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10 Nights – 11 Days to Tamilnadu - Kerala |
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Destinations Covered :Chennai Mahabalipuram –
Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Tanjore – Trichy –
Madurai – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey - Cochin
Day 01 Arrive in Chennai
On arrival at Chennai airport our representative having
a placard displaying your name will meet you to pick you
up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in
Chennai.
Day 02 Chennai – Mahabalipuram
[80 KM / 2 hours]
After breakfast, half day city tour of 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.
Afternoon, drive towards Mahabalipuram. Arrive and check
in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Mahabalipuram –
Pondicherry [100 KM / 2 hours]
After breakfast visit Mahabalipuram. Visit the
7th-century Shore temple which is surrounded by lush
gardens. Later visit the 7th- century Five Rathas. After
the visit drive to Pondicherry. Arrive and check in to
the hotel. Evening walk in the busy market of
Pondicherry.
Day 04 Pondicherry –
Chidambaram – Tanjore [180 KM / 4 hours]
Morning after breakfast visit Pondicherry. Visit the
city and Sri Aurobindo Ashram the serene world of
distinct spiritual vibration and thus renowned as Sacred
Land. Later drive to Swamimalai. En route visit The
Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram. The roof of the sanctum
sanctorum is covered with gold plates. The presiding
deity of the temple is represented by air, one of the
five elements of the universe and is known as Akasa
Lingam. After the visit continue drive towards Tanjore.
Arrive and check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel
in Tanjore.s
Day 05 Tanjore – Trichy –
Madurai [ 200 KM / 4 hours]
After breakfast 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 and check in to the hotel. Later in the
late evening attend Puja (worship) ceremony at Meenakshi
temple. Overnight at the hotel in Madurai.
Day 06 Madurai – Periyar [145 /
3 and ½ hours]
Breakfast at the hotel visit Madurai city. 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. In the afternoon
drive to Periyar. Arrive and check in to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 Periyar
In the morning take 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. Rest of the day is free at
leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Pariyar.
Day 08 Periyar – Kumarakom [130
KM / 3 and ½ hours]
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom. Arrive and check in
to the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight
at the hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 09 Kumarakom – Alleppey
[backwaters cruise till Alleppey]
After breakfast visit the Kumarakom Bird sanctuary is
the most visited tourist venue in Kumarakom. This marshy
stretch of land is the natural habitat of various
species of birds. Migratory birds make this sanctuary
their home during the winter season. In the afternoon
check in to traditional Kerala house boat 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 10 Alleppey – Cochin [60 /
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 11 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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