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Day 01 Chennai
Arrive Chennai, the gateway of South India. You will be met by our
Tour Manager and transferred to the hotel to relax.
Half a day sightseeing of Chennai. Visit Government Museum, Fort
St.George, Fort Museum, St Mary’s Church, San Thome Cathedral,
Kapaleswara temple, drive past the Marina beach and a bit of
shopping, if you are interested.
Overnight at Chennai.
Day 02 Mahablipuram
Breakfast at Hotel.
Today you will visit Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
In the evening explore the
sunny beach.
Ovenight at Mahabalipuram.
Day 03 Pondicherry
Breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Pondicherry, the French Town.
Proceed for a sightseeing of Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Paper
Industry, Government Museum, Chunambar Boat House - where
facilities for boating, canoeing are available The backwaters and
luxuriant greenery on both sides of the river provide an idyllic setting
for boating. Later in the evening relax in the beach that runs
along the city.
Overnight at Pondicherry.
Day 04 Tanjore
Drive to Tanjore. Later proceed for sightseeing of Big temple,
the
Palace, and the ancient Saraswathi Mahal Library.
Overnight at Tanjore.
Day 05 Trichy
Breakfast at Hotel and drive to Trichy. It is a fine blend of
temples and monuments and one of the largest city. Visit the Rock
fort temple and
Srirangam temple.
Overnight at Trichy.
Day 06 Madurai
Breakfast at Hotel and proceed to Madurai - a rich cultural heritage
centre.
Full day sightseeing of Madurai. Visit 1000 pillared
Meenakshiamman temple, Tirumalai Nayak’s Palace, Gandhi Museum,
Alagarkoil, Koodal Azhagar temple. Overnight at Madurai.
Day 07 Madurai /
Periyar
Drive to Thekkady also known as Periyar (150 kms). Drive thru’ the
dense rubber. Check in to your resort by Noon. A boat ride in Lake
Periyar is the best way to view wild life sanctuary. Later visit spice
plantations (Coffee & Cardamom) etc. Evening if time permits proceed
for an Elephant ride. Overnight at Resort.
Day 08
Periyar / Kumarakom
Morning after
breakfast proceed to Kumarakom.
Take a trip to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, something you shouldn't miss.
This sanctuary is rich with a number of
noteworthy species include the Dater or Snake Bird, Little Cormorant,
Night Heroin, Golden- backed woodpecker, Crow Pheasant, White Breasted
Water Hen and Tree Pie etc. The best time for this is between
November and March, when a flock of migratory birds from Siberia make it
their winter home. At the fourteen-acre bird sanctuary one can glimpse
many a rare bird – some of which, sadly, may not be around forever.
Watch the sun breaks out with a smile and stretch its presence across
the river. Optional Sunset cruise, a ride in one of hotel boats and
watch how a waterfowl comes to life.
Overnight at Backwater resort.
Day 09
Kumarakom / Allepey
Breakfast at
Hotel. Drive to boat jetty point to board your houseboat.
2 Nights Cruise Alleppey - Alumkadavu
The most fascinating and enjoyable route available. Cruise through the
punnamada lake… admire the old chavara bhavan…traditional nalukettu
houses… enjoy panoramic view of paddy fields… visit the ancient
champakkulam church…view the snake boats…visit the historical temple of
ambalappuzha and the ancient buddhist image of karumadikkutan. At
kumarakody memorial recall the celebrated malayalam poet kumaran asan
who drowned there. Enjoy the view of chinese fishing nets at kayamkulam
pozhy. Cruise through alumkadavu lake…visit india's most famous living
woman saint matha amrithanandamayi. Drop by at the coir village…observe
the processes that go into making coir.
Day 11
Alamkadavu / Kovalam
Morning after breakfast procees to Kovalam, on the way sight seeing in
Trivandrum visiting zoo, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Museum etc, Check in
to your resort by After noon. Evening spending time at Kovalam Beaches.
Overnight at Resort.
Day 12
Kovalam
Day free for Leisure activities - sunbathing or Ayurvedic massages, etc.
The surf here is ideal for surf riding and the water invites the visitor
to ride the "Catamaran" or log with the fisherman, or to take a cool
swim. Nearby is the Beach centre of aquatic sports. Rest of the day free
to relax & exploring the beach.
Day 13
Departure Transfer
Transfer to Trivandrum Airport to connect flight to Mumbai.
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