South India Tour
Best of Tamilnadu & Kerala
Duration : 15 Days / 14 Nights
Places Covered : Chennai- kanchipuram – Mamallapuram – Pondicherry – Tiruchy – Tanjore – Madurai – Periyar- Kumarakom – Alleppey – Mararikulam – cochin
Day 01: Chennai
On arrive chennai Airport, where you will be met by pals tours representative who give you a warm welcome by fresh flower garlands and transfer to your hotel by air-conditioned deluxe Car. Your room is availabe for immediate occupancy Over Night Stay at chennai
Days 02: Chennai – Kanchipuram
After breakfast drive to local sight seeing tour of Chennai Visit to : Egmore Museum, Art Gallery ,Marina Beach, , Mylapore, Kabaleeswarar , Santhom Church, St. George Fort and Madras (Chennai) Museum -After lunch drive to Kanchipuram. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century & has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambareswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and VaradaRaja swamy are of interest- Over Night Stay at Kanchipuram
Days 03: Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram –( 75Kms / 1.5 hrs)
In the Morning breakfast you proceed to tour of the ancient stone cut monuments of Mahabalipuram including the 7th Century Shore Temple, Five Rathas and Arjuna's' Penance- the largest bas relief in the world. Later for the rest of the Days so you are free to explore Mahabalipuram, or laze on the beach or by the pool.-Over Night Stay at Mamallapuram
Days 04: Dep : Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (135 kms - 2 ½ hours
After breakfast we will make the 2 ½ hour drive to Pondicherry. This former French enclave maintains its colonial charm and Gallic feel but is unmistakably Indian at the same time. In the afternoon we will take a walking tour to explore some of the history of the town
Days 05: Pondicherry - Trichy (203 kms - 4 ½ hrs
After breakfast drive to local sightseeing of Trichy including banks of the Cauvery River at Amma Mandapam where various local rituals take place and the sprawling Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. The Rock Fort Temple with 437 stone cut steps to the top for panoramic views is surrounded by a bustling local bazaar which you are free to explore.
Days 06: Trichy - Tanjore_ (65 kms 1 ½ hours
After breakfast drive to Tanjore, Palace and Art Gallery and the Brihadishwara Temple. This is perhaps the crowning glory of Chola architecture- also a World Heritage Monument
The tower of the temple is an engineering marvel of the construction was made in such a way that the shadow of the Cupola never falls on the ground.
Over Night Stay at Tanjore
Days 07: Tanjore –Madurai ( 160 kms / 03hrs
Afterbreakfast drive to Madurai -This temple built in Dravidian style Architecture with colourful has rich cultural heritage and history. Madurai is a Tamil Nadu most happening cultural area. Madurai was an important cultural and commercial center even as early as 550 AD In the afternoon we will visit the opulent Nayak Palace and Thirupparan Kundram Temple with rock carvings, monkeys and peacocks. Later soak up the energy of the magnificent Meenakshi temple where we will witness the special daily closing ceremony
Days 08: Madurai - Periyar (140 Km - 4 hours
After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Periyar, on arrival check in to the hotel. Later in the evening take cruise in the Periyar Lake in the cool surroundings and the panorama spreads around tropical jungles, Wild elephants & birds of myriad varieties. In the evening you may visit to spice market to pick up some fragrant spices. Later return to the hotel. Evening free for leisure at the jungle resort
Days 09: Dep : Periyar
AM: 0900 Hrs check out from Hotel after breakfast expedience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear periyar lake . Whistles of birds and murmurings of wild animals will seduce your mind for romance – Over Night Stay at Thekkady
Days 10: periyar – Kumarakom (145 kms/ 4 hrs )
After breakfast we drive to Kumarakom (145 Kms / 4 Hrs). On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary ( famous for migratory and local birds ) it is famous for endless view of calm clean backwater of Kerala with canals, paddy fields and fishing villages. Evening go for Sunset cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater by just relaxing near Vembanadu Lake.
