Chennai | Mahabalipuram | Pondicherry | Tanjore | Trichy | Madurai
| Kanyakumari
09 Days / 08 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 Kanyakumari (260 kms)
Today we will drive you to Kanyakumari - is the 'Land's End' of India.
Here, the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
It is also a popular pilgrimage destination and of great spiritual
significance to Hindus. Upon arrival check in. Evening is at leisure.
Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Day 08 City Tour
Today proceed on a guided tour of Kanyakumari, visit Kumari Amman
Temple, Gandhi Memorial & Vivekananda Memorial - This memorial
is on two rocky islands projecting from the sea about 400 m offshore.
Evening is at leisure. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Day 09 Departure (110 kms)
Today we will transfer you to Trivandrum airport for your flight to
Chennai / Mumbai. Upon arrival we will transfer you to International
terminal for your onward flight back home. Return home with colourful
memories of India.
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para obtener precios actualizados .
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.
