South Of Malabar Coast (17 Days / 16 Nights)
Day 1: Chennai - Mamallapuram
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Thursday, May 23, 2024
After arrival to Chennai drive to the hotel at Covelong Beach, just 32 kms from the city. Stop enroute at Dakshin Chitra cultural center dedicated to the art, architecture and culture of the Southern Indian states.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Mamallapuram
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
Morning after breakfast day free at leisure.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Mamallapuram - Puducherry
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
After breakfast drive south to Mahabalipuram noted for the seven monolithic temples, each carved from a single granite boulder standing on the seashore. In the village you will see a huge frieze, known as Arjuna-s Penance, which is cut on to a flat granite rock face. Continue to Pondicherry the former French colony,the center of the town still retains a French atmosphere in its architecture and planning. On arrival transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Puducherry
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
This morning drive out of the city to see the remarkable 15th century Vijayanagar fort. Return to Pondicherry and in the afternoon visit the Aurobindo Ashram founded by a Bengali philosopher in the early 20th century. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Thanjavur
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
After morning breakfast drive to Tanjore via the temple towns of Chidambaram and Kumbakonam.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Thanjavur
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
This entire area is rich in South Indian temple architecture. Today visit the great Brihadiswara Temple in Tanjore, which is considered to be one of the most magnificent Chola temples in India. Drive out to Trichy which, is dominated by the Rock Fort Temple. Also visit Srirangam a superb temple complex spread over an island in the Couvery River. The Sri Ranganathaswami Temple dedicated to Vishnu is one of the biggest temples in India. Stay Overnight.
Day 7: Thanjavur - Madurai
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Morning after breakfast drive to Madurai, which has been a center of learning, and pilgrimage for many centuries. Life in this bustling pilgrimage city is centred on the great Meenakshi temple, which dominates the old city. This temple with its gopurams (pyramidal gateway towers) is covered with a profusion of multi-coloured images of mystical figures, animals and gods. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
Day 8: Madurai - Kodaikanal
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Today it is a scenic drive up to Kodaikanal, which is one of the most charming hilstations in South India. Kodaikanal lies on the southern crest of the Palani Hills, at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. Stay two nights at the Hotel.
Day 9: Kodaikanal
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
At leisure, Kodaikanal is noted for its scenery and landscaped lakes. Two of the most spectacular views in India can be enjoyed from Coaker-s Walk and Pillar Rocks; however, at certain times of year the views can be restricted by the weather. Stay Overnight.
Day 10: Kodaikanal - Munnar
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
Leave today for a scenic drive through the hills to Munnar, at 1520 metres above sea level, in the high ranges of Kerala. Munnar is a genuine hill station and center of the Kerala tea industry. It is also close to Anaimudi, at 2695 metres the highest peak in South India. In the town Christ Church with its memorial plaques to past planters is worth visiting. Stay Overnight.
Day 11: Munnar
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Full day exploring Munnar and the surrounding area of
Eravikulam National Park. Stay Overnight.
Day 12: Munnar - Kochi
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Morning after breakfast drive south to the Malabar Coast and to Cochin. On arrival transfer to the hotel overlooking the sea in Fort Cochin. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13: Kochi
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
This morning visit the synagogue.
Dutch Palace,
St. Francis Church and the spice market. In the afternoon take a harbour cruise to see some of the nearby islands and the legendary
Chinese Fishing Nets.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14: Kochi - Mararikulam
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Morning after breakfast drive to Mararikulam. Evening relax at the beach. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15: Mararikulam
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Thursday, June 6, 2024
Today it is a scenic drive up to Kodaikanal, which is one of the most charming hilstations in South India. Kodaikanal lies on the southern crest of the Palani Hills, at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. Stay two nights at the Hotel.
Day 16: Mararikulam
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Friday, June 7, 2024
Today it is a scenic drive up to Kodaikanal, which is one of the most charming hilstations in South India. Kodaikanal lies on the southern crest of the Palani Hills, at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. Stay two nights at the Hotel.
Day 17: Mararikulam - Kochi - Chennai
Friday, June 7, 2024 - Saturday, June 8, 2024
Morning after breakfast transfer to Kochi airport for your return flight to Chennai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to international airport in time to connect flight for onward destination.