OverNight Stay at lake resorts
Days 11: Alleppey - Houseboat
Morning board the House Boat Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals. Only disturbance will be twinkle of a shining star or diving of fish around your to say hello by waving its tail from the lake. OverNight stay on House Boat - Over Night Stay at House boat
Days 12: Alleppey – Mararikulam (marari beach)
You Kerala beach vacations continue as you drive to yet another beautiful destination in Kerala- the Marari beach. After reaching there you wil have leisure time to explore the beauty of the land.-OverNight stay will be at hotel
Days 13: Mararikulam - Cochin
After breakfastdrive to Cochin is Regally called the Queen of the Arabian Sea is a cluster of islands narrow peninsulas and a built of the mainland , Places to see @ Wellingdon Island, Mattacherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, for Cochin, St.Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze over backwaters, give the impression that the waves of the sea have risen over the horizon –
Over Nighttay at Cochin
Days 14: Cochin onwards destination
Morning breakfast at hotel. Our representative will transfer you to airport in time to connect flight for onward destination. Hotel check out at 1200 noon.
Duration : 18 Days / 17 Nights
Places Covered :
Tiruvandrum - Kovolam - Varkala - Kumarakom - Periyar - Kottayam - Alleppey - Cochin - Calicut - Vyithri - Ooty - Mysore – Bangalore- chennai
Day 01: Days 1 : Chennai
On arrive chennai Airport, where you will be met by pals tours representative who give you a warm welcome and transfer to your hotel late evening you visit the museum to see the art and Bronze gallery, Fort Saint George presently used as the Secretariat office of the Tamil Nadu Government. Drive through the High court, Marina Beach visit the Saint Thomas Cathedral. Also visit Kapaleeswarar temple the biggest Shivan temple in the city
Days 02: Chennai / Bangalore
Tour the garden city, visit the Lal Bagh, a botanical garden with a wide collection of old trees & herbs. Also visit Tipu sultan's summer palace built of teak wood with floral designs on the walls and ceilings.
Days 3: Bangalore / Hassan
Drive to Hassan enroute visit Sravana Belagola famous for its 17 metre high Jain colossus, GOMATESWARA said to be the tallest & most graceful monolithic statue in the world.
Days 4: Hassan / Mysore
Drive to Belur, visit the Temple of Chenna Kesava, a manifestation of Vishnu. Later drive to Halebid to visit an ancient temple. Drive to Mysore enroute visiting SriRangapatnam. Visit the Fort, Tippu's airy summer palace, Dharia Daulat Bagh built entirely of wood
Days 05: Mysore
Visit Mysore the capital city of Hyder Ali, Tippu sultan & the benevolent Wodeyar kings.Visit the palace of the maharaja (Wodeyar king). Visit the art gallery, drive upto Chamundi hill, Chamundeshwari temple named after goddess Chamundi,On your way back see the Nandi bull.Drive to Somnathpur, visit the Somnathpur Temple.
Days 06: Mysore / Bandipur
Drive to Bandipur, a wild life sanctuary has rich wild life such as elephants, bison, sambhar, spotted deer, peacocks, bears, tigers panthers etc which can be seen at artificial lakes. Optional tour trekking, elephant & jeep rides to view wild life.
Days 7: Bandipur / Ooty
Drive to Ooty Visit the botanical gardens, Also visit the artificial lake John Sullivan, St.Stephens church and the Ooty club built in 1820. Excellent view points are located At Dodabetta, elk hill, valley view & Snowden peak
Days 8: Ooty / Cochin Drive to Cochin, enroute you will have the opportunity to take a train ride from Ooty to Coonoor (Please note this is an optional tour.This train operates depending upon the weather).
Days 08: Ooty / Cochin
Drive to Cochin, enroute you will have the opportunity to take a train ride from Ooty to Coonoor (Please note this is an optional tour.This train operates depending upon the weather).
Days 09: Cochin
In the morning you will drive to Periyar, which is also Known as Thekkay where enroute you will come across many a tea Plantations, the spice cultivations such as of black pepper, Cardamon etc.
Visit Cochin, then visit the Mattancherry palace also called the Dutch palace, St.Francis church the Portuguese Vasco-Da-Gama was initially buried & Santa Cruz basilica which has got some beautiful paintings.At leisure. (optional tour) witness Kathakali dance, the famous traditional dance of Kerala.
Days 10: Cochin / Kumarakom
Drive to allepey, on arrival take a boat ride on the beautiful backwaters to Changanacherry. Drive to Kumarakom enroute to Kottayam one of Kerala's most prosperous cities covered with rubber plantations and dotted with churches.
Days 11: Kumarakom / Periyar
Drive to periyar, visit the earliest Sanctuary set up in 1934.
