South India Odyssey

Upon arrival at Cochin Airport by flight, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you can freshen up and enjoy the day at leisure for your personal activities. Overnight in hotel at Cochin.

After breakfast in the morning, head out for a local sightseeing tour in Cochin. During the tour, you will visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Marine Drive.

Overnight in hotel at Cochin.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour starting with the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a dense evergreen forest that was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The park's beauty is enhanced by the artificial lake created by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River. You can also take a boat cruise on Periyar Lake and visit plantations of cardamom, pepper, tea, and coffee. If you wish, you can experience a Kathakali Show (a local dance depicting the battle between good and evil), a Kalaripayattu Show (an ancient martial art form), or enjoy an elephant ride in Thekkady, all at your own expense.

Overnight in hotel at Thekkady.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel, then embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Munnar. The tour will cover several interesting places and activities, including Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Kundala Dam, the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, Mattupetty Lake, Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Boating, Munnar Tea Gardens, the Munnar Tea Museum & Tea Factory, Blossom Park, an elephant ride in Munnar, Pothamedu View Point, Hydel Park, popular photo shooting spots, Rajamalai Eravikulam National Park, and the Anamudi Peak

Overnight in hotel at Munnar.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Palani. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel, then head to the Murugan Temple for darshan. In the evening, you can enjoy shopping and engage in personal activities.

Overnight in hotel at Palani

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel, then proceed to visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Thirupparamkumram Murugan Temple, and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. After the sightseeing, return to the hotel

Overnight in hotel at Madurai.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Trichy. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and then head out to visit the Ranganathaswamy Temple, Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Srirangam, and Kallanai Dam. In the afternoon, you can enjoy some shopping and personal activities.

Overnight in hotel at Trichy.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Velankanni. On the way, visit Tanjore to explore the Brihadeeswara Temple and Gangaikonda Cholapuram. After the visits, continue the drive to Velankanni and check in at the hotel. Once checked in, proceed to visit the Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health.

Overnight in hotel at Velankanni.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Pondicherry. On the way, stop at Chidambaram to visit the Thillai Nataraja Temple. After the visit, continue your drive to Pondicherry and check in at the hotel. Later, explore various attractions including the Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Seaside Promenade, Paradise Beach, Serenity Beach, the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bharati Government Park, French War Memorial, Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Auroville Beach, and enjoy some shopping and personal activities.

Overnight in hotel at Pondicherry

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Tiruvannamalai. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and then visit the Arunachaleshwara Temple, Sri Ramana Ashram, Virupaksha Cave, Sattanur Dam, and Seshadri Swamigal Ashram. In the evening, you can enjoy some shopping and engage in personal activities.

Overnight in hotel at Tiruvannamalai.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Tirupati. En route, visit the Vellore Golden Temple. After the visit, continue your drive to Tirupati and check in at the hotel. Once checked in, spend the day sightseeing and having darshan at various temples in Tirupati. Visit the Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (Tirumala), Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple, Sri Varahaswami Temple, Kapila Theertham, Talakona Waterfalls, and Papavinasam Theertham. In the evening, enjoy some shopping and personal activities.

Overnight stay in hotel at Tirupati.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Chennai. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure, relaxation, and personal activities.

Overnight in hotel at Chennai.

After breakfast in the morning, head out to visit the Kapaleeswarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Fort St. George, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, San Thome Church, Guindy National Park, Valluvar Kottam, Marina Beach, and Besant Nagar Beach. In the evening, enjoy some shopping and engage in personal activities.

Overnight in hotel at Chennai.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel You will be transferred to Chennai Airport for your onward journey,

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