Best of Tamil Nadu & Kerala: 7 Nights / 8 Days

Highlights:

• Location: Tamil Nadu & Kerala
• No of Pax: 02 adults  
• Package category: Deluxe          
• Cab Service: Etios A/c  / Swift Dzire

Brief Itinerary:

Day 01: Trivandrum to Kovalam

Arrive at Trivandrum Airport . Meet, assist and proceed to Kovalam. On arrival, check in to hotel. After fresh up, proceed for Trivandrum sightseeing. Trivandrum is also called as "God's own capital". There are many tourist destinations in or near the city, Napier Museum and Zoo, Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, etc. Trivandrum is also famous for being the evergreen city of India. In the evening return to the resort for the overnight stay.

Day 02:  Kovalam to Kanyakumari

This day morning after breakfast check out from the resort and proceed to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is located at the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent at the confluence of three major water bodies. The Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean meet at the southern tip of India. Visit the Vivekananda Rock, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Triveni Sangamam and Vivekananda Memorial. In the evening return to resort for the overnight stay.

Day 03: Kanyakumari to Rameswaram

Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Rameshwaram which is also called the Benaras of South India. Rameshwaram has a huge mythological significance to the Hindus where Lord Rama took the journey of constructing a stone bridge that led him and his army to Sri Lanka to free his beloved wife Goddess Sita. Enroute drive past one of the longest sea bridges of India, Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge or Pamban Bridge which connects Rameshwaram Island with the Indian mainland. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Overnight stay at  Hotel.

Day 04: Rameswaram

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Rameshwaram visiting Ramanathaswamy Temple and Dhanushkodi, which is a strip of land accessible only by Local Jeep (04 wheel drive) and divides the waters of the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Also visit Former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam House to understand his humble beginnings and find inspiration in his great achievements. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Rameswaram to Madurai

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Madurai, which is called the `Athens of the East' because of the way myth meets life here. It is almost synonymous with the famed Meenakshi Temple the nucleus of the temple is older than the Madurai city. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Later proceed for half day sight-seeing of Madurai visiting Meenakshi Temple which is not only an architectural marvel but also the epitome of Indian culture and civilization. Later visit other attractions of Madurai such as Thirumalai Nayak Palace, the main Palace where the king lived. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Madurai to Thekkady

Today morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Thekkady. After a relaxed morning, drive from the land of tea plantations into the heart of the spice hills in Thekkady. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy a walk through the bustling spice market of Kumili, Thekkady.

Day 07: Thekkady to Cochin

Today morning check out from the resort and proceed to Cochin. On arrival, check in to hotel. The Gateway to God’s own Country Kerala, Cochin (Kochi) is arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala. It is also the Commercial and Industrial capital of the state of Kerala. Enjoy a city tour of Cochin or Kochi. Places of interest are The Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue (closed on Saturdays) St. Francis Church, Dutch Cemetery, the Chinese fishing nets at the entrance of Cochin Harbour, and Willington Island - a manmade island made from materials dredged while deepening Cochin port .

Day 08: Departure from Cochin

This day morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin Airport to depart for your onward journey.