South India Cultural Tour


Overview

Calm, cool and green; its how you can imagine South India to be. Landscapes covered with giant trees rubbing shoulders with each other; a maze-like languid network of backwaters spread over the region; the cultural centric cities documented with minutely carved temples; and home to a good number of animals, South India can take you to a meandering voyage that you have been wishing for a long period. With IWS Cultural Tours South India’ travel package, you can enjoy discovering the best of South India in the shortest period. This package will take the hassle out of planning and leave you free to choose sites that really shine, so you can encounter South India the way you like.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Chennai

On arrival at Chennai International Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. After resting for a while in the hotel, visit St. George’s Fort, Parthasarathy temple, and Marina beach. Overnight stay in the Chennai hotel.
Day 02

Chennai - Madurai (by Flight)

On the second day, you can go for Chennai sightseeing tour. Overnight stay in the Chennai hotel.
Day 03

Madurai

On the third day, post breakfast, take a flight for Madurai where you would visit the Meenakshi Temple. Constructed on the banks of a lotus pond, it consists of a unique thousand pillared hall. The pillars look straight, seen from any angle and when tapped, creates musical notes. You will also attend the evening aarti.

Nawalgarh is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Indian state Rajasthan. It is part of the Shekhawati region and is midway between Jhunjhunu and Sikar. Nawalgarh is famous for its fresco and havelis and considered as Golden City of Rajasthan. It is also the motherland of some great business families of India.

Day 04

Madurai - Periyar (128 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Post breakfast the xhotel, embark on a drive to Periyar, which is famous for its national Park. On arrival in Periyar, you will be transferred to the hotel and after a while, go for a trip to Periyar National Park. The forest reserve is known for the conservation of various species of wildlife, like the bison, deer, leopard and over 260 species of birds. When in Periyar, you will go for the safari. Overnight stay in the Periyar hotel.
Day 05

Periyar - Kumarakom (115 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today, you will embark on a drive to Kumarakom. Rest of the day will be free for leisure. Overnight stay in Kumarakom hotel.
Day 06

Kumarakom - Cochin (85 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Start your day early in the morning. Today, you will visit the backwaters of Alleppey. The backwaters of this place are famous for its mirrored lagoons, beautiful houseboats, boat racing, and unique fishing techniques. From Alappuzha, you will be transferred to Cochin. Overnight stay and dinner at the Cochin hotel.
Day 07

Cochin - Back Home (By Flight)

In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey onwards.
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