Premium South India Tour

13 Days

Start and end in Chennai, Kochi (Cochin)

Location Covered
Alappuzha (Alleppey) Eravikulam National Park Kochi (Cochin) Munnar Thekkady Periyar Chennai Madurai Thanjavur (Tanjore) Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) Mahabalipuram Puducherry (Pondicherry)
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Itinerary

The lush surface of southern India is made up of swaying palms, rolling emerald hills, and quiet backwaters, but delve a little deeper and you'll find a region of charming people, old religion, and beloved food. This 13-day Premium south India tour experience will take you into the house of a local family, along the French-inspired alleys of Puducherry, through the maze of food stalls in Madurai, and into the vastness of the Periyar National Park, all while being led passionately by a local guide.

On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself if time allow and you may like to visit the colourful market stalls of the Georgetown Bazaar. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. 
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Puducherry, via en-route visit to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, Krishna’s Butterball and India Seashell Museum. Also explore the Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing & Shore Temple views. After finish your sightseeing tour at Mahabalipuram, later continue drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. 
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Puducherry, visit Auroville town, Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, The Sacred Heart Basilica, French War memorial, Mahe de Labourdonnais St and Pondy Bazaar. Also visit Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple. Evening enoy the heritage walk in the French colonies, will spot the beautiful yellow & white walls, European styles streets and a walk along the sea.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Memorial & Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace. After finish your sightseeing tour at Thanjavur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple and Sri Rangam Temple. After finish your sightseeing tour at Trichy, later continue drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Adhi Chokkanathar, Subramaniya Suwami Temple and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Also visit Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai at Keelakuilkudi. After finish your guided tour to Madurai, later experience the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”, via 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 pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk around Estate or free for own activities. 
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Also enjoy the Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked 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.

Today morning after breakfast, later check out and drive to Kochi. Upon arrival at Kochi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Kochi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

  • 12 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
  • Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.
  • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
  • 11 Breakfast at Hotel, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at House Boat.
  • Local English Speaking guide at Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Kochi.
  • Visit to the famous ancient temples of Thanjavur and Trichy.
  • Experience the wildlife at Eravikulam National Park.
  • Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake.
  • Experience the wildlife at Preiyar and Eravikulam National Park.
  • One mineral water bottle per person per day.
  • All currently applicable taxes including GST.
  • Monument entry fees.
  • Visas Fee (if applicable).
  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes

Yes

Yes, All language local guides are available as per request.

Yes

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.

Yes

Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Only for foreign national traveler.

Most of the places you will get free Wi-FI.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Currency always depend on the country.

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

100% departure if there is single traveler.

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.

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3 Star

Tips always optional.

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Yes

 

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