Destinations Covered : - Mahabalipuram – – - Chidamabaram – Tanjore – Trichurapalli – -M Thekkady – Chochin

Day 01 : CHENNAI ARRIVAL

On arrival transfer to hotel & check in. After fresh n up proceed for city tour of Chennai - the capital city & popularly known as the 'Gateway to the South, visit Snake Park and Kapaleeshwar temple dedicated to Lord , The Museum and not to forgetf the Marina Beach. Stay overnight at the hotel in CHENNAI.

DayD 02 : CHENNAI - MAHABALIPURAM ( 60 Kms )

After morning breakfast check out & s drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival check into the hotel & fresh n up. Later proceed for a city tour covering - the Dravidian style culture temples at Mahabalipuram, the Shore Temple and the Monolithic Sculptures of the ancient . Evening visit to the village and later relax on the beach. Overnight stay at hotel in MAHABALIPURAM.M

Day 03 : MAHABALIPURAM – KANCHIPURAM (70 Kms) - PONDICHERRY

After morning breakfast check out & drive to Pondicherry. Enroute visit Kanchipuram - this city of thousand temples lies. One of the seven sacred cities of . is also a well known centre of the finest silk sarees made in the country. Visit femous Kamakshi Amman Temple is considered as one of the sacred abodes of Goddess Parvati, Navagraha Temple, Chitragupta Temple and Ekambeshwara Temple, Kailasanatha Temple and the Silk weaving centre. After lunch we shall drive youy to Pondicherry. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in PONDICHERRY.

Day 04 : PONDICHERRY LOCAL SIGHT SEEINGS

After morning breakfast proceed for local sight seeings. Visit - Sri Aurobindo Ashram - a meditation centre, French colony - Post lunch tour of Auroville- an international city with inhabitants from all over the world and visit the Mata Mandir meditation centre, Rai Niwas. Viswaroopa Sri Prithyangara Devi temple is located in the Pondicherry- route at about 5 kms from Pondicherry at a place called Morattandi. he sudai sculpture of Prithyangara Devi is about 40 feet high anda is visible from a km itself. Overnight stay at hotel in PONDICHERRY.

DayD 05 : PONDICHERRY - CHIDAMBARAM (120 Kms)

After morning breakfast we shall drive you to Chidambaram - known as the city of "The Cosmic Dancer - LORD SHIVA". Later wew shall take you for a visit to the religious city of Chidambaram. Overnight stay at hotel in CHIDAMBARAM.

Day 06 : CHIDAMBARAM - TANJORE

After morning breakfast we shall drive to Tanjore- is home to the famous Brihadeeswara Temple, one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Enroute visiting the temple at Gangaikondacholapuram built in 1220 A.D.. On arrival check into hotel & fresh n up. Overnight stay at hotel in TANJORE.

Day 07 : TANJORE - TIRUCHIRAPALLI (55 Kms ) After morning breakfast visit the Brihadeshwara temple, view the typical South Indian architecture from the 11th century, The Saraswati Mahal Library. After lunch proceed for Tiruchirapalli. On arrival fresh n up. Eveming visit the Temple,T the Rock Fort Temple & Jambukaeshwar Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in TIRUCHIRAPALLI.

DayD 08 : TIRUCHIRAPALLI - MADURAI

After morning breakfast check out & drive to Madurai and reach by noon. On arrival check in to Hotel & fresh n up. After lunch visit the world famous Meenakshi Sundareswara Temple, a huge Dravidian temple complex. Overnight stay at hotel in MADURAI.M

DayD 09 - MADURAI - THEKKADY (120 Kms )

After morning breakfast check out & transfer to Thekkady. On arrival & check in to hotel & fresh n up. Evening visit Spice Gardens - The spice plantations of Thekkady are a huge draw for travelers from all over the world. The most abundantly foundf spice in Thekkady is pepper. In evening enjoy Kathakalli Show. Overnight stay at hotel in THEKKADY.

DayD 10 – THEKKADY - COCHIN (195 Kms)

Early morning enjoy jeep safari deep into wildlife Periyar. Return to hotel & after breakfast check out & proceed to Cochin. On arrival check in to hotel & fresh n up. Evening visit Dutch Palace & Museum - The Dutch palace at Mattancherry was actually built by the Portuguese and its wall murals that depict the scenes from the Ramayana. Chinese fishing nets - They are fixed land installations, which are used for a very unique and unusual method of fishing. Overnight stay at hotel in COCHIN.C

DayD 11 : COCHIN LOCAL SIGHT SEEINGs & DEPARTURE

After morning breakfast visit local Chennai. Visit to various islands of Cochin like Mattenchery Island - Mattancherry is primarily a trading city for spice. Fort Kochi ( Old Kochi )- Even a casual stroll through Fort Kochi located in the port city of Kochi in Kerala is enough to make you feel transported to another world and time. Welingdon Island -Headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India, The island is named after Lord Willingdon, a British Viceroy to India etc. Jewish Synagogue - At the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town lies the synagogue of the white Jews near Mattancherry palace. St. Francis Church - The oldest European church in India, built in the early 16th century. Today, it stands as the pride of Fort Cochin etc. Later drop at airport/railway station to catch a flight or train for onward jorney.

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NOTEN : Tour can be customized according to your specific requirements.

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