Days 12: Periyar / Madurai
Visit Madurai, a city more than 2500 years old. Visit the great Meenakshi temple. Visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace. Later in the evening witness a religious Night ceremony at the Meenakshi temple
Days 13: Madurai / Trichy
Visit Trichy, the Rock Fort is most famous landmark. Visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple. Sri Rangam. the tallest tower (gopuram) in Asia .
Days 14: Trichy / Tanjore
Visit Tanjore, visit the big temple known as Brihadeeswarar Temple
Days 15: Tanjore / Pondicherry
Drive to Pondy, enroute visit an ancient shiva temple at kumbakonam. Drive to Gangai Konda Cholapuram to see an ancient shiva temple. Proceed to Chidambaram to visit Lord Nataraja, Lord Shiva .Proceed to Pondicherry
Days 16: Pondicherry / Mahabalipuram
Drive to Pondicherry city a one time French colony. Visit the world Famous Aurobindo ashram which has devotees around the globe
Days 17: Mahabalipuram
Days at leisure - on the beach .
Days 18: Mahabalipuram / Kanchipuram / Chennai
Drive to Mahabalipuram which has Dravidian style of architecture. Drive to Kanchipuram, the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of thousand temples. Temples of Ekambareswara, Kailasanathar & Sri Varadarajaswamy. Kanchipuram is also known for its world famous silk
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Duration : 23 Days/ 22 Nights
Places Covered : Delhi-Agra -jaipur - - Delhi – Chennnai Kanchipuram – Mamalapuram – Pondicherry –Tanjore- Tiruchy – Madurai – Thekkady –Munnar- Kumarakom - House boat – Cochin – Coiambatore - Ooty – Mysore – Bangalore
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi Airport, where you will be met by pals tours representative who give you a warm welcome by fresh flower garlands and transfer to your hotel by air-conditioned deluxe Car. Your room is availabe for immediate occupancy. Rest of the Days at leisure Over Night stay at Delhi.
Days 2: Delhi
After breakfast drive to Local Sightseeing of old Delhi and New Delhi monuments (Red fort, Birla Temple, India Gate, President House, Parliament Bhawan, Lotus Temple, Qutub minar, Raj Ghat etc.- Night stay In Delhi
Days 3: Delhi - Agra (4 – 5 Hrs)
After B/fast Drive to the Mughal city of Agra. On Arrive Agra, check in to Hotel and in the after noon proceed to Visit the Agra Fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar and the spectacular Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. - Night stay in Agra.
Days 4: Dep : Agra - Jaipur (4 – 5 Hrs)
After B/fast, drive to Pink city Jaipur, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. On Arrive Jaipur Check in to Hotel. Later free on your own excursion OR take an optional tour of the ethnic Rajasthani village of Chokhi Dhani. Night Stay in Jaipur
Days 5: Jaipur- Delhi ( 05 hrs)
After B/fast Visit the Amber fort, built in the 16th century, enjoy an elephant ride at Amber. Drive past the Hawa Mahal, and visit the City Palace and museum, walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar Observatory. Night stay in Jaipur
Days 6: Delhi/ Chennai (By Air )
Morning breakfast at hotel. In time meeting/assistance at hotel and transfer to airport flight to Chennai - Hotel check out at 1200 noon
On arrival our Pals tours representative who give you a warm welcome by and transfer to air-conditioned Deluxe Car and check in to hotel
Chennai the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country
Days 7: Chennai
After breakfast we take full Days local sightseeing tour of Chennai Visit to: Egmore Museum Marina Beach, Anna Memorial, M.G.R.Memorial, Valluvar Kottam, Mylapore, Kabaleeswarar , Santhom Church -
Over Night stay at Chennai
Days 8: Chennai kanchipuram -65kms/ 01 ½ hrs - Mamallapuram (60 kms / 01 hrs )
drive to Kanchipuram you will vist Kamakshi Aman Temple - dedicated to Goddess Parvati in the form of Kamakshi or the goddess of Love Ekambareswar Temple, dedicated to god SHIVA, is one of the largest temples of Kancheepuram
Later drive to tour of the ancient stone cut monuments of - Mamallapuram
Places to see @ Arjuna's Penance - Five Rathas : Krishna Butter Ball, Krishna Mandam –The Shore Temple at beach : It belongs to the 8th Century AD and is a good example of the first phase of structural temples constructed in Dravidian-
Over Night Stay at Mamallapuram
Days 9: Dep: Mamallapuram Arrival: Pondicherry (115 kms / 02 hrs )
