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Temple Tour with Backwaters
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Day 01 - Arrive Chennai
Late evening arrive Chennai met and transfer to Hotel. Overnight hotel.
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Day 02 - Chennai
Later enjoy the Sightseeing Tour of Chennai visiting the Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, San Thome Cathedral, Kapaleeswar Temple and the National Art Gallery. Overnight in Chennai.
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Day 03 - Chennai/ Kanchipuram/ Mahabalipuram
Today you will make a drive Chennai to Kanchipuram, which is 76 kms. & 2 hrs. drive. Sightseeing tour of Kanchipuram visiting the Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, The Vardarajanperumal Temple and |
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the Sakiswarar Temple. Afternoon drive to Mahabalipuram, which is 65 kms. and approx. 1½ hrs. drive. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
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Day 04 - Mahabalipuram / Pondicherry
Today you will make a Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram, which includes visit to the Shore Temple, The Five Raths, The Arjuna's Penance and the Tiger cave. Afternoon drive to Pondicherry, which is 132 kms. & approx 04 hrs. drive. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Pondicherry.
Day 05 - Pondicherry / Tanjore
Today you will enjoy sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Visit the famous Aurobindo Ashram located 10 km north of Pondicherry. The ashram promotes Aurbindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and so |
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as to unite the spirit and matter. Also visit Auroville - a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony. Afternoon drive to Tanjore. Tanjore was the capital of the ancient state ruled by the Cholas. Tanjore is popular for its temples and paintings. Visit the famous Brihadeeswarar temple housing a huge Shiva lingam and a stone sculpture of the Nandi bull. Overnight in Tanjore.
Day 06 - Tanjore / Thiruchirapalli / Madurai
After breakfast, we drive to Madurai Enroute visiting Thiruchirapalli (Trichy). Enjoy sightseeing tour of Trichy visiting Rock Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy and Jambukeshwara Temples. Arrive and check in to Hotel.
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Day 07 - Madurai
Madurai is a 2,600 years old famous temple town of south India. Arrive and check into the hotel.
Afternoon, visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, Mariamman Teppakulam (Great Tank) and the Palace of Tirumalai Nayak. In the evening, revisit the Meenakshi Temple for prayer ceremony. Overnight stay.
Day 08 - Madurai / Periyar
After breakfast, we drive to Periyar. Arrive and check into the Hotel. Afternoon, enjoy an exciting boat cruise on Periyar Lake for wildlife viewing.
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Day 09 - Periyar / Kumarakom
After breakfast, we drive to Kumarakom. Arrive and check into the Hotel.
Day 10 - Kumarakom
Morning visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
Day 11 - Kumarakom / Kottayam / Alleppey
After breakfast, we drive to Kottayam (115 km - 4 hrs). Arrive at Kottayam and board Kettuvallom (the luxury Houseboat).
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Enjoy sailing through the day on the serene and paradise like backwaters of Kerala. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the Houseboat.
Day 12 - Alleppey / Cochin
Arrive at Alleppey in the morning and disembark the Houseboat. Afternoon, we proceed to Cochin (56 km-1 hr) by surface.
Also famous as Kochi, Cochin is one of the most famous historical cities of Kerala. Cochin is also famous for its
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exceptionally beautiful backwaters and beaches. Arrive at Cochin and check into the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.
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Day 13 - Cochin
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit the famous Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), St. Francis Church and the Jewish Synagogue.
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Also see the giant Chinese Fishing Nets being lowered on the famous Vasco Da Gama Square, offering a spectacular view to its visitors. Evening, enjoy a Kathakali Dance Show in a Theatre. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.
Day 14 - Cochin / International Departure
On time transfer to the International Airport to board the flight to onward journey home.
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****End of Tours****
PER PERSON SPECIAL PRICE FOR THE ABOVE TOUR ITINERARY BASED ON BED AND BREAKFAST BASIS IN GBP:
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Our cost includes the following services: -
. Accommodation in hotels for 13 nights on Bed and Breakfast basis however Houseboat is on full board basis.
. Airport transfers with staff assistance.
. Air-conditioned transport.
. Services of English speaking guide for sightseeing
. Boat Ride at Lake Periyar.
. Kathakali Dance Performance in Cochin
. Staff assistance for reconfirmation of international air tickets
. All currently applicable taxes
Our cost does not includes the following services:-
. Travel Insurance
. Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, telephone, laundry bills etc.
. Tips and porter charges
. Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc.
. Any entrances to the Monuments (Supplement Given Separately).
. Any other service/s not specified above
SPECIAL NOTES :
1. All taxes, entrance fees, Hotel and Transport rates etc are as on date. Any future hike will be charged extra.
2. The above rates are valid from October 01st 2009 to April 15th 2010 except December 20th 2009 to January 15th 2010. These rates can be altered any time and are for guidance only.
3. Confirmation of rooms is subject to availability at the time of booking. Incase we are not able to get the confirmation of the listed hotels or are not able to get the standard category of rooms; then there shall be a difference/supplement in the cost, which will be advised at that time of booking.
4. The above is only an offer and we are not holding any booking at this stage, booking would be subject to availability once confirmed by you along with guest details & guarantee to book.
5. Terms & conditions, please click "Information" above.
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