  After the breakfast at the hotel, full day at leisure at the hotel or free for yourself. Later transfer to International Terminal to board flight for onward journey.  
  CHECK-IN & CHECK OUT AT 12 NOON  
  *****TOUR ENDS BUT MEMORIES REMAIN*****