After breakfast we will make drive to Pondicherry city a one time French colony. Visit the world Famous Aurobindo ashram which has devotees around the globe-
OverNight Stay at Pondicherry
Days 10: Dep : Pondicherry –Chidambaram 75 kms / 1.5 hrs/ Vaitheeswaran :Tanjor 110 kms / 02 hrs
After breakfast to drive Chidambaram- visit to Nataraja the Lord of Dance, is believed to have performed his Cosmic Dance here. On the gateway of Chidamabaram, are carved 108 poses of the Classical dance form, Bharata Natyam After lunch drive to Vaitheeswaran Koil to visit Vaithyanatha Swamy Temple Then drive to tanjore
Over Night Stay at Tanjore
Days 11: Tanjore - Tiruchy ( 65 kms / 01 hrs
Here you can visit famous world Heritage monument one of the most famous land Marks of Tanjore is the Bhiragadeeswarar Temple, After lunch drive to Trichy banks of the Cauvery River at Amma Mandapam where various local rituals take place and the sprawling Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. The Rock Fort Temple with 437 stone cut steps to the top for panoramic views is surrounded by a bustling local bazaar which you are free to explore-
Over Night Stay Tiruchy
Days 12: Tiruchy : Madurai ( 120 kms / 03hrs )
Afterbreakfast drive to Madurai You will visit Madurai meenakshi amman temple
In the afternoon we will visit the opulent Nayak Palace and Thirupparan Kundram Temple with rock carvings, monkeys and peacocks. Later soak up the energy of the magnificent Meenakshi temple where we will witness the special daily closing ceremony. -
Over Night stay at Madurai
Days 13: Dep : Madurai Arrival : Munnar ( 135 kms /05.5 hrs )
AM: 0900 Hrs check out from Thekkady - hotel after breakfast, and we take you to Munnar Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests, God has blessed his own country with incomparable beauty – to have everlasting memory of your in Kerala On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel - Rest of the Days at leisure –
Over Night Stay at Munnar
Days 14: Munnar
After breakfast local sight seeing tour of Munnar visit to watch beautiful mist kissing romantic green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green carpet(Tea Gardens) vist - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation.
Rest of the Days at leisure – Over Night Stay at Munnar
Days 15: Dep : Munnar –Arrival : Periyar ( 120 kms / 04 hrs)
AM: 0900 Hrs check out from Hotel after breakfast and we take you to Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs) drive through panoramic western ghat hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of water falls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady check into Hotel. afternoon expedience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear periyar lake . Whistles of birds and murmurings of wild animals will seduce your mind for romance.
OverNight Stay at Thekkady
Days 16: Dep : Periyar or Thekkady Arrival : Kumarakom ( 145 kms / 04 hrs )
After breakfast we drive to Kumarakom (145 Kms / 4 Hrs)visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary ( famous for migratory and local birds ) and is famous for endless view of calm clean backwater of Kerala with canals, paddy fields and fishing villages. Evening go for Sunset cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater by just relaxing near Vembanadu Lake.-
OverNight Stay at kumarakom
Days 17: Kumarakom – Houseboat
Morning board the House Boat Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals. Only disturbance will be twinkle of a shining star or diving of fish around your to say hello by waving its tail from the lake. OverNight stay on House Boat - Over Night Stay at House boat
Days 18: Alleppey – Cochin (65 kms /1.5 hrs )
Drive to Cochin you visit the Mattancherry palace also called the Dutch palace, St.Francis church the Portuguese Vasco-Da-Gama was initially buried & Santa Cruz basilica which has got some beautiful paintings.At leisure. (optional tour) witness Kathakali dance, the famous traditional dance of Kerala
Days 19: Cochin – Coimbatore (180 kms/ 04 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Coimbatore which is Manchester beautiful City in Tamilnadu or the textiles capital of South India – free for Shopping – evening rest of the Days at leisure – Over Night Stay at Coiambatore
Over Night Stay at Mysore
Days 20: Coimbatore – Ooty(98 kms/ 4.5 hrs):
