Inland Holidays
Inland Holidays
South India Tour
Foot Steps of St.Thomas

Itinerary

Day 01: Cochin
Arrival at Cochin International Airport. Transfer to the Hotel. Rest day free to relax. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Cochin
Morning city tour of Cochin visiting Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Cemetery near Francis Church. Afternoon visit antique shops in old Cochin. Evening Kathakali dance show. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Cochin
At 0900 Hrs you will be picked up from your hotel and then driven onto Guruvayur (100 Kms, 03 Hours drive) and visit the elephant grove. Later, visit Palayoor St. Thomas Church & Museum which is just 05 kms away from the Elephant Grove.
Afternoon Journey continues to Kodungalloor (30 kms) visit the St. Thomas Church. Drive to Paravoor (Kottakavu) (15 Kms) visit the St. Thomas Church and pond.. Evening return back to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Cochin - Munnar
Morning drive to Munnar. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Eravikulam National Park, tea plantations, etc. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Munnar - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar/Thekkady. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Evening boat ride on Periyar Lake for watching wildlife. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Periyar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom enroute can visit spice and rubber plantations. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Evening a short drive to Kokkamangalam for visit St. Thomas Church near Thannirmukkam. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Kumarakom
Morning short drive to Kottayam visit Valiyapalli, Cheriyapalli and Old Seminary (Orthodox Theolological Seminary. Afternoon back to Hotel. In the evening Sunset/ Backwater cruise along the Vembanad Lake.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Kumarakom - Pathanamthitta
Morning drive to Pathanamthitta. Arrive and check in at Hotel. After lunch proceed to Afternoon visit Nilakal by Jeep “St. Thomas Church – Ecumenical Pilgrimage Center, located in Wildlife Sanctuary. Evening back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09: Pathanamthitta - Kollam
Morning drive to Kollam enroute can visit Niranam St. Thomas Church. Arrive and check in at Hotel in Kollam. Afternoon visit Church of Our Lady of Purification where the Thomas Shrine. New Church of the holy family with beautiful stained glass window which depicts the Yogic Christ and other biblical scenes and Shrine of our lady of Velamkanni. Evening visit St.Thomas church in the beach side. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Kollam - Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalm. Arrive and check in at Beach Resort. Rest day free at beach. Overnight at Resort.
Day 11: Kovalam
Morning city tour of Trivandrum, visiting Napier Museum, Zoological Gardens, Puttan Malika Palace, Shri Padmanabhaswami Temple,etc. Afternoon back to resort and relax on Kovalam Beach and enjoy Beach activities. Overnight at Resort.
Day 12: Kovalam - Kanyakumari
Morning drive to Kanyakumari (100 Kms) enroute visit Thiruvithancode to see half church(St.Thomas Church). After continue drive to Kanyakumari and check in at Hotel. Evening visit Vivekanand Rock Memorial by boat and watch sunset. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13: Kanyakumari - Madhurai
Morning drive to Madurai arrive and check in at Hotel. Late afternoon visit Madurai Meenakshi Temple, and markets. Evening back to the Hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 14: Madhurai - Tanjoore
Morning drive to Tanjoore arrives and checks in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Big Temple, Tanjoore Palace and bronze making,etc. Overnigt at Hotel.
Day 15: Tanjoore - Pondicherry
Morning drive to Pondicherry arrives and check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Arbindo Ashram, French Wall Memorial and Paper Factory. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16: Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram
Morning drive to Mahabalipuram visit Shore Temple, Arjuna Penence, Five Rathas,etc. Afternoon arrive and check in at Beach Resort. Rest day free and relax beach resort. Overnight at Resort.
Day 17: Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Morning drive to Chennai enroute can visit St Thomas Mount (where St. Thomas spent his last days) and Chinnamalai (St.Thomas Church). Afternoon arrive and check in at Hotel. Evening visit Santhome Cathedral, St,Marys Church, Fort St. George, etc. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 18: Chennai
An excursion to Kancheepuram to visit some temples and silk weaving centers. Or day for relax. Evening departure transfer to Chennai Airport for catching international flight.
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