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Day-01: Arrive Chennai
Arrive Madras, the site of East India Company's first settlement and now the largest
city in South India. You will be met and transferred to your Hotel. |
Day-02:
Chennai
Morning excursion to Mahablipuram, a major sea
port of the great Pallava Kings between 08 and 10th century AD, Noted for its
rock carvings and the shore temple. Overnight hotel. |
Day-03: Chennai - Trichy
Morning visit the city including Fort st. George and st. Mary's church. In the
afternoon travel to Trichy by Pallavan express train. Overnight hotel. |
Day-04:
Trichy
Visit Trichy in the morning, once the citadel of
the Chola dynasty and now a thriving commercial centre. You will see the Rock
Fort Temple, perched atop a hill, with a magnificent view of the city and the
river Cauvery and the Srirangam temple complex, one of the largest in India, built
on an island. Overnight hotel. |
Day-05: Tanjore
- Madurai
In the morning drive to Tanjore to see the magnificent Chola
Temple of Brithadeshwara, a world heritage monument. Drive on to Madurai, the
over two thousand year old Capital of the Pandyan Kings. Overnight hotel. |
Day-06: Madurai
Visit
Meenakshi Temple during "Puja" ceremony, this superb example of the Dravida School
of Architecture is known for its profusely carved and gigantic gateways, afternoon
explore this ancient city. Overnight hotel. |
Day-07: Madurai - Kodaikanal
Morning drive to the beautiful hill station of Kodaikanal. Overnight hotel. |
Day
08 : Kodaikanal
Full day at leisure. Kodaikanal
is ideal for walks. Overnight hotel. |
Day
09 : Kodaikanal - Perior
After breakfast drive to
the lush green wildlife sanctuary of periyar. Enjoy a boat cruise in the afternoon
to see herds of wild elephants and other wildlife. Overnight hotel. |
Day
10 : Perior
Full day at leisure. Overnight hotel. |
Day
11 : Perior - Quilon
A four-hour descent through
rubber, cardamom and concount plantations, brings you to the tropical planins
of Kerala. Enjoy a fascinating 3-hrs cruise on the famous back waters from Kottayam
to Allepey and view village life along the banks. A short drive will take you
to Quilon, known for cashew, coir and marine products. Overnight at guest house. |
Day
12 : Quilon
A full day local sightseeing. Overnight
at guest house. |
Day
13 : Quilon - Cochin
Morning visit the sights including
Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight hotel. |
Day
14 : Cochin - Bombay
Morning fly to Bombay. On
arrival proceed for sightseeing of Bombay visiting Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat,
Rajabai Clock Tower, Marine Drive, Aquarium, Hanging Garden, Crawford market,
Victoria Terminus and the Prince of Wales museum. Transfer to airport in time
to catch flight for return destination. |
