Tour of South India

Start in Kochi (Cochin) and end in Chennai (Madras)! With the Discovery tour Tour to South India, you have a 14 days tour package taking you through Kochi (Cochin), India and 13 other destinations in India. Tour to South India includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kochi

Stop At: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
On the day of arrival at Kochi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later afternoon proceed for a half day guided tour of Kochi, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Stop At: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Munnar, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala
en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by.

Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: At Munnar

Stop At: Munnar, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Evening enjoy the walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady (98 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Stop At: Munnar, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Periyar.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Thekkady, Thekkady, Idukki District, Kerala
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India which covers 777 Sq.Kms (300 Sq.miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: At Thekkady

Stop At: Periyar National Park, Banks Of Artificial Periyar Lake, Thekkady India
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also visit Kumily and Mangaladevi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6: Thekkady - Alappuzha (128 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Stop At: Thekkady, Thekkady, Idukki District, Kerala
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Alappuzha, Alappuzha, Alappuzha District, Kerala
Upon arrival at Alappuzha check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 7: Alappuzha - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Stop At: Alappuzha, Alappuzha, Alappuzha District, Kerala
Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Kovalam,
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
en-route visit the famous Temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy, Horse Palace, Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kovalam, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala
Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8: At Kovalam

Stop At: Kovalam, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day tour at Kovalam, visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle, Analothbhave Mathe Church, Fishing Harbour, Samudra Beach, Rock Cut Cave Temple, Chowara & Poovar. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9: Kovalam - Kanyakumari (139 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Pass By: Kovalam, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kanyakumari, en-route visit Padmanabhapuram palace.

Stop At: Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
Upon arrival at Kanyakumari check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi mandapam also Sthanumalayan Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Kanyakumari - Madurai (246 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Stop At: Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Madurai, Madurai, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, one of the largest temple complex in India also visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Later visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil Temple and Gandhi Museum.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Madurai - Trichy - Pondicherry (354 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Stop At: Madurai, Madurai, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pondicherry,
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu
en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Temple.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Pondicherry, Pondicherry, Union Territory of Pondicherry
Upon arrival at Pondicherry check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Enjoy boating at Chunnambar backwater & the beautiful beaches of Pondicherry.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12: Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram (110 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Stop At: Pondicherry, Pondicherry, Union Territory of Pondicherry
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Pondicherry, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Vedapureeswarar Temple.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu
Later afternoon check out from hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves and Krishna’s Butterball.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai (140 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Stop At: Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Chennai,
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu
En-route visit to Kanchipuram, the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Ekambareswarar Temple etc.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
Upon arrival at Chennai check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: Departure from Chennai

Stop At: Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Chennai airport to board the flight for your home.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.