Taste Of India / PC-641 (11 Days / 10 Nights) Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi-Madurai-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Kochi
Enjoyed by millions of people around the globe, Indian cuisine has as much heart and soul as its people. South of India is known for its intricate temples, classical music traditions, festivals, spice gardens apart from tea estates and delicious food. The climate in the southern region is hot and humid, with abundant rainfall and abundance in the variety of fruits and vegetables apart from a mouth-watering seafood platter. Karaikudi is not only famous for its unique Chettinadu Houses or black pepper plantations, but also for a rich Chettinad Cuisine which is flavourful and at times fiery too. It takes a little twist from here as the mood moves from the home to the wild. Periyar National Park is one of the most enchanting animal reserves of the country. Southern landscape is beautifully painted with coconut groves, tea estates, spice gardens and backwaters, rivers, rivulets and lush green meadows apart from the exquisite temples. The entire tour gives a wonderful peep into the culture and the cuisine which at times is also associated with comfort food and the one that grants you peace and contentment to the soul!!
Detailed Itinerary Day 1 : Chennai Day 2 : Chennai Day 3 : Chennai-Tiruchirappalli-Karaikudi Day 4 : Karaikudi Day 5 : Karaikudi-Madurai Day 6 : Madurai Day 7 : Madurai-Thekkady Day 8 : Thekkady-Kumarakom Day 9 : Kumarakom-Kochi Day 10 : Kochi Day 11 : Kochi