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| Kerala Ayurveda Package | A Journey through
South India (16 Days)
Along the south Indian way, an incredible array of
experiences await you, from the night you’ll spend
aboard a houseboat, to the visit to the splendid south
Indian temples, waterfalls and hill stations. On this
tour, India's south will astonish you with its emphasis
on history, culture and its breathtaking natural beauty. Destinations :
>> Chennai - Tirupati - Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur - Srirangam - Trichy -
Madurai - Trivandrum - Kovalam Highlights :
>> Stay in Kerala Houseboat |
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| Day 01 - Arrive Chennai On arrival, transfer to the hotel. After check-in, overnight at hotel. Day 02 - Chennai - Tirupati After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Tirupati. Tirupati - A temple and pilgrim town is spread over seven hills and is the most picturesque pilgrimage centre in the south. In the afternoon proceed for Darshan of Lord Balaji. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast) Day 03 - Tirupati - Chennai After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Chennai. In the afternoon, proceed for city tour of Chennai visiting Museum (Closed on Fridays and holidays). Drive through the flower and fruit market, High Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral and Snake Park. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Hotel. (Breakfast) Day
04 - Chennai - Mahabalipuram Day 05 - Mahabalipuram After breakfast visit the famous shore temples of Mahabalipuram. Also visit Krishna Mandapam, Varaha Mandapam, Five Rathas and Shore Temples. Later visit Kancheepuram, one of the seven sacred cities of India and also home to the famous silk and cotton weaving industry. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast) Day 06 - Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur fter breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Thanjavur. On arrival check-in, Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast) Day 07 - Thanjavur - Srirangam - Trichy After an early breakfast explore Thanjavur which is famous for a special style of painting in which the figures and the background are richly embellished with gold leaf and gems as ornaments. In the afternoon check-out from the hotel and drive to Trichy. En-route visit Srirangam. continue drive to Trichy, a wonderful mix of history and modernity. On arrival check-in into hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast) Day 08 - Trichy - Madurai After an early breakfast visit Rock Fort Temple. Later on check-out from the hotel and drive to Madurai which is over 2500 years old and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu - Ancient seat of learning. In the late afternoon visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. Madurai is also a great place to look for bronze statues, carpets or other souvenirs. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast) |
After breakafst full day excursion to Rameshwaram. In the epic Ramayana, Lord Rama sanctified this place by worshipping Lord Siva after the war against Ravana. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple. In the evening come back to Madurai. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast) Day 10 - Madurai - Trivandrum - Kovalam After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to drive to Kovalam which is one of the loveliest beaches in the world. Check-in into resort. In the evening, take a walk along the rustic countryside and the beach as you watch the sun set in the Arabian sea. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast) Day 11 - Kovalam - Ponmudi - Pandmanabhapuram - Kanyakumari - Kovalam After an early breakfast, full day excursions to nearby places. First of all drive to Aruvikkara water falls. Visit PONMUDI a beautiful Hill station. Those who are intersted in hiking can attempt the high trails. Later on continue drive to PADMANABHAPURAM to see the beautiful Palace of the erstwhile kings of Travancore. From here you will reach KANYAKUMARI, India's lands end which is a confluence of three oceans, well in time to see the sun setting into the sea. Leave Kanyakumari by dusk and back to Kovalam. Overnight at resort. (Breakfast) Day 12 - Kovalam - Alleppey After
breakfast check-out and drive to Alleppey. On arrival check-in,
Overnight at resort. (Breakfast) After
breakfast enjoy the Ayurveda facilities at the Backwater resort. In
the afternoon check-out from the hotel and board a houseboat for a
cruise through the backwaters of Kerala. Enjoy magnificent scenery
of these palm-shaded backwaters. Overnight on the houseboat. After breakfast drive to the commercial capital of Kerala - Cochin. Go shopping for spices, handicrafts and antiques. This evening enjoy the Kathakali Dance Show. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast) Day 15 - Cochin After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Cochin. Visit the XVI Century Dutch Palace, the St. Francis Church built in 1503, Bolghatty Palace, Hill Palace Museum and Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy a boat cruise along the harbor and among the 13th Century Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast) Day
16 - Cochin - Mumbai (Departure) |
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