This tour of South India takes you to the backwaters of Kerala, the hills of Munnar, the wildlife sanctuary of Periyar and the temples of Madurai. A visit to South India as part of this trip will give you the essence of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Destinations Covered: Kochi (Cochin) – Kumarakom – Munnar – Vandenmedu – Kailasam – Periyar – Madurai – Chennai (Madras)
Tour Package Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days

Day 01 Kochi (Cochin)

Arrive in Kochi to a traditional welcome and then transfer to hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 02 Kochi (Cochin)

In the morning take a city tour of Fort Cochin and then a Backwater boat cruise.

Day 03 Cochin/Kumarakom

Drive to Kumarakom. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Take a sunset cruise on the backwaters and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 Kumarakom

In the morning visit the Bird Sanctuary and the rest of the day is at your leisure. Spend the night at the hotel.

Day 05 Kumarakom/Munnar

In the morning drive to Munnar. On arrival transfer to hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 06 Munnar

In the morning visit the tea gardens that Munnar is famous for. The afternoon is free. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 Munnar/Vandenmedu

In the morning drive to Vandenmedu. On arrival transfer to hotel and in the afternoon visit a cardamom plantation and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 08 Vandenmedu

Visit the tea factory at Kailasam and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 Vandenmedu/Periyar

In the morning drive to Periyar. On arrival transfer to hotel. The day is free. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 Periyar

The morning is at your leisure. In the afternoon take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake in the Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend the night at the hotels.

Day 11 Periyar/Madurai

In the morning drive to Madurai and on arrival transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 Madurai

In the morning visit the city of Madurai. Visit the Meenakshi temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace etc. In the evening visit the Meenakshi temple to see the evening aarti. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 Madurai/Chennai

Catch the flight to Chennai (Madras). On arrival transfer to hotel and spend the night in the hotel.

Day 14 Chennai (Madras)

In the morning take a city tour of Chennai. The afternoon is free. Spend the night at the hotel.

Day 15 Departure

Transfer to the airport to board the flight for your onward journey.