Working day 01 : Arrive Chennai (Previously identified as Madras)
Turn up Chennai, the fourth biggest city in India, positioned around the warm shores of your Bay of Bengal. Modern day Chennai traces its origins to 1639 Advert, when the British East India Business was very first awarded a buying and selling submit and commenced building Fort St. George, close to the sleepy fishing village of Madras Patnam. The remainder of your respective day is at leisure to unwind.

Working day 02 : Chennai
Tour Chennai, featuring historic along with contemporary places of interest, for example Victoria Art Gallery, Bronze Gallery and Madras Museum. Carry on your drive although Egmore to George City stopping at Fort St. George, housing the State Parliament. Positioned within the ramparts from the fort is St. Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Asia, consecrated in 1680 Advert. The fort museum capabilities relics from the raj. Drive alongside Marina Seashore, visiting San Thome Cathedral. Your ultimate quit is colour Kapaleeswarar Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, where you've got an chance to mingle aided by the devotees and observe the various rituals of Hinduism.

Working day 03 : Chennai - Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Excursion
Full day Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Kanchipuram (58 kms), 1 with the seven secred cities of India, served as a capital for several dynasties, most prominent among them becoming the Pallavas and the Cholas, accountable for producing one of the most magnificent temple town of India. Visit 3 of the very best temples - Kailasanatha & Ekambareshwara, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Vaikuntaperumal dedicated to lord Vishnu. Kanchipuramis also renowned for its silk, a traditional cottage industry art that has been handed down over the centuries from 1 generation to the next. Carry on on to the ancient Pallavan port of Mamallapuram. Later go to the seventh century rock hewn monuments. The shore temple, the only surviving 1 of seven, is a unique example of a temple built of rock quarried elsewhere and carried to shore.

Working day 04 : Chennai - Trichy
After a morning at leisure a short flight brings you to Tiruchirapalli, better recognized as Trichy. Trichy has a long and checkered history predating Christianity. Many dynasties which includes the Cholas, Pallavas and also the Pandyas reigned over this town within the agriculturally rich basin of the Cauvery river, also recognized for their patronage of art and architecture, who eventually ruled over Trichy during the 16th century, are responsible for most of what is left standing today.

Working day 05 : Trichy
Go to the Srirangam temple complex today. Positioned on an island within the Cauvery River, it is among the largest in India, covering an area of over 600 acres. The temple is surrounded by seven concentric walls and has twenty-one gopurams or temple towers, one of which is covered in gold. Sri Jambukeshwara Temple, located across from Srirangam, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has five concentric walls and seven gopurams, Rock Fort Temple. The views in the summit are spectacular. The afternoon is at your leisure.

Working day 06 : Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai
Generate to Tanjore (55 kms/1 hr) the ancient funds with the Chola kings, whose patronage and philanthropy rendered Tanjore a veritable haven for artists, musician and craftsmen. The dome around the apex of your central tower, 206 feet tall, is a single piece of granite weighing an estimated 81 tons, which was put in place making use of a ramp 3miles long, similar to the technique used in constructing the pyramids of Egypt. Later push to Madurai. which is 170kms/4 hrs.

Day 07 : Madurai
Madurai is a bustling metropolis packed with pilgrims, buisnessmen, bullock carts and legions of rickshaw wallahs. It is southern India's oldest center of pilgrimage and learning. Go to Shree Meenakashi temple, a riotously baroque example of dravidian architecture. Tirumalai Nayak Palace, build in 1636 in Indi-Saracenic style, and the Gandhi Museam, containing memorabilia from the father with the nation. Continue to Mariamman Teppakkulam Tank. Built in 1646, the tank is fed by underground channels from your Varigai River.

Working day 08 : Madurai - Thekkady (Periyar)
Your exploration of South India continues as your drive to Thekkady (140 kms/31/2 hrs) positioned to the Tamil Nadu / Kerala border. This unique wildlife sanctuary is about 300 square miles and centered around an artificial lake fed by the Periyar river. Game viewing this afternoon is onboard boats, which carry you along convoluted waterways and afford sightings of elephant, bison, deer and occasionally, tiger. All manner of flora and fauna flourish in this tropical habitat, producing it 1 from the premiere reserves of southern India.

Day 09 : Thekkady - Kumarakom
Venture on a game viewing boat cruise this morning, before continuing on to Kumarakom. The state of Kerala, is identified for its many canals and waterways. Kumarakom (114 kms/3hrs) is a tiny settlement, nestled from the backwaters of Kerala and evokes images of Kasmir, This part of Kerala offers a variety of therapeutic massages, which are both relaxing and healing and are indigenous to this region.

Working day 10 : Kumarakom
Take a boat ride on the Vembanand Lake to the Kumarakom bird sanctuary. A part with the forest was submerged within the lake, offering an irresistible habitat to both migratory along with local birds. Waterfowl, cormorants, egrets and teals are seen in abundance. The afternoon is at leisure. Those interested in Fishing can take advantage of the rich waters or a relaxing massage is also a tempting option.

Working day 11 : Kumarakom - Trivandrum (Kovalam)
Push to Trivandrum (170 kms / 4 hrs), Kerala's funds metropolis and principal seaport. Identified since the "city in the sacred snake". Thrivandrum is a city built over 7 luxuriously forested hills. A low skyline and red tiled roofs lend a distinct character and ambiance to this most unusual funds metropolis. Check into your seashore hotel.

Day 12 : Trivandrum (Kovalam)
The Trivandrum Museum is housed in an attractive constructing featuring a collection of bronzes, historical and contemporary ornaments, temple carts, ivory carvings and life-size figures of Kathakali dancers in complete regalia. The day is free to enjoy palm fringed Kovalam beach, 1 of the most effective of India.

Day 13 : Trivandrum Out
Morning at leisure. Later fly to onward destination with your international flight. (hotel checkout at 12:00 hrs).