South India Heritage Tour

Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination Covered : CHENNAI - KANCHIPURAM - MAHABALIPURAM - TRICHY - TANJAVUR - MADURAI - CAPE COMORIN - KOVALAM - ALLEPPY COCHIN - CHENNAI

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
On arrival at Chennai International airport you will be met by our representative, displaying placard addressed to your name, you will be welcomed with traditional Indian Hospitality with flowers & beautiful stroll. Our representative will escort you to your Hotel and there you can discuss your programme in detail and clear your doubts

Day 02: Chennai
In the morning, proceed for city tour of Chennai visiting Museum (Closed on Fridays and holidays). Drive through the flower and fruit market, High Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral and Snake Park.

Day 03: Chennai -Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Morning proceed to Kanchipuram (70 kms / 2hours )Kanchipuram is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest.
After visiting Kanchipuram proceed for Mahabalipuram(65 kms / 1. 30 hours).
Mahabalipuram : The city of Mahabalipuram is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock cut temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture.
After visiting Mahabalipuram return back to chennai. Overnight at Hotel

Day 04: Chennai -Trichy
Morning transfer to raiway station to board train for Trichy.on arrival proceed for city tour of Trichy. Visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple. Visit SRIRANGAM, a massive temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu sprawled on a Island in CAUVERY RIVER which contains within its walls a Bazaar (TRADITIONAL MARKET OF INDIA) as well. Gaze up at the twenty-one magnificent towers of the temple surrounded by seven walls.
Overnight at Trichy.

Day 05: Trichy - Tanjavur - Madurai
Morning drive to Tanjavur ( 56 kms / 1 hour ) also known as Thanjavur (The rice bowl of Tamil Nadu). Don't miss the famous Chola Temple of Brihadeeshwara - a World Heritage Monument! Its bronze handicrafts make Tanjore one of the highlights of the tour to South India. It is also famous for the silk.
Later proceed to Madura( 150 kms / 4 hours ) on arrival checkin at Hotel . Overnight at Madurai.

Day 06 : Madurai
Morning visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes & arches. Also visit the Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. Afternoon free.
Overnight Madurai

Day 07: Madurai - Kanya Kumari - Kovalam
Morning drive to Kanya kumari (cape comorin )253 kms / 6hours .Kanya Kumari the last end of India where three Oceans meet. Visit : The Vivekananda rock in the island is reachable by the govt ferry. There is also a recently built memorial to Tiruvalluvar, the author of the philosophical work Tirukkural - a treatise on the Indian way of life. The temple of Kumari Amman (the virgin lady) and Gandhi Memorial are some of the finest attractions.
Continue to Kovalam(90 kms / 2 hours )and on arrival transfer to hotel ,
Overnight at Kovalam.

Day 08: Kovalam
Full day Free at leisure.

Day 09: Kovalam - Alleppey - Cochin
Drive to Alleppey 180 kms/ 4 hours (Alappuzha)- the land of backwaters, so as to reach at 12.00noon to board the private House Boat that is waiting to take you on a tour through the backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. Later drive to cochin(56 kms / 1.30 hours)

Day 10: Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala, which has one of the finest natural harbours & is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famousChinese fishing nets . overnight at Hotel

Day 11: Cochin - Chennai
Check out from the hotel according to flight timing and the tour ends today with a departure transfer to Chennai airport, according to your flight timing.

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Treasures of South India Tour

Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destination Covered : CHENNAI - KANCHIPURAM - MAHABALIPURAM - TRICHY - TANJAVUR - MADURAI - PERIYAR - ALLEPPY - KUMARKOAM - COCHIN - CHENNAI

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
On arrival at Chennai International airport you will be met by our representative, displaying placard addressed to your name, you will be welcomed with traditional Indian Hospitality with flowers & beautiful stroll. Our representative will escort you to your Hotel and there you can discuss your programme in detail and clear your doubts

Day 02: Chennai
In the morning, proceed for city tour of Chennai visiting Museum (Closed on Fridays and holidays). Drive through the flower and fruit market, High Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral and Snake Park.

Day 03: Chennai -Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Morning proceed to Kanchipuram (70 kms / 2hours )Kanchipuram is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest.
After visiting Kanchipuram proceed for Mahabalipuram(65 kms / 1. 30 hours).
Mahabalipuram : The city of Mahabalipuram is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock cut temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture.
After visiting Mahabalipuram return back to chennai. Overnight at Hotel

Day 04: Chennai -Trichy
Morning transfer to raiway station to board train for Trichy.on arrival proceed for city tour of Trichy. Visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple. Visit SRIRANGAM, a massive temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu sprawled on a Island in CAUVERY RIVER which contains within its walls a Bazaar (TRADITIONAL MARKET OF INDIA) as well. Gaze up at the twenty-one magnificent towers of the temple surrounded by seven walls.
Overnight at Trichy.

