South India Culture Tour

Tour Details

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Chennai
Our representatives welcome you at the Chennai airport and escort you to the hotel. After a bit of sightseeing at the afternoon, the rest of the day and night you relax at the hotel and enjoying the local delicacies.

Day 2: Chennai Sightseeing
This city is known as the cultural capital of India and hence you can expect to experience a completely different side of Indian traditions and customs here. Your tour starts with a visit to the stone temples of Mahabalipuram. These temples are shaped in the form of chariots and are named after the Pandavas of the Great Indian epic, Mahabharata. The walls of these shrines depict mythological stories with beautiful carvings. This group of temples also consist of some cave temples, curved with well-defined figures of gods and goddesses. These temples are located at the Kanchipuram district of the state.

Day 3: Chennai - Madurai (by flight)
Today you board a flight to the second largest city of Tamil Nadu, Madurai. Your first trip is to the Meenakshi temple. This twin temple structure is located at the shores of a beautiful lotus pond. You will enjoy the musical granite pillars, which as you strike them sing out musical notes.
After visiting several carved temples and knowing the interesting stories behind the construction of these temples, your trip of the city ends with attending aarti at the Meenakshi temple. There will be an overnight stay at the city.

Day 4: Madurai - Periyar (128 Kms / 3 hrs)
This day morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you reach Periyar via road. After checking in the hotel, you are to visit the enchanting jungles of Periyar. You arrive at the jungle crossing the Periyar Lake via boat. It is predominantly a tiger reserve with rich biodiversity at the Western Ghats. After a wild trip, you return to the hotel to spend the night.

Day 5 : Periyar - Kumarakom (115 Kms / 3 hrs)
This is the day to feel natural bliss. Kumarakom is a cluster of islands that you reach by boat. This is the famous backwaters of Kerala where along with fishing and boating, you also get to see a bird sanctuary with different species of colorful birds, like the herons, teals, waterfowls and the sweet-voiced cuckoos. After enjoying a fun-filled day, you return to the hotel for the night.

Day 6: Kumarakom - Cochin (85 Kms / 2 hrs)
You start an early day for a boat ride from Kumarakom to another backwaters destination of Kerala, the Alleppey. Feel the serenity of the place, decorated by nature with her own hands. From picture-perfect lakes, unique lagoons and simple cottages you cannot expect anything more from a perfect vacation. After this dream journey, you drive to Cochin and check in the hotel.

Day 7: Cochin - Goa (by flight)
Today you explore one of the important port cities of the country. After an enchanting view of the sunrise over the sea, witness one of the unique fishing techniques in the form of Chinese nets. A long stretch of the Arabian Sea is lined up with these massive fishing nets. Enjoy a relaxing stroll on the beaches of the Arabian Sea and visit the old churches of the city. You head towards Goa at the afternoon via flight. There is night stay at Goa.

Day 8: Goa Sightseeing
It is the Indian state with a foreign air. With rich history, the state consists of some important churches, which are treasures houses of stories and historical events. You cannot miss the fun and frolic of the Goa beaches. Last but not the least, the seafood of the state is a must-try. Wash away all your stress and tensions at the wild waters of the Arabian Sea at Goa. There are lots of SPAs here to rejuvenate your senses. You enjoy the nightlife at Goa.

Day 9: Goa Beaches
On your second day tour of the state, you can enjoy sunbath at the warm sands of the beaches. It is an apt place to collect some souvenirs and hence can spend the afternoon shopping. You can also visit the tropical spice plantations of the state at Keri. Enjoy the nightlife on the beaches of Goa.

Day 10: Goa - Mumbai (Departure)
After relaxing and visiting the local markets of Goa, you board an afternoon flight to Mumbai. Our representatives escort you to the international airport from the domestic airport at Mumbai and make the necessary arrangements for your flight back home.

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