Southern Symphony

Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered : Chennai (Madras) - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Kettuvallams - (Houseboats) - Mararikulam - Cochin - Chennai

Day 1 -- » Arrive Chennai
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting fort St. George, St Mary's Church building, Kapaleshwar temple San Thome Cathedral Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 -- » Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
123kms. Approximately 2-3hrs
Leave Chennai by car / coach for Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram, visiting temple located 64kms from Chennai, one of Hinduism's seven most sacred cities Arrive Mahabalipuram and check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 -- » in Mahabalipuram
Morning, visit temple of Mahabalipuram, built by the palaver ruler in the seventh century. The complex comprises of 14 cave - temple, nine monolithic Rathas , three stone temple and two relief sculptured rock panels. Rest of the time free. To enjoy the beach Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 -- » Mahabalipuram - chidambaram - Darasuram - Tanjore
255kms. Approximately 5-6hrs
Leave Mahabalipuram by car / coach for Tanjore en-route visiting Chidambaram, the capital of the Cholas from AD 907 to 1310. It is one of Tamil Nadu's most important holy towns. The temple located in the center of the town covers an area of 40acres, the roof of the sanctum sanctorum is covered with gold plates. The Sivakamiamman temple, The Sivaganga tank, the thousand-pillar halls are other important features of the temple. Also later visit the temple of Darasuram. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 -- » in Tanjore
Morning sightseeing tour of city visiting the Brihadeeshwara Temple, the old town, the Raja Museum and the art gallery. Afternoon excursion to Trichy visiting the Rock fort Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 -- » Tanjore by car / coach for Madurai.
On arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting Tirrumalai Nayak palace, Thirumohur and Meenakshi temple. Evening watch prayer ceremony at Meenakshi temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 -- » Madurai - periyar
142kms. Approximately 3-4hrs
Leave Madurai by car / coach for periyar on arrival, check in at hotel. Later periyar to view wildlife. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 -- » Periyar - Kumarakom
127kms. Approximately 3hrs
Leave periyar by car / coach for Kumarakom. On arrival, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 -- » Kumarakom - Alleppey
51kms. Approximately 2hrs
Kettuvallam (Houseboat) Leave kumarakom by car / coach for Alleppey, from here board the kettuvallam (houseboat) for cruising on backwaters. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 -- » Kettuvallam - Alleppey
By Boat
Alleppey - Mararikulum
12kms. Approximately 30 minutes
Arrive Alleppey by kettuvallam and leave by car / coach for Mararikulum. On arrival, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 -- » in Mararikulum
Day free at the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 -- » Mararikulum - Cochin
63 kms. Approximately 1hr /30 minutes
Leave Mararikulum by car / coach for Cochin. On arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city, visiting the Dutch palace, the Jewish Synagogue- (closed on Friday) and chines Fishing Nets. Evening, attend the kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 -- » Cochin - Chennai
By Air
Transfer to airport in time for flight to Chennai. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 14 -- » Leave Chennai
Transfer to airport in time for flight to onward destination.