After breakfast drive to Drive to Ooty Visit the botanical gardens, Also visit the artificial lake John Sullivan, St.Stephens church and the Ooty club built in 1820. Excellent view points are located At Dodabetta, elk hill, valley view & Snowden peak
Days 21: Mysore
Visit Mysore the capital city of Hyder Ali, Tippu sultan & the benevolent Wodeyar kings.Visit the palace of the maharaja (Wodeyar king). Visit the art gallery, drive upto Chamundi hill, Chamundeshwari temple named after goddess Chamundi,On your way back see the Nandi bull.Drive to Somnathpur, visit the Somnathpur Temple
Days 22: Mysore – Bangalore :(140kms / 2.5 hrs )
Drive bangalore enrout visit to Tipu sultan's summer palace built of teak wood with floral designs on the walls and ceilings.Then drive to Bangalor which is regarded as "India's Silicon Valley", "Fashion Capital of India", "The Pub City of India", and on. It is India's fifth largest city and the fastest growing city in Asia
Days 21: Bangalore
You will visit to TIPU'S FORT In the busy, crowded City Market area lies the remnants of Tipu's Fort. Originally this fort was built by Chikkadeva Raya and was later extended, dimantled and rebuilt by Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan ,visit to Lalbagh, Vidhana South, Museum, Art Gallery, Commercial town and capital city of Karnataka state. - Afternoon is free to explore this cosmopolitan city still evening you will be transferred to the Airport and leave your country carrying with you magical memories of our tour.
Duration : 16 Days / 15 Nights
Places Covered : chennai – kanchipuram – Mamallapuram –Pondicherry –chidambaram - Chidambaram - Gangaikondacholapuram – Darasuram – Kumbakonam- Tanjore – karaikudi – Tiruchy – Madurai – kanniyakumari – Kovalam – Thottapalli – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Cochin
Day 1: Chennai
Arrival at Chennai Airport, where you will be met by pals tours representative who give you a warm welcome by fresh flower garlands and transfer to air-conditioned Deluxe Car and check in to hotel. Chennai, the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country.
Days free for rest and relax in the hotel. OverNight at the hotel.
Days 2: Chennai
After breakfast we take full Days local sightseeing tour of Chennai Visit to: Egmore Museum Marina Beach, Anna Memorial, M.G.R.Memorial, Valluvar Kottam, Mylapore, Kabaleeswarar , Santhom Church - Over Night stay at Chennai
Days 3: Chennai- Kanchipuram (70 kms /1 ½ hours ) -Mahabalipuram(65kms-1½hrs)
drive to Kanchipuram you will vist Kamakshi Aman Temple - dedicated to Goddess Parvati in the form of Kamakshi or the goddess of Love Ekambareswar Temple, dedicated to god SHIVA, is one of the largest temples of Kancheepuram
Later drive to tour of the ancient stone cut monuments of - Mamallapuram
Places to see @ Arjuna's Penance - Five Rathas : Krishna Butter Ball, Krishna Mandam –The Shore Temple at beach : It belongs to the 8th Century AD and is a good example of the first phase of structural temples constructed in Dravidian
Over Night Stay at Mamallapuram
Days 4: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (135 kms - 2 ½ hours)
After breakfast we will make drive to Pondicherry city a one time French colony. Visit the world Famous Aurobindo ashram which has devotees around the globe-
OverNight Stay at Pondicherry
Days 5: Pondicherry – Chidambaram (70 kms/1 ½ hrs ) - Gangaikondacholapuram – Darasuram – Kumbakonam( 100 Kms / 02 hrs )
After breaklfast Drive to the World Heritage Monument Temples at Darasuram and Gangaikondacholapuram 10th Century Temples and its World Heritage Monument, Enroute you visit to Chidambaram NATARAJ TEMPLE. (Cosmic Dancer) roof.
Days 6: Tanjore
Here you can visit famous world Heritage monument one of the most famous land Marks of Tanjore is the Bhiragadeeswarar Temple
Days 7: Tanjore– karaikudi (105 kms / 1 ½ hrs)
After breakfast drive to Karaikudi Your excursion includes a visit to the Chettinad Palace, a textile weaving village, a tile making village. and an antique's market. later visit to nearby village offers the opportunity to see Days to Days life of Tamil people
Days 8: Karaikudi –Tiruchy (100 kms/ 01 hrs / 45 Minutes )
Visit Trichy, the Rock Fort is most famous landmark. Visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple. Sri Rangam. the tallest tower (gopuram) in Asia .
