 Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered: Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady / Periyar - Madurai - Trichy - Tanjore - Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 Cochin Arrival
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On your arrival at the Cochin Airport our representative will receive you and Transfer to the hotel.
Relax for Some time, later Drive to explore the city Cochin. Spend the afternoon with local sightseeing in and around Cochin - the “Queen of Arabian Sea”, this is one of the finest natural harbors in the World and was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portugese, Dutch, etc.
Visit in Cochin: - Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets.
Over night stay in Hotel.
Day 02 Cochin – Munnar (approx. 3 Hrs. Drive)
This Morning post you’re Breakfast Check –out the hotel Later drive to Munnar.
On arrival at Munnar Transfer to the hotel for Check-in.
Relax for rest of the day.
Over night stay in Hotel.
Day 03: Munnar
This Morning post you’re Breakfast Later drive to explore the city Munnar
After breakfast you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Munnar. Munnar, a hill station abounding in green forests and tea plantations, is Munnar is a magnificent hill station in the Western Ghats at about 5000 feet above sea level. This is one of the best hill stations in Kerala and is the major centre of Kerala's tea industry. Munnar means three rivers and the town is located at the confluence of 3 mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. These 3 stream confluence at the heart of the town and meet all the water requirements of the settlers and visitors. Munnar has lakes, forests and several tea estates. Anaimudi, the highest peak in South India (2695 m/8883 ft.) is nearby. Munnar was the British Government's Summer Resort in the South and it has been the favorite summer resort of the European sellers for centuries.
Visit in Munnar: - Kundale tea plantation, Eravikulam National Park, The High Range Club, Top Station, Mattuppetty, Devikulam, Rajamalai, Chithirapuram, Marayoor, Pallivasal/Pothamedu, etc.
Day 04: Munnar – Thekkady (approx. 1 ½ Hrs. Drive)
This Morning post your Breakfast check-out the hotel Later drive to Thekkady.
On Arrival at Thekkady transfer to the Hotel For check in.
Relax for some time, later drive to explore the city Thekkady.
Thekkady is considered a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove. The main attraction in thekkady is boating on the lake (On Direct Basis) and the Mullai Periyar Dam, The Periyar wild life sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick ever green forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake (On Direct Basis), Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant Ride can be done at an extra cost.
Over night stay at Hotel.
Day 05: Thekkady – Madurai (approx. 2 ½ Hrs. Drive)
Today Morning post your breakfast check-out the hotel, later drive Madurai.
On arrival at Madurai, transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Relax for the rest of the Day.
Over Night stay at Hotel.
Day 06: Madurai
Today Morning post your breakfast later drive to explore the city Madurai.
Visit in Madurai: - Meenakshi Sundareshwar, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum..
Over night stay at Hotel.
Day 07: Madurai – Trichy (approx. 2 ½ Hrs. Drive)
Today Morning post your breakfast check-out the hotel, later drive to Trichy.
On arrival at Trichy transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Relax for some time later drive to explore the city Trichy.
Visit in Trichy: - Srirangam Temple, Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rockfort.
Over night stay at Hotel.
Day 08: Trichy – Tanjore (approx. 2 Hrs. Drive)
Today Morning post your breakfast check-out the hotel, later drive Tanjore.
On arrival at Tanjore, transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Relax for some time, later drive to explore the city Tanjore.
Visit in Tanjore: - Brihadeshwara temple, the Palace, Art Gallery, and Saraswati Mahal Library.
Over night stay at Hotel.
Day 09: Tanjore – Pondicherry (approx. 3 Hrs. Drive)
Today Morning post your Breakfast later drive to explore the city Pondicherry.
Pondicherry, known as ‘The French Riviera of the East’, was a French colony until it was integrated into India as a Union territory in 1954. The town still remarkably preserves its French heritage in its many colonial monuments, cuisines, language, customs and traditions. Places of tourist interest include the Sree Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, The French Institute and the Raj Nivas. Return for an overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram (approx. 1 ½ Hrs. Drive)
Today Morning Post Your Breakfast, check-out the hotel, later drive to Mahabalipuram.
On Arrival at Mahabalipuram, transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Relax for Some time later drive to explore the City Mahabalipuram.
Visit in Mahabalipuram: - Dakshinachitra, Tiger's Cave, Mahabalipuram beach, Shore Temples,
Over night stay at Hotel.
Day 11: Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
Full Day Excursion to Kanchipuram (approx. 02 hrs. Drive)
Today Morning post your breakfast later drive to Kanchipuram.
We visit Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambaranatha; ancient temple Before returning to Mahabalipuram we visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, built in 12th century AD, as an important Shakthisthalam, known as Parabrahmaroonpini. The main deity is seated on Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Eswara & Sadasiva.
Over night stay at Hotel.
Day 12: Mahabalipuram – Chennai (approx. 1 ½ Hrs. Drive)
This Morning post your breakfast later drive to Chennai.
On Arrival at Chennai transfer to Airport for your onward journey.
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