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Day
01Chennai
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
Chennai – Train - Mysore
Depart to Chennai
Railway Station to board your train to Mysore - Known for its
magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling garden, shimmering
silk and sandalwood, the ‘City Royale’ always figures in the tourist’s
itinerary, enroute visit Srirangapatnam - Island fortress of Tippu
Sultan. Visit Tippu's summer Palace, Mosque, and Srirangapatnam Temple
at evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a top a hill-the 4.8m tall
monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added
attractions.
Day
03 Mysore
This day full day
sightseeing, visit Maharaja
Palace, the art gallery in the
Jaganmohan Palace
houses. Later on in the evening visit
Brindavan Garden-
the Krishna Raja Sagar after sun down, when musical fountains and
colored lights transform this place into a magical fairy land.
Day 04
Ooty
Ooty – called the Queen of
Hill Station picturesque, green Udhagamandalam better known, as Ooty is
the most popular hill station in the south, enroute visit Bandipur
National Park and Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary, later on visit Ooty Lake
and Rose Garden.
Day 05
Ooty - Cochin (285 Kms)
Proceed to Cochin -“Queen of
the Arabian Sea,” commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of
Kerala, evening at leisure
Day 06
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 07
Kumarakom
Drive to Kumarakom,
Kumarakom is technically an island on Lake Vembanad. An ideal palace to
relax with one of the best surrounding. Embark on deluxe Houseboat for
backwater cruise. As the boat glide along the backwaters one can see the
daily life in the backwater villages. The breathtaking view of the lake
during the dawn and dusk leaves you spellbound
Day 08
Trichurapalli
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.
Day 09
Trichurapalli Tanjore Trichurapalli
Proceed for a day trip
to Tanjavur; 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. Return to Tiruchinapally, and overnight.
Day 10
Trichurapalli - Mamallapuram
Morning breakfast, checkout
and proceed to Mamallapuram - though it is no longer a port,
Mamallapuram has retained its fame, thanks to the great Pallava
artisans. On arrival check in to a beach resort. Rest of the day free
and overnight
Day 11
Mamallapuram
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 12
Chennai
Depart to
Chennai enroute visit Kanchipuram 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
Chennai depart to Mahabalipuram board your flight for onward journey.
Tour
Ends.
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