Days 9: Tiruchy – Madurai (128 kms / 02 ½ hrs):-
After breakfast Visit to Madurai, a city more than 2500 years old. Visit the great Meenakshi temple. Visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace. Later in the evening witness a religious Night ceremony at the Meenakshi temple.
Days 10: Madurai – Kanniyakumari (245 kms / 05hrs )
Morning post breakfast we leave for Kanyakumari, the Southern most point of Indian mainland territory, at the confluence of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. After check-in at the hotel we visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Temple of Virgin Goddesses. The full moon evenings offer one of the best sunsets and moon rise simultaneously. Evening at leisure and stay overNight at hotel
Days 11: Kanniyakumari – Kovalam :(90 kms / 02hrs)
After breakfast drive Drive to Kovalam en route visiting Padmanabapuram Teak Palace, the only Teak palace in India On arrival at Kovalam check into Hotel. Rest of the Days at leisure on the beach at Kovalam enjoy the scene of Arabian waves embracing virgin sands in Kerala -Gods own country. OverNight stay at Hotel, Kovalam
Days 12: Kovalam
Days free to relax at the beach resort or optionally you can go for Ayurvedic Massages available at the resort. OverNight in Kovalam
Over Night Stay at Kovalam
Days 13: Thottapally
Morning drive to Thottapally, enroute visiting Krishnapuram Palace and check into your traditional Kettuvallam Houseboat. Travel through the lush green backwaters of Kerala observing the traditional lifestyle of the Keralites. Only disturbance will be twinkle of a shining star or diving of fish around your to say hello by waving its tail from the lake A unique and totally relaxing experience. Over Night Stay at House boat .
Days 14: Kumarakom
After breakfast disembark the houseboat then you visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary ( famous for migratory and local birds ) It is famous for endless view of calm clean backwater of Kerala with canals, paddy fields and fishing villages. Evening go for Sunset cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater by just relaxing near Vembanadu Lake
Over Night Stay at Kumarakom
Days 15: Alleppey – Cochin (65 kms /1.5 hrs ):-
Drive to Cochin you visit to Wellingdon Island, Mattacherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, for Cochin, St.Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze over backwaters, give the impression that the waves of the sea have risen over the horizen, where you would do your harbour backwater cruise for95 minutes after your lunch and Checkin. Evening Kathakali Dance Performance Then proceed back to Hotel
Over Night stay at cochin
Days 16: Cochin
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Airport and leave your country carrying with you magical memories of our tour
Duration : 22 Days/21 Nights
Destination Covered : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Thekkady - Cochin - Guruvayur - Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival at Chennai (Madras)
You arrive in Chennai by international flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would meet & assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check in and overNight stay.
Days 2: Chennai / Mahabalipuram (Mammalapuram) ( 65 km / 1 ½ Hrs.)
Morning half Days sightseeing tour touching Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and the museums that contain the world's most complete and impressive selection of Chola bronzes and stone sculptures from South India and the Deccan. Later drive to Mammalapuram. Built in the 7th century, this ancient city is said to be a sculptor's delight, boasting of some of India's most sublime rock-cut art, for which it is now a World Heritage site. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overNight stay
Days 3: Mahabalipuram / Kanchipuram / Mahabalipuram ( 65 km / 1 ½ Hrs, One way)
Post breakfast departure for sightseeing covering Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance & Five Rathas. Drive to Kanchipuram, the golden city of thousand temples, one of Hinduism's seven most sacred cities of the early Cholas of the 2nd century. Drive back to Mahabalipuram. OverNight stay.
Days 4: Mahabalipuram / Tanjore (300 km / 6 hrs)
Early morning drive to Tanjore. Upon arrival a visit to Brihadewswara Temple also known as the 'Big Temple', built by the Chola dynasty. This massive temple is 216 feet high and the single spherical stone on top weighs 80 tons.
OverNight stay.
Days 5: Tanjore / Trichy / Madurai ( 200 km / 4 hrs.)
Post breakfast departure for Madurai via Trichy. On arrival city tour of Trichy, covering Srirangam temple & Rockfort, Trichy's most famous landmark, which has a temple perched on the outcrop of Rock. On to Madurai. OverNight stay.
