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South India Tours [ 13N/14D]

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DAY 1: Chennai

Once you arrive into Chennai you will be met and transferred to your hotel. An afternoon tour of the city includes a visit to St George Fort, built in 1653 and St Mary’s Church, the oldest British church in India.Dinner and overnight stay at Chennai

DAY 2: Chennai -Pondicherry

En route to Pondicherry visit Kanchipuram, one of sacred cities in India and the seaside town of Mahabalipuram, famous for its shore temple. The city is also famous for handwoven silk. In Mahabalipuram, the huge rock-cut sculptures and mandapams (pillared pavilions) date from the 5th to 8th centuries.<br. Drive south to Pondicherry, a former French colony which exudes a Mediterranean aura - whitewashed residences, ornamental gardens and excellent French-Indian restaurants. Many travellers come to visit the popular Sri Aurobindo Ashram, whose spiritual tenets combine yoga and modern science.Dinner and overnight stay at Pondicherry

DAY 3: Pondicherry - Thanjavur

Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Pondicherry which includes Aurobindo Ashram, French Colony, Pondicherry Beach and the Sacred Heart Church before continuing south. Arrival at Tanjore, also known as Thanjavur, Tanjore is an ancient fortified town, with a glorious history dating back more than 1500 years. Thanjavur was the ancient capital of the Chola kings whose origins date back to the beginning of Christianity.Dinner and overnight stay at Thanjavur

DAY 4: Thanjavur - Trichy

Spend the morning on a sightseeing tour of Tanjore before a short drive to Trichy. Our city tour includes the enormous Brihadishwara Temple. Built by RajaRaja in 1010, the World Heritage protected temple has a dome weighing an estimated 80 tonnes which was hauled into place along an earth ramp in a manner similar to that used for the Egyptian pyramids. Trichy has been ravaged by war through the centuries. A lasting legacy is the Rock Fort and its temples. Dinner and overnight stay at Trichy

DAY 5: Trichy - Madurai

Take a morning sightseeing tour of Trichy before the journey continues south to Madurai. An important centre for worship and commerce, Madurai has been around since the dawn of civilisation in southern India. A bustling city jam-packed with rickshawallas, pilgrims and traders and resembling a seemingly continuous bazaar crammed to the gunnels with shops, markets and lodgings for tourists and pilgrims, Madurai is yours this afternoon. Go immerse yourself. This evening, you’ll witness a religious ceremony at a local temple.

Dinner and overnight stay at Madurai.

DAY 6: Madurai

Morning after breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour. Highlights include the Sri Meenakshi Temple built in 1560 and the city’s busy bazaars. The afternoon is then free for you to further explore the city.Dinner and overnight stay at Madurai.

DAY 7: Madurai - Periyar

Your journey continues to Periyar, south India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary which is home to sambar, wild boar, elephant, bison, antelope, langur and a small tiger population. You'll stay in Kumily, which is a pretty town dotted with small spice and handicraft shops which is close to the sanctuary.Dinner and overnight stay at Kumily.

DAY 8: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

This morning spot herds of wild elephants and other wildlife on a Lake Periyar boat ride in the reserve, or visit the nearby spice plantation. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kumily

DAY 9: Periyar - Kumarakom

Continue to Kumarakom. Perched sleepily amongst a tangle of lush tropical waterways known as the Keralan backwaters, Kumarakom is technically an island on Lake Vembanad. An ideal place to relax and be at one with natural surroundings, Afternoon leisure you’ll enjoy beautiful backwater Check out the wonderful bird sanctuary.

DAY 10: Kumarakom

Cruising through, Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Backwaters, Midnight land, Kavanattinkara, Thanneermukkham Bund, Birds Sanctuary, sightseeing through the lake Side Hotels/Resorts etc. the House Boat will be stationed in the Lake or on the side of a canal, in Kumarakom or at Alappuzha, there will be minimum three crews in the Houseboat; among them one person will be the Cook.

DAY 11: Kerala Backwaters - Allapuzha

This morning, you’ll board a traditional Keralan rice boat for a journey through the backwaters in and around Allapuzha (Alleppey). The boat will cross shallow, palm-fringed lakes and cruise along peaceful canals where copra and cashews are loaded onto local boats. The on-board cook will prepare locally-inspired food. Relax, read and catch some sun as the boat plies it’s route.

DAY 12: Allapuzha - Kochi

Disembarking at Allapuzha, enjoy a short drive to Kochi (Cochin). The city of Kochi perfectly reflects the eclecticism of Kerala. One can see winding streets with mosques, a 16th century Jewish synagogue and Jewish community with ancient roots and 500-year-old Portuguese cottages! Enjoy the remains of the day your way.

DAY 13: Kochi

Morning, you have a sightseeing tour, including a walking tour of Fort Cochin. With the afternoon at leisure, perhaps watch famous Keralan dancers perform- Kathakali. Arrive early so you don’t miss the artists applying their awesome make-up.

Tour ends …..!!

DAY 13: Kochi

Morning after breakfast and check-out the Hotel. Transfer to Cochin airport for return flight.

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