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Day 03: Mahabalipuram
See the 7th century Shore Temple built in pagoda style. Afternoon at leisure for own activities with overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Morning drive to Pondicherry (140 kms). Visit the Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus and Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the novel township of Auroville. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Pondicherry - Tanjore
Drive to Tanjore- 190 kms away and enjoy a city tour of Tanjore with visits to the Brahadeeswarar temple. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 06: Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai
Drive to Madurai (190 kms) with a stopover at Trichy. In Trichy, enjoy the sight of 'Rock Fort Temple- that houses the Fort, Mathrubhuteshwarer Shrine dedicated to Shiva and a Ganesh Temple.
Continue drive to Madurai and upon arrival check-in at hotel
Day 07: Madurai
Visit the renowned Meenakshi temple and see its Hall of a "Thousand Pillars that was built in the 16th century.
Afternoon is free for leisure activities such as shopping etc with overnight stay at the hotel
Day 08: Madurai - Periyar
Set out for Periyar early in the morning, situated at a distance of 180 kms. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and relax for the day.
Day 09: Periyar - Kumarakom
Visit the world famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and explore the rich flora and fauna of the region through wildlife safaris within the park. Post lunch, enjoy a drive to the backwater village of Kumarakom
Day 10: Kumarakom - Cochin
Drive to Cochin (90 km) where you can check-in at hotel. In the evening, you will be regaled by a classical Kathakali performance at the hotel. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and retire for overnight stay.
Day 11: Cochin
Visit the tourist attractions of Cochin such as the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis & the famous Chinese fishing nets. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, lazing around at the beach, if you so wish. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12 Cochin - Abroad
Transfer to the international airport for flight for back home.
Our prices are based on room plus breakfast basis.
Depending on the number of people in the group we would arrange for the transportation. For all the departures we would arrange for an air-conditioned transport.
Services of an European language / English speaking guide for sightseeing tours
Our quotes are based in USD:
Five Star deluxe hotels:
Cost based in US Dollars |
Fixed departure cost (Minimum 2 guests) |
Land cost |
USD 996 per person |
The above cost includes:
Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis for ELEVEN nights at the following
hotels:
City |
Hotel name |
Category of room |
No. of nights |
Chennai |
Taj Connemara |
Superior Room |
01 |
Covelong |
Taj Fisherman's Cove |
Sea facing room |
02 |
Pondicherry |
Le Orient |
Deluxe Room |
01 |
Tanjore |
Swami Malai |
Heritage room |
01 |
Madurai |
Taj Garden Retreat |
Superior room |
02 |
Periyar |
Taj Garden Retreat |
Superior room |
01 |
Kumarakom |
Taj Garden Retreat |
Superior room |
01 |
Cochin |
Taj Malabar |
Harbour facing room |
02 |
First class hotels:
Cost based in US Dollars |
Fixed departure cost (Minimum 2 guests) |
Land cost |
USD 522 per person |
The above cost includes:
Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis for TWELEVE nights at the following hotels:
City |
Hotel name |
Category of room |
No. of nights |
Chennai |
Aruna |
Standard room |
01 |
Covelong |
MGM Resort |
Standard room |
02 |
Pondicherry |
Ananda Inn |
Standard Room |
01 |
Tanjore |
Swami Malai |
Heritage room |
01 |
Madurai |
Madura Park |
Standard room |
02 |
Periyar |
Cardamom County |
Standard room |
01 |
Kumarakom |
Whispering Palms |
Standard room |
01 |
Cochin |
Atrium |
Standard room |
02 |
Based on room plus Breakfast basis.
Transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned transport as per the itinerary
Aarti, tikka and garlanding along with non-alcoholic welcome drink in Chennai.
Cycle rickshaw ride in Madurai.
Boat ride in Periyar.
Kathakali dance performance in Cochin.
Entrances at monuments at all cities.
Services of an European language / English speaking guide for sightseeing tours
Road tax, parking fees and driver's overnight wages
The rates are valid from 16 April, 2006 till September 30, 2006.
Service tax levied by the government of 4.08%.
The above cost does not includes:
Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages and airport tax.
International flights, insurance, tips etc.
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