South India & Ayurveda Tour

  • 12 Nights / 13 Days
  • Validity: 1st Oct 15 to 31st Mar 16
  • Chennai
  • Mahabalipuram
  • Pondicherry
  • Tanjore
  • Trichy
  • Madurai
  • Thekkady
  • Kovalam

Destinations

  • Day 01: Arrive Chennai
  • Day 02: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (60 kms /1 hr)
  • Day 03: Mahabalipuram
  • Day 04: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 kms / 2.5 hrs)
  • Day 05: Pondicherry - Tanjore (180 kms / 4 hrs)
  • Day 06: Tanjore - Trichy (60 kms/ 1.5 hrs
  • Day 07: Trichy - Madurai (140 kms / 3 hrs)
  • Day 08: Madurai
  • Day 09: Madurai – Thekkady (150 kms / 03 hrs)
  • Day 10: Thekkady – Allepey (145 kms / 04 hrs)
  • Day 11: Arrive Alleppy - Kovalam (185 kms. -Approx. 4 hrs.)
  • Day 12: Kovalam
  • Day 13: Kovalam – Trivandrum (17 kms - 30 Minutes)

Hotels

  • Chennai: Hotel Greens Gate

  • Mahabalipuram: Silversands Beach R

  • Pondicherry: Abirami Residency

  • Tanjore: P L A Residency

  • Trichy: P L A Krishna Inn

  • Madurai: MMR Gardens

  • Thekkady: Michaels Inn

  • Allepey: Standard Houseboat

  • Kovalam: Blu Haze Kovalam

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1 Arrive Chennai
  • Namaste – Welcome to India. Our representative would assist you at Airport & escort you to hotel for check in.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel - Chennai.

Day 2 Chennai - Mahabalipuram (60 kms /1 hr)
  • Post breakfast proceed for Mahabalipuram by surface. On arrival, check in at hotel.

  • Afternoon sightseeing of Mahabalipuram - famous for the Seven Pagodas. Here, on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel - Mahabalipuram.

Day 3 Mahabalipuram
  • Visit Kanchipuram, ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 temples that still has 124 shrines. Kanchipuram is also famous for silk. Rest of the day at leisure.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel - Mahabalipuram.

Day 4 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 kms / 2.5 hrs)
  • Morning drive to Pondicherry.

  • Enjoy Rickshaw ride through the quiet and serene city. Visit Auroville.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel - Pondicherry.

Day 5 Pondicherry - Tanjore (180 kms / 4 hrs)
  • Morning drive to Tanjore also known as Thanjavur (The rice bowl of Tamil Nadu).

  • Visit the famous Chola Temple of Brihadeeshwara - a world heritage monument.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel - Tanjore.

Day 6 Tanjore - Trichy (60 kms/ 1.5 hrs
  • Drive to Trichy. Visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple.

  • Visit Srirangam, a massive temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu sprawled on a Island in Cauvery River which contains within its walls a Bazaar (traditional market of India) as well.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel - Trichy.

Day 7 Trichy - Madurai (140 kms / 3 hrs)
  • Post breakfast drive to Madurai, en-route visit Karaikudi (Chettinad). On arrival, transfer to hotel and relax.

  • Day at Leisure.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel - Madurai.

Day 8 Madurai
  • Today visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple (dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering Gopurams). The total number of pillars in the temple is a staggering One Thousand.

  • Watch the evening Aarti at Meenakshi Temple - 'The highlight of the tour'.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel - Madurai.

Day 9 Madurai – Thekkady (150 kms / 03 hrs)
  • Today we proceed for Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Set on an attractive lakeside, it is South India's most popular Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Periyar is a place to cruise on the lake & gives an opportunity to see wildlife. It is home to Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Bison, Antelopes, Sambhar, Wild Boar, Monkey, a wide variety of Birds.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel – Thekkady.

Day 10 Thekkady – Allepey (145 kms / 04 hrs)
  • Drive to Allepey.

  • On arrival check into the Houseboat.

  • Overnight stay at the Houseboat.

Day 11 Arrive Alleppy - Kovalam (185 kms. -Approx. 4 hrs.)
  • Drive to Kovalam, en route visit Trivandrum, the Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, also visit the beautiful Horsu Palace.

  • Resume your drive, reach Kovalam. Day at leisure to indulge in Ayurveda/ Beach activities.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel – Kovalam.

Day 12 Kovalam
  • Day at leisure to indulge in Ayurveda/ Beach Activities.

  • Overnight stay in Hotel - Kovalam.

Day 13 Kovalam – Trivandrum (17 kms - 30 Minutes)
  • Day at Leisure.

  • Later transfer to Trivandrum Airport to board your flight for onward destination with memories of India Trip.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation for 12 nights on Double sharing basis

  • Daily Breakfast at all places

  • All meals at Allepey Houseboat

  • Intercity transfers and sightseeing by 01 Private A/C Indigo.

  • Services of English speaking guide as per the sightseeing

  • Driver Allowance, toll, parking fee, Night halt charges, inter- state permit

  • All hotel Taxes.

  • All transport taxes.

  • Government Service Tax

Exclusions

  • Any other services or meals which are not mentioned in the above "Includes" section.

  • Expense of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephones, beverages etc.

  • Air fares charges if any.

  • Monument entrance fees