Day 05: Trichy - Tanjavur - Madurai
Morning drive to Tanjavur ( 56 kms / 1 hour ) also known as Thanjavur (The rice bowl of Tamil Nadu). Don't miss the famous Chola Temple of Brihadeeshwara - a World Heritage Monument! Its bronze handicrafts make Tanjore one of the highlights of the tour to South India. It is also famous for the silk.
Later proceed to Madura( 150 kms / 4 hours ) on arrival checkin at Hotel . Overnight at Madurai.

Day 06 : Madurai
Morning visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes & arches. Also visit the Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. Afternoon free. Evening witness the night ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at Madurai.

Day 07: Madurai - Periyar (134 kms / 3.30 hours )
Morning drive to Periyar National Park. Set up in 1934,it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Amongstthe animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc. Overnight Periyar.

Day 08:Periyar - Alleppey - Kumarkom
Morning drive to Alleppy (Proceed to the backwaters of Alleppey, for a memorable day & night cruise, aboard a Kettuvallam, the luxurious traditional houseboat, which is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters! The boat will take you through the virgin villages of Kuttanad - the only location in Kerala, situated below sea level,then proceed for Kumarkom.
Overnight at Kumarkoam.

Day 09 : Kumarkom - Cochin (90 kms/ 2 hours)
Morning drive from Kumarkoam to Cochin., on arrival transfer to hotel in Cochin. On arrival sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala, which has one of the finest natural harbours & is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famousChinese fishing nets. Optional : Evening : Kathakali dance show. Overnight at Hotel in Cochin.

Day 10: Cochin - Chennai
Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to airport and leave by flight to Chennai. Chennai arrive and change Flights for onward destination

Extention:
Day 10: Cochin-Bangalore-Mysore
Day 11: Mysore-Hasan-Halebid-Belur-Hasan
Day 12: Hasan-Sravanbelagoda-Banglore
Day 13: Bangalore-Abroad

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Kerala Backwater Tour

Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destination Covered : MUMBAI - TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM - COCHIN - ALLEPPY - KUMARKOAM - PERIYAR - MADURAI - MUMBAI

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On arrival in Mumbai at International airport you will be met by our representative, displaying placard addressed to your name, you will be welcomed with traditional Indian Hospitality with flowers & beautiful stroll. Our representative will escort you to your Hotel and there you can discuss your programme in detail and clear your doubts

Day 02: Mumbai -Trivandrum - Kovalam
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Trivandrum. On arrival transfer to the Kovalam. Kovalam, India's most spectacular beach resort is a sheltered natural bay. The boundless blue of the Arabian Sea and the unwinding miles of fine sanded beaches washed by the surf, which roars and hisses at the feet of the stalwart palms.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Kovalam
Full day for leisure activities.

Day 04: Kovalam
Morning sightseeing of Trivandrum city. Afeternoon Optional : Massage at kovalam.

Day 05: Kovalam - Cochin (236 Kms/6 Hours)
Morning drive to cochin.on arrival transfer to Hotel.
Evening Optional : Kathakali dance show. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Cochin - Allepey - Kumarakom
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala, which has one of the finest natural harbours & is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famousChinese fishing nets. Later you will be transferred to Alleppy for check in House Boat,Then proceed for Kumarakom. Overnight on board.

Day 07: Kumarakom
Breakfast on board.Arrive Kumarkoam checkin at Hotel.
Full day free at Leisure.
Overnight at Kumarakoam

Day 08: Kumarakom - Periyar
In the morning drive to Periyar (180 Kms / 5.5 hrs). Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit nearby wild life reserve by boat known for its Elephants and other wild animals. Also visit nearby Spice Market. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Periyar - Madurai (134 Kms/3.5 Hours)
Drive towards Madurai upon arrival check in at Hotel. Fresh up yourself and take a tour around Madurai ( Known as a city of festival, Madurai is the most ancient home of culture and first Academy was founded here by scholars and pious kings. Visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes .Over night at Hotel.

Day 10: Madurai - Mumbai
Transfer toInternational airport to connect flight to onward journey.

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