Cochin – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Madurai
Rameswaram – Trichy – Tanjore- Pondicherry –
Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Day 1: Cochin
( This tour package can either Start from Chennai or kochi ) On arrival at kochi greet and meet at airport and transfer to the hotel, go for half-day sightseeing tour of Cochin covering the Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays), which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and was presented to the Raja of Cochin as a gesture of goodwill. The Jewish Synagogue (closed on vFridays & Saturdays) was originally constructed in 1568, but was destroyed by Portuguese in 1662.Thiswas rebuilt two years later when the Dutch took over Cochin. The St. Francis Church, said to be India's oldest European-built church was constructed in 1503. Having died in Cochin in 1524, Vasco da Gama was buried here for 14 years before his remains were taken to Lisbon. Late evening, drive to the Cultural Centre to enjoy the Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay at Cochin
Day 2: Cochin to Kumarakom
Day 2 Cochin to Kumarakom:Morning after breakfast checkout and proceed to Kumarakom. Check in to the H3ouseboat,your dream destination of kerala Backwaters, full day cruise and stay O/N at the Houseboat
Day:3 Aleppey - Koavalam
Morning after breakfast check out and proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches.It has been a favourite haunt of tourists,especially Europeans,since the 1930s.A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages,special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc
Day 4: Kovalam
Full day at Kovalam beach at leasure
Day 5:Kovalam to Kanyakumari by Road (100 km)
Very rare occation to see sunrise and sunset in the presence of Three oceans ( Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean,& Arabian sea ) all joining together
Day 6: Kanyakumari to Madhurai
After an early wake up to experience Sunrise and breakfast, drive to Madurai. Known as the temple town of South India, Madurai is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. On arrival, check into the hotel for 01 night stay. Afternoon, for sightseeing tour of Madurai. Madurai is famous for the Meenakshi Temple, with its towering gopurams and rare sculptures. Other important attractions include Thirumalai Naicker Palace, Koodal Azhagar Temple and the Gandhi Museum. Evening, visit Sri Meenakshi Temple and attend the Pooja ceremony. Over night stay at Madurai
Day 7: Madhurai to Rameswaram and back to Madhurai
Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu is popularly referred to as 'Benaras of the South.' Rameshwaram happens to be one of the most visited pilgrim sites of India. Legend has it that to attain Moksha, a visit to Rameshwaram is mandatory. In the epic Ramayana, there is mention of Rameshwaram at various places. Rameshwaram is at a distance of just 24 kms from Sri Lanka. Spread over an area of 61.8 square kilometres, Rameshwaram happens to be in the shape of a conch.
Day 8:Madhurai
Full day at Madhurai relax and visit the temple town at it's maximum.O/N at Madhurai
Day 9: Madhurai - Trichy - Tanjore
After an early breakfast, drive to Tanjore-en route visiting Trichy. Morning, visit the magnificent Rock Fort that dominates the city. 437 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the Vinayaka Temple built at its highest point. The ascent is climaxed by a magnificent view of the sacred Kaveri River. At a lower level along the rock is the Tayumanaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later, visit Sriranqam, a massive temple on an island in the Cauvery and dedicated to Lord Ranganathaswamy. The temple has 21 magnificent gopurams and is adorned with exquisite sculptures. Proceed to Tanjore and check into the hotel for 02 nights. Overnight stay at Tanjore
Day 10: Tanjore
After breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of Tanjore. Tanjore was once the capital of Chola dynasty, that ruled South India between 10th and 14th centuries. Visit the most spectacular Brihadeeswara Temple, capped by a monolithic cupola made of a single granite rock weighing 80 tonnes. The temple itself is decorated with carved panels depicting mythological events. Later, visit Saraswathi Mahal Library and the Art Gallery with its large collection of chola bronzes. Overnight stay at Tanjore
Day 11: Tanjore - Pndicherry
After an early breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. En route, visit Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram. On arrival, check into the resort for a nights' stay. Pondicherry is a charming coastal town with a few enduring pockets of French culture and an ashram Afternoon to explore the nearby places including the Auroville, Pondicherry Museum and the Botanical Garden. Evening to relax at the beach. Overnight stay at Pondicherry
Day 12: Pndicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
After breakfast, drive to Chennai. En route, visit Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram was once a flourishing port of the Pallavas of ancient India. The monuments and sculptures here are world-renowned. Visit the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance and Artisans Village at Mahabalipuram. Later proceed to Chennai and check into the hotel for 01 night. Overnight stay at Chennai
Day 13: Mareena Beach
Day 13: Full day at Mareena beach and time for shopping in the evening
Day 14: Depart from Chennai
Morning at leisure. Later, transfer to Chennai Airport for your flight back home
