South India Vacations

Overview
South India is a region of great charm, offering varied delights to the traveller, including beautiful cities, colourful temples, a relaxed lifestyle, attractive scenery and some of the best, and hottest, food in India. The major cities of the south are calmer and have a more relaxed atmosphere than those of the north and are certainly no less grand or historically interesting. These princely capitals of the Maharajas, with their magnificent remains of once powerful Hindu kingdoms, contrast dramatically with the cool, mist-shrouded hill stations of the British Raj. The natural scenery is also immensely rewarding: in the west high forest-clad hills slope down through the palm-fringed rice paddies of the coastal belt to a shoreline of shady lagoons, wooded islands and ancient spice ports. In the east strangely shaped granite hills break up fertile plains and the coast has some of the world's longest beaches. Hence, book this tour package just now, and reach the South Indian part of India, where a number of attractions are awaiting for you.

Inclusions
Accommodation, Meal, Transport, Guides for sightseeing tours, Backwater cruises, Boat ride at Periyar Lake.

Exclusions
Shopping and other meals apart from breakfast.

Detailed Itinerary
Namaste - We welcome you with folded hands

Day 1 : Arrive Cochin
Arrival to Cochin airport. You will be received from Cochin airport and transfered to your hotel. After some rest proceed on sightseeing tour of Cochin city. Visit the city's popular attractions the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace and see the centuries old Chinese Fishing Nets. Explore the city by foot or get convenience on request.

Overnight : At hotel in Cochin.

Day 2 : Cochin - Ooty
Climb through the Blue Hills, Nilgiri Hills to Ootacamund (Snooty Ooty!). Often referred to as the 'Queen of the Hill Stations' Ooty is waiting for your welcome. On arrival check into your hotel. Stroll the tea and spice plantations at Ooty and enjoy the views lush green surroundings from the hill top.

Overnight : At hotel in Ooty.

Day 3 : Ooty (Ootacamund)
On day 3 in the morning amuse yourself with the miniature steam railway at Ooty (Ootacamund). Explore the place on foot, in the steam railway or convenience provided by us. Our representative will provide you assistance throughout the trip and they will be guide you too.

Overnight : At hotel in Ooty.

Day 4 : Ooty - Mysore
Following breakfast in the morning drive to Mysore. En-route visit the Mudmalai and Bandipur National Parks which are home a variety of wildanimals. Besides wildlife, these historic places are laid down with a number of attractions.

Overnight : At hotel in Mysore.

Day 5 : Sightseeing tour of Mysore
Day 5 is meant for full-day sightseeing tour of Mysore. Explore the picturesque palaces and magnificent temples of Mysore on this day. Mysore Palace is the major attraction of Mysore. Mysore is also renowned as a centre of the sandalwood trade.

Overnight : At hotel in Mysore.

Day 6 : Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore
After breakfast we head for Hassan via Sravanabelagola, sacred city for Jains. En-route visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. Following the sightseeing trip of Hassan we proceed next to Bangalore. On arrival check into your hotel. Evening will be free and at the disposal of the crew.

Overnight : At hotel in Bangalore.

Day 7 : Bangalore - Chennai
On day seven following breakfast head for Chennai. Transfer to Bangalore railway station to catch a train to Chennai. You will be escorted to the station and the reservations will be pre arranged. On arrival to Chennai railway station transfer to hotel. Evening is free to relax or you may go for some sightseeing.

Overnight : At hotel in Chennai.

Day 8 : Sightseeing tour of Chennai
Spend the whole day exploring the famous metropolitan city of India, Chennai. You can go for shopping or sightseeing in the city. Arrangements like tour trips to places of interest and shopping would be made on request.

Overnight : At hotel in Chennai.

Day 9 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Following breakfast in the morning travel the famous beach at Mahabalipuram. En-route visit ancient temples at Kanchipuram. The uniquely carved and decorated temples of Kanchipuram will surely mesmerize you. Next move to Mahabalipuram, on arrival check into your hotel. Evening is free for personal activities.

Overnight : At hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 10 : Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
On day ten explore the rock cut caves at Mahabalipuram or Mammalapuram. In the evening proceed for Pondicherry. Upon arrival check into your hotel.

Overnight : At hotel in Pondicherry.

Day 11 : Pondicherry - Thanjavur
From Pondicherry you will head for Thanjavur, through fertile Kaveri Delta. The place presents the culture and the glory of the bygone era. On arrival check into your hotel. After some rest visit the popular attractions of Thanjavur.

Overnight : At hotel in Thanjavur.

Day 12 : Thanjavur - Madurai
In the morning after breakfast explore Thanjavur. Afternoon leave for the famous temple town of Madurai. Arrive and check into your hotel. Evening is free to explore the nearby attractions of the city.

Overnight : At hotel in Madurai.

Day 13 : Sightseeing tour of Madurai
On day 13 your day will start with the visit to the famous pilgrim place, Meenakshi Temple. Evening will be free and at the disposal of the crew.

Overnight : At hotel in Madurai.

Day 14 : Madurai - Periyar
Following breakfast drive westwards into the heartland of Kerala. Reach Periyar on the same day. On arrival check into your hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities.

Overnight : At hotel in Periyar.

Day 15 : Full Day at Periyar
Explore Periyar by foot or convenience provided by us. A a boat trip will be organized on the popular Periyar Lake. While cruising through the Periyar Lake see a variety of wildanimals. Tigers and elephants are highlights of Periyar, you will be surely amazed after seeing the wildanimals in their natural habitat.

Overnight : At hotel in Periyar.

Day 16 : Periyar - Kovalam
Early morning after breakfast drive to the popular tropical beach of Kovalam. These clean and sandy beaches provide for a number of popular beach activities. Pass the whole day on the beach side and enjoy the delectable sea-food at any beachside shack.

Overnight : At hotel in Kovalam.

Day 17 : Kovalam - Kaniyakumari - Kovalam
Spend the day on the beach front, or opt for a visit to Kaniyakumari, the southern tip of India. After trip of Kaniyakumari, come back to Kovalam in the evening.

Overnight : At hotel in Kovalam.

Day 18 : Kovalam - Thrikanpuzha
Following breakfast drive to Thrikanpuzha today in the morning. Reach Thrikanpuzha, Coir Village, and enjoy your time at one of the popular resorts. Explore local villages en-route to Quilon and meet with the local people.

Overnight : At hotel in Thrinkanpuzha.

Day 19 : Thrikanpuzha - Alleppey
Experience the best of Kerala, a backwater cruise to Alleppey. Navigating through the shallow waters is quite fascinating and you will like it.

Overnight : At houseboat in Alleppey.

Day 20 : Alleppey - Cochin
Following breakfast drive to the popular trade and commerce city Cochin. Evening is free for personal activities, you may also go for sightseeing trip of the city.

Overnight : At hotel in Cochin.

Day 21 : Cochin Departure
Your tour ends today at Cochin and you will be escorted to your departure point.

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Truly speaking South India is beautiful part of India. Nature has blessed this region with so many gifts like beaches and backwaters. Besides, the ancient temples add more to its beauty. We enjoyed this trip very much and remember it for a long time.


I have special interest in history and culture. At Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram I saw the temples built several centuries ago. In addition to these, I also liked the backwater cruise at Alleppey. My trip became more exciting due to Trinetra, in fact, Trinetra is the best tour operator to visit India.


One of my close friend suggested me the name of Trinetra. Earlier I thought it would be like other tour operator, but to my surprise Trinetra offered much more than my expectations. Everything arranged by them was fabulous. Thanks to Trinetra for making my trip fantastic.