17 Days /16 Nights
Includes accommodation in the selected category of hotel inclusive of daily breakfast & taxes throughout except all three meals in houseboat, transfers and sightseeing & entrance fees.
Southern India offers beautiful beaches, tropical landscapes, serene hill stations, intricately carved temples and a rich tapestry of history. This Journey from Chennai to Trivandrum explores the diversity of Southern India.

Day 1  Arrive Chennai
Arrive and transfer to Hotel. Overnight: Hotel in Chennai.

Day 2  Chennai
Morning tour of Chennai visiting Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church and Kapaleswar Temple. Overnight: Hotel in Chennai.

Day 3  Chennai/Mahaballipuram (58 kms)
Drive to Mahaballipuram. Afternoon tour of Mahaballipuram visiting Temples & Beach. Overnight: Hotel in Mahaballipuram.

Day 4  Mahaballipuram/Pondicherry (110 kms, 3 hrs)
Journey by road to Pondicherry. Afternoon tour of Pondicherry including Aurobindo Ashram. Overnight: Hotel in Pondicherry.

Day 5 Pondicherry / Trichy (110 kms, 3 hrs)
Depart by road to Trichy. Afternoon tour of Trichy with Local Temples. Overnight: Hotel in Trichy.

Day 6 Trichy
Day excursion to Tanjore visiting Local Temples. Overnight: Hotel in Trichy.

Day 7  Trichy / Madurai (110 kms, 3 hrs)
Drive to Madurai. Afternoon city tour &Temple. Overnight: Hotel in Madurai.

Day 8  Madurai
Excursion to Kodaikanal visiting Botanical Garden, Golf Course ex Madurai. Overnight: Hotel in Madurai.

Day 9  Madurai / Periyar (140 kms, 3 hrs)
Journey by road to Periyar. Afternoon visit spice plantation. Overnight: Hotel in Periyar.

Day 10 Periyar / Munnar (110 kms, 3 hrs)
Boat ride in Periyar on sharing basis to witness wildlife. Later drive to Munnar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel in Munnar.

Day 11 Munnar
Morning tour of Munnar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel in Munnar.

Day 12 Munnar / Kochi (135 kms, 4 hrs)
Drive to Kochi (Cochin). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel in Kochi.

Day 13 Kochi
Morning city tour visiting Cochin Fort, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace & Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight: Hotel in Kochi.

Day 14 Kochi / Alleppey (63 kms & 90 Minutes)
Drive to Alleppey & check in at Houseboat. Houseboat will cruise slowly in backwater covering narrow canals, Paddy fields, Coconut Tree, Church & Temple. Overnight: Houseboat in Alleppey.

Day 15 Alleppey/Trivandrum (160 kms & 4 hrs)
Drive to Trivandrum. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel in Trivandrum.

Day 16 Trivandrum
Morning tour of Trivandrum visiting Napier Museum & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Hotel in Trivandrum.

Day 17 Depart Trivandrum
Transfer to Trivandrum Airport to Connect onward flight.