South India Heritage Tour Packages
Day 01 : ChennaiArrival at Chennai and transfer to Hotel Taj Connemara. | |
Day 02 : Chennai - MahabalipuramVisit Chennai city, Fort St George and Museum. Afternoon to Dakshinachitra Cultural Village and O/N at Mahabalipuram.during South India Heritage Tour Packages |
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Day 03 : MahabalipuramMorning sightseeing of Mahabalipuram's 7th century rock cut shore temples. Afternoon drive to Pondicherry. O/N at Le Dupleix/ De L Orient, | |
Day 04 : PondicherryMorning city tour covering the French Quarter of Pondicherry and Museum. O/N at Le Dupleix / De L Orient |
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Day 05 : Gangakondacholapuram - DarasuramDrive to Gangakondacholapuram and Darasuram 10th Century Temples. O/N at Swamimalai Heritage Resort | |
Day 06 : SwamimalaiDay at Swamimalai experiencing traditional crafts such as bronze statue making and pottery. Evening Cultural Programme. O/N at Swamimalai. | |
Day 07 : KaraikudiVisit Pullamangai Temple, Tanjore Temple and Museum. Drive to Karaikudi district to visit old merchants houses build in traditional style. You can also visit the Chettinad Palace O/N at Mansion Mansion. |
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Day 08 : DindugalDrive 3 hrs to Dindugal and check into Cardamom House, a quiet traditional home on the banks of the Kamaraj Lake at the foot of the Western Ghats. The nearby village offers the opportunity to see day to day life of Tamil people. O/N at Cardamom House. | |
Day 09 : MaduraiDrive to Madurai and check into Taj Garden Retreat. Afternoon visit Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum and Meenakshi Temple. O/N at Taj. |
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Day 10 : KovalamDrive to Kovalam en route visiting Padmanabapuram Teak Palace, the only Teak palace in India. O/N at Chowra Beach near Kovalam at Travancore Heritage. | |
Day 11 : KovalamRelax at the Beach. O/N at Travancore Heritage. |
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Day 12 : ThottapallyMorning drive to Thottapally, enroute visiting Krishnapuram Palace and check into your traditional Kettuvallam Houseboat. Travel through the lush green backwaters of Kerala observing the traditional lifestyle of the Keralites. You will see Temples, fishing, people tending their crops and coconut plantations as you drift through the canals. A unique and totally relaxing experience. O/N on board the houseboat. | |
Day 13 : KeralaYour houseboat will drop you at Coconut Lagoon Backwater Resort on the banks of the backwaters. Traditional Keralan cottages have been reconstructed in this secluded spot. O/N at Coconut Lagoon. |
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Day 14 : Alleppey - CochinTransfer by motor boat to Alleppey and drive to Cochin. Afternoon sightseeing of Fort Cochin, Jewtown, Mattancherry Palace. Evening Kathakali Dance Performance O/N Heritage Fort - / Malabar House / Brunton Boatyard. | |
Day 15 : CochinMorning visit the Hilltop Palace and have a traditional lunch at the home of renowned Malabar Chef Mrs Nimmy Paul. In the evening watch a demonstration of Kalaripayyatu traditional Keralan Martial Arts. Overnight in Cochin | |
Day 16 : CochinDeparture transfer to Cochin airport for onward journey end of South India Heritage Tour Packages |
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