Southern India offers a wide choice of the world’s best exotic destinations from Adventure to Heritage or from Pilgrimage to Honeymooners. South India is a beautiful land on the map of India that offers numerous ancient architectures, serene backwaters, misty hills, and exotic sandalwood forests. Almost everything desired for a vacation is available in Southern India. South India Temple with Backwater Tour would take you to most of the important temples and architectures of South India to give you an insight into the architectural distinction that was achieved millenniums ago. The temples of Southern India are mostly Dravidian styles of architecture which painted sculptures which is different from the architecture of North India Temples. With this best crafted itinerary, you will sail through the famed backwaters of Kerala and will closely observe the livelihood of local habitats. The South India Temple with Backwater Tour will cover destinations such as Chennai, Kanchipuram, Covelong, Pondicherry, Tanjore, Madurai, Thekkaddy, Kumarakom, Alleppey and Cochin.
Tour Highlights: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Vadapalani Andavar Temple and Marina Beach
On your arrival at Chennai Airport, our representative will traditionally welcome (Swagat) you and assist you in check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Check-in at your hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for a Chennai sightseeing tour. Today’s tour highlights will be Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Vadapalani Andavar Temple, and Marina Beach. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice restaurant and continue to enjoy the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your first day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Chennai.
Tour Highlights: Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailashnath Temple, Kamakshi Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Covelong Beach, Dutch Fort
After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Covelong. En-route we will visit Kanchipuram for sightseeing which is best known as Golden City of Thousand Temples and also one of the oldest towns in India. Tour Highlights will be Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailashnath Temple, Kamakshi Temple, and Vaikunta Perumal Temple. In the afternoon enjoy your lunch at a nice restaurant and then drive further to Covelong. On your arrival in Covelong, check-in at your pre-booked hotel and freshen-up. Later proceed for Covelong sightseeing and the highlights will be Covelong Beach and Dutch Fort. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your second day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Covelong.
Tour Highlights: Krishna’s Butter Ball, the Penance of Bhagirathi, Ganesha Temple and Caves and Five Rathas Temple, Shore Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram. On your arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in at your pre-booked hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the Mahabalipuram sightseeing tour. Tour Highlights will be UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Temple of Rathas, the Penance of Bhagirathi, the Shore Temple, and Krishna’s Butter Ball. In the afternoon, treat yourself to a regional cuisine at a nice restaurant and continue to enjoy the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your third day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mahabalipuram.
Tour Highlights: Auroville, Sri Aurbindo Ashram, French War Memorial, Mankula Vinayaka, Sri Vedapuriswar, Kamatchiamman and Promenade Beach
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive towards Pondicherry. Pondicherry/Puducherry is a calm little city located on the south coast of India. The dominance of the French, the tree lined avenues, the attractive colonial structures, the spiritual landscapes, and numerous un-spoilt beaches and backwaters are some of the prominences of this small town. On your arrival at Pondicherry/Puducherry, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide who will take you for local sightseeing of Pondicherry/Puducherry. Today’s tour highlights will be Auroville, Sri Aurbindo Ashram, French War Memorial, Mankula Vinayaka, Sri Vedapuriswar, Kamatchiamman, and Promenade Beach. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch in a nice restaurant. Pondicherry has an array of decent restaurants that offer a blend of cuisines. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your fourth day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Pondicherry.
Tour Highlights: Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Royal Palace and Shopping
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel and drive to Tanjore/Thanjavur. Thanjavur has always been famous for its art and culture. Thanjavur is popular for beautiful silk weaves, woven in gorgeous colors and designs along with Thanjavur Paintings, Dancing Dolls, and Traditional Crafts. On your arrival at Tanjore/Thanjavur, check-in at your pre-booked hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Tanjore sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Royal Palace, and Shopping. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and continue to enjoy the beauty of Thanjavur. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your fifth day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Tanjore.
Tour Highlights: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Gandhi Memorial
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Madurai (The City of Divine Nectar). Madurai is 2600 years old historical city that is surrounded by graceful natural plantations and located on the banks of River Vaigai. On your arrival at Madurai, check in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide who will take you for Madurai sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, and Gandhi Memorial. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice restaurant and continue to enjoy the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your sixth day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Madurai.
