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Tour Highlights
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The prime highlights of the
package are the visits to Sree Aurobindo Ashram at Auroville, The itinerary also includes visits to the famous Mahabalipuram Shore Temple, Madurai Meenakshi Temple at Madurai, Backwater Kumarakom, Ooty hillstations, Mysore, Hassan, Gol Gumbuz at Bijapur, Juma Masjid and finally get down at the ever exciting Goa.
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Bed and Breakfast all the hotels as per the itinerary and monument entrances, Local English Speaking guides, arrival departure transfers and sightseeing with non A/c transport. Meeting assistance on arrival and departure.
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Itinerary
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Day 01
Arrival Chennai
transfer airport/Mahabalipuram (70 kms/2 hrs) Mahabalipuram was named after the Pallava King Narasimbhavaram who enjoyed the title Mamalla or great champion.
Check in and overnight at hotel.
Day 02
Mahabalipuram/Pondicherry ( 163 kms/ 4 hrs)
Pondicherry covers an area of 480 aq.km. consisting of the four coastal regions of Pondicherry, Karakkal, Yanam and Mahe.
Day 03
Pondicherry/Tanjore/Trichy ( 220 kms/ 6 hrs)
City of Trichy which is dominated by the Rock Fort Temple.
Check in and overnight at hotel.
Day 04
Trichy/Madurai (134 kms/ 4hrs)
Madurai which has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage for many centuries. Life in this bustling pilgrimage city is centered around the great Meenakshi Temple. In the afternoon visit the 17th century Shri Meenakshi Temple which dominates the old city.
Day 05
Madurai/Kumarakom (238kms/ 9 hrs)
After Breakfast proceed to Periyar wild life sanctuary visit tea-coffee-spice plantations and proceed to KUmarakom.
check in and overnight at hotel.
Day 06
Kumarakom/Alleppey/Cochin (85 kms/3+2 hrs)
Morning after Breakfast proceed to Alleppey by private motor boat cruise thru the narrow canals of Backwater at Alleppey transfer to Cochin. Afternoon Sight seeing of Cochin Evening Kathakali Dance Performance at Theatre.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07
Cochin/Ooty (280 kms/ 8 hrs)
Sightseeing tour of Ooty, the beautiful plantation town set against the back drop of the Nilgiris.
Check in and overnight at hotel.
Day 08
Ooty/Madhkeri (234 kms/ 7hrs)
Drive to the city of Madhkeri via Chettalli Agricultural Research Station 235 acres farm for Horticulture reserch,plants and fruits.
Check in and Overnight at hotel Orange County
Day 09
In Madhkeri
Visit Tibatain Refugee Settlement and Monastery, Tibatain Handicraft and Handloom Society shop. Overnight at Hotel Orange County
Day 10
Madhkeri/Mysore (110kms / 2 hrs)
This rural city is noted for it's palatial building, beautiful gardens and as a major centre for the manufacturer of incense made from sandalwood, musk and jasmine. Mysore is also a centre for handicrafts specializing in wood carvings and silk.
Check in and Overnight at hotel Viceroy
Day 11
Full day Sightseeing of Mysore Today visit the colorful vegetable and flower market in Mysore. Drive out to Chamundi Hill to view the Chamundeswari Temple and famous Nandi bull. Also visit Shrirangapatanam to see the ruins of Hyder Ali and Tip Sultan's capital.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12
Mysore/Hassan (120kms / 3hrs)
Drive to Hassan visiting Srirangapatnam, Gomteswara Statue, Silk worm centres & farm, Mulberry Farm, Sravanbelagola Temple complex at Belure & Halebid.
Check in and Overnight at hotel
Day 13
Hassan/Hospet (346kms/ 8hrs)
Drive to Hospet visiting different villages, markets & monuments.
Check in and Overnight at Malligi Tourist Home.
Day 14
Full day Sightseeing of Hospet
Sightseeing of Vijayanagara, visit all the temple ruins & ruins at Thungabadra.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15
Hospet/Badami ( 175kms/ 5 hrs)
Drive to Badami visiting Aihole & Pattadakkal temple ruins.
Check in and Overnight hotel.
Day 16
Full day Sightseeing Badami/Bijapur/Badami (132 kms)
Drive to Bijapur visiting Gol Gumbuz- the most beautiful monumment Juma Masjid -Quiet a large monumnet covering an area of 10810 sq.mts and can accommodate 2250 worshippers. At sunset visit the Ibrahim Rauza Mausoleum.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 17
Badami/ Goa (320kms / 8hrs)
Morning sightseeing after Breakfast Driver to Goa via Hubli ,Darward
Check in and overnight at hotel.
Day 18
in Goa
Free at Goa
Day 19
Departure for Mumbai and home town. |
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