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Temples & Culture of South India

Places to See: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondichery- Trichy- Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Cochin- Kumarakoram - Kovalam (Trivandrum) - Bangalore - Mysore - Chennai
Duration: 14 Days

In Southern India, history has a character, royalty has charm and architecture has many idyllic definitions opening up a spectacular array of holiday options which are exotic, unexpected and amusing. There can never be enough room for happy memories. Our value tour will take you to Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Trichy, Tanjore, Madurai, Periyar, Cochin, Kumarakoram, Kovalam, Trivandrum, Bangalore and Mysore - the sandal wood city, each city with something distinctive to offer – Meanderng backwaters, sanctuaries teeming with wildlife, virgin beaches, historical sites and temples.

Madras South India

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Welcome to India. Meeting upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour of Chennai. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Morning drive to Kanchihpuram (71 kms/1.5 hours) from Chennai. Visit Kanchipuram, the golden city of a thousand temples and one of the seven sacred cities of India. Its many gopurams can be seen from long way away and then drive to Mahabalipuram (55 kms/ 1 hour ) which is an ancient coastal port, south of Chennai and world famous for its shore temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Morning drive to Pondicherry (130 kms/3 hours), an old French settlement. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Pondichery- Trichy- Tanjore
Morning drive to Tanjore (190 kms / 5 kms), enroute visiting the Rock Fort temple in Trichy. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon proceed for a tour round Tanjore city visiting the various temples, outstanding among them is the Brihadeswara temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Tanjore-Madurai
Drive to Madurai (190 kms/ 5 hours), which is a destination for the spiritually inclined. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening witness the closing prayer ceremony in the Meenakshi Temple, the famous landmark of this city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Madurai-Periyar
Drive to Periyar (137 kms / 4.5 hours). Upon arrival check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit the wild life reserve by boat on lake Periyar. Overnight at the hotel.

Sea Cochin South India

Day 07: Periyar- Cochin
Morning visit spice market. Afternoon drive to Cochin (190 kms /5.5 hour). Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Cochin- Kumarakoram
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting Jewish synagogue, Mattenchery Dutch Palace, Jew Town and Fort Cochin area. Afternoon drive to Kumarakom and upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Kumarakoram- Kovalam (Trivandrum)
Early morning visit the bird sanctuary. Later drive to Kottayam (15 kms / 30 mins) and then take a back water cruise to Alleppey (3 hours)- this is something which you will remember for a life time! From Alleppey drive to Kovalam ( 205 kms / 5 hours). Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Kovalam
Day at leisure. Relax at the blue beach of Kovalam. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Kovalam (Trivandrum) - Bangalore
Transfer to airport in time to connect flight to Bangalore. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Bangalore. Overnight at the hotel.

Mysore Palace Mysore

Day 12: Bangalore - Mysore
Morning drive to Mysore ( 139 kms/3.5 hours) enroute visiting Srirangapatnam. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit illuminated Brindavan gardens. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Mysore-Chennai
Morning proceed for a city tour of Mysore visiting the Mysore palace, Chamundi Hills etc. Afternoon transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi Express train to Chennai. Upon arrival meeting and transfer to the International airport for flight to onward destination.

Day 14: Departure Chennai
Though your tour ends today we hope you will cherish forever your experience and memories of India.

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