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| Package Name | South India tour |
| Tour Code | REH CC2018 |
| Duration | 19 Nights 20 Days |
| Destinations | Chennai,Mahabalipuram,Pondicherry, Kumbakonam, Tanjore, Trichy, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Alleopey, Thekkady,Munnar, ,Cochin |
| Transportation | AC Medium car with English speaking driver |
| Meal Plan | MAPAI (Daily breakfast and lunch/dinner) |
| Accomodation | 4 STAR |
South India is well known as a glorious Land of Temples. It has unique culture and traditions, the long stretches of coastal belt has many historical temples, attractive beaches , wild life sanctuaries, backwater cruise etc.
Capital of the south-eastern state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is one of the four major metropolitan cities in India. Today, it is hard to believe that a place that was till 1639 just a small fishing village would become such an enormous and beautiful city On Arrival at Chennai airport, meet and assist and transfer to your Hotel. Later in the afternoon, proceed for half day city tour of Chennai. Visit 13 km long Marina Beach, St. George Fort, built in 1653 currently used as the state government’s secretariat, Santhome Cathedral built around 14th/15th century and the Kapaleshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Fort Museum and National Art Gallery. Overnight at Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and drive to Mahabalipuram Enroute visit Kanchipuram. 80 Kms 2 hrs drive from Chennai. Kanchipuram is dedicated to Lord Siva, Kailasanatha is one of the earliest temples. It was built by the Pallava king, Rayasimha, in the late 7th century, though its front was added later by his son, King Varman III. It is the only temple at Kanchi which isn't cluttered with the more recent additions of the Cholas and Vijayanagar rulers, and so reflects the freshness and simplicity of early Dravidian architecture. Fragments of the 8-th century murals which once graced the alcoves are a visible reminder of how magnificent the temple must have looked when it was first built. The Temple is run by Archaeology department is very interesting quite un usually non hindhus are allowed in to the temple. The Sri Ekambarnathar Temple is dedicated to Siva and is one of the largest temples in Kanchipuram, covering nine hectares. Its 59 m high gopuram and massive outer stone wall were constructed in 1509 by Krishna Devaraja of the Vijayananagar Empire, though construction was originally started by the Pallavas and the temple was later extended by the Cholas. Inside are five separates enclosures and a 1000- pillared hall. The temple's name is said to be a modified form of Eka Amra Nathar -- the Lord of the Mango tree. and in one of the enclosure is a very old mango tree with four branches representing the four Vedas. Kamaskhi Amman Temple- dedicated to the goddess Paravati, this important temple is the site of the annual Car Festival, held on the 9th lunar day in February -March. When not in use, the ornately carved wooden car is kept partially covered in corrugated iron halfway up Gandhi Rd. The Temple has a Golden Gopuram in the centre Kanchipuram is one of the seven Sacred cities of India and was capitial of the kingdom of the Pallava, Cholas and Rajas of Vijayanagar During Pallavas times, it was briefly occupied by the Chalukyans of Badami, and by the Rashtrakutas when the battle fortunes of the Pallavas kings reached a low ebb. Kanchipuram is a temple city and its many gopurams can be seen from a long way away. Of the original 1000 temples, there are still about 125 left spread out across the city. Many of them are the work of the later Cholas and of the Vijayanagar kings. Kanchi is also famous for its hand-woven silk fabrics. This industry originated in Pallava times, when the weavers were employed to produce clothing and fabrics for the kings .Other than the temples, Kanchipuram is a dusty and fairly nondescript town. Late evening drive to Mahabalipuram arrive Mahabalipuram Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, visit of Mahabalipuram sightseeing guided tour of Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram, named after the Pallava king Narasimhbavaam excavated many cave temples, the most remarkable being the seven monotholic temples, each carved from a single granite Boulder standing on the sea shore followed by stone made sculptures, caves, chariots and temples of the Pallava period. You also will visit You will also visit Arjuna's Penance - the largest bas-relief in the world these various historic monuments built largely between the 7th and the 9th centuries and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry and on arrival check in at the hotel. Pondicherry, recently renamed as Puducherry, is a town tucked away on the Eastern seaboard of India. Among its diverse attractions are a coastline of 32 kms, palm-fringed beaches, backwaters, fishing villages. Evening take a walk through the beach. Overnight at Hotel
Morning depart for half day city tour of Pondicherry. visit the world famous Aurobindo Ashram - abode of the twentieth century saint and philosopher Sri Aurobindo which forms the nucleus of many activities and trade in Pondichery. Later, visit Auroville town - an oasis of peace and enlightenment designed by the French architect, Roger Anger. You would find the town living up to its designer's mission of making people realize the merits of human unity Overnight at Hotel
Depart from hotel after early breakfast and drive to Kumbakonam. Enroute visits temples of Chidambaram, “Gangaikonda Cholapuram”(famous Shiva temple) with its beautiful high towers full with many small sculptures depicting stories of old epics Check-in your Hotel at Kumbakonam. Lunch at Kumbakonam. Afternoon Lunch visit Darasuram “Darasuram” temple (built in memory of the White elephant - AIRAVATH from the gods family), the temple has its original name as "Airavatheshwar temple". Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, proceed for half day city tour of Tanjore visiting Brahadeeswara Temple –Dedicated to Lord Siva in the form of Linga & The palace Museum and drive to Trichy . The city of Tiruchirappali, 50 Kms from Tanjore popularly known as Trichy. Trichy is situated on the banks of the Kaveri River. It has a history going back to centuries before the Christian era when it was a Chola citadel. Visit the Srirangam temple. Shrouded in a haze of coconut palms away to the north, Srirangam temple is one of the most interesting temple complexes in India. It is built on an island in the middle of Kaveri River covering a staggering 2 sq miles. This enormous temple has seven concentric walls and 21 towers or ‘gopuram’ surrounded by thick rampart walls covering the sanctum. Also visit the Rock Fort situated on atop a sandstone rock towering to a height of 80 meters. Check-in Hotel. Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, proceed for Madurai . . Madurai is over 2500 years old and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. Ancient seat of learning, the city is planned in the shape of a lotus. Later in the evening, you are taken to the special religious night ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.
