Chennai | Mahabalipuram | Pondicherry | Tanjore | Trichy | Madurai
| Thekkady | Kumarakom | Backwater Houseboat | Kochi
13 Days / 12 Nights
Day 01 Arrive Chennai
Upon arrival at Chennai airport you will be welcomed by our representative
& transferred to hotel. Chennai (formerly known as Madras), your
gateway to
sunny south & capital of Tamil Nadu, a state known for grandiose
temple sculpture & architecture of the Chola. In the afternoon
proceed on a guided city tour
visit the National Art Gallery & Museum, Fort St.George, Marina
Beach & San Thome Cathedral. Rest of the evening is free for leisure.
Overnight stay in
Chennai.
Day 02 Drive to Mahabalipuram (70 kms)
Today we will drive you to Mahabalipuram. Enroute visit Kanchipuram
- one of the seven sacred cities of India and is also known for having
served as a
capital for several dynasties. Visit three of the best temples - Kailasanatha
and Ekambareshwara (dedicated to Lord Shiva) and Vaikuntaperumal (dedicated
to Lord Vishnu). Continue your excursion to the ancient Pallavan port
of Mamallapuram, visit the 7th century rock hewn monuments. The shore
temple, the only surviving one of seven, is a unique example of a
temple built of rock quarried elsewhere and carried to shore. Late
evening check in. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in
Mahabalipuram.
Day 03 Drive to Pondicherry (110 kms)
After breakfast we will drive you to Pondicherry - It was a French
settlement & is today a union territory where the French connection
on the architecture and culture of the place is strongly visible result
of the centuries-old relation with the French power. Upon arrival
check in. In the afternoon visit the Botanical Gardens, Eglise De
Sacre Coeur De Jesus, The Promenade, Government Park, Manakula Vinayagar
Temple, Roman Rolland Library, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French Institute
and other museums and art galleries. Rest of the evening is at leisure.
Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 04 Drive to Tanjore (190 kms)
Today drive to Tanjore - the capital of the powerful Chola dynasty.
Today, it is the little town set amidst the lush green rice fields
of the Cauvery delta. Magnificent temples, still bear witness to the
splendour of Chola architecture. En route visit Nataraj Temple at
Chidambaram, and also visit the temples at Kumbakonam. Upon arrival
check in. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Tanjore.
Day 05 City Tour - To Trichy (60 kms)
Today proceed on a guided tour of Tanjore, visiting Brihadeeswara
Temple, the palace, Sangeetha Mahal, Saraswati Mahal, Library, Raja
Museum, Temple Museum and Schwarz Church. Later drive to Trichy -
Situated on the banks of the river Cauvery is the fourth largest city
in Tamil Nadu. It was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell
to the Pallavas. Here you will visit the Rock Fort, Sri Jambukeshwara
Temple, Tiruvannaikaval, Srirangam & other museums and art galleries.
Check in late evening & relax. Overnight stay at Trichy.
Day 06 Drive to Madurai (140 kms)
After breakfast drive to Madurai - One of the oldest cities in South
India, Madurai has been the centre of learning and pilgrimage for
centuries. Upon arrival check in. In the afternoon visit Meenakshi
Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Mariamman Tank and Koodal Alagar Temple.
In the evening, visit Meenakshi Temple again for the evening prayer
ceremony. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 07 Drive to Thekkady (180 kms)
Your exploration of South India continues as you travel to the Spice
Capital Thekkady, located on the Tamil Nadu / Kerala border. This
unique wildlife sanctuary is about 300 square miles and centered on
an artificial lake fed by the Periyar River. Upon arrival check in.
Rest of the evening is free for leisure / experience holistic ayurveda
massage at your hotel. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 08 In Thekkady
This morning game viewing is on board boats, which carry you along
convoluted waterways and afford sightings of elephant, bison, deer
and occasionally tiger. This tropical habitat makes it one of the
premiere reserves of southern India with all manner of flora and fauna
in abundance. Return to hotel & relax. Later take a spice plantation
tour accompanied by a naturalist. Evening is free for leisure / explore
the markets. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 09 Drive to Kumarakom (140 kms)
After breakfast depart for Kumarakom, experiencing the rich culture
and active lifestyle that has evolved over the centuries in and around
the backwaters and waterways that thread this region. Upon arrival
check in. Rest of the day is free for leisure at your resort. Overnight
stay in Kumarakom.
Day 10 Houseboat Cruise
This morning enjoy a boat ride through the series of canals and lagoons
snaking their way through several tiny villages and tropical vegetation.
Not only do the backwaters of Kerala link the state together, they
are an integral element in maintaining ecological balance and creating
harmony with nature. Your afternoon is at leisure. You may want to
experience an Ayurvedic therapeutic massage, indigenous to this region,
which is both relaxing and healing, or perhaps take advantage of the
rich waters with a bit of fishing. A 3 member crew will cater to your
needs & will take care of comforts while on board.
Day 11 Drive to Kochi (120 kms)
Following breakfast on board, you will disembark at Alleppey &
drive Kochi - formerly known as Cochin in the coastal state of Kerala.
With a natural harbour that has always been one of the finest in the
world. Tonight enjoy a presentation of the colorful costumed Kathakali
dance drama. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Day 12 City Tour
Today proceed on a guided city tour, visit the Portuguese Church built
by St. Francis in 1562, the Jewish Synagogue, the famed Mattancherry
Palace,
and the Chinese fishing nets - ingenious devices requiring little
human attention. Evening is free for leisure / explore the antique
market. Overnight stay
in Kochi.
Day 13 Departure
Today we will transfer you to Kochi International airport for your
flight back home. Return home with colourful memories of India.
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Los itinerarios son orientativos , pueden organizar su propio itinerario
Estarán incluidos:
Todas las tasas
Coche y chofer desde la llegada hasta la vuelta ( aeropuerto ) . Disponemos
de vehículos con aire acondicionado.
Todos los recorridos que sean necesarios para las visitas en las ciudades
con coche y chofer
No están incluidos:
Las entradas a monumentos
Suplemento por coche con aire acondicionado
Visados para India y seguros de viaje
Comidas y bebidas no mencionados anteriormente
Propinas y gastos personales.
Tasas de aeropuerto.
Cualquier otro gasto no mencionado anteriormente
En Navidad y año nuevo habrá un suplemento
en las comidas
Los precios pueden estar sujetos a cambios por causas imprevistas
que se avisarán previamente a los viajeros que pidan
información.
