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Durations : 13 Nights - 14 Days
Destination Covered: Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Tanjore, Madurai, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Thiruvananthapuram
Observe wildlife in their natural habitat on a boat ride and a guided safari of a park famous for its resident tiger population. Stay at hill-stations and picturesque safari cottages over-looking the fragrant carpet of spice and tea plantations.
Day 1
Arrival at Bangalore where you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day exploring this colourful garden city at your own peace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Board your transport for the drive to Mysore. Check into your hotel. After lunch join an afternoon sightseeing tour of key city attractions including the majestic Mysore palace & Tipu's summer palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Today you will be taken on a day excursion to Sravanabelagola, Belur & Halebidu, returning to Mysore in the evening. Overnight at the hotel
Day 4
Board in an express train for a scenic journey to Chennai (A daily train service to Chennai operates everyday except Tuesday). Check into the hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 5
In the morning enjoy a guided tour of Chennai. After lunch board your transport for the drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival take a whirlwind tour round Mahabalipuram's most popular cultural & historical landmarks. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
Drive to Tanjore, the erstwhile capital of the Chola kings. On the way you will stop briefly at Gangaikondacholapuram & Darasuram. Check into your hotel. In the evening visit the Brihadeeshwara Temple, an ancient landmark dating back to the 11th century. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Drive to Madurai. After checking into your hotel visit the Meenakshi Temple & Thirumala Nayakar palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
Enjoy a morning drive to Thekkady. After lunch set off on a fascinating guided tour of a local spice plantation. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9
Enjoy excellent views of the animals that roam freely around the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary on an early morning boat trip around the local lake. After breakfast drive to Kumarakom. After checking into your hotel spend the rest of the day exploring this tranquil village at your own leisurely place. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
After lunch board your transport for the drive to Cochin. Check into your hotel. In the evening attend the traditional Kathakali dance show at the nearby Devans Kathakali centre. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11
After breakfast set out on a morning sightseeing tour of Cochin, visiting St. Francis Church ( open everyday except Sunday), Chinese fishing nets, the Dutch Palace( open everyday except Friday). In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise (optional). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12
Drive to Thiruvananthapuram Overnight at the hotel. Check into your hotel. An optional tour of the city's key attractions-Padmanabhaswamy temple, Horse palace Napier museum & the Sri Chitra art Gallery-is available on request.
Day 13
Day excursion to Kanyakumari stopping en route to visit Padmanabhapuram palace & Suchindram Temple. Overnight at the hotel in Thiruvananthapuram.
Day 14
If you are scheduled for an evening departure you can visit CVN Kalari to watch a thrilling demonstration of Kalaripayattu (an ancient martial arts). Later you will be transferred to the airport to catch your onward flight.
Kindly note the above package is flexible and can be customized as per your requirement.
. You can have a choice of 5 star hotels, 4 star hotels, 3 star hotels, budget hotels.
. The above tour will be organized with a "chauffeur driven" car / private coach.
. The trip can be organized for singles, families, couples, groups, universities.
. The package will commence on a date convenient to travelers.
Kindly contact us for further information & Costs. Please provide us with exact number of persons, age of participants, month of travel, type of hotels required, and if any changes required in the above tour program.
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