Duration: 10 Nights/11 Days
Destinations Covered: Chennai - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Quilon - Cochin - Mumbai
Day 01: Arrival at Chennai
South India Panoramic Tour starts from Chennai. Welcome on arrival by our representative at the airport who escorts you to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Chennai
Today morning after breakfast, we take you on a full day excursion to the temple town of Mahabalipuram that is a must visit site in every tour to South India. Witness the beauty of its striking rock carvings and visit the magnificent Shore Temple. Return to Chennai in the evening and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 03: Chennai – Trichy
After breakfast, sightseeing of Fort St. George and St. Mary's Church. Later at noon, drive to Chennai railway station to board onward train to Tiruchirapalli (Trichy). Our representative receives you at the station and escorts you to the hotel for night stay. Day 03 of South India Panoramic Tour ends.
Day 04: Trichy
Morning, leave for a guided city sightseeing tour covering the striking temples of Trichy. Visit the famous Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple. Retire to the hotel for the night.
Day 05: Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai
The beautiful temple town of Madurai is a must visit in all South India tour packages. Check out from hotel after breakfast and drive to Madurai. En route stop at Tanjore for sightseeing at Chola Temple of Brideshwar. Continue drive to Madurai and transfer to hotel upon arrival where you spend the night.
Day 06: Madurai
Today morning, we take you to the very beautiful Meenakshi Temple after breakfast where you spend the whole day witnessing the spellbinding beauty of its exquisite carvings. Return to the hotel for night stay.
Day 07: Madurai – Periyar
Periyar is the next stopover in your tour itinerary for Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Check out from hotel after breakfast and proceed to Periyar by road. Transfer to hotel upon arrival. Relax for a while and later at noon, leave for a visit to the aromatic spice plantations. Also enjoy an exciting boat cruise along the famous Periyar Lake while watching fascinating wildlife from close quarters at the Periyar National Park. Stay for the night at the hotel.
Day 08: Periyar – Quilon
South India Panoramic Tour today takes you to Quilon (now called Kollam) another popular visit in tour to South India. Check out from hotel after breakfast and transfer to Quilon by road (4 hours). Upon arrival, rest for a while and later in the evening, you could go on a memorable backwater cruise. Enjoy spectacular views of numerous tiny villages en route. Return to Quilon hotel at night for
overnight stay.
Day 09: Quilon
Spend the entire day at leisure. Night stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Quilon – Cochin
Cochin is the last stopover in your tour package for Kerala. Check out from hotel after breakfast and transfer to Cochin by road. Check into hotel upon arrival. Later, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace. Return to the hotel in the evening for a night stay.
Day 11: Cochin – Mumbai – Departure
South India Panoramic Tour ends today. Check out from hotel post breakfast and drive to the airport to board flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival, we take you on a half-day city sightseeing tour covering Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Rajabai Clock Tower, Marine Drive, Aquarium, Hanging Gardens, Crawford Market, Victoria Terminus and Prince of Wales Museum. Later, drive to the airport to board onward flight back home. South India Panoramic Tour ends.
