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South India Spice Coast
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Trichy - Madurai
- Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Kumarakom - Cochin - Mysore - Hassan - Halebid - Belur
- Bangalore
Day
01 : International flight - Chennai
Upon arrival in Chennai International airport Kai representative will welcome,
assist and provide transfer to respective hotel for immediate occupancy.
Day 02 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahaballipuram (165 Kms Approx. 07 Hrs)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to Mahaballipuram via Kanchipuram enroute
visit memorial of Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur. In Kanchipuram visit Ekambareswara,
Kailashnath & Varadaraja Temple, after visit drive to Mahaballipuram.
Upon arrival check-into the respective hotel for overnight.
Day 03 : In Mahabalipuram
Morning sightseeing tour of Mahaballipuram visiting Five Rathas, Arjuna Penance,
Mahishasura Mandap, Krishna Mandap, Shore Temple & Ganesh Ratha, after
visit return to respective hotel. Afternoon on beach at leisure, overnight
in hotel.
Day 04 : Mahaballipuram - Trichy (via Tanjore) (200 Kms Approx. 06 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Trichy enroute visit Brideshwara Temple at Tanjore,
after visit continue drive to Trichy. Upon arrival check-into the respective
hotel for overnight.
Day 05 : In Trichy
After breakfast - fullday sightseeing tour of Trichy visiting Ghats of river
Cauvery on Sirrangam Island, Jambukeswara Shiva Temple & Srirangam Vishnu
Temple. A town where life is centered rounds the temple. Afternoon visit the
old city of Trichy and a Rock Fort Ganapathi & Shiva Temple 434 steps.
Sunset from here is excellent. After visit return to respective hotel for
overnight.
Day
06 : Trichy - Madurai (150 Kms Approx. 04 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check-into the respective hotel.
Afternoon visit Meenakshi Temple & Thirumalai Nayak Palace built in the
17thcentury in the indo-sarascenic style. The temple is known for its gigantic
intricately carved gateways or gopurams, exquisite sculptures ornate pillars
and painted ceilings. After visit return to respective hotel for overnight.
Day 07 : Madurai - Kovalam (via Kanyakumari) 330 Kms Approx. 10 Hrs
After breakfast drive to Kovalam. A long and interesting day drive via Kanyakumari
the south most tip of mainland India, where the three seas Indian Ocean, Arabian
sea & Bay of Bengal meet. Continue your drive to Kovalam via Padmanabhapuram
an interesting palace of Travancore Kings. Upon arrival at Kovalam check into
respective hotel for overnight.
Day 08 : In Kovalam
Day at leisure for swimming at one of the most beaches in the World. Overnight
at respective hotel.
Day 09 : In Kovalam
Day at leisure for independent activities. Overnight at respective hotel.
Day
10 : Kovalam - Kumarakom (150 Kms Approx. 07 hrs)
After breakfast drive to kumrakoram an island on the backwaters of Kerala,
it is one of the most relaxing place. Upon arrival transfer will be provided
in a motorboat to hotel. Overnight at respective hotel.
Day 11 : Kumarakom - Cochin ( 85 Kms Approx. 02 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast depart by boat through the Lakes of Kerala approximately
four hours boat ride. Afternoon depart for Cochin. Upon arrival check into
respective hotel for overnight.
Day 12 : In Cochin
After breakfast depart for sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting market on the
main land, Mattancherry, Jewish Synagogue Church, St. Francis church, Dutch
Palace, Spice Street & Fort Cochin, from here one can see the Chinese
nets used for fishing, after visit return to respective hotel for overnight.
Day 13 : Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore (150 Kms Approx. 04 Hrs)
After breakfast Kai representative will provide transfer to Domestic airport
to connect flight to Bangalore. Upon arrival transfer from airport to Mysore.
Upon arrival check into hotel for overnight.
Day
14 : In Mysore
After breakfast depart for sightseeing of Chamundi Hill, Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam
visiting summer palace of Tippu Sultan, Mosque, Dungon, Ranganathan Temple
& Grave of Tippu and his family. After visit return to hotel for overnight.
Day 15: Mysore - Hassan (125 Kms Approx. 03 Hrs)
After breakfast at leisure to walk around on your own in the market. Afternoon
depart for Hassan. Upon arrival check into respective hotel for overnight.
Day 16 : Hassan - Halebid - Belur - Hassan (80 kms Approx. 02 Hrs)
After breakfast depart for sightseeing tour of Halebid & Belur one of
the most beautiful temples an excellent example of architecture of Hosyala
dynasty. Return to the hotel. In case it is possible we organize magic show
for our valued clients. Overnight at respective hotel.
Day 17 : Hassan - Bangalore - International Flight (175 Kms Approx. 06
Hrs)
After breakfast depart for Bangalore enroute visit the famous statue of Mahavir
at Sravanbengola. After visiting continue your drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival
in Bangalore few rooms will be provided for wash & Change. No accomodation
only dinner, after meals Kai representative will provide transfer in time
for your international fight back home.
Day 18 : Bangalore - Back Home
On international flight Kai services terminate bon voyage.
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