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Day 01:Chennai
Is
the capital of Tamilnadu considered as gateway of South India,
National Art Gallery and Museum with a fine collection of ancient
paintings, Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church, Marina Beach (the second
longest in the world), San Thome Cathedral and Mylapore Shiva Temple are
the main key attraction of this city.
Day 02: Kanchipuram -
Mahabalipuram
(60 KMS)
One of the seven
sacred cities of India also famous for its hand-woven silk fabrics.
Visit Kailashnatha temple, Ekambareswara Temple which is dedicated to
Shiva. This is one the largest temple covering nine hectares of land.
Later on depart to Mahabalipuram.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram
Also known as the
second pagodas, the principal attraction of this town are wonderful
monolithic monuments and stone sculptures. The important monuments are
the five Rathas, the Bas-Relief on a huge rock popularly known as
Arjuna’s penance, Mahisasura Madapam and the shore temple.
Day 04: Pondicherry
(134 KMS)
Pondicherry which was
formerly a French Colony settled early in the 18th century.
The main attraction here is the Aurobindo Ashram which was founded by
Sri Aurobindo in 1926. The ashram is the one of the most popular in
India with westerns and is also one of the most affluent. Visit
Pondicherry museum and sculpture gallery an outstanding collection of
artifacts.
Day 05: Tanjore
Tanjore is the
literary and religious centre of south India. The celebrated temple
Brihadeshra built by the Chola King during the 11th century
is its major attraction. The Saraswati Mahal library, containing a rare
collection of books and manuscripts on paper and palm leaves.
Day 06 Tiruchirapally
– Madurai
(184 KMS)
Proceed to
Tiruchirapally also known as Trichy the rock fort is land mark of Trichy
with Ganesh Temple on the top. Visit Rock Fort Temple in Trichy and the
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam this superb temple complex is
surrounded by seven concentric walls with 21 Gopurams.
Continue drive to
Madurai arrive Madurai and check into the hotel.
Day 07 Madurai
Madurai one of the
oldest cities in South India it is famous for its 1000 pillared
Meenakshi Temple. You can also take to the special religious night
ceremony held in the temple. Another key attraction of this town is
Thirumalai Nayak’s palace and Gandhi Museum.
Day 08: Kanyakumari
Kanniyakumari - the
land’s end of India or the point where the three seas meet, enchanting
Kanniyakumari is one of the most popular tourist spots in the South
India. Visit to Vivekananda Memorial - built on the Vivekananda Rock
where the charismatic and philosopher Swami Vivekananda meditated and
transformed him.
Day 09: Kovalam
Kovalam is reckoned
the most trendy beach retreat in India enroute visit
Padmanabhapuram and Palace Sree Chithra Art Gallery - the collection
also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali, University
Observatory - Located at the highest point in the city; one can have a
bird's eye view of the city.
Day
10: Kovalam
This day relax on beach or explore Trivendrum city by your own.
Day 11: Alleppey
Enjoy boat ride at
Vembananad Lake which gives one a fascinating insight into the life of
Keralan Backwater. On the narrow strip of land fisherman fishing,
children are swimming and playing in the water, women doing their daily
chores.
Day
12: Kumarakom
Kumarakom, a cozy
little island just 16 kilometer west of Kottayam in India’s favorite
destination – Kerala, is renowned the world over for its exotic
migratory birds, self sustaining eco-system and hospital on arrival
check into the hotel after taking brief leisure visit Kumarakom bird
sanctuary at evening see the breathtaking view of lake during the sunset
leaves a spellbound
Day
13: Periyar
Periyar has one of
the world’s most fascinating Natural wildlife reserved and
of
the best game sanctuaries in India enjoys boating on the lake Periyar
and explores the sanctuary at its best. Later visit the spice
plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee and tea estates. You
can shop at the local market.
Day 14: Munnar
Munnar formerly known as the High Range of Travancore, Munnar is one of
the highest tea growing centered in the world. Key attractions of the
places are the Eravikulam National Park –home of the endangered Nilgiri
Thar (Ibex), followed by visit to the Mattupetty Dam, the Indo Swiss
Dairy farm, the Kundala Lake and other scenic beauty.
Day 15:
Cochin
The commercial
capital of Kerala also famous for its Asia’s best preserved Synagogue,
the Dutch Palace and the oldest European Church in India – the St.
Francis Church where Vasco-De-Gama was originally buried. A leisurely
walk through the Fort Cochin, find close looks Chines fishing nets. In
the evening attend the traditional Kathakali Dance show.
Day 16: Departure
Transfer to airport to board
flight back home/ onward destination.
Tour Ends.
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