South India Holidays

Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations : Chennai - Tiruvannamalai - Trichy - Kodaikanal - Periyar - Kumarakom - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari - Madurai - Karaikudi - Tanjore - Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai.

Day 01: Arrival in Chennai
On arrival in Chennai by International Flight, have traditional welcome at the airport and then you will be transferred to the hotel by the representative of Car Rentals in India. Check in and relax at the hotel. Enjoy sightseeing tours in Chennai. Sightseeing of Chennai includes Fort St George, High Court Complex, George Town, Corporation Complex, Government Museum, Fort Museum, National Art Gallery, Kapileshwara Temple, Marina Beach, Covelong Beach, etc. Dinner and Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai - Tiruvannamalai
Take your breakfast. Proceed to Tiruvannamalai. On the way visit Kanchipuram, the city of 1000 temples. Visit famous temples like the Vaikuntaperumal temple, the Ekambareeswarar and the Varadarajar temple. Kanchipuram is also noted for its beautiful silk sarees. Visit the handloom and shop if you please. Continue your drive to Tiruvannamalai visit the Ashram and temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at hotel at Tiruvannamalai.

Day 03: Tiruvannamalai - Trichy
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Trichy. On arrival Car Rentals in India transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Later visit Srirangam and Rock Fort temples. Dinner and overnightstay will be at the hotel at Trichy.

Day 04: Trichy - Kodaikanal
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, take a scenic drive to Kodaikanal, a picturesque hill town. It is one of the most charming hill towns in South India. Upon arrival, Car Rentals in India transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05: Kodaikanal
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Later explore the awesome beauty of Kodaikanal. This picturesque hill town is noted for its scenery and landscaped lakes. See the spectacular views from Coaker’s Walk and Pillar Rocks. Also visit Golf Links, Green Valley View, Silver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls, etc. Enjoy boat ride on lovely lakes. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 06: Kodaikanal - Periyar
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Periyar, famed for wildlife sanctuary. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park - one of the finest game sanctuaries in India. Explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary & Tiger Reserve and enjoy boat ride on beautiful Periyar Lake to see wild animals and birds. The sanctuary has large population of elephants. Visit the spice plantations of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffer and tea. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07: Periyar - Kumarakom
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kumarakom, one of the most admired destinations for backwater tourism in Kerala, South India. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative will transfer you to the backwater resort pre-booked for you. Enjoy your day in swimming or a massage that would do wonders on your body. Enjoy stunning sunset boat cruise over beautiful Vembanad Lake. A cruise on the Vembanad Lake, soothingly rocked by the waves rippling to the pace of the convincing coconut palm trees on the far-flung banks could be truly exciting. It is best way to experience the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, also known as Vembanad Bird Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 08: Kumarakom - Trivandrum
After hearty breakfast at the resort, proceed to Trivandrum - the capital of Kerala. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Visit the Napier Museum. Visit the Chitra Art Gallery. Visit the Padmanabapuram Palace. Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Visit the Suchindram Temple - known for its 18 feet high stature of Lord Hanuman and musical pillars. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09: Trivandrum - Kanyakumari
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kanyakumari. On arrival in Kanyakumari, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Later visit the Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and Kanyakumari Temple. Savor the mesmerizing sunset view over the confluence of three sea India Ocean, Bay of Bengal andArabian Sea. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10: Kanyakumari - Madurai
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Madurai, renowned for marvelous Meenakshi Amman Temple. Upon arrival in Madurai, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Later visit the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, famous for its court of thousand pillars. Visit to the temple to witness the lively night ceremony. Also visit the Tirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11: Madurai - Tanjore
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Tanjore renowned for rich architecture, beautiful handicrafts, ancient temples, beautiful paintings, and bronze & south Indian musical instruments. Upon arrival in Tanjore, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Visit the marvelous Brihadeshwara Temple - where the shade of the gopuram will not fall on the ground. Visit the vast sculpture of Nandi Bull. Visit the Royal Palace Complex and explore its library and museum. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12: Tanjore - Pondicherry
Take sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival in Pondicherry, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Later visit the famous Aurobindo Ashram and other tourist places of Pondicherry. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13: Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Mahabalipuram - home of the only surviving shore temple of India. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Visit the Shore Temple - the oldest temple of South India which sets an example of Dravidian Art. Visit the Arjuna Penance, Rock-cut temples, Five Rathas, Krishna Mandapam, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Mahabalipuram
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Day is free to relax or for your own independent activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15: Mahabalipuram - Chennai - Departure
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Chennai en route visiting Dakshina Chitra Cultural Centre. Finish you last minute shopping in Chennai. In time you will be transferred to the Chennai Airport to board flight to your home/onward destination.