Madras to Bangalore Tea Spices and Temple Tour [ Tour Code CO03 ]
Destination : Europe - Chennai - Mahbalipuram - Kanchipuram - Tanjore - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Peryar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore - Europe.
Day 01 : Europe - Chennai - Mahbalipuram
Arrive early morning into Southern India's largest city, Chennai (Madras) gateway to the sunny South. On your arrival in Chennai and you will be received by our representative and a 37-mile drive to Mahabalipuram to your hotel.
Day 02 : Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Breakfast at Hotel and depart for Kanchipuram the city of temples afternoon back to Mahabalipuram, the world heritage site famous for the monolith temples dating back to centuries.
Spend the afternoon in the sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram visiting shore temple, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Five Rathas and beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Mahabalipuram - Tanjore
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reakfast at Hotel and Drive to Tanjore. (Thanjavur), home of the Chola rulers, the greatest temple builders in the south with rich heritage of Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance and traditional handicrafts.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 04 : Tanjore - Trichy - Tanjore
Breakfast at Hotel and depart for the visit of Trichy. Tour the Srirangam temple, one of the largest and most interesting temple complexes in India.
In the afternoon back to Tanjour and visit of The Brihadeeswara Temple built by Raja Chola is said to have been the tallest monument in ancient India, rising to a height of 241-ft in pyramidal form.
It is rightly said of the Cholas that they conceived like giants and finished like jewelers.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : Tanjore - Madurai
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Madurai visiting en route Chettinad villages near Karaikudi. Madurai city is planned out in the shape of a lotus with the famous Meenakshi temple in the center.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 06 : Madurai
Breakfast at hotel and depart for the visit of Meenakshi Temple and Madurai city. It is one of the biggest temple complexes in India.
The five pagodas that surround the temple are known for their intricate stucco work and the 156-ft high southern gopuram is the tallest. Thirumalai Mahal Palace is constructed in Indo-Saracenic style.
In the evening attend special temple prayer ceremonies.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 07 : Madurai - Peryar
Breakfast at hotel and depart with an interesting drive through the scenic countryside to Periyar Reserve Park.
A dam constructed on a river led to the submersion of a large forest area and the formation of a lake.
The park contains elephants, tiger, sambar, barking deer, lion-tailed macaque and a rich bird life. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Periyar on a forest department run boat and visit a spice plantation.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Breakfast at hotel and drive to the famous Kerala water canals in Kumarakom. The complex network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals form the basis of a distinct regional life-style and traveling by boat is the best way to view it.
The boats cross shallow, palm-fringed lakes studded with Chinese fishing nets along narrow, shady canals where coir (coconut fiber), coconut and cashews are loaded on to boats.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 09 : Kumarakom
After the breakfast at hotel and Enjoy a three-hour cruise on the Backwaters.
Optional:Experience a night on the traditional rice-house boat (Kettuvallam).
Overnight stay on a House boat
Day 10 : Kumarakom - Cochin
Break fast at hotel and drive to Cochin. The Cochin harbor has been trading spices with the rest of the world for over 2000 years.
In the evening witness a colorful Kathakali dance performance.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 11 : Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel and depart for the visit of Cochin includes visit to the Jewish Synagogue, one of the oldest in India, Jewish town and the Dutch Palace, well known for its mural paintings.
See the picturesque Chinese fishing nets in operation at the entrance of the Kochi Harbor; Chinese traders first brought them back from Kublai Khan's court. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 12 : Cochin - Ooty
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Ooty . One of the most popular hill stations of Tamil Nadu, Ooty or Ootacamund is a beautifully located in the Nilgiri Hills or the Blue Mountains.
Blessed by nature, and visit of the tea gardens. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 13 : Ooty - Mysore
Breakfast at Hotel and depart for Mysore as the principal residence of a former royal family, Mysore Palace offers a profusion of exquisite domes, arches and an extraordinary collection of art.
On Chamundi Hill see the temple of Chamundeswari and nearby, see the Nandi bull, a 16-ft high sculpture carved out of a single rock. Visit the summer palace of Tipu Sultan at Srirangapatnam.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 14 : Mysore - Bangalore
Breakfast at Hotel and drive to Bangalore, capital of Karnataka State. This well-planned city is home to India's main Information Technology hub, aircraft, telephone industries and is popularly known as the 'Silicon Valley' of India.
Visiting en route the beautiful temple at Somnathpur. continue drive Bangalore Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 15 : Bangalore - Europe Homebound
Drive to Bangalore airport for your homebound flight.
Tour Ends.
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