Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Chennai. Arrival around midnight, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram. Morning after breakfast city sightseeing in Chennai. Sightseeing to include Fort St. George built in 1653 by the British, Kalakshetra - the dance academy, St. Thomas Cathedral and drive along the Marina. Afternoon drive to Mahabalipuram. Overnight
Day 3: Mahabalipuram. Morning excursion to Kanchipuram - another holiest city for Hindus. Visit the major temples like Ekambareswara temple with thousand pillars, Kailasnath temple dedicated to Shiva, believed to be 1200 years old, Vaikunteswara temple and traditional method of silk weaving. Afternoon sightseeing in Mahabalipurm. Mahabalipuram is known world wide for its Shore temple, a relic of Pallava art, the temple is a world Heritage site. Overnight at hotel
Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Tanjore. Morning drive to Tanjore, en route visit Chidambaram - the Nataraja Temple which is famous for its dancing figures and Kumbakonam. Overnight at Hotel
Day 5: Tanjore - Trichy. Morning sightseeing in Tanjore. The Cholas were great temple builder and Thanjvur bear witness to this, being dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of which is the Brahadeeswarar, later drive to Trichy. Afternoon excursion to Srirangam, this is well known for its Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Ranganathaswamy, evening visit Rock fort temple during sun set. You will see a very beautiful view of the sunset in the Cauvery valley. Overnight at Hotel
Day 6: Trichy - Madurai. Morning drive to Madurai, afternoon city sightseeing. Madurai is synonymous with the Sri Meenakshi temple, dedicated to Sri Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Shiva. The temple complex is one of the biggest in India also visit palace, old city and temple tank. Evening again visit temple to attend temple ceremony. Overnight at Hotel
Day 7: Madurai - Periyar. Morning drive to Periyar, afternoon at 4 PM boat ride on the Peryiar Lake to view wildlife. Evening visit spice market. Overnight
Day 8: Periyar - Kottyam - House Boat - Alleppey. Morning 2 hours trekking into NP, later drive to kottyam en route visit tea plantation & tea factory. Noon check-in Houseboat (Kettuvalom) & ride in the direction to Alleppey. Overnight on board
Day 9: Houseboat - Alleppey - Cochin. Explore rural life in the Backwaters. Later disembark at Alleppey and drive to Cochin, evening watch Kathakali Dance performance. Overnight at Hotel
Day 10: Cochin. Morning after breakfast start city tour which include the Dutch Palace, with its murals from the Ramayana, the Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry and St. Francis church in Fort Cochin. Evening sunset at the Chinese Fishing nets. Overnight at Hotel
Day 11: Cochin - Ooty. Morning drive to Ooty, afternoon visit bazaar. Overnight at Hotel
Day 12: Ooty - Mysore. Morning enjoy toy train ride and proceed by car to Mysore, PM visit Chamundishree temple, evening visit Devraja Flower market. Overnight at Hotel
Day 13: Mysore - Hassan. Morning city sightseeing including Mysore Palace, later drive to Hassan en route visit Srirangapatnam - Tipu Sultan`s 18th century summer palace. Overnight at Hotel
Day 14: Hassan - Bangalore. Morning excursion to the 11th century temples on Belur & Halebid. Afternoon drive to Bangalore en route visit Shranvanabelgola. Overnight at Hotel
Day 15: Bangalore Departure. Early morning transfer to airport for your onward flight.
Our per person cost for the above program minimum based on 2 pax will be as under:
Cost Based on 3/4* Hotels
Twin sharing per person: 1275 USD per person
SGL Room supplement: 496 USD
Entrance fee supplement: 52 USD per person
A/C Car supplement: 68 USD per person
Hotels used: Hotel Radhan Park Inn / Q.I.Sabri - Chennai, Ideal beach Resort / MGM beach resort - Mahabalipuram, Ideal River View / Orintal Towers - Tanjore, Royal southern - Trichy, Fortune Pandayan / GRT - Madurai, Tree Top / Silvercrest - Periyar, House Boat, Gokulam Park Inn / Harbourview - Cochin, Holiday Inn - Ooty, Sandesh The Prince / The President - Mysore, Hoysala Village / Southern Star - Hassan, A.J.International - Banglore
Above rates are nett and non commissionable to you. Rates are valid from 01 Oct`2007 to 30 September`2008 Except 20 Dec to 10 Jan. Please note that above rates does not include any X`mas and New Year Eve dinner.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
- Accommodation on twin sharing as per the above mentioned hotels or similar on bed & breakfast basis except in House Boat
- One night accommodation House boat will be on Full board basis
- Arrival/departure transfer and sightseeing as per the above program with private non a/c amb car with English speaking driver
- English speaking local guide for sightseeing
- Boat ride in Periyar
- Kathakali dance in Cochin
- Welcome with Flowers Garlands at the airport
- Assistance services at airport and hotels
- All present applicable taxes
Not Included:
- Air fare, airport tax
- Unspecified meals, table drinking
- Telephone call, laundry, camera fee
- Tips, insurance and any other expenses of personal nature and not mentioned above
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