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Southern Special Voyage

Duration:Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days


Destinations Covered : Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mamallapuram - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin - Wayanad - Mudumalai - Mysore – Bangalore

 

  • Day 01- 02 - 03: Chennai -Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram

    Day 01 -On arrival, Passion to India tour manager would be greeting you and assisting with hotel check-in. A brief up on your tour plan would be provided. Chennai is popularly regarded as the "Gateway to the South". This city presents culture that is distinctly different from that of north. Visit Kapaleeshwara temple, Triplicane - Sri Parthasarathy temple, St.Thomas Cathedral, Fort, Museum. Overnight stay.

    Day 02 -Enjoy breakfast and check out to proceed to Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram was the historical capital of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram is also known centre of the finest silk sarees made in the country. On reaching some of the must Visit temples are Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, Ekambareshwara temple, Kailasanatha temple, Vaigundha Perumal temples.
    Have delicious South Indian lunch at the local restaurant, visit to local silk weaving factory. After exploring the sacred city of Kanchipuram, proceed to Mamallapuram. Check-in at the property and overnight stay

    Day 03 -Mahabalipuram is famous for the seven pagodas. Post breakfast; explore Arjuna penance, Sri Krishna butter ball, cave temples, five Rathas and famous sea shore temple. After touring this rich cultural heritage; remaining time is at leisure to enjoy the sprawling beach. Over night stay at hotel

  • Day 04 :Mamallapuram – Chennai – Madurai

    Day 04 -Post breakfast check out and drive to Chennai airport to board your onward flight to Madurai, upon arrival meet & transfer to hotel – PM visit to Meenakshi Amman temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering Gopuram (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, Visit the Thirumalai Naik Palace - a gracious building in the Indo Saracen style, famous for the stucco work on its domes & arches. Overnight stay at hotel.

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  • Day 05 -06 - 07: Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom

    Day 05 -Post breakfast; take a 4hrs drive to Periyar. Check-in at the property and relax. In the evening, take a boat ride in the lake. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake. Amongst the animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, languor monkeys. Rest hours free to relax with an ayurvedic massage (preferable). Overnight stay at hotel.

    Day 06 -Take a guided spice tour and afternoon walk into the forest. Overnight stay

    Day 07 -Drive down to Alleppey to embark your "Kettuvellam – house boat" and start your thrilling experience through the backwater beauty of Kerala. While on your journey you can view lush green paddy fields, coconut farms, small churches and you can observe the life orientation of villagers in the backwaters. On board your crew will serve you delicious food, prepared from fresh vegetables purchased from the floating market. Later in the evening the houseboat will anchor on the Vembanad Lake. Over night stay in your - air conditioned deluxe house boat

  • Day 08 - 09 - 10: Alleppey - Cochin - Wyanad

    Day 08 - Post breakfast you will be disembarking from the house boat at Alleppey finishing point boat jetty, from there your car will pick you up and continue drive to Cochin. Check-in at hotel. In the evening, witness the Kerala traditional art Kathakali, performed by professional artist. Over night stay at Cochin

    Day 09 -Today take tour around Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue, St. Francis church and view the operation of the Chinese fishing nets. Over night stay

    Day 10 -Full Days drive via Calicut to Resort in the Wyanad Hills. This eco friendly resort is set in a peaceful rainforest location with many options for trekking, bird watching and visiting the nearby Thollpetty Wildlife sanctuary. Overnight stay.

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  • Day 11 - 12 - 13: Wyanad - Mudumalai - Mysore

    Day 11 -You can participate the various activities based on the availability in the resort. Overnight at resort .

    Day 12 -Morning drive 2.5hrs to Mudumalai and check into the resort. You can also participate in the trekking and take a jeep safari through this peaceful and pristine reserve. Overnight in the resort

    Day 13 - Early morning Jungle Activities and after breakfast drive 2 hrs to Mysore. Afternoon visit to Brindhavan Garden and night stay at Mysore.

  • Day 14 - 15 - 16: Mysore - Banglore - Departure

    Day 14 -Take a look at Mysore palace, Jaganmohana palace, art gallery, Chamundi hills, and Devraja market. After enjoying the best of this imperial city we drive back to hotel for night stay.

    Day 15 -After breakfast drive 4 hours to Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatanam to visit Palace & demolished condition of Tipu Sultan. Upon arrival check in to hotel. Evening walk around MG Road, Commercial street and other colorful streets to observe the local people day to day life. Overnight stay.

    Day 16-Today morning visit to Tipu Sultan's summer palace, Bull temple, Lal Bagh and Vidhan Soudha later drive back to hotel for relax stay. Later night pack your colorful memories of Southern India. Early morning departure transfer to Airport to board your onward international flight to Home Town.

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