South India Tours Places Covered : Chennai-Ponducherry-Kumbakonam-Chettinad-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Lake Vembanad-Mararikulam–Cochin
The southern piece of India is a voyager’s heaven, offering rich encounters of history, culture and nature – all close to each other. It’s an excursion that deserves a long, comfortable holiday. That is the reason, South India Tours the Culinary, Culture and Coast schedule takes you through Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Kerala at a laid-back speed.
The 2-week plan is pressed with looks at French and Tamil legacy in Pondicherry, an antiquated temple town in Kumbakonam and a visit to the Chettiyar heritage in Chettinad. You at that point move to peaceful green Kerala, beginning with the wild wonderlands of Thekkady, making a beeline for the backwaters of Kumarakom, an elite Houseboat voyage, the beaches in Mararikulam and finishing off with the notable town of Fort Kochi.
In this South India Tours every location offers a real and sumptuous experience of the spot, with cooking styles that give you a sample of genuine tradition. A healthy holiday that will remain with you long after you get back.
Day 01 : Chennai-Pondicherry
Arrive at the Chennai Airport and on arrival meet by Indian Safaris Representative and leave for Pondicherry. Stop at Mahabalipuram, a 90 minute drive away, to visit the Shore Temple, a World Heritage Monument. After exploring the rock-cut architecture, have lunch at Radisson Resort Temple Bay. Continue for two hours to Pondicherry and check-in at Maison Perumal. Spend the rest of your evening at the beach.
Day 01 : Pondicherry
Start a guided visit through Pondicherry with Auroville. Established in 1958, Auroville is a township formulated as a trial in human solidarity. It currently has 50,000 inhabitants of various ethnicities and is an unquestionable requirement for being the solitary township of its sort on the planet. Stay for lunch at the visitor’s centre.
In the early evening, visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the Botanical Gardens, holy places and museums. Go through the night at your relaxation, prior to considering it a night at Maison Perumal.
Day 03 : Pondicherry – Kumbakonam
After breakfast, check-out and leave for Kumbakonam. En route, stop at Cuddalore to visit Fort St. David and the Garden House. Then, proceed to Chidambaram to visit the Shiva Nataraja Temple, one of South India’s most ancient temples. After a further two-hour journey to arrive near Kumbakonam at Mantra Koodam. Check-in and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Day 04 :Kumbakonam
Go through your day at the amazing Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram temples, known for lodging numerous workmanship and architectural treasures. At that point, head back to Mantra Koodam to encounter the numerous accessible exercises from bullock-truck rides to Bharatanatyam.
Day 05 : Kumbakonam – Chettinad
Check-out after breakfast and start your excursion towards Chettinad. In transit, stop at Tanjore to visit the astounding Brihadishwara temple and break for lunch at Hotel Svatma. Proceed with your drive for a further two-hours and arrive to a warm greeting at Visalam, Chettinad.
Day 06 Chettinad
Visit the Raja’s Palace, old Chettiar chateaus and faction temples. Shop for carefully assembled tiles at the Athangudi village, find out about the mind boggling handloom cycle of saree weaving, buy gifts at the nearby markets and take a bullock truck ride or cycle visit. Following a day of experience, wind-down at Visalam.
Day 07 : Chettinad – Thekkady
After a tasty Visalam breakfast, leave for Thekkady. Stop quickly at Madurai to visit transcending gopurams at Sree Meenakshi Temple and eat at Hotel Heritage. Arrive at Thekkady in three-and-a-half hours to fresh mountain air at Spice Village. Partake in a cooking demo with flavors and experience an ancestral cultural performance. Find the huge biodiversity inside the hotel.
Day 08 : Thekkady
Go on a morning journey, after breakfast, to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with a timberland watch. In the early evening, visit spice planatations. Find out about the bountiful greenery of Periyar from our naturalist in the evening, prior to settling down for supper.,
Day 09 : Thekkady-Kumarakom
Enjoy a morning drive to Kumarakom. Three-and-a-half-hours later, change to a boat and show up on the shores of Lake Vembanad. Land straight onto the reception of Coconut Lagoon. Watch a cooking show and traditional; cultural performance. Take in unhindered nightfall sees as you unwind on a lounger by the lake.
Day 10 : Kumarakom
Wake up for an invigorating meeting of yoga before breakfast. At that point, follow the birdsong on a visit with our naturalist. Return to Coconut Lagoon for a village walk and natural visit. Go through a sluggish evening time unwinding by the pool. evening, enjoy a dusk voyage joined by a flute performance..
Day 11 : Kumarakom-House Boat
Start your day with yoga, indeed, and watch a Kalaripayattu seccion before breakfast. Board a traditional Kettuvallam houseboat in the early evening, graciousness Spice Coast Cruises. Explore the backwaters of Kumarakom and Alleppey. Dock at 6 PM and have dinner on board Enjoy an overnight stay on your houseboat.
Day 12 : Alleppey-Mararikulam
Wake up to breakfast on your houseboat prior to mooring at the Puthenangadi boat jetty. Proceed to Mararikulam and checkin at Marari Beach Resort. Spend the remainder of your day on the sea shore.
Day 13 : Mararikulam
After breakfast, explore the fishing villages on a bike or take a plunge in the ocean. In the afternoon, visit our organic farm from which we source the new ingredients that go into our gourmet dishes. Turn in at Marari Beach Resort
Day 14 : Mararikulam-Cochin
Drive to Fort Cochin after breakfast. Upon arrival, check-in at Brunton Boatyard and investigate the assortment of gourmet foods at our various eateries. Unwind at the pool sitting above the hold and set out on a nightfall voyage towards night.
Day 15 : Cochin
After an enormous breakfast, leave for an entire day visit through Cochin. This visit takes you to the very best cherished sights-the spice markets, Jew Street and Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. Catch a workmanship show at our contemporary display and bistro, David Hall. Enjoy dinner in the glow of Brunton Boatyard’s Armory Café.
Day 16 : Departure Cochin
Breakfast and transfer to the airport, and begin to plan your next holiday with us.
Here the end of South India Tours. Please write to us for more tailor-made South India Tours.
The above South India Tours Package Includes : –
- Accommodation in a standard category room.
- Breakfast
- All taxes for the room and breakfast.
- Airport Transfers (Arrival and departure).
- All ground transfers between places.
- Cooking demonstrations at all resorts.
- Market visit with the Chef from Masion Perumal.
- Kolam art at Maison Perumal and Visalam.
- Bullock cart ride through the village from Visalam.
- Our cultural interpreters will accompany the guests to the village craftsmen, the travelling market and antique stores.
- Handmade paper making at Spice Village.
- Late check-out depending on availability.
- Sunset Cruise at Coconut Lagoon and Brunton Boatyard.
- Bird watching at Coconut Lagoon and Marari Beach.
- Naturalist guided tours at Coconut Lagoon , Spice Village and Marari Beach.
- Country canoe ride at Coconut Lagoon.
- Dance workshop at Marari Beach.
- Yoga sessions at Coconut lagoon and Marari Beach.
Above Tour Package does not include
Your lunches and dinners.
- Beverages (Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic).
- International & Domestic flights.
- Visa for India and Travel Insurance.
- All other expenses of personal nature.