Days 6: Madurai
Morning visit to Meenakshi Sundareshwar, one of the largest temple complexes in India built between the 16th and 18th centuries. It is estimated that 33 million sculptures are there. Leisurely afternoon. OverNight stay at hotel
Days 7: Madurai / Thekkady (136 km / 3 ½ Hrs.)
(Periyar Wildlife Sanctury) Early morning drive to Thekkady. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overNight stay. Evening game viewing at the sanctuary by boat on lake Periyar. OverNight stay.
Days 8: Periyar / Cochin (190 km / 4 hrs)
Post breakfast departure for Cochin, one of the finest harbo urs on the Arabian coastline, famous as a port for foreigner traders from early times. A city of peninsulas and islands, toDays it is Kerala's commercial hub.
OverNight stay.
Days 9: Cochin
Morning tour of Cochin to visit Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, St. Francis' Church and Chinese fishing nets. The evening holds a show of Kerala's most popular classical dance.
OverNight stay.
Days 10: Cochin / Guruvayur/ Mysore (250 km / 4 hrs)
Early morning drive to Mysore via Guruvayur. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overNight stay
Days 11: Mysore
We take a full Days tour of Mysore with visits to Srirangapatnam and Tipu's Summer Palace, the Maharaja's Palace and Chamundi Hill, which is topped with a temple of Durga with the magnificent 5m tall Nandi, carved from a single piece of granite in year 1659, one of the largest in India. OverNight stay.
Days 12: Mysore / 135 km / 3 hrs Bangalore / Mumbai (by air)
Early morning drive to Bangalore. The city tour would include Tipu Sultan's Palace, one of the most remarkable Islamic Buildings of the city, now a museum, ISKCON Temple and Lal Bagh Garden. On- time transfer to the airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overNight stay.
Days 13: Mumbai / Udaipur (by air)
Post breakfast deparsture for sightseeing covering the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Marine drive & Prince Wales Museum. Later transfer to the airport to board flight to Udaipur. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overNight stay.
Days 14: Udaipur
Morning tour of Udaipur's fascinating City Palace. The tour continues to the garden of the Maids of Honour and Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum. At sunset you can cruise around in a boat amidst the romantic waters of Lake Pichola. OverNight stay.
Days 15: Udaipur / Jaipur (by air)
The Days is free for leisurely activities till evening. Transfer to the airport to board flight for Jaipur. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overNight stay.
Days 16: Jaipur
Early morning 11 km drive to Amber, the capital of the gallant Rajputs from 1037 to 1728 AD. Ascend the fort on Elephant back and visit the Palace. Later visit the City Palace, Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace of winds. OverNight stay.
Days 17: Jaipur / Agra (260 km / 6 hrs)
Morning drive to Agra. En route visit to fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece in sandstone with the stunning elegance of its palaces and courts. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overNight stay.
Days 18: Agra
Agra, the erstwhile capital of India under the great Mughals and home to Taj Mahal, has always fascinated the Indians as well as foreigners alike. Most of Agra is on the West bank of river Yamuna, with the Agra Fort and the Taj at its nucleus. Taj Mahal is quite simply one of mankind's most remarkable creations. Early morning you enjoy the sight of the rising sun over the dome like structure of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Next on is a visit to Agra Fort. Evening at leisure followed by overNight stay at hotel.
Days 19: Agra / Khajuraho (By Air)
Post breakfast transfer to airport to board flight for Khajuraho. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel. Evening at leisure. OverNight stay.
Days 20: Khajuraho / Varanasi (By Air)
Early morning sightseeing trip, covering temples built between 950 and 1050 AD by the mighty warrior kings of the Chandela dynasty, in a truly inspired burst of creativity, only 22 temples survive of the 85 originally built. On time transfer to the airport to board flight for Varanasi. OverNight stay.
Days 21: Varanasi / Delhi (By Air)
Early morning boat ride at the river Ganges. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later we leave for Sarnath at a distance of 12 Kms from Varanasi, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after Enlightenment. Evening transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overNight stay.
Days 22: Delhi
Breakfast at the Coffee shop. Rest of the morning at leisure. You will be taken on a tour of Delhi, visit to Old Delhi and followed by visits to the 1648 Red Fort, India's largest mosque - Jama Masjid and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour includes visits to India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutb Minar. Tour concludes. Caper thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to the Railway Station / Airport for your onward travel.
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