Day 1 - Welcome to Chennai Welcome to South India! On arrival in Chennai you are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. Day 2 - Mahabalipuram sightseeing Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry. This morning we depart Chennai and travel south to the French colonial city of Pondicherry. French rule lasted here until 1954 and the influence is still clear in the city's architecture. Overnight Stay in Chennai. Day 3 - Pondicherry Pondicherry. Today we explore the highlights of Pondicherry including the Sri Aurobindo Ashram spiritual community and Pondicherry Beach, with it's beautiful golden sand and lapping waves. Finally, we explore the striking Sacred Heart Basilica, a famous Christian pilgrimage site. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Overnight Stay in Pondicherry. Day 4 - Temples & Tanjore Pondicherry - Tanjore. After breakfast we head away from the coastal Pondicherry to an important centre of South Indian religion, art and architecture - Tanjore (Thanjavur). Take in the enormous Brihadishwara Temple. This temple is over 1000 years old and the dome on top is thought to have been hauled up in a similar way to the construction of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Overnight: Tanjore Day 5 - Madurai sightseeing & Evening Aarti Ceremony where we enjoy a half day guided tour taking in the Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal. This grand palace is known for the giant circular pillars in its courtyard and dates back to the 17th century. We continue to the famous rock cut temple of Thirupparankunram Murugan. Day 6 - Munnar Tea Plantations Madurai - Munnar. Leave Madurai today we travel to the picturesque former hill station of Munnar, surrounded by sprawling tea plantations. We take a guided stroll through a local tea plantation and visit a local market, before the rest of the day is free to relax as you please. You may wish to visit the nearby Blossom Park and enjoy cycling or boating in the stunning surrounds. Day 7 - Kochi Munnar - Kochi. Today we continue on to Kochi, our final destination in South India. Upon arrival, the remainder of the day is free to explore the city at your own leisure. This evening you can opt for an optional tour to watch an entertaining and traditional Kathakali dance show. Kathakali performers are known for their elaborate costumes and make up and they always put on a fantastic show. Day 8 - Kochi Our Indian adventure comes to an end today. A departure Kochi Airport. Contact Details :+91 9952550447 , +91 9345915047
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Overview
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination Covered :Â Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Madurai – Munnar – Kochin
Tour Activities :Â Culture & Historical places , Moments & Historical Places
Tour Themes :Â Sightseening , Backwater Places,Pilgrimage Tour
Payments Terms
- 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Inclusions
- CP (Room + Breakfast)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount