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Temples & Backwater Tour of South India

 

Informazioni generali

DurataDestinazionePartenza
15 giorni e 14 notti
India (Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chitdambaram, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Trichy, Madurai, Munnar, Periyar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Cochin, Kovalam)
India (Chennai)

Descrizione

Visit the two state of India. Tamil Nadu famous for its exquisite temples of which some are UNESCO World Heritage sites. See the largest & oldest active temples of Hindus in Thanjore, Trichy & Madurai. Rejuvenate yourself in French Colonial town Pondicherry by practicing Yoga in Auroville Ashram. Old monuments, exotic flora and fauna, lush vegetation, the delicate scent of spices and temples bells all characterize Kerala. Western Ghats in the tea-growing region of Munnar gives you a true sense of the sheer natural beauty. Explore the picturesque Periyar National Park & learn about spice plantation. Cruise along the beautiful Keralan backwaters & watch mesmerizing traditional Kathakali dance. At the end of tour relax on world famous Kovalam beach.
Visit the two state of India. Tamil Nadu famous for its exquisite temples of which some are UNESCO World Heritage sites. See the largest & oldest active temples of Hindus in Thanjore, Trichy & Madurai. Rejuvenate yourself in French Colonial town Pondicherry by practicing Yoga in Auroville Ashram. Old monuments, exotic flora and fauna, lush vegetation, the delicate scent of spices and temples bells all characterize Kerala. Western Ghats in the tea-growing region of Munnar gives you a true sense of the sheer natural beauty. Explore the picturesque Periyar National Park & learn about spice plantation. Cruise along the beautiful Keralan backwaters & watch mesmerizing traditional Kathakali dance. At the end of tour relax on world famous Kovalam beach.

Categoria

 
3 star hotels (Viaggio privato)
Pernottamento e prima colazione 3 Stelle
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4 star hotels (Viaggio privato)
Pernottamento e prima colazione 4 Stelle
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5 star hotels (Viaggio privato)
Pernottamento e prima colazione 5 Stelle
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Programma

Day 1:
Arrive Chennai
Arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). 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.

Day 2:
Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. On arrival check in at hotel. Later visit UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 3:
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120kms)
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 4:
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.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 5:
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 6:
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 7:
Madurai - Munnar (160kms)
Drive to Munnar, check in at hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 8:
Munnar
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 9:
Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu the windiest places in Asia. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 10:
Thekkady
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on boat safari followed by spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom check in.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 11:
Thekaddy - Alleppey (135kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in houseboat. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 12:
Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Drive to Cochin check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening watch Kathakali Dance.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 13:
Cochin - Kovalam (200kms)
Drive to Kovalam check in at hotel. Rest day free and easy for personal activities & relax on the beach.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast

Day 14:
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 15:
Kovalam - Departure
Departure transfer to airport. Meal plan: Breakfast

La quota include

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & 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.

La quota non 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.

Itinerario

Giorno Pernottamento Informazioni addizionali
1 4 StelleChennai   Chennai - Chennai Airport
2 4 StelleMahabalipuram   Kanchipuram
3 4 StellePondicherry
4 4 StelleThanjavur   Chitdambaram
5 4 StelleTrichy
6 4 StelleMadurai
7 4 StelleMunnar
8 4 StelleMunnar
9 4 StelleThekkady   Periyar
10 4 StelleThekkady
11 4 StelleAlleppey
12 4 StelleKochi
13 4 StelleKovalam
14 4 StelleKovalam
15   Kovalam

Sistemazioni previste in ciascuna località

Luogo3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
ChennaiRaj Park/ MGM East Woods o similareThe Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan o similareITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace o similare
MahabalipuramINDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort o similareIdeal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort o similareRadisson Blu Resort & Spa/ U Tropicana o similare
PondicherryShenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International o similareLe Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa o similarePalais De Mahe/ La Villa o similare
ThanjavurGrand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers o similareSangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort o similareSvatma o similare
TrichyRed Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia o similareSangam Hotels o similare
MaduraiAstoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency o similareGRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel o similareCourtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai o similare
MunnarFort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle o similareNature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar o similareChandys Windy Woods/ Tea County o similare
ThekkadyAbad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop o similareThe Elephant Court/ Cardamom County o similareSpice Village/ Carmelia Haven Resort o similare
AlleppeyDeluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) o similarePreminum Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) o similareLuxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) o similare
KochiThe Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza o similareCasino Hotel/ Le Maritime o similareXandari Harbour/ Le Meridien o similare
KovalamHarmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort o similareEsturay Island Resort/Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel o similareRaviz Kovalam/ Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove o similare