DAY 01 : CHENNAI – MAMALLAPURAM (55 KM - 1 HOUR)
Arrival at Chennai airport. Welcome at the airport and transfer to city for a short tour. After visiting Fort St.George, Anna Samadhi and Museum, drive to Mamallapuram. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 02 : MAMALLAPURAM – KANCHIPURAM – CHENNAI ( 145 KM, 3 HOURS )
Morning visit Shore Temple which includes many bas reliefs including one 100 ft. long and 45 ft. high carved out of granite. It was built in the early 8th century. Later depart for Kanchipuram. It was the historical capital of the Pallavas during the 7th - 9th centuries. Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities of India. It is also famous for hand-woven silk fabrics and saris. Continue drive to Chennai city. Upon arrival check in at hotel for overnight stay.
 DAY 03 : CHENNAI – MADURAI (BY AIR – 1 HOUR)
Morning transfer to Chennai airport for flight to Madurai. After arrival at Madurai airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Madurai covering the famous Meenakshi Temple, Tirumala Naik Palace and Gandhi Museum. The temple is famous for its gigantic gateway which is 49 mts. high. Overnight stay.
DAY 04 : MADURAI – PERIYAR (140 KM, 3 HOURS )
Morning leave for Periyar. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon enjoy Boat cruise which is the best option to experience the wilds of Periyar Sanctuary. Enjoy wild life and watch the wild elephants in their natural habitat. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 05 : PERIYAR – KUMARAKOM (190 KM, 4 HOURS )
Morning leave for Kumarakom, the backwater region of Kerala. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon free to relax on the lake side or if interested you can visit the bird sanctuary in Kumarakom and the local villages. Overnight stay at resort.
DAY 06 : KUMARAKOM – ALLEPPEY ( OVERNIGHT BACK WATER CRUISE IN HOUSE BOAT )
After breakfast board the houseboat. Enjoy a memorable day on enchanting backwaters in a houseboat to explore its breathtakingly beautiful surroundings and the fascinating Kerala countryside. Traveling along on a houseboat through palm-fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of lush paddy fields and the unique tiny hamlets lined up all along on the edges of the waterways are sights one can never forget. All meals will be served on board. Overnight onboard the House boat.
 DAY 07 : ALLEPPEY – KOCHI ( 65 KM, 1 ½ HOURS )
Disembark the house boat and then drive to Kochi. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Kochi has one of the best natural harbours in the country. Afternoon city tour of Kochi covering Dutch Palace Museum, Jewish Synagogue, Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Net. Evening watch one of the classical dances of South India which is known as Kathakali. Overnight stay.
DAY 08: KOCHI – LAKSHADWEEP ( BY FLIGHT – 1 ½ HOURS + BOAT / HELECOPTER )
Transfer to Kochi airport to catch flight for Agatti. Upon arrival at Agatti airport, transfer to Bangaram Island Resort by boat or helicopter ( boats do not operate from June to September). Bangaram is 8 km from Agatti and it takes 1 ½ hours by boat. Overnight stay at Bagaram Island Resort. Bangaram presents a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms. Overnight stay.
DAY 09 : LAKSHWADEEP
Day is at leisure to relax on beach or you can explore the various activities. Apart from diving, you can try your hand at a host of activities, ranging from the interesting to the exhilerating. Night fishing on the deep sea can be the experience of a lifetime. You can also go  kayaking, windboarding, surfing and more. Overnight stay at resort.
DAY 10 : LAKSHWADEEP
Day at leisure to relax on beach or you can explore the various activities in andaround the island. Overnight stay at resort.
DAY 11 : LAKSHWADEEP
Day at leisure to relax on beach or you can explore the various activities in and around the island. Overnight stay at resort.
DAY 12: LAKSHWADEEP – KOCHI ( BY BOAT / HELECOPTER + BY FLIGHT – 1 ½ HOURS )
Transfer to Agatti airport to catch aircraft for Kochi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Evening is free for last minute shopping and other activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 13: DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.
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