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Coastal Country
Duration :
16 Nights / 17 Days
Places to Visit :
Chennai - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Kovalam -
Alleppey - Cochin
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Day 1 -
CHENNAI :
Arrival at
 airport
/ railway station and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit
museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery, High court, Fort
museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral and Snake Park.
Day 2 - CHENNAI :
Kingdom of Pallavas.
Excursion to Kanchipuram. Visit temples of Ekambaswara,
Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshiand and Varadarajaswamy are of
interest.
Day 3 - PONDICHERRY :
Drive to Mahabalipuram to
see the famous seven pagodas. Continue to Vedanthangal Water
Bird Sanctuary to see various kinds of water birds. Reach
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Day 4 - PONDICHERRY :
For the half-day
sightseeing tour of Pondicherry, we visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram,
Auroville, Museum and Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus. Rest of
the day at leisure.
Day 5 - TANJORE :
Reach Tanjore or
Thanjavur by noon. After lunch explore the beautiful Chola
temple of Brihadeeshwara, Palace and its Art Gallery which
contains several granite and bronze statues of the Chola period.
Day 6 - MADURAI :
On the way to Madurai,
visit Trichy. The Rock Fort is the landmark of Trichy. Enjoy a
climb of 434 steps leads to the ancient temple of Ganapati on
top and a further climb to a Shiva Temple.
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Day 7 - MADURAI :
Visit the great Meenakshi
Temple. Later, visit the Tirumal Nayak Palace, Alagar Hills and
Tirupara Kundran Rock Temple.
Day 8 - PERIYAR :
Reach Periyar by noon.
After lunch visit a nearby coffee plantation.
Day 9 - PERIYAR :
Early morning we take
boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their
natural habitat on the water's edge. For the lunch we return
back to hotel. Late afternoon, visit the park again by cruise to
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- KOVALAM :
Enjoy aquatic sports at a
nearby beach. Yoga classes and transcendental meditation are
held at the yoga & health center. Experts give ayurvedic oil
massages and oil bath.
Day 11 - KOVALAM :
Complete day at leisure
or use it in exploring its beach, people & culture and water
sports.
Day 12/13 - ALLEPPEY :
From Kovalam to Alleppey,
take an overnight houseboat journey and pass through the palm
fringed narrow canals winding. Reach Alleppey the next day.
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Day 13 -
ALLEPPEY :
Full day at leisure.
Day 14 - A LLEPPEY
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Explore the coastal town
of Alleppey.
Day 15 - COCHIN :
After having breakfast we
drive to Cochin. At Cochin, visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish
Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church and the
Santa Cruz Church. We also visit the Hill palace Museum that
displays articles of archeological importance.
Day 16 - COCHIN :
For the day we take a
motor launch excursion to Kottayam. Upon arrival, visit the
Thirunakkara Shiva Temple built in the Kerala style. Evening
return back to hotel.
Day 17 - COCHIN :
At the time of the
onwards journey, you will be transferred to Airport / Railway
station.
The Tour Ends
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