Day
01 : Arrive Chennai
On arrival at the airport you would be welcome by the Indian Horizons
representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Chennai
Day 02 : In Chennai
After breakfast Indian Horizons guide would escort you to the full day
excursion to Mahabalipuram famous as a major seaport of the great Pallava
Kings between 08 and 10th century AD and noted for its rock carvings and the
shore temple. Overnight at Chennai
Day 03 : Chennai - Trichy
Morning with Indian Horizons guide explore the Fort St. George and St.
Mary's Church. Afternoon transfer to the railway station to board train for
Trichy. On arrival at Trichy railway station you would be met by the Indian
Horizons representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Trichy
Day 04 : In Trichy
Explore the temples of Trichy with Indian Horizons guide. The prominent
temple is the Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple. Overnight at Trichy
Day 05 : Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai
Morning explore the famous Chola Temple of Brideshwar at Tanjore and later
drive to Madurai. On arrival check-into the hotel. Overnight at Madurai
Day 06 : In Madurai
The day begins with the sweet sound of temple bells that would be your wake
up call. After breakfast explore the famous Meenakshi Temple with Indian
Horizons guide, a superb example of the Dravida School of Architecture and
is known for its profusely carved and gigantic gateways. Overnight at
Madurai
Day 07 : Madurai - Periyar
Morning after breakfast drive to Periyar. On arrival check-into the hotel.
Afternoon with Indian Horizons guide enjoy spice plantation tour followed by
a boat ride on Lake Periyar to view the wild animals that can be spotted
drinking and bathing from this 100 year-old lake. Overnight at Periyar.
Day 08 : Periyar - Quilon
Morning after breakfast drive to Quilon, which is a four-hour descent
through rubber, cardamom and concount plantations, brings you to the
tropical planins of Kerala. Enjoy a fascinating 3-hrs cruise on the famous
backwaters from Kottayam to Allepey and view village life along the banks. A
short drive will take you to Quilon, known for cashew, coir and marine
products. Overnight at Quilon
Day 09 : In Quilon
Day free to relax at the hotel. Overnight at Quilon
Day 10 : Quilon - Cochin
Morning after breakfast drive to Cochin. On arrival check-into the hotel.
After fresh-up visit the Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace. Overnight at
Cochin
Day 11 : Cochin - Mumbai
Morning after breakfast transfer to the airprt for your flight to Mumbai.
On arrival proceed for sightseeing of Bombay visiting Gateway of India,
Dhobi Ghat, Rajabai Clock Tower, Marine Drive, Aquarium, Hanging Garden,
Crawford market, Victoria Terminus and the Prince of Wales museum. Transfer
to airport in time to catch flight for return destination.