Duration: 13 Nights - 14 Days
Destinations Covered: Chennai- Mahabalipuram Podicherry- Tanjore- Madurai Periyar- Kumarakam- Alleppey Mararikulam- Marari - Cochin
Day 01: Madras
The splendor tours of Kerala start with the arrival at Chennai Airport where the guests are welcomed with vermillion and garland. Later you are escorted to the pre booked hotel. After some rest enjoy the sightseeing tour to Chennai that includes Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral, Kapaleeswar Temple, Govt. Museum and Art Gallery. Over night stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Madras Mahabalipuram
After breakfast drive to Mahabalipuram via Kancheepuram. At Manhabalipuram check in at beach resort. After some rest enjoy the sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram that include five Rathas (Chariots) Shore temple, Arjuna's penance and Krishna Mandapram all built in the Dravidian temple architecture which dates back to 7th century AD. Over night stay at the resort.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Podicherry
Drive to Pondicherry the French settlement in India. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Visit Aurobindo Ashram, Matrimandir in the afternoon.
Over night stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Pondicherry - Tanjore
Later leave Pondicherry by surface for Tanjore the other most splendid destination of South India. On arrival at Tanjore, check in at the hotel en route visiting Chidambaram. In the evening enjoy the sightseeing tour of Tanjore that includes Brihadeswara Temple, Tanjore palace and Veena making centre. Over night stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai
Later drive to Madurai, the city of the largest living Temple of South India via Trichy. En route visit the Srirangam and Rock Fort Temples at Trichy. On arrival at Madurai, check in at hotel. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 06: Madurai
After morning breakfast enjoy the sightseeing tour of Madurai. Visit the Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum of Madurai. In the evening watch the Pooja ceremony at the temple. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 07: Madurai - Periyar
Later leave for Periyar. On arrival at Periyar, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit, spice plantations in and around Periyar. By the evening enjoy the boating at the Periyar Lake. Over night stay at the resort.
Day 08: Periyar - Kumarakom
Later drive to Kumarakom, a typical Kerala backwater village. On arrival at Kumarakom, check in at backwater resort for overnight stay. Dont forget to enjoy the evening sun set cruise on a country boat. Over night stay at the resort.
Day 09: Kumarakam
Enjoy full day in leisure activities.
Day 10: Kumarakam Houseboat Stay
Late in the morning board a house boat for an exciting cruise through the scenic backwaters of Kerala. Cruise through the palm fringed canals; watch the Paddy fields, village folk. Relax on board hearing lullaby of the wind and waves. Overnight on board.
Day 11: Alleppey - Mararikulam
The next destination of Splemdor tour of Kerala is Alleppey. Disembark at Alleppey and precede to Mararikulam a typical fisher man village with white sanded, palm fringed beach. On arrival, check in at the resort.
Day 12: Marari
Next morning drive to Marari beach. Spend the whole day at Marari beach which is famous for its cam and serene ambiance and surroundings. Check in the beach resort later on for rest and leisure.
Day 13: Marari Cochin
Later drive to Cochin, the palm green commercial capital of Kerala. On arrival, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon start the sight seeing of the city visiting the St. Francis Church, the oldest Church of India, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening watch the spectacular Kathakali show. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 14: Cochin
On the last day of Splendors Tour of Kerala reach Cochin International Airport to reach the required home town destinations.
Tour Concludes!
