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Day 01 :
Arrive Chennai
OOn arrival traditional welcome is given by the Indian
Horizons representative and transferred to the hotel where
your room is ready to welcome you and give you the first taste
of Indian Hospitality. Overnight at Chennai
Day 02 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram (40Kms /
1Hr)
Morning drive to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram, famous for its
hand woven silk fabrics. After fresh-up at the hotel visit
with the Indian Horizons guide the Shore Temple, an impressive
display of early temple construction in South India and
Penance of Bhagirata, the world's largest bas relief also
known as "Arjuna's Penance". Other important temples of
Kanchipuram include the 16th century Ekambasreshwar Temple,
Kamakshi Temple, dedicated to Parvati "The goddess with the
eyes of love", and Vaikunta Perumal Temple & then to
Mahabalipuram. Rest of the day relax on the beach. Overnight
at Mahabalipuram
Day 03 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
(162Kms / 4Hrs)
Morning drive to Pondicherry. Afternoon with the Indian
Horizons guide half day city tour to Aurobindo Ashram and
Museum. Overnight at Pondicherry.
Day 04 : Pondicherry - Thanjavur (231Kms
/ 6Hrs)
Morning drive to Thanjavur. Afternoon with the Indian Horizons
guide half day city tour to Brihadeshwara Fort & Temple,
Thanjavur Palace & Museum. Overnight at Thanjavur.
Day 05 : Thanjavur/ Trichy (54Kms / 2Hrs)
Morning drive to Trichy. Afternoon with the Indian Horizons
guide half day city tour to Srirangam Temple & Jambukeshwara
Temple Overnight at Trichy.
Day 06 : Trichy - Madurai (128Kms / 3Hrs)
Morning drive to Madurai. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Madurai.
Day 07 : In Madurai
Morning with the Indian Horizons guide half day city tour of
Madurai City visiting Famous Meenakshi Temple & Tirumalai
Nayak Palace. Overnight at Madurai.
Day 08 : Madurai - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar. Afternoon boat ride at The Periyar
Lake. Overnight at Periyar.
Day 09 : Periyar - Trivandrum - Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam enroute visit Trivandrum. Rest of the
day at leisure. Overnight Kovalam.
Day 10 : In Kovalam
Relax on the Beach. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 11: Kovalam - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kotayam. On arrival board Houseboat in
backwaters to Kumarakom. It is an incredibly different
experience to cruise in the backwaters in the houseboats
(modified rice boats of the past), absorbing the beauty of
Kerala villages. On arrival check in to hotel. Overnight
Kumarakom.
Day Day 12 : In Kumarakom
Morning visit the Bird Sanctuary. Rest of the day at leisure
to experience the fascinating natural beauty of this
destination. Overnight at Kumarakom
Day 13 : Kumarakom - Cochin
Morning board Houseboat in backwaters cruise to Alleppy. On
arrival transfer to Cochin 60kms/1.5 hrs drive approx. Rest of
the day at leisure. Overnight Cochin.
Day 14 : In Cochin
Morning with the Indian Horizons guide explore the city of
Cochin visiting Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church and the huge,
elegant Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at Cochin.
Day 15 : Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Bangalore.
On arrival you would be met by the Indian Horizons
representative and transfer to Mysore. On arrival check into
the hotel. Overnight at Mysore.
Day 16 : In Mysore
Morning with the Indian Horizons guide sightseeing tour of
Mysore city visiting Maharaja's Palaces, Chamundi Hills &
Somnathpur. Evening visit Brindavan Gardens, the musical
fountains & colorful lights transform this place into a
fairyland in the evening. Overnight at Mysore.
Day 17: Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Hassan
(130Kms / 3hrs)
Morning drive to Hassan enroute Belur and Halebid. Overnight
at Hassan.
Day 18 : Hassan - Shravanbelagola -
Bangalore (150Kms / 3Hrs)
Morning drive to Bangalore en-route visit Shravanbelgola. 51
kms south - east of Hassan, this is one of most important Jain
pilgrim centres. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord
Bahubali - the world's tallest monolithic statue. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Bangalore city visit Vidhan Saudha, Nandi
Temple - One of the oldest temples of Bangalore, popularly
known as the Bull Temple, in Basavanagudi and Lal Bagh
Botanical garden.
Overnight at Bangalore.
Day 19 : Bangalore - Mumbai
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. On
arrival Indian Horizons representative would meet you and
transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Mumbai.
Day 20: Departure Mumbai
Morning in time transfer to the International Airport to
connect flight for your onward destination. |
