Places to Visit : Chennai- Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakoram - Cochin - Kovalam
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days |
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| Dominated by green jungles, palm-fringed beaches, rolling hills, tea plantations and paddy fields, Kerala is one of the India's most beautiful states and high leisurely journey encompasses all the highlights. The water-based city of Cochin, with its diverse architectural and religious influences, is your initial base and from here you explore the best of Kerala, the wild life sanctuary, backwaters - the unique experience of a night on a rice boat, cruise the island canals and waters through the landscape is an unforgotten experience of your leisurely holidays. |
Day 01: Arrival Chennai (Madras)
Arrive at Madras and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city. Also see the famous Kapeeleshwara Temple. |
Day 02: Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Drive to Mahabalipuram, the ancient port city of the Pallava dynasty. Enroute visit the temples of Kancheepuram and visit Mahabalipuram to see the world's largest bass relief - Arjuna's Penance. |
Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Morning drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later visit Auroville. |
Day 04: Pondicherry - Tanjore
Leave Pondicherry for Tanjore. Enroute visit the many lively temples and monuments. Later check-in at hotel for overnight. |
Day 05: Tanjore - Trichy
Morning tour of Tanjore. Later proceed for Trichy. Evening visit Sreerangam Temple and Rock Fort. |
Day 06: Trichy - Madurai
Morning leave Trichy for the Temple City. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Evening visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple. |
Day 07: Madurai - Periyar
Leave for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Drive through picturesque mountains. After checking in at hotel, rest of the day at leisure. |
Day 08: Periyar
Early morning boat ride on the Periyar lake to watch the wild life. Later after lunch proceed to Kumarakoram island Resort. Rest of the day at leisure. |
Day 09: Kumarakoram - Cochin
Morning leave for Cochin. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Later enjoy boat ride on the Arabian Sea. Evening watch a spectacular "Kathakali" performance. |
Day 10: Cochin - Kovalam
Leave for Kovalam. Enroute Alleppey enjoy a boat ride on the lagoons and Backwaters to reach Changanacherry. Later after lunch proceed to Kovalam by road. |
Day 11: Kovalam
Whole day at leisure to enjoy the sun, surfs and sand. |
Day 12: Kovalam - Departure
Day at leisure until transfer to the airport to connect flight for onward destination. |
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