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South India Tour
( Twelve Days)
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Day 01: Arrive Chennai .
Upon arrival in Chennai meet and assist and transfer to hotel, later sightseeing of Chennai visit to Parthasarathy Temple, Kapaleeshwara Temple, St George Fort & Museum and St. Thomas church, overnight stay at Chennai |
Day 02: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (150kms / 3hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Mahabalipuram enroute visit Kanchipuram, It is the ancient capital of the Pallavas & on arrival at Kanchipuram visit to temples of Ekambaswara temple (One of the five elements temples – this temple represents the Earth), Kailashanatha and Varadaraja swamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks. Lunch at local restaurant and later drive to Mahabalipuram, Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram |
Day 03: Mahabalipuram – Chennai (65kms / 1hr drive)
Morning sightseeing of Mahabalipuram including visit to Sea shore temple, Arjuna’s penance and five Rathas at Mahabalipuram and later drive to Chennai, enroute visit to Dakshina Chitra It is a unique Heritage Centre which offers the visitor an unforgettable & authentic insight into the lifestyles of the diverse peoples of South India. Traditional craftspersons & folk artists work & perform in the reconstructed period settings of 19th century streets, homes & workshop-spaces in the Tamilnadu & Kerala sections. These are presently open to the public after visit we drive to Chennai, overnight stay at Chennai
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Day 04: Chennai – Mysore (by train)
Morning you will be transferred to Chennai Railway station to connect train to Mysore, upon arrival check in to the hotel, Later half-day sight seeing tour of Mysore visiting the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. The palace is a harmonious synthesis of the Hindu and saracenic styles of architecture with magnificent Archways, Domes, Turrets, Colonnades and Sculptures. Also visit the Art Gallery, drive up to Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple & panoramic view of Mysore. On your way back see the Nandi Bull -a monolith structure. Night stay in Mysore |
Day 05: Mysore
Breakfast in Hotel and we head on to Somnathpur, This is a Historical temple built in 13th Century by Hoysala King in the Name of Keshava Temple. During his period this was a Living temple and now a days it is only a Monument, the architect of this Temple resembles in all the Temple of Karnataka – This Temple is the Master piece for all the Temple’s construction. Return back to Hotel and later evening visit Srirangapatanam, overnight stay at Mysore |
Day 06: Mysore – Mudumalai (120kms / 3hrs drive)
Morning drive to Mudumalai - The Duchy of Kalhatty is a large expance of land just about 13 kms from Ooty on the Ooty Masinagudi road with water falls, rivers, rivulets, private wild life sanctuary with Bisons, elephants, bears, antilopes, tiger, Malabar squirrel, 220 varieties of birds etc. We can arrange jeep safaris or Camp fire; elephant ride at Mudumalai with experienced guides to take them round to see Tea Factory or Tea Estate in the nearby vicinity. Overnight stay at Mudumalai |
Day 07: Mudumalai – Ooty (40kms / 1hr drive)
After breakfast drive to Ooty, the hill station famous for Tea estates. After arrival in Ooty, check in at your hotel, later visits Botanical Garden and in the evening go for Boat ride on the lake, overnight stay at Ooty |
Day 08: Ooty –Munnar (300kms / 7hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Munnar, Enroute you can travel by mountain train (Toy train) from Ooty to Coonoor and it will be a wonderful trip traveling through the Nilgiri hills, then continue your drive to Munnar, upon arrival check in the hotel, overnight stay at Munnar |
Day 09: Munnar – Kumarakom (150kms / 3.5hrs drive)
After breakfast we head sight seeing tour in Munnar, visiting Eravikulam National Park, Mattupatty, Kundala Dam, Eco point, tea Museum. And later drive to Kumarakom, Kumarakom is famous for Backwater and Bird sanctuary situated at the Vembanad Lake. Upon arrival check in at your hotel, Rest the day for your personal actitives, overnight Stay at Kumarakom |
Day 10: Kumarakom – Alleppey (houseboat)
After breakfast transfer to houseboat, embark the houseboat by 12noon. Cruise through the back water of Kerala, on the way you can see traditional Kerala village life remind unchanged for many years you also witness the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people await at the bank of Vembanad lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralian meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market. Overnight at Houseboat |
Day 11: Alleppey – Cochin (65kms / 1hr drive)
After breakfast you will be disembark the hotel at Alleppey and drive to Cochin, upon arrival check in to the hotel, later witness the famous Kathakali dance performance performed by the professional artist at an AC Auditorium, Overnight stay at Cochin |
Day 12: Cochin
Morning sightseeing at Fort Cochin, St Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Spice market and Antique markets. Evening sunset cruise on Cochin Harbour. Overnight at Cochin |
Day 13: Cochin – Kovalam (250kms / 5hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Kovalam, upon arrival check in to the hotel, evening relax, overnight stay at Kovalam |
Day 14: Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam (100kms / 2hrs drive – One way)
Day excursion to Kanyakumari visit Kumari Amman temple; Vivekananda Rock and Tiruvalluvar statue and later witness the sunset and back to Kovalam Overnight at Hotel |
Day 15: Kovalam
Full day relax at the beach side, overnight stay at Kovalam |
Day 16: Kovalam – Trivandrum (15kms / 0.5hr drive) – Colombo.
