Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Guide

• English Speaking guide at Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Cochin. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 2 Nights in Chennai • 1 Night in Mahabalipuram • 1 Night in Kumbakonam • 1 Night in Trichy • 2 Nights in Madurai • 1 Night in Periyar • 1 Night in Kumarakom • 1 Night in Alleppey • 1 Night in Cochin Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Meals

• 10 Breakfast at hotels. • 1 Dinner at houseboat. • 1 Breakfast at houseboat.

Others

• 11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis. • Assistance during arrival and departure by Gt India Tours. • Daily breakfast at hotel. • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle. • English Speaking guide at Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Cochin. (Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost) • One mineral water bottle per person per day. • All currently applicable taxes including GST.

Not included:

Insurance

Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable). • Monument entry fees. • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature. • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Chennai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Chennai

On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, our Gt India Tours representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: At Chennai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: At Chennai

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Chennai, visit the famous Marina Beach (the second largest in the world), Kapaleeshwar Temple, Fort St.George (the oldest fort in Chennai). Thereafter, head straight to Santhome Cathedral, National Art Gallery, St.Mary’s Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium and People’s Park. Also visit Kalakshetra and Theosophical Society.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mahabalipuram, via en-route visit to Kanchipuram the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India, here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple etc. Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (230 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (230 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today early morning after breakfast and check out form hotel, later drive to Kumbakonam, en-route visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball after visit continue your drive to Kumbakonam. Upon arrival at Kumbakonam check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later proceed for Trichy, en-route visit to the Airavatesvara Temple - is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture located in the town of Darasuram, as an example of Chola architecture. Next, destination to visit Brihadeeswara Temple - is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. Upon reaching Trichy check-in to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai (171 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai (171 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later proceed for Madurai, en-route visit to the town of Chettinad known for the mansions. later continue by road to Madurai. Upon reaching Madurai check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: At Madurai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: At Madurai

After breakfast at hotel later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar, one of the largest temple complex in India. Later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil and Gandhi Museum.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Madurai - Periyar (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Madurai - Periyar (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India which covers 777 Sq.Kms (300 Sq.miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour of Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also visit Kumily and Mangaladevi Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Periyar - Kumarakom (130 Kms / 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Periyar - Kumarakom (130 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel, later drive to Kumarakom. Once you reached at Kumarakom check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Kumarakom - Alleppey (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Kumarakom - Alleppey (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.

Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 11 Day 11: Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin, check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided tour to Cochin visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. In the evening enjoy kathakali dance performance in Cochin.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Departure From Cochin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Departure From Cochin

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later transfer to Cochin airport to board the flight for your home.

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Itinerary of your trip Southern India Experience

Day 1: Arrival At Chennai

Day 2: At Chennai

Day 3: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (230 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 5: Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Day 6: Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai (171 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 7: At Madurai

Day 8: Madurai - Periyar (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 9: Periyar - Kumarakom (130 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Day 10: Kumarakom - Alleppey (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Day 11: Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Day 12: Departure From Cochin

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