Rajasthan with South India
Places to See :
Chennai - Trivandrum - Cochin - Periyar - Madurai - Kanchipuram -
Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Experience the Natural Beauty, Ancient Culture and Adventure of South India.
Start with a few days of total relaxation at the exclusive
Somaltheeram/Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Resort--situated at one of the finest
beaches of India, amidst coconut plantations, in the state of Kerala. Next,
sail the backwaters of Kerala on traditional rice boats. After an overnight
on the boat, enjoy cultural activities in the port town of
Cochin--well-known for their Kathakali Dance performances. Wildlife viewing
at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and exploring the "temple towns" of
Tamil Nadu.
Day 01: Arrival in Chennai Transfer to
hotel Le Meridien (near the airport)
Day 02: Madras -
Trivandrum Transfer to Somatheeram Ayurvedic Resort
Day 03: Ayurvedic Beach Resort Relax and enjoy the facilities
at the resort including private beach, yoga, massage, nature walks,
classical music and dance programs on open-air stage, visits to local
traditional village.
Day 04: Backwaters of Kerala
From the resort drive to the pier to board a private rice boat (70 kms/2 hrs
drive) and then cruise through the narrow canals and wide lakes enjoying the
scenic natural beauty -- coconut trees, rice patties, small villages.Meals
and overnight on houseboats.
Day 05: Backwaters - Cochin
Morning relax on houseboat, after lunch drive to Cochin 65 Kms/ 1
1/12 hrs.), transfer to hotel. Taj Mallabar Hotel, overlooking the harbor,
sea facing rooms.
Day 06: Cochin Full day
sighseeing: palaces, museums. Enjoy a Kathakali dance performance at Cochin
Cultural Center, arriving by 5 pm to watch the make-up. Dinner at
traditional Kerala restaurant. Taj Mallabar Hotel
Day 07:
Periyar Periyar Wild life Sanctuary Home to bison, antelopes,
sambars, wild boars, monkeys, langurs, a wide variety of birds, and some 750
elephants. Game viewing by private motor-boat in the evening, (the best time
to see wild life). Hotel Taj Garden Retreat
Day 08: Periyar - Madurai Relax at Periyar in the morning. In
afternoon, drive to Madurai (135 kms./ 4hrs. drive), "The Temple City
of India." Evening relaxed overview of the city, independent strolling.
Hotel Taj Garden Retreat in Madurai, cottages.
Day 09:
Madurai Full day sighseeing: Sri Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak
Palace, Tiruparankundram (rock-cut)Temple, Alagarkoil Temple Evening fly
Madurai-Madras dep 19:40 arr 20:30 arr. OR 20:40 dep.-21:30 arr. Hotel Taj
Garden Retreat
Day 10: Madras Full day sightseeing
of Madras: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Sri Parthasarathy
Temple, Fort St. George, the Marina. Hotel Taj Coromandel, superior room
Day 11: Drive to Kanchipuram Visit temples of
Kanchipuram enroute to Mahabalipuram. Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunta Perumal
Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Devarajaswami
Temple. On arrival in Mahabalipuram transfer to Hotel FishermanÕs
Cove.
Day 12: Mahabalipuram Morning relax;
afternoon sightseeing: Five Rathas, Shore Temple, ArjunaÕs Penance,
Mandapams, Krishna Mandapam.
Day 13: Madras Relax
in the morning. Late afternoon drive back to Madras (80kms./2hrs. drive).
Transfer to international airport for flight home.
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Guest
Comments -----Original
Message----- Guest Name(s): Thavamanie Kolapen
Country:
South Africa
Email: ------
Tour Taken: Customized Golden
Triangle Tour
Year: 2001, November
Dear Durjay,
This is my comments on my journey and services. I trust that the "note"
below is acceptable. Please comment I wish to thank the Director & staff
of Compass India for ensuring that my very first visit to my motherland
India was a most memorable one. During the course of my journey I had
experienced no major problems or difficulties. Mode of travel, Tours and
Hotels were centrally situated. As a result after official tours for the
day, we were able to do some "sightseeing" on our own, in a safe,
friendly atmosphere.
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