DAY 1 |
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| Arrival Chennai |
Arrive at Chennai airport / railway station and transfer to the hotel. Later proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Chennai covering St. Thomas Church, Kapaleshwar Temple, Fort St. George and drive past the Marina beach. Overnight stay at your hotel in Chennai.
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  DAY 2 |
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| Chennai - Mahabalipuram |
Today, after breakfast the full day is planned for a visit to Mahabalipuram. We also visit Kanchipuram, famous for its extraordinary collection of silk sarees and dress materials. Return to Chennoi for overnight stay at your hotel.
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  DAY 3 |
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| Mahabalipuram - Trichy |
After breakfast check-out from your hotel and drive to Trichy and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon we proceed on a half day city tour of Trichy covering Rock Fort temple and the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple. Overnight stay at your hotel in Trichy.
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  DAY 4 |
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| Trichy - Tanjore |
After breakfast we drive to Tanjore. In the afternoon we take you around the Thanjavur Palace, the Brihadishwara temple and Fort. Overnight stay at your hotel in Tanjore.
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  DAY 5 |
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| Tanjore - Karaikudi |
After breakfast, drive to Karaikudi and STAY AT THE HERITAGE CHETTIAR MANSION THE BANGLA. In the afternoon visit Ornate Mansiions of Chettiars dating back to early 20th century
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  DAY 6 |
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| Karaikudi - Madurai |
After breakfast, drive to Madurai and check-in at hotel. In the afternoon visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai nayak palace and Anglican cathedral. Evening witness the pooja ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple. Overnight stay at your hotel in Madurai.
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  DAY 7 |
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| Madurai - Periyar |
After breakfast, drive to Periyar Madurai and check-in at hotel. In the afternoon enjoy boat cruise at lake Periyar to see the wildlife.
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  DAY 8 |
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| Periyar - Cochin |
After breakfast, Leave for cochin and enroute enjoy backwater cruise from Kottyam to Alleppy.. Arrival and check in at hotel. Evening witness the classical Kathakali dance show.
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  DAY 9 |
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| Cochin |
After breakfast, visit cochin city including Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry palace museum and St. Francis church with Portuguese and Dutch influence.
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  DAY 10 |
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| Departure from Cochin |
After breakfast, you can fly to Chennai or Mumbai for onward destination /back home or to the Beache of Marari for Relaxation.
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