Tour Highlights: Kodaikanal Lake, Bear Shola Falls, Palni Hills and Solar Observatory
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion tour to Kodaikanal which is a popular Hill station in South India. Kodaikanal is elevated approximately 7000 ft above sea level and is a relaxing and serene Hill station located in the upper Palani hills of Western Ghats in Madurai. The cool and misty weather, the picturesque beauty, the wooded forest, and its surroundings can surely fascinate any traveler. Today’s tour highlights will be Kodaikanal Lake, Bear Shola Falls, Palni Hills, and Solar Observatory. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice valley restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. In the evening, drive continuously to Thekkaddy. On your arrival in Thekkaddy, check in at your pre-booked hotel and relax. Here you have completed your seventh day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Thekkaddy.
Tour Highlights: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, World Spice and Ayurvedic Garden and Mullaperiyar Dam
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the Thekkaddy sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, World Spice and Ayurvedic Garden, and Mullaperiyar Dam. In the afternoon, take your Lunch in a nice Jungle Restaurant and enjoy the lush green beauty of Thekkaddy. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your eighth day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Thekkaddy.
Tour Highlights: Subrahmanya Temple and Sri Dharma Sastha Temple, Kumarakom Backwater, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
After Breakfast, check-out from your hotel and drive to Kumarakom. On your arrival at Kumarakom, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kumarakom sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Subrahmanya Temple and Sri Dharma Sastha Temple, Kumarakom Backwater, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The stretch of backwaters in Kumarakom is spread over 900 sq. Kms. You may also choose to hire a motorboat or a houseboat to experience the beauty of this backwater glory. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a nice restaurant facing the backwaters and continue for the rest of the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your ninth day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Kumarakom.
Tour Highlight: Mattupetty Dam and Dairy Farms, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Tea Gardens
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Munnar. The journey from Thekkaddy to Munnar is an amazing one, the panoramic view of the misty hills and the landscapes gradually changes from plain to hilly terrain. You will be welcomed by Lush Green plantations on the hills while entering Munnar. On your arrival at Munnar, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the Munnar sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Mattupetty Dam and Dairy Farms, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, and Tea Gardens (along with the beautiful, picturesque landscapes of Munnar). In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice hillside restaurant. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your tenth day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Munnar.
Tour Highlights: Thirunakkara Mahadev Temple, Cheriyapally Ettumanoor, Vaikom Temples, and Kumaranalloor Devi Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Kottayam. On your arrival at Kottayam, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kottayam sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Thirunakkara Mahadev Temple, Cheriyapally Ettumanoor, Vaikom Temples, and Kumaranalloor Devi Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice village restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your eleventh day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Kottayam.
Tour Highlights: Houseboat
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. On your arrival at Alleppey, our representative will assist you with your check-in at the Houseboat. The day is free for leisure. You will cruise in and around Alleppey and will witness the daily life of the village surrounding Alleppey. All your meals will be served on Board. Here you have completed your twelfth day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Houseboat.
Tour Highlight: Kochi Fort, Jew Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Marine Drive
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Kochi. On your arrival at Kochi, check-in at your pre-booked hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kochi sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Kochi Fort, Jew Synagogue, Dutch Palace, and Marine Drive. In the afternoon, treat yourself to regional cuisine at a nice restaurant in Kochi and continue to enjoy the sightseeing tour. At the end of the sightseeing, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your thirteenth day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Kochi/ Cochin.
Tour Highlight: Bolgatty Island
After breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kochi sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Bolgatty Island and Chinese fishing nets. Bolgatty Island is a small island and is easily accessible by a ferry ride from Kochi. The prime attraction of Bolgatty Island is the ancient Bolgatty Palace built in 1744 by a Dutch trader. Bolgatty Palace is considered to be the oldest Dutch palace outside Holland and now serves as a heritage hotel under the administration of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC). In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice Island restaurant and continue to enjoy the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your fourteenth day of South India Temple with Backwater Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Cochin/Kochi.
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Kochi Airport for your onward flight to your Country or the next Destination.
Here you have completed your Western Ghats of South India. We sincerely thank you for choosing Incredible India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you a safe journey.
