Best of South India

Tour Details

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Chennai
On your arrival in Chennai you will be meet by our Tour Executive and transferred to your hotel.

Day 02: Chennai
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your Madurai flight. On arrival in Madurai you will be meet and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon take a city tour including visits to Meenakshi temple and Nayak Palace. Overnight in Madurai.

Day 03: Madurai/Munnar
Drive 4-5hrs to Munnar where the rolling hills of tea plantations are spread before your eyes. Visit to tea plantation and wildlife sanctuary. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 04: Munnar
The full day at leisure with the option for trekking or visiting further a field bird and wildlife sanctuaries. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 05: Periyar
Morning drive 3 hrs to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Check in to your hotel. Afternoon take a 2 hour boat ride on Lake Periyar where the animals come down to the water's edge. Overnight at Periyar.

Day 06: Periyar
After breakfast embark on a spice plantation tour with optional elephant ride or a half day trek. Evening boat ride on Lake Periyar. Overnight In Periyar .In Periyar it is also possible to arrange an overnight stay in a watch tower. You need to trek for some distance to reach the Watch tower but naturally the chances of sightings are much better. It is also possible to arrange a full day outing which includes rafting ( slowly) down the river , especially good for bird watching and some trekking. Please ask for further details about either of these activities. Overnight at Periyar.

Day 07: Periyar
Morning spice tour and afternoon walk into the forest and stay overnight in a small cottage. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. After breakfast, walk out with the guide.

Day 08: Periyar/Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakomand board your houseboat to travel through the coconut palm lined backwaters towards Alleppey. Kumarakom is the home of a migratory bird sanctuary ( best time to visit Nov  Feb) As you travel through the palm fringed canals and lakes your crew will prepare you delicious Kerala meals and show you various places of interest along the way. Overnight on board the Houseboat.

Day 09: Alleppey/Cochin
After breakfast you will arrive in Alleppey . You will disembark the boat and drive 1.5hrs to Cochin.Afternoon free and in the evening watch a performance of Kathakali Dancing. Overnight at Cochin.

Day 10: Cochin
Morning sightseeing at Fort Cochin. St Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Spice market and Antique markets. Evening sunset cruise on Cochin Harbour where you have a chance of seeing dolphins. Overnight at Cochin.

Day 11: Cochin
Early morning take breakfast and check out your hotel for catch flight for your own country from Cochin airport.
Tour ends but sweet memories remains always.

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