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South India Heritage Tours |
| Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days Destinations Covered: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Gangakondacholapuram - Darasuram - Swamimalai - Dindugal - Madurai - Kovalam - Kumarakom - Cochin Day 01: Chennai Upon arrival in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India, Shubh Yatra India representative will greet and assist you to transfer you to designated hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. Day 02: Chennai - Mahabalipuram Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and embark on sightseeing tour of Chennai City. Visit to the Fort St George and Museum and other attractions of the city. Later drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, you will be assisted to the hotel by Shubh Yatra India representative. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. Day 03: Mahabalipuram Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then embark on sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. Explore its attractions and famous 7th century rock cut shore temples. In the afternoon drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival in Pondicherry, you will be transferred to the designated hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. Day 04: Pondicherry After hearty breakfast at the hotel, embark on city tour of Pondicherry covering French Quarters and museum. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. Day 05: Gangakondacholapuram - Darasuram After hearty breakfast at the hotel drive to Gangakondacholapuram and Darasuram 10th Century Temples. Upon arrival you will be accommodated at Swamimalai Heritage Resort. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort. Day 06: Swamimalai Have a hearty breakfast and enjoy and experience traditional crafts such as bronze statue making and pottery. In the evening enjoy cultural programs. Overnight stay will be at Swamimalai. Day 07: Karaikudi After hearty breakfast, embark on sightseeing tours. Today you will be visit Pullamangai Temple, Tanjore Temple and Museum. Later drive to Karaikudi district to visit old merchant’s houses which attract tourists from all around the world with its traditional style. Also visit to the Chettinad Palace. Overnight stay will be at Karaikudi. Day 08: Dindugal After a relaxed breakfast drive to Dindugal. Upon arrival, Shubh Yatra India representative will assist you to accommodate you into Cardamom House. It is a quiet traditional home situated on the banks of the beautiful Kamaraj Lake at foot of the Western Ghats. Day 09: Madurai After hearty breakfast, drive to Madurai. Upon arrival, Shubh Yatra India representative will assist you to accommodate at designated hotel. After some relax and refreshments at the hotel, visit to the Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum, and world famous Meenakshi Temple complex, dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. Day 10: Kovalam Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Kovalam en route visiting Padmanabapuram Teak Palace, the only Teak Palace in India. Upon arrival in Kovalam, you will be accommodated at designated resort. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort. Day 11: Kovalam Have a hearty breakfast at the resort and embark on sightseeing of Kovalam. Explore its beautiful beaches and enjoy boat ride. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort. Day 12: Thottapally Have a hearty breakfast at the resort and then drive to Thottapally, en route visiting Krishnapuram Palace. Upon arrival, Shubh Yatra India representative will assist you to accommodate you into traditional kettuvallam Houseboat. Experience the joy of residing in houseboat sailing through breathtaking backwaters of Kerala and seeing traditional lifestyle of Kerala people. Watch paddy fields, and lush green landscapes. Also visit to temples, paddy fields, coconuts plantations, etc. Surely, houseboat tour will be a unique and relaxing experience. Dinner and overnight stay will be on board the houseboat. Day 13: Coconut Lagoon, Kerala Leave houseboat at Coconut Lagoon Backwater Resort on the banks of the backwaters. Spend rest of the day at leisure and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Coconut Lagoon, Kerala, South India. Day 14: Alleppey - Cochin Today, Shubh Yatra India representative will assist you to transfer you to Alleppey by motor boat. Upon arrival you will be transferred to Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin, Shubh Yatra India representative will assist you to transfer you to the designated hotel. After lunch embark on sightseeing tour of Cochin City covering Fort Cochin, Jew Town, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Chinese fishing nets, etc. In the evening enjoy Kath Kali Dance performance. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. Day 15: Cochin Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then visit to the Hilltop Palace and have a traditional lunch. Spend rest of time at leisure. In the evening, enjoy and watch demonstration of Kalaripayyatu traditional Kerala Martial Arts. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. Day 16: Cochin Departure – Today you will be transferred to the Cochin Airport in time for your onward journey. |
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