Main selling point of this tour package is Complete south India tour package as well as tour of famous places of south India which starts with tour Complete Tamil Nadu tour package and Completer Kerala tour package with 16N/17D stay in south India, South India tour start with tour of Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu start with Chennai City tour, Mahabalipuram City tour, Than 2 Days tour of Pondicherry, Tour of Temple city of Tamil Nadu which are Tanjore, Madurai, Trichy and Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu part of tour ends with Kanyakumari tour. Later you will enter in Kerala and we will take you for Places to visit in Kerala tour start with tour of Trivandrum Capita city of Kerala, Beaches tour of Kerala which includes Varkala beach tour and Kovalam beach tour, also give chance of backwater tour package in Kerala with 1N stay in Luxurious Deluxe houseboat with all meals, Also get chance for wildlife tour of Kerala by visiting Periyar National park in Thekkady , Than go for stay with nature by staying for 2N in Munnar famous hill station of Kerala, Last Destination of this tour is Kochi, End your with tour of Historical city of Kochi which special place in map of India since ancient time enjoy tour of Modern and Colonial part of Kochi.
Itinerary at Glance :-
Day 01:- Cochin arrival and Cochin city tour
On arrival at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam, Our driver cum friendly representative will meet and greet you outside exit gate or arrival gate and later transfer to your Cochin city hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned car. On arrival at check-in and relax for a few hours. Post Lunch proceeds for Place to visit in Cochin tour. start with the Famous Dutch Palace-built by the Portuguese in 1557AD and subsequently renovated by the Dutch after 1663. The murals are perhaps the best in India. Iconic Jewish Synagogue - built in 1568 and the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth are at Mattancherry. Late in the evening visit St. Francis Church - which was built in 1510 and one of the oldest European churches in India, Chinese Fishing Nets- introduced by the court of Kublai Khan can be seen in Fort Cochin. Fort Cochin Beach etc. Post completion of best itinerary for Cochin tour, Night Stay in pre-booked hotel in Kochi.
Day 02:- Cochin to Munnar (130 kms / 4hrs)
After yummy breakfast at the hotel, Check-out and drive to the next exciting place Munnar or best itinerary tour for Munnar. Later journey leads to a further destination which is Munnar or the best itinerary tour for Munnar. Munnar is a famous hill station of south India and it is 18000 mts above sea level and it also houses South India's highest peak (anamudi - 2695 meters). On the way may visit Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls , Tea Plantations. On arrival at Munnar, Check in at Hotel. Afternoon post lunch may visit Rajamala ( also known as Eravikulam National Park - Opens as per the directions by the forest authorities ), the best place to see is Nilgiri Tahr (hemitragus Hilarious) - the popular mountain goat of South India & Tea Museum. Evening have a short visit to Munnar town. You can witness the beauty of tea estates like a green paradise. Overnight stay at Munnar
Day 03:- Munnar Local tour
After yummy breakfast at hotel proceed for fun filled Munnar sightseeing tours, start with morning visit the Mattupetty dam, the Kundala Lake and Echo point. Please note boating facilities are available at Kundala Lake and Mattupetty Dam which are optional tours. Later visit a tea factory and tea museum. Afternoon post lunch visit Eravikulam National Park which is also popularly known as Rajamala, the natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr. Nilgiri Tahr can be observed very closely here. Evening free for shopping. Post places to see in Munnar or Best Itinerary for Munnar tour, nights stay at hotel.
Day 04:- Munnar to Thekkady (110 kms / 3-4 hrs)
After breakfast a healthy buffet breakfast at the hotel, Check out and drive to Thekkady . Thekkady is famous around the world for its wildlife sanctuary and it is also known as Periyar. On arrival check in at the hotel, Later in afternoon post lunch proceed for a boat cruise on Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a variety of wildlife animals, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc. In the evening you may take an Elephant ride at Periyar wildlife and rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at a hotel in Thekkady.
Day 05:- Thekkady to Alleppey (135 kms / 4 hrs)
Today post delicious breakfast at the hotel, Check-out and Drive to the next Alleppey which is our personal favorite destination in Kerala, Alleppey famously called "Venice of India". On arrival at Alleppey, Check-in to the houseboat which is the most awaited moment of this tour. Around 1300 hrs check in at the Houseboat and have your lunch (which you can order 1 day in advance) and start your cruise through the rich and splendid view of the backwater of Kerala. Just relax at the pre-booked deluxe/Premium/Luxury houseboat for wonderful Kerala backwater tours by Ghum India Ghum. Surrounding landscape is such that It will be a unique and exclusive lifetime experience. Boats will be cruising alongside the village sides and paddy fields witnessing the core life of the Kerala villages for the whole day. You may opt for Kerala Massage during your houseboat journey too. These houseboats are fully furnished with bedrooms, a kitchen and all modern amenities. Later in the evening have Dinner with light romantic music and overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 06:- Alleppey to Kovalam local (160kms / 5hrs)
After healthy breakfast check out from the houseboat with lot of lifelong memories, amazing experience of houseboat stay and proceed to next destination and Kovalam which is popular tourist destination Kerala due to its beautiful beaches like Lighthouse beach, Hawa Beach, Samudra beach and many more, Kovalam also known as “Paradise of the South”. On arrival at this resort town, check-in to the hotel and later you will proceed for a Trivandrum tours- capital city. Go for places to visit in Trivandrum by visiting Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Govt building and Zoo, You may also visit Poovar Island . later enjoy your evening at Kovalam beach. Overnight stay in Kovalam hotel.
