Secrets of South India 

12 Days / 10 Nights: Abroad > Cochin (2) > Munnar (2) > Trichy (1) > Madurai (2) > Periyar (2) > Houseboat (1) > Cochin (0) > Abroad

1. Day > Abroad > Cochin
Individual arrival. Noon with departures from home country with................. to India. We wish you a good journey! Beginning of a fairy tale from 1001 Nights

2. Day > Cochin
Arrival at Midnight _______ Hrs in Delhi and warm welcome by our escort and transfer to the Hotel, where the rooms immediately available. Time to rest. Kochi is also known as Cochin is an important and beautiful port city. It always had a very popular & historical sea trade connection with Middle East and Europe. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the buildings & structures representing different regions of the world. After breakfast full day sightseeing of Fort kochi, The architectural style of the building, Chinese Fishing Nets, they are used for a very unique and unusual method of fishing, Chikurinji temple at Godaisan Hill, St Francis Church and Jewish Synagogue, built in the year 1568, is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles & Belgian chandeliers. In evening enjoy the Kathakali dance - Kerala's most popular classical dance.
Overnight at Hotel

3. Day > Cochin > Munnar: India’s highest Tea Plantation
After breakfast drive to Munnar. After arrival at Munnar transfer to hotel. Rest of time free to explore this town famous for its Tea Gardens.
Overnight at Hotel

4. Day > Munnar
After breakfast visiting Eco Point, Madupetty Dam (For boating) and Eravikulam National Park (Niligiri Tahr), munnar town and the tea gardens.
Overnight at Hotel

5. Day > Munnar > Thanjavur > Trichy
After breakfast drive to Thanjavur. After arrival at Thanjavur visit Brihadishwara Temple (66 meter tall). Inside, there is a museum having collections of sculptures and photographs that show the temple before restoration and Thanjavur palace. After sightseeing at Tanjavur drive to Trichy. After arrival at Trichy transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel

6. Day > Trichy > Madurai
After breakfast visiting Rock fort, Sri Thayumanaswamy Temple, Lord Ganesha Temple and Srirangam - There is 10th century Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. After sightseeing drive to Madurai. After arrival at Madurai transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel

7. Day > Madurai: Pilgrimage centre in South
After breakfast visiting Sri Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalainayak Palace, Tirmalai Nayak, and Swargavillasam "Celestial Pavilion". After sightseeing transfer to hotel and rest of time free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel

8. Day > Madurai > Periyar
After breakfast drive to Periyar (Thekkady), one of most India's fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries for watching & photographing wild life. After arrival at Periyar transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel

9. Day > Periyar
Early morning enjoy boat ride through the waters of artificial Periyar Lake around the wildlife sanctuary. After boat ride transfer to hotel and take breakfast. After breakfast you are free for your own activities. In afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. and local market.
Overnight at Hotel

10. Day > Periyar > 135 Km > Kumarakom > Alleppy
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom, a beautiful village on the banks of Vembanad Lake. You enjoy the journey through the rolling mountains of the Western Ghats. After arrival at Kumarakom check-in the houseboat, locally called Kettuvallam. Cruise through legendary backwaters of Kerala to Alleppy that is well known as the "Venice of the East". During stay at Houseboat observe & experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Houseboat (Full Board).

11. Day > Alleppy > 70 Km > Cochin
After breakfast check out from House boat in Alleppy. Drive to Cochin. After arrival at Cochin transfer to hotel for refreshment and farewell dinner. After dinner transfer to International Airport.

12. Day > Cochin > Abroad
Cochin (Departure: 00:00 Hours) > Abroad (Arrival: 00:00 Hrs) Early morning departures to 00:00 Hrs with ____ to Abroad.
We wish you a good Journey to home!

***Tour cost on request

Tour cost Included:
1. 09 nights in double occupancy room in the hotels on a twin sharing basis.
2. 01 Night at Houseboat (Full Board)
3. Daily breakfast for two during the stay at all hotels.
4. All ground transfers through an air conditioned car.
5. Boat ride at Periyar and Kathakali dance in Cochin.
6. One time entrances to all the above mentioned monuments in the Itinerary.
7. All kind of luxury & transport taxes.
8. All other expenses mentioned in the itinerary.
9. Information material in English for travel.

The Tour Cost does not include:
1. International Flight tickets.
2. Monuments Guide charges.
3. Lunch and Dinner.
4. Travel Insurance
5. Any kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages.
6. Camera fees (still or movie).
7. Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.

Tour Itinerary may be changes are possible due to technical reason*

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