11 Nights & 12 Days
Bangalore - Chennai - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Quilon - Cochin
Day 01: Arrival in Bangalore
Arrive in Bangalore, where our representative will be escort you for a hotel transfer. Check in at the hotel for an overnight stay in Bangalore.
Day 02: Bangalore
Start the second day of your South India Architecture and Backwater Tour with a healthy breakfast at the hotel and then head for a full day sightseeing tour in the company of an India Holiday guide. Visit Vidhan Saudha, Nandi Temple, Botanical Garden and Lal Bagh. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Bangalore - Chennai
Post breakfast get transferred to the railway station to board the train to Chennai. Arrive at Chennai and our representative will escort you to the hotel. Check in at the hotel for an overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 04: Chennai
Having breakfast at the hotel move on for a full day excursion to Mahabalipuram, a famous seaport ruled by great Pallava Kings between 8th and 10th century AD. Watch the enchanting rock cravings there. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 05: Chennai – Pondicherry
Post breakfast drive your way to Pondicherry on your route enjoy sightseeing in Mahabalipuram. In afternoon visit Aurobindo Ashram. Located at a distance of about 10 kms from Pondicherry. Post lunch visit Auroville, where people from all nationalities live with harmony. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 06: Pondicherry – Chidambaram - Tanjore
Begin the 6th day of your South India Architecture and Backwater Tour with a sumptuous breakfast and then drive your way to Tanjore enroute visit Chidambaram housing the famous Nataraja Temple. Watch the enchanting Bharatnatyam postures craved in the sculptures there. While returning visit the Brass factory at Kumbakonam. Arrive in Tanjore and check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 07: Tanjore - Trichy
In the morning after having breakfast explore the famous Chola Temple of Brideshwar at Tanjore and then drive your way to Trichy that is situated on the banks of Kaveri River. Visit the pilgrim center housing the famous Ranganath Temple at Srirangam. Arrive at the hotel and after checking in, visit the temple of Trichy in company of an India Holiday guide. Do pay a visit to the Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple in Trichy. Return for an overnight stay in Trichy.
Day 08: Trichy - Madurai
Begin your 8th day of South India Architecture and Backwater Tour with a healthy breakfast and then drive your way to Madurai housing the most famous Meenakshi Temple. Have lunch and then explore the temple with an India holiday representative and get enthralled watching the superb example of the Dravida School of Architecture. Return for an overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 09: Madurai - Periyar
Post breakfast drive your way to Periyar. Arrive at Periyar and check in at the hotel. Have lunch and then move on for a plantation tour in the afternoon in the company of an escort from India Holiday. Then go on a boat ride on Lake Periyar and view an array of wild animals. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 09: Periyar – Quilon
Begin the 9th day of your exciting South India Architecture and Backwater Tour with a healthy breakfast and then drive your way to Quilon, located at a distance of 4 hours. Enjoy watching the coconut plantations and tropical plains of Kerala enroute. Go on a wonderful 3hours cruise on the famous backwaters from Kottayam to Alleppey and from there a short drive will take you to Quilon, famous for coir, cashew and marine products, Return for an overnight stay at the hotel in Quilon.
Day 10: Quilon
The 10th day of the South Indian Architecture and Backwater Tour is free to relax at the hotel. Have an overnight stay relaxing amidst the facilities of your hotel in Quilon.
Day 11: Quilon – Cochin
Post breakfast drive your way to Cochin. Arrive at Quilon and check in at the hotel. Freshen up yourself and then visit the Jewish Synagogue and the famous Dutch Palace. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay at Cochin.
Indian Horizon will be organizing Kathakali dance shows for you and the most interesting part would be seeing the performers dressing up before the dance. India Holiday guide will brief you on this traditional dance and you will see for yourself how the performers color themselves with natural colors.
Day 12: Cochin Departure
Have breakfast and then an India Holiday representative would escort you to the airport for a flight back home. Here ends your South India Architecture and Backwater Tour.
