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12 Nights – 13 Days to Mumbai – Goa –
Tamilnadu - Kerala |
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Destinations Covered :Mumbai – Goa – Chennai
– Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry –
Darasuram – Tanjore - Trichy – Madurai – Periyar -
Kumarakom – Alleppey - Cochin
Day 01 Arrive in Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai. Our representative will meet and
assist you at the main arrival lounge. Later transfer to
your hotel.
Day 02 Mumbai – Goa [By Flight]
Breakfast at hotel and visit Mumbai city. Gateway of
India - The stone archway designed by Wittett in the
16th century Gujarati style. Elephanta Caves - 9 kms by
sea. These 7th century rock - cut cave temples dedicated
to Lord Shiva are situated a top a hill on the island.
Return to Mumbai and transfer to airport to board the
flight for Goa. Arrive in Goa and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Goa.
Day 03 Goa
Full day sightseeing tour of Goa - Visit Old Goa, the
most important Cathedrals and churches - namely
Se-Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St.
Catherine's Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa. Miramar
Beach - This is the only beach close to any city and has
a good view of the river Mandovi flowing into the sea.
Overnight stay in Goa.
Day 04 Goa
Full day at leisure for own activities and to relax at
the beach. Overnight stay in Goa.
Day 05 Goa – Chennai [By
Flight]
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport to board the
flight for Chennai. Arrive and check in to the hotel.
Later visit Chennai. First of all visit the Museum to
see the art and bronze gallery. Drive through the Flower
& Fruit Market, High Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach,
Sant Thomas cathedral. Overnight at hotel in Chennai.
Day 06 Chennai – Kanchipuram –
Mahabalipuram [160 KM / 4 hours]
Breakfast at hotel and drive towards Mahabalipuram, en
route visit Kanchipuram - ancient capital of the
Pallavas, famous as a city of 1000 temples that still
has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was
built in the 7th & 8th century & has painting on the
walls. Visit Ekambaswara, Kailasnatha, Sri Kamakshi &
Vardarajaewamy temples. Continue drive towards
Mahabalipuram. Arrive and visit Visit the 7th-century
Shore temple which is surrounded by lush gardens. Later
visit the 7th- century Five Rathas. Overnight at hotel
in Mahabalipuram.
Day 07 Mahabalipuram –
Pondicherry [100 KM / 2 hours]
Breakfast at hotel and depart to Pondicherry. Arrive and
Visit the city and Sri Aurobindo Ashram the serene world
of distinct spiritual vibration and thus renowned as
Sacred Land. In the evening stroll around busy market of
Pondicherry city. Overnight at the hotel in Pondicherry.
Day 08 Pondicherry – Darasuram
– Tanjore [180 KM / 4 hours]
After breakfast drive to Tanjore. En route visit
Darasuram. The temple of Airavatesvara in Darasuram, is
one of the 4 biggest temples erected by the Cola Dynasty
with those of Tanjore, Gangaikondacolapuram and
Tribhuvanam. The temple is a world heritage list of the
UNESCO in 2004. Continue drive towards Tanjore. Arrive
at hotel and check in. Overnight in Tanjore.
Day 09 Tanjore – Trichy –
Madurai [ 200 KM / 4 hours]
Breakfast at hotel visit Brideshwarar Shiva Temple at
Tanjore, built by King Raja Rajan from the year 985 AD -
1010 AD. This is one of the superb temple architects of
the Chola dynasty. Later visit Raja Rajan art gallery to
see bronze statures of 9th-16th century. After the visit
drive to Trichy. Arrive and visit Srirangam Vishnu
temple. It has 21 gopurmas (towers); one of the gopurma
is 73 meters, highest in India. Continue drive towards
Madurai. Arrive in Madurai city and check in to the
hotel. Later in the evening attend Puja (Worship)
ceremony. Overnight at the hotel in Madurai.
Day 10 Madurai – Periyar [145
KM / 3 and ½ hours]
Breakfast at the hotel and visit Madurai. Visit
Meenakshi temple, which is 1000 pillared Hall carrying
some beautiful sculptures of the seventeenth Century.
Also visit Tirumala Nayak Palace. This Palace was built
in 1636 by King Thirumalai Nayak with the help of an
Italian Architect. The building we see today was the
main Palace where the King lived. The original Palace
Complex was four times bigger than the present
structure. This palace consisted mainly of two parts,
namely Swargavilasa and Rangavilasa. After the visit
drive towards Periyar. Arrive and check in to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Periyar.
Day 11 Periyar – Kumarakom –
Alleppey [backwaters cruise till Alleppey]
Morning boat ride in the Lake Periyar to watch animals
in their natural habitat on the water's edge. While
cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely to see animals
like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys and
Wild Elephants. Later drive to Kumarakom. Arrive and
check in to traditional houseboat for a cruise, which is
totally a delightful experience. Cruise through the palm
fringed canals; watch the Paddy fields, village folk;
relax on board hearing lullaby of the wind & waves. This
mysterious strip of emerald green land is stuffed with
endless miles of placid backwaters that appends to its
charm. Freshly cooked local food is served onboard.
Dinner and overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 12 Alleppey – Cochin [60 KM
/ 1 hour]
Breakfast at the houseboat. Check out and drive to
Cochin. Arrive and check in to the hotel. Rest of the
day is free at leisure. In the evening attend Kathakkali
dance show. Overnight at the hotel in Cochin.
Day 13 Cochin – Abroad
After breakfast visit of Cochin including The Dutch
Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals
depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue
at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The
St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India.
In the late evening transfer to the airport to board the
flight for your onward destination.
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