Glimpses of South India Tour

Embark on an enchanting 11-day journey through South India, exploring historic temples, tranquil backwaters, lush wildlife sanctuaries, and pristine beaches, experiencing the rich cultural tapestry that defines this vibrant region.

Tour Highlights

Explore Chennai's historical landmarks including Fort St. George and San Thome Cathedral.
Visit Kanchipuram, renowned for its ancient temples and exquisite silk sarees.
Discover Mahabalipuram's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Shore Temple and rock-cut sculptures.
Experience Cochin's colonial charm with visits to Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, and a traditional Kathakali dance performance.
Enjoy a spice plantation tour and wildlife viewing in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Relax with a houseboat cruise through the serene backwaters from Kumarakom to Alleppey.
Unwind on the golden beaches of Kovalam, soaking in the sun and sea.

Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Chennai

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrive Chennai

As soon as you arrive at Chennai International Airport, with the valuable assistance of our representative you will be transferred to the hotel. Once you spend considerable time over there, then we will proceed for city tours of Madras, now known as Chennai. Spend evening by roving around the main attractions of city like St. George Fort, San Thome Cathedral, etc. Overnight staying arrangements at the hotels are made in accordance with your needs and requirements.

Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)

In the morning, we will head towards Mahabalipuram whilst visiting Kanchipuram as beautiful silk saris and magnificent temples of Kanchipuram often lure tourist towards this destination. After making a short stay at Kanchipuram, we will move towards Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram, previously known as the ancient seaport city of Pallavas, is famous for Shore temple and rock carving. Overnight stay at the hotel of Mahabalipuram will be planned.

Day 3 : Mahabalipuram - Chennai - Cochin (By air)

In the morning, we will move to Chennai Airport to board on a flight for Cochin. After reaching Cochin, primarily we go to hotel and thereafter, we will make you explore the magnificent beauty of Cochin's islands, major historical palaces, etc. Staying arrangements for overnight will be made at one of the famous hotels of Cochin.

Day 4: Cochin

Whole one day is dedicated for exploring the beauty of Cochin, now refer as Kochi, as the place is dotted with innumerable tourist destinations. Fort area, Church of St. Frances, Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kathakali dance show in the evening, etc are worth exploring.

Day 05: Cochin - Periyar (180 kms - 3 hours)

At fifth day, in the morning, we will leave for Periyar. After reaching Periyar, we will go in hotel and in afternoon we will proceed for watching different farms. By watching these different farms, one can get an idea that how these famous spices like tea, pepper, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, turmeric, etc are grown. After visiting farms, we will back to hotel and tourists can spend rest of the day as per their wishes.

Day 06: Periyar

With the beginning of a new day, we will visit Periyar wild sanctuary, in motorboats to get a glimpse of wild life creatures. After that, we will move towards Periyar artificial lake where one can get an opportunity of spotting wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Tigers, Black Buck and many other animals' drinking water at the lake. At night, we will return to hotel.

Day 07: Periyar - Kumarakom (130 kms - 3 hours)

In the morning, we will leave for Kumarakom and check-in the Kumarakom's hotel. In the afternoon, tourists will visit Vembanad bird sanctuary, situated at the southern bank of Kavanar River. It is a small bird sanctuary where several species of birds, including Bitterns, Darters, Marsh Harries, etc resides. In order to watch this spectacular view, do not forget to carry your binoculars. In night, we will return back to hotel.

Day 08: Kumarakom- Alleppey (By houseboats)

Our day will start by House Boat ride in the afternoon. Afterwards, voyage to Alleppey in an overnight cruise will take you through the spell-binding views of backwaters, palm-fringed narrow canals, neat tiny hamlets, regattas (boat snakes) for which the Periyar is famous for. Dinner will be served at the cruise only. At this particular day, one can fulfill his dream of spending night in a cruise.

Day 09: Alleppey - Kovalam

Assistance on arrival at Alleppey Jetty, Once you arrive at Alleppey Jetty, we make you travel to some of the most sought after attractions of Kovalam like sand beaches, beaches resorts, and many other sightseeing attractions.

Day 10: Kovalam - Kanyakumari (Cape Camorin) - Kovalam

In the morning, tourists are free to unwind themselves in the surroundings of beach resorts. In the afternoon, we will head towards Trivandrum, capital state of Kerala. Tourists are free to pay the visit to numerous temples like Sri Padmanbhaswamy Swami Temple, Kumari Amman Devi temple, etc. Visit to tail tip of India, Cape Camorin, can be enjoyed to the fullest in the evening where one can see spectacular view of meeting 3 seas (Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal). Make an overnight stay at Kovalam's one of the most renowned hotels.

Day 11: Kovalam - Chennai - Back home

Tourists can spend morning time in the way they want, either on beaches or by making shopping. In the afternoon, we will board the flight for Chennai. After returning to Chennai, required assistance is provided by our representatives in order to help you in reaching to your back to home.