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The Dravidian
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations: Madras - Covolong - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Tanjore
- Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kumrakarom - Cochin - Bombay
Day
01 : Arrival Madras - Covolong (45 KMS 01.20 HRS)
Welcome, assistance and transfer from Madras international airport to Covolong
Beach resort. Morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing of Mahabalipuram visiting
Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna Mandap, Mahishasura Mandap, Ganesh Mandap
and five Rathas.
Day 02 : Covolong - Kanchipuram - Covolong (100 KMS 02 HRS)
Full day sightseeing of Kanchipuram a town famous for its silk fabric and Temples
visiting Ekambareswara, Kailashnath, Varadaraja and vaikuntha Temples.
Day 03 : Covolong - Tanjore - Trichy (200 KMS 06 HRS)
Early morning depart for Trichy enroute visiting Brihadeshwara Temple and Museum,
continue drive to Trichy and check into hotel.
Day 04 : Trichy
Morning depart for sightseeing of Sirrangam island visiting shore of Cauvery
river, Ranganathanswami and Jambukeswara Temples. Afternoon walk through old
city particularly big bazar street and China bazar.
Day 05 : Trichy - Madurai (165 KMS 03.30 HRS)
Morning depart for Madurai. Upon arrival check into hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
of Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Vandiyur Mariammam Teepakulam
where annual float festival takes place.
Day
06 : Madurai - Periyar (125 KMS 03 HRS)
Morning depart for famous Periyar wildlife Sanctuary. Afternoon proceed on a
wildlife tour on a boat. The animals found here are Elephants, Bisons, Wild
Dogs, Hyenas, Monkeys, Deer, Wild Hen. Wild Elephants have been sighted often.
Day 07 : Periyar
Periyar is also famous for spices. Visit different farms to see how famous spices
are grown for which the French, Dutch, Portugese and British came to India.
The spices found here are pepper, tea, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, turmeric,
etc. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 08 : Periyar - Kumrakarom (165 KMS 04.30 HRS)
Early morning depart for Kumrakoram, one of the most beautiful area of Kerala.
Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 09 : Kumrakoram
Day at leisure, in the evening a boat ride at the back waters of Kerala discovering
various villages and the life of the locals.
Day 10 : Kumrakarom - Cochin (07 HRS)
Embark on a full day cruise of the back waters enroute visit the spectacular
villages. Disembark at your hotel Jetty. Evening at leisure.
Day
11 : Cochin
Full day sightseeing of Cochin visiting market on the main land, Chinese nets,
St.Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Jew Synagogue, spice street. In the evening
view the demonstration and the Kathakali dance in a home theatre.
Day 12 : Cochin - Bombay (FLIGHT 02 HRS)
Departure and arrival assistance and transfers will be provided in Cochin and
Bombay respectively. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 13 : Bombay
Full day sightseeing visiting Elephanta caves, Gateway of India, Queen's Necklace,
Hanging Gardens, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan and Prince of Wales Museum.
Day 14 : Bombay - Back Home
Transfer will be provided in time for international flight back home.
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Option 1
Extension of Marari Beach
Day
12 : Cochin - Marari Beach Resort
Morning depart for mararai about two hours drive upon arrival check into Beach
resort with ayurevedic health message rest of the day at leisure. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 13 : Marari Beach Resort
Full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Marari Beach Resort
Full day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 : Marari - Cochin -Bombay
Ealy morning depart for Cochin to connect domestic flight to Bombay. Upon arrival
assistance transfer to hotel. Afternoon short sightseeing of Bombay visiting
Hanging garden, Marine Drive and Prince of Wales Museum.
Day 16 : Bombay - Back Home
Kai representative will provide transfer in time to international airport to
connect flight back home.
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Option 2
Extension of Bangaram Island
Day
12 : Cochin - Agathi - Bangaram Island (FLIGHT 01.30 HRS)
Kai rep will provide transfer in time for flight to agathi Upon arrival transfer
will be provided by boat to bangaram island paradise in the Indian ocean 1.30
hrs boat ride to the resort. Accomodation is on full board basis.
Day 13 : Bangaram ( LAKSHADWEEP)
This island boast for its unspoilt beauty which is supposed to be discoved in
the 4th century by the ship wrecked sailors, a heaven for snorkelling, catamaran
sailing. Deep sea fishing, rafting, kayaKing or just take a boat and go to any
of close by island to be on your own for a day, to bask on the Beach Swim. Meals
and overnight in resort
Day 14 : Bangaram
A day at lesiure or try your hand on any of the water sports. Meals and overningh
in resort.
Day 15 : Bangaram
A day at lesiure or try your hand on any of the water sports. Meals and overningh
in resort
Day
16 : Bangaram - Cochin - Bombay / Madras
Transfer by boat will be provided to agathi in time for your Domestic flight
to Cochin, upon arrival assistance will be provided for further connection to
Madras/ Bombay for your International flight back home.
Day 17 : Bombay/Madras - Back Home
Kai representative will provide transfer in time to international airport to
connect flight back home.
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Golden Triangle
