South India Cultural Tour

Culture & Heritage

South India Cultural Tour

  • 6 Nights / 7 Days
  • Culture & Heritage
  • Periyar

Overview

About this journey

The distinctive culture of South India (encompassing the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu) lends itself to a number of unique and fascinating attractions. These South India cultural attractions will provide you with an unforgettable glimpse into the South Indian way of life.

Day by day

Your itinerary

  1. 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.

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

  3. 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.

  4. Post breakfast the Madurai hotel, 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.

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

  6. 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.

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

Good to know

Important notes

  • Tiger Journey reserves the right to change the hotels, lodges to similar category in case of no availability.
  • Tiger Journey reserves the right to reroute the itinerary in case of non-availability of Flight/ Train tickets or other reasons of similar nature.
  • Park fees may change without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed onto you.
  • There are limited safari vehicles allowed to enter in the national parks and are most difficult to book at a short notice. Please book your tour much in advance.
  • The published price is not applicable during the Christmas and the New Year period.
  • Check-in and check-out time at all hotels is 12 noon unless otherwise specified.

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