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South India Best Tour
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Destination Covered: Chennai - Kanchipuram -
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) - Pondicherry - Trichy - Madurai -
Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Alleppey - Kumarakom – Cochin
Duration: 10 days |
Day 01: Chennai
Arrive at Chennai airport met and get greeted and assisted by our
airport counter staff, Board the cab and get escorted to Chennai
hotel. Chennai, the first city of the south, and capital of Tamil
Nadu, called the "Gateway to the South", it represents the
unforgotten legacy of the Dravidian era and also a culture that is
unique to the region. Known world wide as Madras now renamed as
Chennai, evolved from the age-old name, Chennapattinam. Chennai is a
coastal city with the second largest beach in the world. The climate
is hot and humid. But the breeze blowing from the sea makes the
climate bearable. In afternoon visit the major tourist attraction
are Kapaleeswara Temple, Fort Museum, Sri Parthsarathy Temple,
Marina Beach, Fort St. George, Valluvar Kottam, MGR Film City, Birla
Planetarium, Krishkintha, Crocodile Bank. Rest of the evening you
can shop and enjoy the leisurely hours.
Day 02: Chennai -Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
 After morning breakfast drive to Kanchipuram. On the way to
Mahabalipuram explore the golden city of temples “Kanchipuram”. The
city of thousand temples, Kanchipuram is simply awe-inspiring in its
heritage. Not surprisingly, it is one of India’s favourite pilgrim
destinations. It is also called Siva Vishnu Kanchi. The city has
stood witness to the rise and fall of most Dravidian rulers
including the pallavas, cholas and vijaynagar kings. Visit the
famous Ekambareshvara Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Kamakshi
Amman Temple, Devarajaswami Temple and Kailasnath Temple. Head
towards Mahabalipuram. Once a flourishing port of the pallavas of
ancient India, this monument centre is today a major beach resort
holiday centre in south India. Still popularly called Mahabalipuram,
this historic coastal temple town is now known as Mamallapuram after
‘Mamalla’ (great wrestler). Major attractions are the famous Shore
Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Caves, Five Rathas, Thirukkalukundram and
Tiger Cave. Evening check in the resort enjoy the exotic Tamil Nadu
food and warm hospitality of the staff.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Morning after breakfast at hotel proceed for a whole day tour of
Mahabalipuram visit the famous Shore Temple, located at the shore of
bay of bengal, Visit the famous nine rock caves, get charmed by the
pride of Mahabalipuram “Arjuna's Penance” One of the world’s largest
and finest stone bas-relief, Visit the gigantic Five Rathas. These
ratha’s are carved from single rock. After the day trip the journey
proceeds toward Pondicherry check in the resort and enjoy the exotic
food and good night a sleep.
Day 04: Pondicherry
Morning after breakfast proceed to explore the Famous Indian -
French land
 "Pondicherry". Peaceful Pondicherry, an unusual blend of
occident and orient is referred by various exotic epithets like, the
‘Quintessence of French Culture, India’s “Little France” and the
“French Riviera” of the East etc. Get ready for the whole day
enchanting tour of Pondicherry visit the famous Sri Aurobindo
Ashrama, Pondicherry has been greatly influenced by Sri Aurobindo
the great seer, prophet and poet of twentieth century. Explore the
famous 16 centaury Greco-Roman architectural Aayi Mandapam, pay
homage to the martyr of first word war at French war memorial, see
the Dupleix statue, 19th centaury light house, Pondicherry museum
and library French institute of Indology, Botanical garden, serenity
beach, Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Explore Auroville
village, see the famous Mantri Mandir, grab some fresh air in Auro
beach and many more. Back to the resort, pamper yourself by a good
sleep.
Day 05: Pondicherry - Trichy
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Trichy. Tiruchchirappalli,
strategically situated at the head of the fertile kaveri delta this
city was sought after by all the Dravidian rulers-cholas, pandyas
and pallavas. Its long history goes back to before the Christian era
when it was a Chola citadel. Tiruchchirappalli, fourth largest city
of Tamil Nadu teems with temples and monuments and is an important
tourist center of the State. Major tourist attractions are Sri
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Jambukeswara Temple, St John’s Church, Rock
Fort, Vayalur, Thiru Erumbur and Thiruvellarai, in the evening take
the rest for the day in the Resort.
Day 06: Trichy - Thanjavur
Morning after breakfast proceed towards Thanjavur. Check in the
hotel and head for a full day local tour of Thanjavur. Thanjavur was
the ancient capital of the cholas (985-1014) whose origins go back
to the beginning of the Christian era. The glorious Chola legacy is
still reflected in number of magnificent shrine built in and around
Thanjavur. “Thanjavur” birth place of the Carnatic music, musical
instruments, dance and traditional handcrafts. Visit the famous
Thanjavur palace, get enchanted by RajaRaja Chola Art Gallery, If
you are a book lover than you will just get hooked up in Saraswati
Mahal Library, visit the famous Sangeet Mahal, Brihadeeswara Temple
and Fort. Evening, get back to the Resort and rest for the night.
