South India Holidays, South India Holiday Packages, Holidays in South India
South India Holidays
Tour duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places Covered: Cochin / Kumarakom / Periyar / Trichy / Pondicherry / Mahabalipuram / Cochin
Tour Destination: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12
A holiday in southern India offers a dozen days of exciting attractions and beautiful scenery in cosmopolitan cities, busy harbors and religious centers. The natural history of the country can be enjoyed at rural towns and even a national park. At each stop of your South India Holidays tour, you will have the advantage of professional and helpful Trans India Holidays representatives.
Day 01 – Arrive Cochin
Cochin: - The natural harbor at Cochin is one of the world’s finest. The city is fast-paced and modern, yet retains its status as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Scenic attractions include lagoons, beaches and peaceful backwaters.
Day 02 – Cochin
The South India Holidays guided tour of Cochin takes visitors past points of interest such as the Mattancherry Palace (Dutch), the Jewish Synagogue, Cochin Harbor, St Francis church, Fort Kochi Beach and the Hill Palace. The evening is reserved for a performance of a Kathakali dance program at a local theater.
Day 03 –Drive Cochin – Kumarakom (85 kms/02 hrs)
Kumarakom: Enjoy a leisurely drive to the resort and spend the balance of the day in relaxation mode.
Day 04 -Drive Kumarakom – Periyar (200 kms / 4 hrs)
Periyar – The sanctuary surrounding Lake Periyar is your best opportunity to view the magnificent Asian elephant.
Day 05 –In Periyar
A boat ride on Periyar Lake will include the chance to watch the herd of up to 700 pachyderms playing in the water of the lake. Later in the day, a visit to a spice plantation is scheduled.
Day 06 –Drive Periyar –Madurai (160Kms/03 hours)
Maduri is famous for the Meenakshi Temple. Visitors may enjoy an unstructured day to view religious, historic and cultural aspects of the city.
Day 07 –Drive Madurai – Trichy (140Kms/03 hours)
South India Holidays will provide a guided tour of several local places of interest, including the Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple, the Gandhi Museum, Thirupparankundram, the Koodal Azhagar Shrine, Tirumalai Nayakar Mahal Palace and the Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam platform—a shrine to Lord Vigneshwara. The tour then moves on to the Rock Fort city of Trichy.
Day 08 –Drive Trichy- Pondicherry (255 Kms/05 hours)
Places of interest to experience in Trichy include Rock Fort Temple and Ranganathswamy Temple. The tour then moves on to Pondicherry for the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 09 –Drive Pondicherry- Mahabalipuram (95 Kms/02 hours)
In Pondicherry, the tour group will visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the Aurobindo paper factory and the Pondicherry Museum, followed by a drive to Mahabalipuram.
Day 10 –Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (95 Kms/02 hours)
You will be treated to the architectural marvels of Mahabalipuram, followed by visits to points of interest in Kanipuram, such as the Kamakshi Amman, the Kailashanathar Temple and the Ekambareshwar Temple.
Day 11 –Drive Mahabalipuram- Chennai (60 Kms/01 hour)
The guided South India Holidays sightseeing tour in Chennai includes Fort St George, Marina Beach, the Fort Museum and Santhome Cathedral Basilica.
Day 12 –Depart Chennai
You are transported to the airport for return to your home.
| Period / Category | Standard | Superior | Deluxe | Luxury |
| Valid from 01st June’09 to 30th Sept'09 | Us$ 525 per person | Us$ 590 per person | Us$ 786 per person | Us$ 1316per person |
| Valid from 01st Oct'09 to 15th April’10 | Us$ 672 per person | Us$ 801 per person | Us$ 1206 per person | Us$ 1850 per person |
| Cities | Standard | Superior | Deluxe | Luxury |
| Delhi | Connaught | Claridges / The Lalit | Taj Palace | Imperial |
| Agra | Howard Park Plaza | Taj Gateway | Mughal Sheraton | Amar Vilas |
| Jaipur | Shahpura House / Alsisar Haveli | Golden Tulip | Jai Mahal Palace | Raj Vilas |
Small supplements may apply for travel between 20th December’09 and 05th January’2010 and during the month of February 2010.
Note: All the figures quoted above are net per person in US Dollars.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation on twin sharing, bed & breakfast basis at the selected categories of hotels.
- Ground transportation as mentioned in the itinerary using an air-conditioned car.
- Sightseeing tours as per the above itinerary alongwith an English speaking guide and including entrance fees to the monuments.
