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  • South India Tour

South India Tour

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The region where the great Dravidian dynasties rose and fell in India lies geographically in the Southern part of the country. More tropical in nature than the cold lower Himalayan base of North India or the Thar Desert of the Western part, the hues of South are completely different. Food, sights and the warm breeze of the sea combined, make for a balmy ambiance to enjoy the slow paced backwater canals of Kerala, or the eons old temples of Tamil Nadu and ludicrously stunning sunset points along the beaches. What are bound to stand out are the exquisitely carved temples of Tamil Nadu, verdant and soothing surroundings and a peek into the world of Ayurveda in Kerala and a rich repository of varied landscapes as you meander through the region.

  • TOP PLACES

    Cochin | Alleppey | Kovalam | Kanyakumari | Madurai | Chettinad | Trichy & Thanjavur | Thanjavur | Kumbakonam | Mahabalipuram | Chennai

  • HIGHLIGHTS

    Chinese Fishing Nets | Kathakali Dance | Backwaters | Vivekananda Memorial | Meenakshi Temple | Kanadukathan | Brihadeshwara Temple | Shore Temple

  • Day 1-2

    Cochin

    Arrive at the capital city of Kerala and check in at the hotel in the erstwhile Portuguese, Dutch and Jewish colony of Fort Kochi.
  • Day 3

    Alleppey

    Glide through the slim backwater canals of Alleppey in the houseboats. This gives you a chance to see local life at close quarters. Overnight stay in the comfortable and softly bobbing bedrooms on the boat.
  • Day 4

    Kovalam

    Drive to Kovalam after landing from the boat at a jetty.
  • Day 5

    Kanyakumari

    Enroute the southernmost tip of India, make a short stop for the Padmanabha Temple. At Kanyakumari, Vivekananda Memorial, Kumari Amman Temple and Gandhi Memorial cover all pegs of the city.
  • Day 6-7

    Madurai

    Home to the 2500 years old Meenakshi Temple, Madurai is a heady mix of sights and sounds – photographers will love this. The temple is a hive of activity with the rest of the city emulating its charmingly chaotic vibe.
  • Day 8

    Chettinad

    A visit to the Kanadukathan, built in 1912, showcases the architectural marvels, and the cultural ethos of the region.
  • Day 9

    Trichy & Thanjavur

    Trichy or Tiruchirappalli is a city whose skyline is dominated by the Rock Fort Temple. The temple can be reached by a steep flight of steps cut into a tunnel through the rock. Later continue drive to Thanjavur.
  • Day 10

    Thanjavur

    The iconic Brihadishwara Temple constructed by the Chola Rajendra I in the 10th Century and considered to be the culmination of the classic architecture in South India. This is sure to leave you enthralled.
  • Day 11

    Kumbakonam

    A day’s stop at Kumbakonam validates a trip to the ancient Gangaikondacholapuram, Kumbakonam and Darasum temples.
  • Day 12-13

    Mahabalipuram

    The unassuming town is known for its spectacular Five Rathas (chariots) ceremonial chariots, rock-cut monoliths, the Shore Temple by the sea and excellent sculptures that surround it.
  • Day 14

    Chennai

    Leave for Chennai to catch onward flight.

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