Classical Tours in India
Trip Name: Southern Treasures
Total Duration: 13 days
Destinations covered: Chennai- Mahaballipuram- Pondichery- Chidabaram-
Tanjore- Thiruchirapalli- Madurai- Periyar- Cochin- Allepey- Trivandrum-
Mumbai
Itinerary:
Day 01: Chennai
Arrive Chennai and transfer to the hotel. Full day city tour of Chennai including the Snake Park and Kaapaleswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the museum.
Day 02: Chennai/Mahaballipuram
Morning visit the Dravidian style culture temples at Mahaballipuram, the shore temple and the monolithic sculpture of the ancient India. After lunch visit a village & later relax on the beach.
Day 03: Mahaballipuram/Kanchipuram/Pondichery
Reach Kanchipuram by lunchtime and after visiting the famous temples and the silk weaving centre. After lunch leave for Pondichery by road. In ancient India Kanchipuram was referred to as "the golden girdle".
Day 04: Pondichery
Morning visit the Sri Aurobindo's Ashram (a meditation centre) and city tour of the once French colony. Post lunch tour of Auroville (an international city with inhabitants from all over the world) and visit the Mata Mandir meditation centre.
Day 05: Pondichery/Chidambaram
After breakfast leave for Chidambaram, known as the city of "The Cosmic Dancer", Lord Shiva. Full day visit of the religious city of Chidambaram.
Day 06: Chidambaram/Tanjore
After breakfast depart for Tanjore enroute visiting the temple at Gangaikondacholapuram built in 1220 A.D.
Day 07: Tanjore/Thiruchirapalli
Morning visit the Brihadeshwara temple, a typical South Indian architecture from the 11th century, the Saraswati Mahal Library. After lunch depart for Thiruchirapalli. Upon arrival visit the Srirangam Temple and the Rock Fort.
Day 08: Thiruchirapalli/Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai and reach by noon at Madurai. After lunch visit the world famous Meenakshi Sundareswara Temple, a huge dravidian civilization temple complex.
Day 09: Madurai/Periyar
Depart in the morning for Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary (135 kms). Afternoon boat cruises on the lake to get a closer look at the wild elephants.
Day 10: Periyar/Cochin
Drive to Cochin via Kumarokom and lunch at the resort. The Malabar cuisine is one of the best in the world for seafood and spices. Visit the Dutch palace and the Chinese fishing nets in the backwaters of Cochin.
Day 11: Cochin/Allepey
One-hour drive to reach the small beautiful town of Allepey situated on the backwaters of Kerala.
Day 12: Allepey/Trivandrum
Morning boat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala (three hours on the boat) and then continue by road to Trivandrum for lunch. After lunch visit the Napier museum and the world renowned Padmanabhaswamy temple and later proceed to the beach resort at Kovalam.
Day 13: Trivandrum/Mumbai
Morning free at the beach or time for an ancient Indian herbal massage by expert masseurs. After lunch transfer to the airport to connect flight to Mumbai.
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
