Best of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Overview
Best of Tamil Nadu and Kerala tour package provides a comprehensive insight into the Dravidian history, culture and architecture. The combination of visit to magnificent temples, historical French town of Pondichery, game reserve of Periyar and backwaters of Cochin, provides a fascinating theme throughout the tour. The tour finally ends with a few days of relaxation at the fine Kovalam beach.This south India tour package will provide you excelent tour experience of South India Tour.
Included/Excluded
- Specialized bilingual guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
- Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- 5 Star Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
Tour Plan
Day :1| Arrival Chennai
Assistance on arrival on airport our tour executives welcomes you and then drive to hotel. On arrival check at hotel. Afternoon visit of Kapaleeshwarar Temple one of the famous temple in Tamilnadu especially in Chennai and make a visit also Parthasarathy Temple is an 8th-century Hindu Vaishnavism temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 2 | Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (60 Kms / 1.5 hours)
Breakfast, Morning drive to Mahabalipuram, en route visit Kanchipuram and visit Ekambareswarar Temple is dedicated to Shiva. It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element – Earth. Then visit Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure. Later visit Kanchi Kamakshi Temple kamakshi seated in a majestic Padma Sana. After that drive to Mahabhilpuram. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 3 | Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (100 Kms / 02 hours)
Breakfast and visit Mahabhilpuram one of the greatest moments in India declared as UNESCO in world heritage site. Visit seafront Shore Temple comprises 3 ornate granite shrines. The Butter Ball of lord Krishna is a massive boulder balanced on a small hill. After that drive to Pondicherry and visit Pondicherry museum, collection of artifacts from the French colonial period and the rooms are arranged in French style decorated with marble, paintings, clocks and mirrors. Later visit Pondicherry Beach one of the famous beach in South India. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 4 | Pondicherry - Darasuram — Kumbakonam - Tanjore (170 Kms / 04 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Tanjore (or Thanjavur), En route visit Darasuram here make a visit of Airawateshwara temple constructed by the Raja raja Chola II. Later visit Kumbakonam here visit Sarangapani Temple also visit Chakrapani Temple. After that drive to Tanjore. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 5 | Tanjore - Madurai (190 Kms / 03 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Tanjore. Visit Big Temple also called as Brahadeeswarar Temple a 1000 Years old temple built by Famous King Raja Raja Chola, later visit King Saroboji Saraswathy Mahal Library, Art Gallery and Sangeeta Mahal. Later proceed to Madurai. Visit Meenakshiamman Temple in the day time which is one of the famous temple in South India, later visit Thirumalanayak palace. Evening enjoy Aarti ceremony held at Meenakshiamman temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 6 | Madurai - Munnar (150 Kms / 04 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Munnar the most famous hill station in Kerala up on arrival check in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure you can spend your time by walking besides the lush green tea plantations which catches the eye appeal for anyone who visit Munnar. Overnight at Hotel.
Day : 7 | Munnar
Breakfast and you can enjoy the sightseeing of Munnar visit famous Eravikulam National park where you can see a rare species Mountain goats (Nilgiri tahr), later drive to Mattupetty Dam which is consider as the beautiful dam in Munnar, then you can visit the Tea museum where you can learn the history of Tea and its cultivation and processing. Overnight at hotel
Day : 8 | Munnar - Periyar (100 kms / 03 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Periyar (or Thekkady) the popular wild life region in Kerala set on an attractive lakeside, it is South India’s most popular Wildlife Sanctuary. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Evening enjoy the Kalaripayattu show (Martial Art) on direct payment basis. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 9 | Periyar - Alleppey (110 kms / 03 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Alleppey (or Alappuzha) to check in to the houseboat locally called Kettuvallam, and cruise around cruise around beautiful Vembanad Lake, This Lake offers an enchanting experience to the tourists. The lake is also best picnic spot, where you can relax your mind and body. While the water gives the place a cooling effect, trees and shrubs act as a respite to the parched eyes. Overnight in House boat.
Day : 10 | Alleppey - Kovalam (170 kms / 05 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Kovalam. The day will be leisure and you can relax and spend time at the beaches in Kovalam. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 11 | Kovalam
Breakfast, the day will be leisure and you can relax and spend time at the beaches in Kovalam. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 12 | Kovalam - Trivandrum Departure
Breakfast and proceed to Trivandrum airport to board your onward destination flight with sweet memories of your holiday and we will meet you again for your next trip. End the tour.