South India Culture with Backwater

Sharing its border with the coastal region, South India envelopes in a canopy - a lush contrast to the jungles, peaks, and mountains of North India. Many civilizations, heritage centers, and plantations have grown in these dense canopies. And to take tourists to all the serene and tranquility abound places in South India, Tour My India has designed a special 10-day cultural tour package, which includes places like Chennai, Madurai, Kerala, Goa, and Mumbai. The trip will run from the cultural city- Chennai along the coast. Further, it will take you to Madurai, one of the oldest cities in India and famous for its Meenakshi Amman Temple. After exploring Madurai, make your way to exotic Kerala. When in Kerala, you will enjoy the iconic backwater boat ride too. Next destination of the trip will be Goa, the place where the maximum energy of South India lies. Goa is famous for its uninterrupted string of golden-sand beaches. You will explore Goa for three days and later go to Mumbai, the last attraction of the trip.

Day 1 : ARRIVAL – CHENNAI

Meet Tour My India representatives at the Chennai airport, who will help you with hotel check-in process. In the afternoon, you will go for city sightseeing tour. Overnight stay in the Chennai hotel

Day 2 : CHENNAI

Today, you will go for Chennai sightseeing tour. You will also visit a group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay in the Chennai hotel.

Day 3 : CHENNAI - MADURAI (BY FLIGHT)

Early morning, board a flight from Chennai International Airport for Madurai. Upon arrival in Madurai visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and various other temples. You will also attend the famous aarti at the Meenakshi temple. Overnight stay in the Madurai hotel.

Day 4 : MADURAI - PERIYAR (128 KILOMETERS / 3 HOURS)

Embark on a drive to Periyar, which is approximately 128 kilometers from Madurai. When in Madurai, you will be transferred to the hotel. And later, go to Periyar National Park. After exploring the jungle return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 5 : PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM (115 KILOMETERS / 3 HOURS)

Drive to Kumarakom, which is located on the shore of on vast Vembanad Lake – Kerala's largest lake. Overnight stay in the Kumarakom hotel.

Day 6 : KUMARAKOM - COCHIN (85 KMS / 2 HRS)

Begin your day a little early as you will be taking the boat trip to Alappuzha. On arrival in Alappuzha, drive to Cochin where an overnight stay will be arranged for you.

Day 7 : KUMARAKOM - COCHIN (85 KMS / 2 HRS)

On the seventh day, morning will be free for leisure. In the afternoon, you will board a flight to the next and final destination of the trip, Goa. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8 : GOA

On the eighth day, you will explore Goa on your own. Overnight stay in the Goa hotel.

Day 9 : GOA

Today, you can either visit the famous attractions of Goa or laze around the beaches and enjoy sunbathing. Overnight stay in the Goa hotel.

Day 10 : GOA - MUMBAI (BY FLIGHT)

The morning will be free for leisure. In the afternoon, you will check out from the hotel and board a flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai, you will be transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.