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Duration : 16 Nights & 17 Days
Destinations : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Madurai - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kochi - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore

Day 01 : Arrival - Chennai, Capital of Tamil Nadu
Arrive in Chennai. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you from Chennai Airport and transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02 : Chennai
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Set off on full day sightseeing tours of Chennai to enhance the charm of your sough India holidays. Key attractions in Chennai are Fort St George (also known as White Town or George Town), Valluvar Kottam Auditorium, National Art Gallery, Government Museum, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Temple, St Thomas Mount, Santhome Basilica, Thousand Lights Mosque, etc. Spend rest of the day relaxing at world famous Marina Beach. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram visiting en route Kanchipuram - Golden City of a Thousand Temples. At Kanchipuram, visit famous temple attractions like Sri Ekambareswara Temple, Sri Kailasanatha Temple, Sri Vardaraja Perumal Temple, Sri Kamakshiamman Temple, Sri Ulagalandar Temple, Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Sri Kacchapaeswarar Temple, Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple, Sri Subramaniya Swami Temple, etc. The uniquely carved and decorated temples of Kanchipuram will surely mesmerize you. Continue to Mahabalipuram. On arrival in Mahabalipuram, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. In the evening, relax at Mahabalipuram beaches and enjoy sunset. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04 : Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Enjoy hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast , set off on sightseeing tours of Mahabalipuram visiting major attractions like Thirukadalmallai (a marvelous temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu), word famous Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna Temple, Varaha Cave, Tiger’s Cave, etc. In the evening, depart for Pondicherry. On arrival, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05 : Pondicherry - Tanjore
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed to sightseeing tours of Pondicherry visiting old French buildings, terrific churches, museums and tree-lined avenues along the seashore which will surly remind you of a bygone era. Visit the Auroville Ashram - a must visit attraction of Pondicherry. Other attractions are French War Memorial, Aayi Mandapam, Lighthouse, Romain Rolland Library, etc. Later, depart for Tanjore passing through fertile Kaveri Delta. Arrive at Tanjore and check-in at your hotel pre-booked by IndiaTravelTours.Net. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 : Tanjore - Madurai
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, proceed for half day sightseeing tours of Tanjore. Visit the major attractions of Tanjore like Brihadeeswarar Temple, Royal Palace, Shivaganga Tank, Rajarajan Mani Mandapam, Rajarajan Museum, Mariamman Temple, etc. In the afternoon, drive to Madurai, the second largest city in Tamil Nadu and also known as the Cultural Capital of South India. On arrival in Madurai, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07 : Madurai
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then proceed for full day sightseeing tours of Madurai. First of all visit the world famous Meenakshi Amman Temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and her consort Lord Shiva. Then visit other attractions like Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum, Mariamman Teppakulam, Thirupparankunram Pandyan Rock-cut Shrines, Vishnu Temple, etc. Spend evening at leisure relaxing at one of the parks & gardens of the city. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08: Madurai - Thekkady
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Thekkady in Kerala, South India. Upon arrival in Thekkady, check-in at your hotel pre-booked by IndiaTravelTours.Net. Freshen up and relax. Later visit the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and then visit the Spice Plantation. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09 : Thekkady - Munnar
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Munnar - a picturesque hill station in Kerala. On arrival in Munnar, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Spend evening at relax or enjoying nature beauty of this hill town and witness the sunset. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10 : Munnar
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast embark on full day sightseeing tours in and around Munnar. Visit the famous Mattupetty Dairy Farm (13 km away from Munnar). Visit the Devikulam (7 km from Munnar) - a picturesque hill town with lush landscapes and velvet lawns and rich flora and fauna. Visit the Eravikulam National Park (15 km away from Munnar). Enjoy spice plantation tours visiting lush tea plantations. Visit the Tata Tea Museum. Enjoy exotic nature beauty. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11 : Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, depart for Kumarakom - a picturesque town located in Kerala known for backwaters and scenic surroundings. Upon arrival in Kumarakom, visit famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy boat cruise over picturesque Vembanad Lake and enjoy birding. Later, embark on check-in at a deluxe houseboat and enjoy Kerala backwater cruises. A houseboat stay or ride is a fabulous way to explore the extraordinary beauty of Kerala backwaters. Cruise through serene and scenic backwaters to Alleppey. Overnight stay will be onboard the houseboat with all meals.

Day 12 : Alleppey
Have a very hearty breakfast at the houseboat. Disembark the houseboat at Alleppey. Check-in at a resort. Later proceed to sightseeing of Alleppey. Explore its exotic beauty blessed with copious nature. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort at Alleppey.

Day 13 : Alleppey - Kochi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the resort. After breakfast, depart for Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, South India. On arrival in Kochi, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Relax. Later proceed for sightseeing tours of Kochi visiting St Francis Church, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi, Colonial Buildings, Cochin Harbor and Chinese Fishing Nets, etc. Enjoy the Kathakali Dance Performance Shows in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14 : Kochi - Ooty
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, depart for Ooty - a picturesque hill station in Tamil Nadu. On arrival in Ooty, check-in at your hotel pre-booked by IndiaTravelTours.Net. Relax and then proceed for sightseeing tours of Ooty. Visit major attractions like lakes, tea plantations, botanical gardens, etc. Enjoy copious nature beauty in Ooty with refreshing air and soothing atmosphere. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15 : Ooty - Mysore
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, depart for Mysore - a beautiful town located in Karnataka, South India. On arrival in Mysore, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later proceed for sightseeing tours of Mysore visiting Mysore Palace and Brindavan Gardens. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 16 : Mysore - Bangalore
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Bangalore - the capital of Karnataka and famously known as the Garden City of India. On arrival in Bangalore, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Then proceed for sightseeing tours of Bangalore visiting Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, Cubbon Park, High Court Complex, Vidhan Soudha, Ulsoor Lake, Museum, Gola Temple, Government Buildings, MG Road, Brigade Road, etc. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 17: Bangalore - Departure
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy some sightseeing and finish you last minute shopping. Relax. After a farewell dinner, in time you will be transferred to Bangalore Airport to board flight for your home/onward destination. Fly back to your home with sweet memories of your South India Cultural Tours.