Day 07:- Kovalam - Kanyakumari (100 kms / 3-4 hrs)
Post mouthwatering breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to the next destination Kanyakumari which is a southernmost of India and it will be your gateway to Tamil Nadu on this trip, On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon proceeds for Places to visit in Kanyakumari tour start with visiting Kanyakumari Temple, Suchindram Temple, Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi Memorial and Trivevi Sangam. Evening do watch the most beautiful Sunset of Kanyakumari. After completing the best itinerary for Kanyakumari tour. Stay overnight at the Hotel in Kanyakumari.
Day 08:- Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram (250 Kms/ 06 Hours drive)
After tempting breakfast, check out from Hotel and drive to Rameshwaram, another amazing place on your trip, On arrival check into Hotel. Later, proceed for Place to visit in Rameshwaram starts by visiting Agni Theertham is bathing site in Rameshwaram before visiting Lord Shiva temple , Ramanathaswamy Temple is lord Shiva temple in Rameshwaram is a Jyotrilinga , Ram Jharokha Temple place where lord Rama feets are imprinted, Dhanushkodi which is deserted small town on Pamban Island and drive from Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi is going to be memorable one and Adam's Bridge. After finishing the best itinerary for Rameshwaram tour. Stay overnight at the Hotel in Rameshwaram.
Day 09:- Rameshwaram to Madurai (175 Kms/ 04 Hours drive)
After Yummy breakfast at hotel, check out from hotel and drive to holy city Madurai, On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon proceed for places to visit in Madurai - Start by visiting Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple this famous Hindu temple is situated on bank of the River Vaigai, temple is hindu temple Meenakshi temple is famous for its huge complex and artworks in and around temple complex you will be amazed after seeing craftsmanship of this temple. Later explore Thirumalai Nayak palace, Thiruparankundram temple, Alagar koil and Gandhi museum. Post completion of tourist places in Madurai . Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai. This is the best itinerary for Madurai.
Day 10:- Madurai to Trichy (135kms/ 3.5hrs)
Today after a delightful breakfast at the hotel, drive to the next destination Tanjore. After checking into the hotel at Tanjore and take rest for a while, Later proceed for Place to visit in Tanjore - Starts with visiting world famous Brihadeeswara temple it is one of the biggest and largest temple in South India and is also one of the best example of Dravidian architecture, Also visit the palace, art gallery and Saraswati Mahal library. Overnight at the hotel in Tanjore. It is the best tour itinerary for Tanjore.
Day 11:- Trichy to Tanjore (60kms/1hrs)
today after breakfast, proceed to Tanjore. after checking into the hotel at Tanjore and relaxing for a while, proceed for sightseeing of Tanjore - visit Brihadeeswara temple also known as Rajarajesvaram its Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva, Built by famous south Indian king Rajaraja Chola, This temple is part of UNESCO World Heritage sites and this temple hold lot of hidden secrets which you will be surprise to known when you visit there, it is one of the biggest and largest temple in South India and is also one of the best example of Dravidian architecture. You may also visit the palace, Art gallery and Saraswati mahal library. Post place to visit in Tanjore tour or Best itinerary for Tanjore tour. Stay Overnight at Tanjore or Thanjavur
Day 12: Tanjore - Pondicherry (170kms/ 4.5hrs)
Post delicious breakfast at hotel check-out from the hotel and transfer to Pondicherry which is famous for its beautiful beaches and second most visited beach destination in India after Goa . On arrival check-in to the hotel . Later on proceed for the places to visit in Pondicherry which includes a tour of the pondicherry beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Boat house, Auroville, Museum. Overnight stay at the Pondicherry hotel.
Day 13:- Pondicherry Full Day tour package
After yummy breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the remaining sightseeing in Pondicherry as per best itinerary for Pondicherry which includes, Arrikamedu, In street, Ayee mandapam, Bharathi park, Memorial house, Paradise Beach and rest of the day free to relax at the beach. Overnight stay in Pondicherry hotel. This tour covers all beaches in Pondicherry and it includes all things to do in Pondicherry.
Day 14:- Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram tour to Chennai
After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, proceed to another exciting and heritage city Mahabalipuram. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Later on proceed for Places to visit in Mahabalipuram which includes the ThirukadalMallai, Iconic Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s penance, caves, and Krishna’s butterball. overnight stay in Mahabalipuram hotel. This is the best suited itinerary for Mahabalipuram. It covers tours of all beaches in Mahabalipuram, Post tour drive to Chennai is capital city of Tamil Nadu state, which is one of the most visited states in India, On arrival Check-in to hotel. Overnight in Chennai hotel.
Day 15:- Chennai Local tour
Post yummy buffet breakfast in hotel, later you will proceed for the full day sightseeing tour of Chennai or places to visit in Chennai tour which includes Besant nagar beach, Marina beach- one of the biggest beaches in India, Kapaleeshwar temple, Ramakrishna temple, Government building, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, etc.. overnight stay at the Chennai hotel.
Day 16:- Chennai Departure
This is the toughest day on your trip because you need to pack your belonging with reminiscence of your Incredible India journey, post healthy breakfast, Check-out from your hotel in Chennai and Our driver cum representative will pick you and drop to Chennai airport as per your return flight time, during airport transfer you can recall all your memories about India and its culture. Go back to your sweet home with a lifelong experience. Don't forget to write your review for Ghum India Ghum which is a leading tour operator in india, travel agency in Delhi, travel agents in Delhi, Tour Operator for South India
Optional Activities at Kerala:
1. Ayurvedic Massage
2. Water Sports at Kovalam.
3. Boating at Periyar Lake.
4. Kathakali dance performance.
5. Elephants ride on the Tropical Forests.