( This tour package can either Start from Chennai or kochi ) On arrival at kochi greet and meet at airport and transfer to the hotel, go for half-day sightseeing tour of Cochin covering the Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays), which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and was presented to the Raja of Cochin as a gesture of goodwill. The Jewish Synagogue (closed on vFridays & Saturdays) was originally constructed in 1568, but was destroyed by Portuguese in 1662.Thiswas rebuilt two years later when the Dutch took over Cochin. The St. Francis Church, said to be India's oldest European-built church was constructed in 1503. Having died in Cochin in 1524, Vasco da Gama was buried here for 14 years before his remains were taken to Lisbon. Late evening, drive to the Cultural Centre to enjoy the Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay at Cochin
Day 2: Cochin to Kumarakom
Day 2 Cochin to Kumarakom:Morning after breakfast checkout and proceed to Kumarakom. Check in to the H3ouseboat,your dream destination of kerala Backwaters, full day cruise and stay O/N at the Houseboat
Day:3 Aleppey - Koavalam
Morning after breakfast check out and proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches.It has been a favourite haunt of tourists,especially Europeans,since the 1930s.A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages,special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc
Day 4: Kovalam
Full day at Kovalam beach at leasure
Day 5:Kovalam to Kanyakumari by Road (100 km)
Very rare occation to see sunrise and sunset in the presence of Three oceans ( Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean,& Arabian sea ) all joining together
Day 6: Kanyakumari to Madhurai
After an early wake up to experience Sunrise and breakfast, drive to Madurai. Known as the temple town of South India, Madurai is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. On arrival, check into the hotel for 01 night stay. Afternoon, for sightseeing tour of Madurai. Madurai is famous for the Meenakshi Temple, with its towering gopurams and rare sculptures. Other important attractions include Thirumalai Naicker Palace, Koodal Azhagar Temple and the Gandhi Museum. Evening, visit Sri Meenakshi Temple and attend the Pooja ceremony. Over night stay at Madurai
Day 7: Madhurai to Rameswaram and back to Madhurai
Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu is popularly referred to as 'Benaras of the South.' Rameshwaram happens to be one of the most visited pilgrim sites of India. Legend has it that to attain Moksha, a visit to Rameshwaram is mandatory. In the epic Ramayana, there is mention of Rameshwaram at various places. Rameshwaram is at a distance of just 24 kms from Sri Lanka. Spread over an area of 61.8 square kilometres, Rameshwaram happens to be in the shape of a conch.
Day 8:Madhurai
Full day at Madhurai relax and visit the temple town at it's maximum.O/N at Madhurai
Day 9: Madhurai - Trichy - Tanjore
After an early breakfast, drive to Tanjore-en route visiting Trichy. Morning, visit the magnificent Rock Fort that dominates the city. 437 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the Vinayaka Temple built at its highest point. The ascent is climaxed by a magnificent view of the sacred Kaveri River. At a lower level along the rock is the Tayumanaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later, visit Sriranqam, a massive temple on an island in the Cauvery and dedicated to Lord Ranganathaswamy. The temple has 21 magnificent gopurams and is adorned with exquisite sculptures. Proceed to Tanjore and check into the hotel for 02 nights. Overnight stay at Tanjore
Day 10: Tanjore
After breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of Tanjore. Tanjore was once the capital of Chola dynasty, that ruled South India between 10th and 14th centuries. Visit the most spectacular Brihadeeswara Temple, capped by a monolithic cupola made of a single granite rock weighing 80 tonnes. The temple itself is decorated with carved panels depicting mythological events. Later, visit Saraswathi Mahal Library and the Art Gallery with its large collection of chola bronzes. Overnight stay at Tanjore
Day 11: Tanjore - Pndicherry
After an early breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. En route, visit Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram. On arrival, check into the resort for a nights' stay. Pondicherry is a charming coastal town with a few enduring pockets of French culture and an ashram Afternoon to explore the nearby places including the Auroville, Pondicherry Museum and the Botanical Garden. Evening to relax at the beach. Overnight stay at Pondicherry
Day 12: Pndicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
After breakfast, drive to Chennai. En route, visit Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram was once a flourishing port of the Pallavas of ancient India. The monuments and sculptures here are world-renowned. Visit the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance and Artisans Village at Mahabalipuram. Later proceed to Chennai and check into the hotel for 01 night. Overnight stay at Chennai
Day 13: Mareena Beach
Day 13: Full day at Mareena beach and time for shopping in the evening
Day 14: Depart from Chennai
Morning at leisure. Later, transfer to Chennai Airport for your flight back home
Inclusions :
- Package rate for a Couple on twin sharing basis (2 Pax)
- Hotels on CP (With Breakfast)
- All Meals on House Boat
- Toll & Parking
Excludes:
- To and from Air / Train Tickets
- Food & beverages other than in the plan mentioned.
- Entrance Tickets to Monuments & Parks etc
