Southern Sojourn Tour
South India needs no introduction. This is perhaps the most ancient of all lands,
and the heart of native India and its values. Southern Sojourn Tour are all about
discovery – the discovery of a complex region which is steeped in intellectual thought
and age old tradition. It is also the discovery of yourself and the journey to your
soul.
Day 01 :- Chennai
Arrive Chennai, the gateway of South India. You will be met by our Tour Manager
and transferred to the hotel to relax. Half a day sightseeing of Chennai. Visit
Government Museum, Fort St.George, Fort Museum, St Mary’s Church, San Thome Cathedral,
Kapaleswara temple, drive past the Marina beach and a bit of shopping, if you are
interested. Overnight at Chennai. Overnight - Hotel
Day 02 :- Mahablipuram
Breakfast at Hotel. Today you will visit Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. In the evening
explore the sunny beach. Overnight at Mahabalipuram.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 03 :- Pondicherry
Breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Pondicherry, the French Town. Proceed for a sightseeing
of Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Paper Industry, Government Museum, Chunambar Boat
House - where facilities for boating, canoeing are available The backwaters and
luxuriant greenery on both sides of the river provide an idyllic setting for boating.
Later in the evening relax in the beach that runs along the city. Overnight at Pondicherry.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 04 :- Tanjore
Drive to Tanjore. Later proceed for sightseeing of Big temple, the Palace, and the
ancient Saraswathi Mahal Library. Overnight at Tanjore.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 05 :- Trichy
Breakfast at Hotel and drive to Trichy. It is a fine blend of temples and monuments
and one of the largest city. Visit the Rock fort temple and Srirangam temple. Overnight
at Trichy. Overnight - Hotel
Day 06 :- Madurai
Breakfast at Hotel and proceed to Madurai - a rich cultural heritage centre. Full
day sightseeing of Madurai. Visit 1000 pillared Meenakshiamman temple, Tirumalai
Nayak’s Palace, Gandhi Museum, Alagarkoil, Koodal Azhagar temple. If interested
one can also visit Pazhamudircholai and Thirupparakundram one of the six abodes
of Lord Muruga. In the evening witness the night ceremony at the temple. Overnight
at Madurai. Overnight - Hotel
Day 07 :- Madurai / Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari, India’s lands end is where the three seas – Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean
and the Bay of Bengal meet, and hence the confluence is called Thriveni Sangamam.
The beach itself is a beautiful sight, with multi-coloured sands and spectacular
sunrises and sunsets as the sky and horizon break into a riot of color. Visit Vivekananda
Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and Temple. Overnight
- Hotel
Day 08 :- Kanyakumari / Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam, the international beach Resort with full of Coconut trees.
The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming,
herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, Catamaran cruising etc.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 09 :- Kovalam / Trivandrum / Allepey
Visit Padmanabhaswamy temple and Suchindram temple – known for its 18 feet high
Hanuman statue and musical pillars. Later proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum
covering Napier Museum, Chitra Art Gallery and Padmanabhapuram Palace. Enjoy a memorable
trip on the fantastic houseboats. Travel through the coconut fringed canals. Relaxing
your mind and body as nature envelops you. Here you are a welcome observer of traditional
activities of the local people. Watch them sow seeds in the soil, give green grass
to their animals alongside the backwaters. Your crew will show you various points
of interest along the way and provide you delicious meals on board. Have an out
of the world experience with the overnight stay on the houseboat.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 10 :- Allepey / Mararikulam
Mararikulam - is one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the lovely coast
line of Kerala. This private, shallow beach is fringed with unending lines of coconut
palms. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of
the Resort. Day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort
like Ayurvedic Treatments, Swimming, etc. Overnight
- Hotel
Day 11 :- Kochi
After breakfast drive to Kochi. Visit St. Mary's Cathedral, Jewish Synagogue, St.
Francis Church Dutch Palace, Chinese fishing nets. Cochin has a history stretching
back to the time of King Solomon, when it was known as 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'.
Arabian, Phoenician and Chinese traders all stopped here in search of spices, silks
and sandalwood. Marco Polo and Vasco da Gama followed, as did the Dutch East India
Company and later the British. Today, Christians, Jews, Muslims and Hindus still
live side by side, and Chinese fishing-nets, introduced by merchants from the court
of Kublai Khan, continue to haul in fish. The adjoining backwaters make it a popular
destination. Overnight - Hotel
Day 12 :- Kochi Departure
Transfer to Airport / station to connect flight to onward destination.