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Classical Southern India - Tour Plan |
Duration : 14 Days /13 Nights
Attractions : Chennai - Mamallapuram - Banglore - Mysore - Mudumalai - Coonoor - Cochin - Alleppey - Kovalam |
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| Day 01 : |
(ARRIVAL). CHENNAI |
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On arrival transfer to hotel at Chennai. Overnight at Hotel in Chennai. |
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| Day 02 : |
CHENNAI - MAMALLAPURAM |
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Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed for sight seeing, visiting Santhome Cathedral, and the Kapaleeshwar Temple - dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later drive to Mamallapuram. Evening free for own activities. Overnight at Hotel in Mamallapuram. |
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| Day 03 : |
MAMALLAPURAM |
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Morning after breakfast take a walking tour of Mamallapuram. Starting from the hotel at 09.30 am the 'History walk of Mamallapuram' is an interesting walk that takes you to all important monuments in this area covering The Arjuna`s Penance (Bass Relief) and onward visiting monuments of Five rathas (symbolising equality of men & women) & the famous Shore temple. Overnight at hotel in Mamallapuram. |
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MAMALLAPURAM TO BANGALORE VIA KANCHEEPURAM |
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Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Bangalore via Kancheepuram - Visiting The famous temples of Varadaraja perumal (dedicated to lord Vishnu / the 1000 pillared hall is the most famous attraction), Ekambareshwar (houses the 3000yrs old mango tree which is still alive). Onward visit to the traditional saree weaver's society. Silk has been intermingled with the life and culture of the Indians. Continue drive to Bangalore. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Bangalore. |
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BANGALORE - MYSORE |
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Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed for sight seeing of Bangalore visiting ISKCON Temple (International Society For Krishna Consciousness). After lunch drive to Mysore - the palace city of South India. Enroute visit toy factory to see brightly coloured wooden toys and door curtains. Overnight at Hotel in Mysore. |
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| Day 06 : |
MYSORE |
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Morning after breakfast proceed for sight seeing of Srirangapattinam and visit to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. It's a good place to see Storks, Ibis, Egrets, Darters, Spoonbills and Cormorants round the year. Later drive to Mysore after refreshment visit Mysore. Overnight at Hotel in Mysore. |
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MYSORE - MUDUMALAI
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Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Mudumalai. On arrival check into hotel. Evening you have an option of Jungle trekking covering some of the most beautiful areas of the park such as Singara hillock and Moyar river side, where nature is left to itself, undisturbed by outside influences. This trekking will give you many photo opportunities as well as to watch the untamed in its own habit. Overnight at Hotel in Mudumalai. |
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MUDUMALAI - COONOOR |
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Early morning jungle Safari (optional). Later Travel to Coonoor, Enroute visit to Ooty (Udagamandalam). Board the steam train at Ooty to enjoy a trip from Ooty to Coonoor affording some spectacular views of the precipitous eastern slopes of the rain-forested Nilgiris. Later drive to hotel and check in. Overnight at Hotel in Coonoor. |
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COONOOR - COCHIN |
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Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Cochin. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Cochin. |
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| Day 10 : |
COCHIN |
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Morning after breakfast start sight seeing visiting - 'The Jewish Synagogue' at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, 'The St. Francis Church', the oldest European Church in India, The Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets and the 'Chinese fishing nets' the huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Return to hotel for lunch and later in the evening at 05.30pm visit the famous dance drama of Kerala, the "Kathakali". Overnight at Hotel in Cochin. |
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COCHIN - ALLEPPEY |
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Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Alleppey - Known as the Venice of the East. On arrival check into a traditional House Boat of Kerala Style. Cruising through the back waters is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Stay overnight in the HouseBoat |
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ALLEPPEY - KOVALAM |
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Morning after breakfast checkout from house boat and drive to Kovalam. On arrival check into hotel. Free day for own activities on beach. |
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KOVALAM |
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Free day. |
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| Day 14 : |
DEPARTURE TRANSFER |
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Morning checkout from hotel. Drive to Trivandrum airport for onward flight. |
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