South India Beach Tour 

Day 01 of South India Beach Tour
Arrival in Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Location : South-eastern part of India
Capital City : Chennai India Tours, Visit India - India Travel
Major Attractions : Temples, Beaches, Tanjore Paintings, Bharatnatyam, Pongal
Delicious Cuisine : Dosa-vada-sambar, Chettinad chicken
Detailed Itinerary : The tour begins with a warm welcome the moment you arrive on the airport of Chennai. One of our tour representatives will assist you to the pre-booked hotel. You get an opportunity to get relaxed at the hotel and engage in independent activities. You will also enjoy dinner and comforting overnight stay awaits you at the hotel.

Day 02 of South India Beach Tour
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Key Features
India Travel Visit Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Town.
India Travel Visiting Mahabalipuram Shore Temple.
India Travel Exploring 124 rock shrines and other monuments.
India Travel A Visit to Silk Sari Weaving Center at Kanchipuram.
Detailed Itinerary : As we finish our breakfast, we move towards Chennai on half-day sightseeing tour of the city. We make sure that you witness the interesting in the city such as Fort St George, Snake Park, Kapileshwara Temple, Govt. Museum, Valluvar Kottam, etc. As we finish our lunch at the hotel, we proceed to Kanchipuram, one of the cities considered sacred by the Hindus. You are always free to explore temple attractions of Kanchipuram as well. The temples of which we are talking include the Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Varatharaja Temple and Ekambareswara Temple. You also get an opportunity to shop for world famous Kanchipuram Silks. Thereafter we go to Mahabalipuram, which is very popular for rock cut caves and shore temple. Upon the arrival at Mahabalipuram, you will be transferred to a pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel only.

Day 03 of South India Beach Tour
Mahabalipuram - Chennai - Overnight Train to Kodaikanal
Detailed Itinerary : As we finish our breakfast, we move towards the beach Resort. One also get an opportunity to stroll on the beaches and relax there. One can visit monuments that include the Shore Temple and Rock-cut Caves. One can also feel oneself going back in time as one witness the glorious temple. You can also spend the afternoon touring the temple complex, taking in the detailed architecture. In the later evening, we come back to Chennai. We thereafter proceed to EGMORE Railway Station in order to board overnight train to Kodai Road Railway Station.

Day 04 of South India Beach Tour
Kodaikanal
Highlights : Berijam Lake, Bryant Park
The Glass House, Shenbaganur Museum India Tours, Visit India - India Travel
Boat Club, Kodaikanal Lake
Detailed Itinerary : Upon the arrival at Kodai Road Railway Station in the early morning, we make sure that you visit the place known as Kodaikanal, which is situated 2100 meters above sea level. The beauty of Palani Hills is indomitable. It is 120 Kms from the bustling city of Madurai and there is no dearth of tens and thousands of Kilometers from the mundane. You will also interact with one of our representatives where he will assist you to transfer to Kodaikanal by road. You will be given ample of time to spend rest of the day leisure or enjoy boating in the lake in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05 of South India Beach Tour
Kodaikanal Sightseeing
Detailed Itinerary : In the morning, as we finish our breakfast, we take a hearty breakfast at the hotel. One can cherish full day sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal as well as there is no dearth of other attractions. There is star-shaped Kodai Lake, which is again one of the most compelling attractions in the place. You are free to explore the scenic charm of the hill and get immersed in its beauty. Places of interest include Bryant Park, Kurinji, Coakers Walks, Pillar Rocks, Andavar Temple, etc. What’s more, you will also get an opportunity in the city of Kodai to get connected to country's only Solar Physical Laboratory with a small museum. You are also invited to enjoy trekking or spend rest of the day relaxing at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 06 of South India Beach Tour
Kodaikanal - Thekkady (Periyar)
District : Idukki
Location : 186 km SE of Kochi in the Idukki district of Kerala
Poular For : Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Spice Plantation
Best Time To Visit : September to March
Detailed Itinerary : As you finish your breakfast you will be moving toward Kodaikanal. This is the day when we will be witnessing the beautiful Thekkady. Constituting one of the most beautiful states of Kerala, it is ever more inviting and captivating. Upon the arrival, one of our representatives helps you to transfer you to the hotel. You can have your lunch at the hotel and enjoy captivating attractions including a boat ride in Periyar Lake in the evening and witness wild animals. What’s more, you will also witness the herd of elephants at the shore of lake. Overnight stay will be at the hotel only.

Day 07 of South India Beach Tour
Thekkady
Detailed Itinerary : As we finish our breakfast, we opt for a short sightseeing tour of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is worth visiting since it has the most fascinating wildlife reserves in Kerala. As it was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978, it is noted for its geomorphology, abundance of wildlife and abounding scenic beauty. You can spend rest of the day at leisure or in your own independent activities. Optional activities include boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant Ride. You can arrange at an extra cost. Return for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 of South India Beach Tour
Thekkady - Kottayam - Cochin
District : Kottayam
Location : In South-Central Kerala, on Vembanad Lake and Meenachil River
Famous As : Shopper's Destination
Best Time to Visit : October to February
Detailed Itinerary : In the morning, after we finish our breakfast at the hotel, we move towards Thekkady and procced for Kottayam. You will be enjoying Kottayam as one of the most gorgeous backwater destinations in Kerala. Upon the arrival in Kottayam, we will arrange for a houseboat cruise over serene & scenic backwaters. You will also be taken to Cochin by evening passing through palm fringed scenic backwaters. Upon the arrival in Cochin, one of our representatives helps you to transfer to the hotel. Remember that Cochin is one of the most sought after cities of the Kerala. It is because it reigns supreme as the commercial capital of Kerala. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel only.

Day 9: Cochin - Trivandrum - Kovalam
District : Emakulam
Location : Ernakulam in Kerala, 220 km from Trivandrum
Known As : Lagoon's Country.
Best Time To Visit : Post Monsoon, September to May.
Detailed Itinerary : As we finish our breakfast in the early morning, we make sure that you visit all the prominent places such as Cochin, Bolghatty Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Temples, and Art Gallery. In the later hours, we proceed to Kovalam via Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Kovalam constitutes one of the most excellent beach resorts in the world. Upon the arrival in Kovalam, one of our representatives helps you transfer you to the beach resort for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: KovalamIndia Tours, Visit India - India Travel
Location : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), in the South Indian state of Kerala.
Popular For : The Most Popular Beach in Kerala
Highlights : Yoga and Other Health Related Activities
Best Time To Visit : September-April
Detailed Itinerary : As we finish our breakfast at the hotel, we make sure that on this day you visit important cities such as Tiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) with Padmanabhaswamy temple, Zoological Gardens and Aquarium on the charts. Relax on the beach. You also receive body massage at Ayurvedic Parlors and get enthralled with most enchanting elements bestowed by the nature. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort only.

Day 11: Kovalam - Trivandrum – Departure
Detailed Itinerary : As we know that it constitutes the last day of our South India tour, we at Travelogy India make sure that you go with sweetest memories to your native place. For the purpose, we at Travelogy India plan this day in such a way so that you return back with loads of sweet memories. As you take your hearty breakfast at the hotel, we thereafter depart for Kovalam and continue to Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. After you arrive at Trivandrum, you will then be transferred to the airport to board flight for your home destination.