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DAY 01 : CHENNAI
Arrival at Chennai. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Chennai
visiting Fort St. George, Anna Samadhi and Museum. Overnight stay.
DAY 02 : CHENNAI-KANCHIPURAM-MAHABALIPURAM
Morning departure for Kanchipuram, one of the seven sacred cities
of India. Then proceed to Mahabalipuram, Visit the Shore Temples,
one of the oldest temples in south India. It belongs to the early
8th century AD and Arjuna’s Penance, the world’s biggest
bas relief measuring 27m x 9m is the pride of Mahabalipuram. Overnight
stay.
DAY 03 : MAHABALIPURAM-TANJORE
Morning leave for Thanjavur, enroute visit Chidambram. Proceed to
Thanjavur, which is called cultural capital of the region. Here
visit Brihadeeshwara Temple built in 10th century. Overnight stay.
DAY 04 : TANJORE-TRICHY
Morning drive for Trichirapalli and visit Rock Fort, which is landmark
of the city. Then tour of Srirangam Island. Overnight stay.
DAY 05 : TRICHY-MADURAI
Morning drive to Madurai. After arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon
city tour of Madurai, which has been patterned on the lotus flower
with famous Meenakshi Temple at the center. The Temple is famous
for gigantic gateway, which is 49 mts. high. Overnight stay.
DAY 06 : MADURAI-PERIYAR
Morning leave for Periyar Wild Life Sancturay. Afternoon visit Park
to enjoy wild life and watch wild elephants in their natural habitat.
Overnight stay
DAY 07 : PERIYAR -TRIVANDRUM-KOVALAM
Morning leave for Trivandrum. Enroute stop and visit Padmanabhapuram
Temple. Evening free to relax on beach. Overnight stay.
DAY 08 : KOVALAM -BACKWATERS (HOUSEBOAT)
Morning leave for Alleppey which is about 175 Kms know as Venice
of the East, on arrival transfer to the House boat, a journey through
the scenic backwaters with typical Kerala meals served on board.
Overnight stay in Houseboat.
DAY 09 : ALLEPPEY-KUMARAKOM
Disembark from Houseboat transfer to Kumarakom. On arrival check
in at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the natural surroundings.
Alternatively you can join an optional tour to neighboring villages
or the Bird Sanctuary, take a country cruise or enjoy an Ayurvedic
massage. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 10 : KUMARAKOM-KOCHI
Morning leave for Kochi. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Kochi
has one of the best natural harbors in the country. Afternoon city
tour of Kochi visiting Dutch palace and St. Francis Church, the
oldest church built by Europeans in India. Overnight stay.
DAY 11 : KOCHI-MYSORE
Morning transfer to airport to catch flight for Bangalore. Than
drive to Mysore. Arrival and check in at the hotel. Afternoon city
tour of Mysore visiting City Palace, Beautiful Vrindavan Gardens
and Chamundi Temple. Overnight stay.
DAY 12 : MYSORE-HASSAN
Morning departure for Hassan. Arrival Hassan and check in at the
Hotel. Afternoon tour of Chennakeshawa temple at Belur dating back
to 13th century during Hoyassala dynasty & then visit Hoysaleswar
temple at Helebid. Overnight stay at Hassan.
DAY 13 : HASSAN-BANGALORE
Leave Hassan and drive to Bangalore. Enroute visit Sravenbelgola,
a one thousand years old colxossus and then continue drive to Bangalore.
Arrive Bangalore check in at hotel Afternoon city tour visiting
Lalbagh Gardens, Cubban Park & Museum. Overnight stay.
DAY 14 : DEPARTURE
Morning transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.
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