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.
Indian Horizons would organize for you Kathakali Dance. The
interesting part would be seeing the dress up of the performers before the
dance. The way they colour themselves with natural products collected from
the nature. Our guide would brief you of this traditional dance and about
the performers.
Day 12 : Cochin - Goa
Morning transfer to Cochin Airport to connect flight for Goa. On arrival at
Goa airport you will be met by the Indian Horizons representative and
transferred to the hotel. Overnight at Goa.
Day 13 : In Goa
This morning you will visit the Old Goa. Goa is acknowledged, as the land
of white churches and golden sands. The beach stretches out for miles,
hemmed in by lush green hills. Overnight at Goa.
Day 14 : Goa - Mumbai
Morning transfer to Goa airport to connect flight for Mumbai. On arrival at
Mumbai, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Mumbai.
Day 15 : In Mumbai
Morning departure from Mumbai Harbour and an excursion to the Elephanta
caves. In the afternoon the city tour heads to the exotic Malabar Hill,
Kamala Nehru Park, the Hanging Gardens, Parsi Towers of Silence and proceeds
to the city's splendid Marine Drive to chowpatty beach, the Prince of Wales
Museum, Gateway of India, to the Crawford's market. Overnight at Mumbai.
Day 16 : Mumbai (Final Departure)
Day free to relax. In time transfer to the airport for your flight back
home.