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Vizag to Kovalam East Coast & Temple of Tamilnadu

  

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
16 days and 15 nights
India (Vishakapatnam, Kakinada, Machilipatnam, Nellore, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Trichy, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Kovalam)
India (Vishakapatnam)

Description

Tour will begin with your arrival in Vizag. You will visit Araku Valley on day excursion. From Vizag to Chennai you will be driving on scenic East Coast road and emphasis is on Nature, enroute you will be exploring wildlife, fishing hamlet, long beaches and few magnificent temples. From Chennai till Trivadrum trip is more concentrated on temples archetecture. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed The Great Living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram & at Darasuram. Continue your temple discovery and visit the active large temples at Trichy, Madurai, Rameshwaran & in Trivandrum. 

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:

Arrive Vizag
On arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Visit Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Kali Temple & Ramakrishna Beach.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:

Vizag
Excursion to Araku Valley (120kms one way). Visit Borra Caves, Tribal Museum, Galikonda Viewpoint & Coffee Plantations. Drive back to Vizag.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 3:

Vizag - Kakinada (155kms)
Drive to Kakinada check in at hotel. Later boat safari in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 4:

Kakinada - Machilipatnam (255kms)
Drive to Machilipatnam check in at hotel. Visit the worship centers in the city & relax on the pristine sands beaches.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 5:

Machilipatnam - Nellore (300kms)
Drive to Nellore check in at hotel. Visit Ranganatha Temple built in 12th century.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 6:

Nellore - Chennai (275kms)
Drive to Chennai via visiting Venkatagiri Fort which inhouse Kashi Vishwanth temple. Next visit Sri Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupati. Drive to Chennai check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 7:

Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach. Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 8:

Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120kms)
Visit Mahabalipuram UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance. Drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 9:

Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 10:

Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Trichy check in at hotel. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple the largest functional temple in the world and The Rock Fort the oldest rock in the world 230 crore years old.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 11:

Trichy - Madurai (135kms)
Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 12:

Madurai - Rameshwaram (170kms)
Drive to Rameshwaram, check in at hotel. Visit Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga Temple & Walk on Adams Bridge.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 13:

Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320kms)
Drive to Kanyakumari check in at hotel. Rest time to relax on the beach and watch sunset.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 14:

Kanyakumari - Kovalam (80kms)
Visit Kanyakumari Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace & Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Drive to Kovalam check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 15:

Kovalam
Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Drive through popular beaches.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 16:

Kovalam - Departure
Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 Best Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels or similarVishakhapatnam   Vishakhapatnam - Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ)
2 Haritha Valley Resort Araku/ Haritha Hill Resort or similarVishakhapatnam
3 Paradigm Sarovar Portico/ Royal Park Hotel or similarKakinada
4 Hotel SS Grand INN/ RK Good Times or similarMachilipatnam
5 Minerva Grand/Bergamont Hotels or similarNellore
6 Raj Park/ MGM East Woods or similarChennai
7 INDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort or similarMahabalipuram
8 Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International or similarPondicherry
9 Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers or similarThanjavur
10 Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia or similarTrichy
11 Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency or similarMadurai
12 Daiwik Hotel or similarRameshwaram
13 Sea Shore/ Hotel Seaface or similarKanyakumari
14 Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort or similarKovalam
15 Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort or similarKovalam
16   Kovalam

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
VishakhapatnamBest Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels or similarThe Park Hotel/ Fairfield by Marriott or similarThe Gateway Hotel Beach Road/ The Bheemli Resort Managed By AccorHotels or similar
KakinadaParadigm Sarovar Portico/ Royal Park Hotel or similarGrand Kakinada by GRT Hotels or similar
MachilipatnamHotel SS Grand INN/ RK Good Times or similar
NelloreMinerva Grand/Bergamont Hotels or similar
ChennaiRaj Park/ MGM East Woods or similarThe Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan or similarITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace or similar
MahabalipuramINDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort or similarIdeal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort or similarRadisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ Fisherman's Cove or similar
PondicherryShenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International or similarLe Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa or similarPalais De Mahe/ La Villa or similar
ThanjavurGrand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers or similarSangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort or similarSvatma or similar
TrichyRed Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia or similarSangam Hotels or similar
MaduraiAstoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency or similarGRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel or similarCourtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai or similar
RameshwaramDaiwik Hotel or similarHyatt Place Rameswaram or similar
KanyakumariSea Shore/ Hotel Seaface or similarAnantya Resorts/ Annai Resorts and Spa or similar
KovalamHarmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort or similarEstuary Island Resort/Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel or similarVivanta by Taj - Green Cove/ The Leela Kovalam Beach or similar