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 USD1799 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS
14 Nights/ 15 Days -  CHENNAI / KANCHIPURAM / MAHABALIPURAM / TIRUVANNMALLAI / PONDICHERRY
CHIDAMBARAM/ KUMBAKONAM / TRICHY / MADURAI / COCHIN / PERIYAR / QUILLON / VARKALA / KOVALAM / TRIVANDRUM

DAY 01

ARRIVE CHENNAI

Arrive Chennai - gateway to southern India, assistance & transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for half-day city
tour, visiting Gandhi memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marina beach. Overnight stay at hotel

DAY 02

CHENNAI > KANCHIPURAM > MAHABALIPURAM

After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram - the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still
has 124 shrines. The first temple  dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th & 8th century & has paintings on the walls.
Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also
famous for its silks. After Lunch at local restaurant drive to Mahabalipuram and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit
the town - built in 7th century, this ancient Pallava port, is today the sight of several antique sculptural marvels. Shrines
and huge sculptures cut-out of rocks more than 1200 years back during the reign of Pallava Kings is to be seen
to be believed. The rock carvings depicting mythological episodes - of demons, Gods and animals in battle and others
are truly poems in stone. Today the only shore temple which remains is the spectacular two - spired shrine, unique
because it houses both Lord Shiva and the Lord Vishnu in its sanctum-sanctorum. Return to hotel for overnite

DAY 03

MAHABALIPURAM > TIRUVANNMALLAI > PONDICHERRY

After breakfast drive to Tiruvannamallai (112kms/3hrs) - a pilgrim centre with an ancient temple of Lord Shiva.
After lunch at local restaurant, proceed to Pondicherry which carries a strong whiff of the French presence in India.
This erstwhile French colony on the east coast of South India merged with the rest of the country in 1954. Legend
says that Pondicherry is the place where St. Agasthaya settled down. Check in for overnite at hotel.

DAY 04

AT PONDICHERRY

After breakfast drive to visit Aurbindo Ashram, the city of  dawn, which is 10kms north of Pondicherry.This ashram promotes Aurbindo's
ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga & modern science, so as to unite the spirit & matter. Afternoon visit Auroville - a unique
experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live
together in harmony. Return to hotel for overnight.

DAY 05

PONDICHERRY > CHIDAMBARAM > KUMBAKONAM >TANJORE

After breakfast drive to Chidambaram (65kms/1.5hrs) which has the famous Nataraja temple with the root of the sanctum- sanctorum
covered with golden plates, covering an area of 40 acres. Drive onwards to Thanjavur, enroute visiting the Brass factory at Kumbakonam.
Tanjore once the capital of Chola Kings, has the "Brahadeswara" temple (big temple of God). The temple tower rises to a height of
15 mts from a square base of 29 mts and then tapers off, a total of 66mts. On arrival Check- in for overnight in hotel.

DAY 06

THANJAVUR > TRICHURAPALLI

After breakfast drive to Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well
as an pilgrim centre. It is Famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. On arrival, checkin at hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Rock fort
and its temple at a height of 23mts. Also visit Srirangam and the Jambukeshwar Temple. Return to hotel for overnite

DAY 07

TRICHY > MADURAI

After breakfast drive to the ancient city of Madurai - is 2600 years old and is located on the banks of river Vaigai
shaped as a lotus, with the magnificient Meenakshi temple in the centre. On arrival checkin at hotel. Afternoon city
tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum. Return to hotel for overnite.

DAY 08

MADURAI > COCHIN

After breakfast, depart by surface for Cochin. On arrive transfer to your hotel. Balance day at leisure.Overnight in hotel.

DAY 09

COCHIN > THEKKADY (PERIYAR)

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Cochin including The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes
from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest
European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge
cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after
Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India. After sightseeing drive to Thekkady. On
arrival check into Spice Village Resort. Evening stroll along the market of Kumily where you can buy Spices.
Also You can actually see spices in its natural habitat. Return to your hotel for for overnight stay.

DAY 10

AT PERIYAR WILD LIFE SANCTUARY

After Breakfast proceed for sightseeing trip of Periyar- which lies in the shade of Cardamom Hills is a beautiful area of tranquil winding
roads, tea gardens, rubber estates and Spice plantations. Visit Panchali temple, suicide point and the Waterfall. Late afternoon enjoy a
boat safari in lake Periyar in the National Park, known for herds of wild elephant, bison, deer and spectacular bird life. Overnight in hotel

DAY 11

PERIYAR > QUILON

Morning after breakfast depart by surface  for the Backwaters, South Paravoor. On arrival check into resort. Late afternoon
take boat ride in the backwaters. Balance day free. Overnight at resort.

DAY 12

QUILON > VARKALA > KANYAKUMARI

Morning after breakfast day excursion to Varkala beach. It is 12 kms from your resort. On arrival spend time at beach. Afternoon
return to hotel for check out formalities, after which leave by surface for Kanyakumari. On arrival check into hotel for overnight

DAY 13

KANYAKUMARI

Morning after breakfast, Half day tour of Kanyakumari -  the land’s end of India where the water of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of
Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. An important pilgrim centre of India. Visit the famous Amman Temples – a symbol of unity &
sanctity – deidicated to the virgin Goddess, Kanya Kumari, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a architectural blend of all the architectural
styles of India.  Afternoon free. Evening drive to the beach to enjoy the beautiful sun set and later return to hotel for overnite

DAY 14

KANYAKUMARI > TRIVANDRUM

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Kerla's capital city Trivandrum. On arrival check into hotel. Trivandrum is one of the
most beautiful cities of India. Perched on undulating terrain of low coastal hills near the southern edge of the Indian mainland,
clean and green Trivandrum, which was previously called Trivandrum, is an ancient city with trading tradition dateing back to 1000BC
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight for onward journey.
Trivandrum is connected by air to Chennai/ Bangalore/ Cochin/ Mumbai/ Delhi & Male.

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