Day 07: Thanjuvar - Madurai
 Morning after breakfast check out and get geared up for a lovely
ride to Madurai. Madurai is more than 2500 years old and was an
important cultural and commercial centre during 550 AD. The capital
of the pandyas, this ancient city is said to have been blessed by
maduram (nectar) from lord Siva’s locks. The cholas and the Nayakas
briefly ruled the city whose promotion of art and architecture still
reflect their glorious era. Becharmed by the glorious Sri Meenakshi
Sundareshwar Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Mahal, Mariamman Teppakulam
Tank, Museums. Get back to the resort and pamper your self with a
good night sleep.
Day 08: Madurai - Kanyakumari
Morning after breakfast geared up and head towards the beautiful
Kanyakumari. Reach Kanyakumari and check in the hotel. Then proceed
for a full day tour of Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is associated with
goddess Kumari the virgin, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin). Kanyakumari
has become a busy pilgrimage centre dedicated to the goddess Devi
Kanya an incarnation of Parvathi this land has great spiritual
significance for hindus. Major tourist attractions are Cape Comorin,
Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi (Memorial) Mandapam, Vivekananda
Memorial, Guganathaswami Temple, Government Museum, Olakkay Aruvi
(Waterfalls), Kumarak Koil, Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park.
Evening get back to the resort and take the rest for the day.
Day 09: Kanyakumari - Kovalam
Morning after breakfast at hotel get ready and proceed to Kovalam.
Reach Kovalam and check in the beach resort. Kovalam is 16 kms from
Thiruvananthapuram. This internationally renowned beach resort has
been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists
of three adjacent crescent beaches. There are four main stretches of
beach each about 400 mts long with a rocky promontory. The southern
beaches are much more populated, Lighthouse Beach is a long line of
shops. Kovalam offers accommodation options to suit all budgets.
Enjoy the Ayurvedic massage and yoga centers. Evening get back to
the resort and enjoy the good sleep after a good massage.
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Day 10: Kovalam
Morning after breakfast head for a half day local tour of
Kovalam evening free to explore the god’s own county. Take an
Ayurvedic massage on the beach shore and enjoy the seafood, fruit
and toddy (coconut beer). Stay overnight at Kovalam.
Day 11: Kovalam - Alleppey
Morning after breakfast check out and head towards Alleppey. With
the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes lagoons and
fresh water rivers criss-crossing it Alleppey is a district of
immense natural beauty. This is a major centre for backwater cruises
and also the states coir industry and cashew nuts. A large
 network
of canals passes through the town and there is a long sandy beach.
The major attractions are Backwater like Kuttanad, Pathiramanal,
savor Backwater Cruises, enjoy the cool breeze of Alappuzha Beach
and explore the pilgrim like Ambalappuzha, Mannarasala,
Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple Mavelikkara and Krishnapuram
Palace. Enjoy the over night stay at Alleppey.
Day 12: Alleppey - Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Kumarakom .Kumarakom Back
water is called as jewels of Kerala it is an encatching back water
destination in the map of Kerala .Kumarakom situated on the Vembanad
lake in this small water world you will come across plenty of
Traditional country crafts boats and canoes which will take you into
the heart of the scenic lake on arrival Kumarakom check in Back
water resort later proceed for a local tour of Kumarakom visit
Kumarakom back waters ,Kumarakom bird sanctuary ,House boat Jetty
etc and over night stay at back water resort.
Day 11: Kumarakom (House Boat) - Cochin
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Kumarakom. Kumarakom Back
water is called as jewels of Kerala it’s an encatching back water
destination in the map of Kerala. Kumarakom situated on the Vembanad
lake in this small water world were you will come across plenty of
Traditional country crafts boats and canoes which will take you into
the heart of the scenic lake. On arrival at Kumarakom check in the
Back water resort later proceed for a local tour of Kumarakom, visit
the Vembanad Lake Kumarakom, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Houseboat
Cruises, Pilgrim Centres like Sabarimala, Mannanam, Vaikom,
Ettumanoor, Bharananganam, Erumeli, Manarcad, Aruvithura and
Athirampuzha and temple of Perunna Vazhapali and Thikkodithanam near
Changanacherry, Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple, Cheriappally,
Valiyapally. Enjoy the over night stay at back water resort.
Day 12: Cochin
Morning after breakfast have a day off and treasure the memory of
your stay, at afternoon get escorted to Cochin Airport to board the
flight for onward destination. |
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