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Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination covered : Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarkom - Aleppey -Cochin - Ooty - Maysore - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
  Tour Highlights :
CHENNAI Kalakshetra,Fort St. George ,St. Mary's Church,Sri Parthasarathy Temple,Kapaliswara Temple
MADURAI Meenakshi-Sundareswara Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace
PERIYAR Periyar Sanctuary ,  Boat cruise on Lake Periyar
KUMARAKOM Houseboat for backwater cruise,Munnattumugham village,Snake boat construction yard
ALLEPPEY Alleppey finishing point jetty
COCHIN Mattanchery Palace, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets and Jewish Synagogue,Kathakali Dance Show
OOTY

Botanical Gardens ,The artificial lake and Dodabetta Peak

MAYSORE Royal Palace ,Chamundeshwari Temple,Nandi Bull ,Somnathpur Temple,
MHABALIPURAM Krishna Mandapam,Shore Temple,Five Rathas
 
 
Day : 1   Chennai Arrival

After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would meet & assist you at the airport and arrival transfer to hotel for check in.

The capital city  popularly regarded as the 'Gateway to the South' represents a culture that is distinctly different from that of northern India.On arrival check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight Hotel - Chennai

 

 
Day : 2   Chennai

Today after breakfast we explore Chennai, the capital city  popularly regarded as the 'Gateway to the South' represents a culture that is distinctly different from that of northern India. The places of interest are Kalakshetra, a school of art and music that encourages exponents of Bharatnatyam, Carnatic music, traditional weaving and designing; Fort St. George built in 1653 during British reign in India, - now houses the Secretariat and Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu; St. Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican Church in India with its premises; Sri Parthasarathy Temple built by Pallavas in the 8th century AD; Kapaliswara Temple, Mylapore also an eighth century Pallava Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva; San Thomas Cathedral Basilica rebuilt in 1606 as a cathedral and in 1896 it was made a basilica.

Overnight at Hotel -Chennai

 

 
Day : 3   Chennai - Madurai (by Flight)

Today we move towards Madurai by flight , Madurai - known as Athens of the East, it is the second largest city on the banks of the River Vigai. The city believed to be more than 2500 years old. The city got its name from the drops of nectar (Mathuram) that fell from Shiva's locs when he came to bless its people for constructing a temple for him. Madurai where the people wake up at the chant of hymns is proud of magnificent 'The Meenakshi-Sundareswara Temple. Of its 12 gopurams, four of the tallest stand at the outer walls of the temple. The 48.8 m high southern gopuram is the most spectacular and have over 1500 sculptures. In the Ashta Shakti Mandapam inside the Meenakshi temple, the sculpted pillars tell the story of the beautiful princess of Madurai and her marriage to Lord Shiva.

Later visit of Thirumalai Nayak Palace, King Thirumalai Nayak built the Thirumalai Nayak Palace in 1636 AD and was designed by an Italian architect. The palace is situated 2 km south east of the Meenakshi Temple. The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace where the king lived. The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure. The Palace was the classic example of the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The palace was divided into two major parts, namely Swargavilasa and Rangavilasa. The royal residence, theatre, shrine, apartments, armory, palanquin place, royal bandstand, quarters, pond and garden were situated in these two portions. The courtyard and the dancing hall are the major center of attractions of the palace. High walls running 300 m from the east to the west, 200 m from the north to the south and 12 mt high enclosed the complex. These walls are called the Pari Madil and are said to have survived till a hundred years ago.

Overnight Hotel-Madurai

 

 
Day : 4   Madurai - Periyar ( 140 Kms-05 Hrs)

Today we proceed to Periyar, spread over an area of 777 sq km, this sanctuary has about 35 tigers and leopards. However, sighting a tiger in Periyar is a fortune for one out of thousand. The park encompasses a 26 sq km artificial lake and is the home of sambars, wild boars, elephants and antelopes which can be occasionally seen on the banks of the river during a boat cruise. Periyar, otherwise, blessed by Nature has enormous tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations and is lush green.

Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Periyar to view wildlife.

Overnight Hotel -Periyar

 

 
Day : 5   Periyar - Kumarakom (149 Kms- 05 Hrs)

After breakfast we move towards Kumarakom and embark on deluxe Houseboat for backwater cruise.

Embark Kerala Houseboat "Kettuvalam" at Kumarakom. Head towards Munnattumugham village, thru interior backwaters.  Visit the famous Champakulam snake boat construction yard.