After Breakfast, Visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple. There are four entrances to this amazing temple complex set in six hectares. one of the stone pillars in the complex with any hard object and feel incredible on hearing sheet metal sounds. It is known as musical pillars. The total number of pillars in the temple is a staggering one thousand. Sightseeing inclusive of Thirumalai Nayak palace, Gandhi Museum and flower market Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari, i is the southernmost town of the Indian mainland Check-in your Hotel, Afternoon visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial etc. Overnight stay at Hotel
Morning after breakfast , proceed to Trivandrum, en route visit Padmanabhapuram Palace , A magnificent wooden palace of the 16th century. On reach Kovalam , Check-in your hotel. Evening at Kovalam Beach. Overnight stay at Hotel
Sightseeing tour of Trivandrum covers Trivandrum is an ancient city with tradition dating back to 1000 BC. Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland spreading over a total of 2,192sq.km. Napier Museum :- Napier Museum complex reveals a glimpse of Kerala's rich cultural heritage.. The Museum building is a combination of the Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sree Chitra Art Gallery :- Sree Chitra Art Gallery here features a rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich among others, and fascinating works from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art. Padmanabhaswami Temple :- Located inside the East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of the State of Kerala in India is the Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. Kuthiramalika Palace Museum :- , also known as Puthen Malika Palace or Mansion of Horses, is a palace situated on the south-east side of Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple. Kuthira Malika Palace is so called because of the shape of head carvings of the horses on the exterior walls. The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Tirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore, the palace is a fine example of the traditional Travancore style embellished with exquisite woodcarvings. Overnight stay at Hotel .
Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey. By noon check in at the house boat in Alleppey, House boat is a private boat with fully furnished spacious bath attached bed rooms, private balcony, dining room, hygiene kitchen and side decks to capture the beauty of the back waters for a 22 hour house boating through the legendary backwaters of Kerala. On the way you will witness a full range of life’s and activities and some mind boggling sceneries. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwaters, rivers and canals. Welcome drink, Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and breakfast will be served on board. Enjoy your evening on the sun decked sand and shore. Overnight stay at House Boat will be a unique experience. Overnight on board
After breakfast, disembark at Alleppey , drive to Thekkady. one of the best-known wild life Centers in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque with unending Chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. Evening spice Plantation visit. Overnight at Thekkady.
Morning go for Periyar Boating through the sanctuary . The Periyar wild life sanctuary, the only one of such kind in India where one can have the experience of beholding wildlife at close quarters in natural habitat from the safety of a boat Boat ride at lake Periyar-to see the wild animals in its natural habitat. Day at Leisure Option for Ayurveda treatments. Overnight stay .
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar – “Nature lovers paradise” drive through the picturesque countryside of Munnar, a popular getaway retreat. Surrounded by lush green tea estates, this picturesque hill station boasts of exotic flora and fauna. On arrival check into your hotel. The Evening is at leisure to absorb the beauty of this hill station. Mattupetty dam :- Situated in the famous hill town of Munnar, After noon visit Mattupetty located 13 km from Munnar is situated at a height of 1700 m, and is a delight for nature lovers ,One of the main attractions in Mattupetty is the beautiful lake, and the Mattupetty Dam. Echo Point :- One of the main attractions in Mattupetty is the beautiful lake, and the Mattupetty Dam,The fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it worth a visit. . Overnight stay at Hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel Full Day Munnar sight seeing After Breakfast visit Eravikulam park (The main inhabitant of the Eravikulam park is Nilgiri Tahr. Now the park has the largest known population of Tahrs existing in the world. The park also shelters Atlas Moth, Elephants, Sambhars, Gaurs, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Tigers and Leopards). Visit Tea museum followed by a tea plantation visit. :- The museum set up at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea in Munnar The Tata Tea Museum diligently portrays the growth of Munnar tea estates, veritably conveyed through some of the displays like the rudimentary tea roller to the modern fully automated tea factory. Visitors to the museum can satiate their curiosity on various stages of tea processing, and also learn a thing or two about the production of black tea. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at hotel and proceed to Kolencherry , Thomaschettan Farm House . The Farm welcomes you to share the warmth of our home as well as the culture and cuisine of Kerala. The two storied house, in it's traditional architectural style, has two double occupancy rooms exclusively for guests. All the rooms overlook the lush green gardens, trees and the fields of the expansive farm that surrounds the house in every direction. The guests join the family at the table to savour the very best of Kerala cuisine, prepared under the charismatic supervision of the lady of the house.
Morning Breakfast and proceed to Cochin. Cochin -the Queen of Arabian Sea, undoubtedly the Commercial hub of Kerala, where ancient civilization gracefully mingles with the modern life. Right from the early years, Cochin has had cultural trade and relations with the outside world and had also experienced pulsating episodes of European Colonial rivalry. After noon, Cochin sightseeing . Fort cochin sightseeing: - visit the Jewish Synagogue: - The Jewish Synagogue in the port city of Kochi is the oldest synagogue in all the Commonwealth of Nations. Dutch Palace: - Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the Palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. It has has an exquisite collection of murals collectively covering over 300 sq. ft of its walls Also on display are royal paraphernalia like weapons, swings and furniture which offer a glimpse of the lifestyle of the royal family., Visit the St. Francis Church and the Chinese fishing nets. Evening Cultural show at Local Theater . Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast drive to Cochin International airport to connect onto your flight for home
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