South India Tours – Exotic South With Backwaters

Upon arrival in Chennai, meet and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Morning drive to Mammalapuram, enroute visit Kanchipuram, an ancient town famous for 1000 Temples. In the afternoon visit the world famous temples of Mammalapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In the 7th century this port city on the Bay of Bengal was the capital of the Pallava Kings of Kanchipuram. It is now a small seaside village that draws people from around the world who come to see the extraordinary rock-cut temples.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the coastal town of Mammalapuram.
Overnight at the hotel.

Morning drive to Pondicherry, a bustling city that represents the final bastion of the French influence in India. Afternoon visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville.

Morning drive to Thanjavur. Afternoon visit the famous Thanjavur temples.
Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Madurai, enroute visiting Rock Fort temple at Tiruchirapalli.
Overnight at the hotel.

Madurai, one of India’s oldest cities, takes in the renowned Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalalnalk Palace and the water tank. The focal point of the city, the Meenakshi Temple is central to a city that can trace its history back two and a half millennia, taking in the golden ages of the Chola and Pandya dynasties and earning itself the enviable title of the ‘Athens of the East’. The afternoon is free for further exploration of this colourful town.

Overnight at the hotel.

Morning drive to Periyar. Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Periyar.
Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Kumarakom a beautiful village on the backwaters of Kerala. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Kumarakom.

Morning drive to Kochi, a splendid mosaic of European influences. Evening Kathakali Dance performance.

Overnight at the hotel.

Visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Church of St. Francis and the famous Chinese fishing nets. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.