Overnight Hotel -Champakulam Village

 

 
Day : 6   Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin

After breakfast, leisurely cruise towards Alleppey finishing point jetty.Disembark at 0930 hours and drive to Cochin.

Cochin- Its involvement with the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British are evident in the architecture of city buildings, Modern day Kochi may be a busy port and shipping centre but it has many attractions for tourists.

 Arrive Cochin and check in at the hotel.

Overnight Hotel - Cochin

 

 
Day : 7   Cochin

Today we explore Cochin , first we visit the St. Francis Church- India's oldest European Church was contructed in 1503 by Portuguese The history of this Church reflects the colonial struggle of European powers in India, from the 15th to 20th Centuries. The Portuguese Vasco da Gama was the first European to discover the sea route to India. In 1503 Alphonso Alburquerque was given permission by the Rajah of Cochin to build a fort at the mouth of the river. Within the Fort they erected a church of wood, which was dedicated to St. Bartholomew, Chinese Fishing Nets, strung out along the top of Fort Cochin, Mattancherry Palace or The Dutch Palace, built by Portugese in 1557, this palace was presented to the Raja of Cochin, Veera Kerala Verma. The palace's alternative name, the Dutch Palace, resulted from substantial renovations by the Dutch after 1663Palace.

In the evening you will have the opportunity to witness Kathakali Dance Show.

Overnight Hotel-Cochin

 

 
Day : 8   Cochin - Ooty (280 Km)

After breakfast drive to Ooty we board on a toy train for Ooty from Lovedale station - A quaint little station on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway that runs from Mettupalayam in the plains on a breathtaking journey to beautiful Ooty, the Queen of Hill Stations. On Lovedale station there is just one small platform – and on it, towards its southern end, a solitary bench. If you sit on this bench you will see in front of you, beyond the railway track, an undulating valley, covered with eucalyptus trees, and in the distance the silhouette of a huge structure, which looks like a castle, with an impressive clock-tower. In this mighty building is located a famous boarding school – one of the best schools in India. Many such ‘elite’ schools are known more for snob value than academic achievements, but this one is different – it is a prestigious public school famous for its rich heritage and tradition of excellence. On arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight Hotel -Ooty

 

 
Day : 9   Ooty - Mysore (155kms)

Today we move towards Mysore- this imperial city was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyars. The legend takes its name from a famous demon called Mahishasur, a great warrior who ruled as a tyrant until he was killed by the goddess Chamundeshwari.

After check -in at the hotel  now we explore Mysore .First we visit the imposing Royal Palace with a magnificent Durbar Hall, particularly splendid during the Dussehra Festival when the Maharaja's jewellery, studded gold throne (weighing 200 kgs) is on display. Chamundeshwari temple perched on a hilltop is 2000 years old, Nandi Bull half way to the hill is a 4.8 metre monolith. 

Overnight Hotel - Mysore

 

 
Day : 10   Mysore - Chennai (by Train)

Today after breakfast we move towards Somnathpur temple 45 km from Mysore,  the temple built in 1268 AD is known for its Hoysala architecture. The temple is seated on a star shaped base, set on a chiseled plinth and guarded at intervals by miniature elephants. The temple wall depicts scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharta and Bhagvata.After that we come down to Mysore again.

Later on, after lunch we continue towards Chennai, by train-the capital city  popularly regarded as the 'Gateway to the South' represents a culture that is distinctly different from that of northern India.On arrival check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight Hotel-Chennai

 

 
Day : 11   Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Chennai ( 100 Kms - 02 Hrs )
After breakfast today we  proceed towards Mahabalipuram.-Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) also close to Chennai (Madras) is on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, along the eastern coast. Mamallapuram known for its rocks carvings and monolithic sculptures has the famous shore temple, the only one to have survived the ravages of nature. Also known as the Seven Pagodas (temples), six now lie submerged in the sea.
 We also visit  Krishna Mandapam,Shore Temple,Five Rathas , then we move down to Chennai again.
In evening time after farewell dinner,you will transfer to the International airport for onward destination. 

Our tour concludes:Real Voyages thanks you for your patronage & look forward serve you again in near future.

Package includes:
· 10 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with Breakfast
· A/C transportation as per the itinerary (No transportation on leisure days).


Package does not include:
· Any airfare or airport tax of International flights.
· Any camera fee (wherever Applicable)
· All presently applicable taxes.
· Any expense of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc.
· Any other expense not mentioned in the "Package includes".

 

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