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Panaromic South India Tour
Day 01: Arrive Chennai
The Indian Horizons representative will welcome you at the airport and help you transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Chennai
Day 02: In Chennai
In the morning the Indian Horizons guide would escort you on your excursion to Mahabalipuram, a major sea port of the great Pallava Kings between the 8 and 10th centuries AD, noted for its rock carvings and the shore temple. Overnight at Chennai.
Day 03: Chennai-Trichy
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of the city exploring Fort St. George and St. Mary's Church. Afternoon transfer to the railway to board the train for Trichy. On arrival at Trichy. Indian Horizons representatives would meet you and help you transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Trichy
Day 04: In Trichy
Morning after breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. The highlights of the tour are the Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple.
Day 05: Trichy-Tanjore-Madurai
Morning after breakfast drive to Madurai enroute enjoy sightseeing of the famous Chola Temple of Brihadeshwar at Tanjore. On arrival at Madurai check into the hotel. Overnight at Madurai
Day 06: In Madurai
Explore the famous Meenakshi Temple a superb example of the Dravida School of Architecture, known for its profusely carved and gigantic gateways. Overnight at Madurai
Day 07: Madurai-Kodaikanal
Morning after breakfast drive to Kodaikanal. Overnight at Kodaikanal
Day 08: In Kodaikanal
Day free to relax at the hotel. Overnight at Kodaikanal
Day 09: Kodaikanal-Periyar
Morning after breakfast drive to the lush green wildlife sanctuary of Periyar. Enjoy a boat cruise in the afternoon to see herds of wild elephants and other wildlife. Overnight at Periyar
Day 10: In Periyar
Full day at leisure. Overnight at Periyar
Day 11: Periyar-Quilon
Morning after breakfast drive to Quilon, which is a four-hour descent through rubber, cardamom and coconut plantations, and arrive at the tropical plains of Kerala. Enjoy a fascinating 3-hrs cruise on the famous backwaters from Kottayam to Allepey and view village life along the banks. A short drive will take you to Quilon, known for cashew, coir and marine products. Overnight at Quilon.
Day 12: In Quilon
Day free to relax at the hotel. Overnight at Quilon.
Day 13: Quilon- Cochin
Morning after breakfast drive to Cochin. On arrival check-into the hotel. After refreshing yourself visit the Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace. Overnight at Cochin.
Day 14: Cochin-Mumbai
Morning after breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. On arrival proceed for sightseeing of Bombay visiting Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Rajabai Clock Tower, Marine Drive, Aquarium, Hanging Garden, Crawford market, Victoria Terminus and the Prince of Wales museum. Transfer to the airport in time to catch the flight for your return destination.
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