Today you will be transferred to Trivandrum Airport for your onward Journey . |
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...................Hotel Envisaged:
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City
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Economy Hotel
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1st category Hotel
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Superior category Hotel
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| Chennai |
Marina Towers
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Ambassador |
Radisson GRT |
| Mahabalipuram |
MGM Beach Resort |
Temple Bay |
Fisherman’s Cove |
| Mysore |
President |
Southern Star |
Lalit Mahal Palace |
| Madumalai |
Monarch |
Monarch |
Wild Canopy |
| Ooty |
Monarch |
Fortune Sullivan Court |
Windamere Estate |
| Munnar |
Copper Castle |
Club Mahindra |
Savoy |
| Kumarkom |
Tharavadu Heritage Home |
Golden Waters |
Coconut Lagoon |
| Alleppey |
House Boat |
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NA |
| Cochin |
Fort Heritage |
Casino |
Brunton’s Boat Yard |
| Kovalam |
Sagara Beach Resort |
Udaya Samudra Resort |
Leela Beach Resort |
Our Quotation: (all prices are based on US Dollars net per person)
Validity (01st Oct ’07 to 30 April’08 except X-mas & New Year period)
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Category of hotels |
02 Pax |
04 Pax |
06 Pax |
Single room Supplement |
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Economical |
1510 |
1245 |
1155 |
615 |
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1st Category |
2090 |
1660 |
1565 |
960 |
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Superior Category |
3090 |
3230 |
2710 |
1875 |
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Validity (01 May to 30 Sept’08)
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Category of hotels |
02 Pax |
04 Pax |
06 Pax |
Single room Supplement |
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Economical |
1555 |
1275 |
1190 |
630 |
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1st Category |
1840 |
1560 |
1470 |
820 |
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Superior Category |
2520 |
2240 |
2150 |
1245 |
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Services Included:
- 15 nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis at hotels mentioned above or similar
- Accommodation on bed and daily buffet breakfast (except house boat on full board) as specified in the itinerary.
- All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours will be by an air-conditioned vehicle as per the services mentioned in the itinerary.
- Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, porterage at all hotels
- Services of English speaking local guide at each place as per the itinerary.
- An entrance fee to all applicable monuments as per the itinerary.
- Toy train from Ooty to Coonoor.
- Kathakali dance performance in Cochin.
- Sunset cruise at Kumarkom.
- Fare well dinner in Kovalam.
- Train ticket for sector Chennai – Mysore in air conditioned chair class.
- Our representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers
- All currently applicable taxes
Services do not include:
- Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, insurance – baggage or personal, consumption form the mini bar, airport departure tax etc.
- Meals other than those specified above.
- Any international ticket, visa, air port tax.
- Any other services which are not mentioned above as included.
Special Notes:
- Check In / Check Out time will be 12 NOON
- Prices are subject to change with any increase in the cost
- Rates include only those items listed in the itinerary
- In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly
- Our quote does not include any other service, which is not indicated in the itinerary
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