The Southern Splendor Tour

Met on arrival at Chennai International airport and transfer to the hotel. Chennai (It used to be known as Madras at the time of British rule) is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. It is the fourth largest metropolis city in India. Overnight in Chennai.

Half day sightseeing tour of Chennai, start visiting St Thomas Mount, the Little Mount Shrine, the Fort St George, St Mary's Church, and the Fort Museum which has a collection of objects from the tenure of the East India Company in Chennai including letters from Robert Clive and the San Thome Cathederal. Overnight in Chennai

Drive to Pondicherry, enroute visit to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Half day sightseeing tour of Pondicherry, visiting the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville and the Pondicherry Museum. Overnight in Pondicherry.

This morning you will drive to Trichy. Upon arrival check in at the hotel . Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Trichy.

Morning enjoy the half day sightseeing tour of Trichy -- visiting the Rock Fort Temple and the Ranganathswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and comprising of a series of walled courts with 21 towers. Overnight in Trichy

Drive to Madurai, it is very traditional town and ruled by the colourful and lively Meenakshi Temple whose thousand-pillared hall is crowded with exquisitely carved columns. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in Madurai

Half day sightseeing tour of Madurai including visit to Meenakshi Temple - a splendid example of Dravidian architecture, Alagar Hill, the Tirupara Kundran Rock temple, the Tirumala Nayak Palace - a gracious building in the Indo saracenic style. Overnight in Madurai

Drive to Periyar. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in Periyar.

Morning boat ride on lake Periyar. Evening visit to spice plantation. Overnight in Periyar.

Drive to Alleppey . Upon arrival transfer to Jetty to board houseboat for an overnight stay Onboard the cuisine is authentic Kerala cuisine, most of the journey, the boat is poled, sailing only between dawn and dusk and will be unforgettable experience. Overnight onboard Houseboat.

Disembark houseboat and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in Cochin

Morning half day sightseeing tour of Cochin includes visit to Dutch Palace, The Jewish Synagogue and St. Francis Church (built in 1510 Vasco Da Gama was originally buried here), Cochin Harbour terminus where the Chinese fishing nets present a wonderful sight . Later visit the Hill Palace which was built in the 19th century by the Raja of Kochi. Overnight in Cochin

Transfer to Cochin airport in time to board your flight for home or continue your onwards journey with us