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| DAY 01: ARR. CHENNAI TRANSFER TO HOTEL |
| Evening: |
Late evening arrival in Chennai. |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel The Checkers or Similar. |
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| DAY 02: CHENNAI – VISITING CITY ON THE EAST COAST OF SOUTHERN INDIA |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Explore Chennai. |
| Afternoon: |
Drive to Mamallapuram and Check-in at hotel. |
| Evening: |
At leisure. |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel GRT Temple Bay |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast |
About Chennai : The first city of Tamil Nadu (formerly Madras) is a comparatively new city. The erstwhile villages of Mylapore, Triplicane, Ezhambur (Egmore) etc. all now a part of Chennai, have a recorded historical past centuries older than Chennai. Chennai, the present gateway to the South of India, is itself, however, only about 350 years old. Chennai offers several sights and sounds to savour. The St. George Fort, built in 1653, is currently used as the state government’s secretariat and is a famous landmark. Another colonial structure worth visiting in the city of Chennai is Santhome Cathedral was built around 14th/15th century. In addition to above the Kapaleeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is the oldest temple in Chennai.
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| DAY 03: MAMALLAPURAM – HERITAGE WALK |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Interesting ‘History walk of Mamallapuram’ including snake charmer, Visit to sculpture studio and a meals in local rest serve in Traditional Way |
| Lunch: |
Hotel in Mamallapuram |
| Afternoon: |
Free for own activities. |
| Evening: |
At leisure. |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel GRT Temple Bay |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast / Lunch |
About Mamallapuram : Mamallapuram lies 60 kms, South of Chennai, nestling on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, was once a port of the Pallavas. The Pallavas have created many marvelous monuments with Sculptural Panels, Caves, Monolithic Rathas and Temples. Once a thriving port trading with many distant nations, Pallava Chisels have breathed life into stone. The Pallavas art this place emphasizes robust eatherly beauty, imbibed with life. These monumental splendours and sunny beach resorts attract tourists from all over the world. The Arjuna`s Penance (Bass Relief) and onward visiting monuments of Five rathas (symbolises equality of men & women) & to end with at the famous Shore temple.
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| DAY 04: KANCHEEPURAM - BANGALORE |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Travel to Bangalore. Enroute visit Kancheepuram - One of the seven sacred cities of India. |
| Lunch: |
Hotel in Kancheepuram |
| Afternoon: |
Check-in at hotel in Bangalore. |
| Evening: |
At leisure. |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel Jayamahal Palace |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast / Lunch |
About Kancheepuram : Kanchi is a historic city, which served as the capital of some of the mightiest empires of the South. Between the 6th and 8th century it was the headquarters of the Pallava empire and several of the best temples here were built during this period. It later became the capital of the Chola and Vijayanagara empires and was a major seat of Tamil learning. It is the birthplace of some of the greatest men in Indian history. The famous temples of Varadaraja perumal (dedicated to lord Vishnu / the 1000 pillared hall is the most attraction), Ekambareshwar (houses the 3000yrs old mango tree which is still alive). Onward visit to the traditional saree weaver’s society. Silk has been intermingled with the life and culture of the Indians. Though India is producing all the varieties of silk i.e., dress materials, scarves/stoles, readymade garments, etc., the silk Sarees are unique. The Saree is almost synonymous with the word silk. It is the traditional costume of Indian woman since time immemorial.
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| DAY 05: BANGALORE - MYSORE |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Explore Bangalore – The Garden City of south India. |
| Afternoon: |
Travel to Mysore. |
| Evening: |
Check-in at hotel in Mysore. |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel Sandesh The Prince |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast |
About Bangalore : Bangalore, according to state historians, got its name from Bendakalooru (the town of boiled beans) after a king strayed into the area during a hunting trip in the late 14th century. A woman offered him a meal of boiled beans, which the king enjoyed so much that he named the town after the dish. Bengaluru is a transliteration of the original spelling, according to state historians. Visit to ISKCON Temple (International Society For Krishna Consciousness). Visit this ornate temple built on a hillock with granite, marble and Korean glass, this huge cultural complex was established to promote Vedic culture and spiritual learning. It houses various deities, including Krishna, Balaram and Radha. After lunch drive to Mysore – the palace city of South India. Enroute visit toy factory to see brightly coloured wooden toys and door curtains. (This is an initiative by Hi-tours to support the local population of the area to sustain itself from tourism. These artisans are unable to compete with the big showrooms and we support them by taking clients to their shops to give them better exposure.
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| DAY 06: MYSORE – SRIRANGAPATTINAM |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Explore Mysore - city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance. |
| Afternoon: |
An early afternoon excursion visit to Srirangapattinum - a place with Ancient history is an Island fortress town on the bank of river cauvery. |
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Visit to Chamundi Hill Temple - at a height of 1062mts. The 2000-year-old temple is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. A seven storey, 40mts high tower, dominates the temple. A view of entire Mysore city from this hilltop is breath taking. |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel Sandesh The Prince |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast |
About Mysore : Is the erstwhile capital of Wodeyars, the rulers of Mysore state. The Wodeyar family ruled Mysore since 14th century except for a short period of 40 years when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were the rulers. Mysore has never failed to mesmerize the tourists with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. The charm leaves no one untouched. Mysore traces its history into the mythological books where there is reference of Mahishasur (Mahishasura) or the buffalo-headed demon king who is believed to have lived here. Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi hills killed this demon and hence the Dussehra, the festival of the victory of good over evil, is celebrated with unprecedented grandeur. Today Mysore is one of the major cities of Karnataka. Mysore has emerged as a thriving market for exotic sandalwood & incense, the Mysore silk sarees and stone carved sculptures.
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About Srirangapattinum : The island fortress of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan is picturesquely located in the River Cauvery. Within the fort walls that still carry the poignant scars of Tipu's last stand against the British, are a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple. The 'Daria Daulat', Tipu's summer palace with a beautifully gilded and painted interior and the majestic 'Gumbaz'-his mausoleum, are located close to the river. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary at a 3km distance on one of the three islands in the Cauvery River. It’s a good place to see Storks, Ibis, Egrets, Darters, Spoonbills and Cormorants round the year.
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| DAY 07: MYSORE - MUDUMALAI |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Travel to mudumalai - one of South India’s largest wild life reserves. |
| Afternoon: |
Check-in to Hotel in Mudumalai and 04hrs Bush trek, in the jungle. |
| Lunch: |
Hotel in Mudumalai. |
| Evening: |
Visit to Elephant feeding in Mudumalai as a main attraction. (DEPENDING ON SEASON) |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel Jungle Retreat or Similar |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast |
About Mudumalai : The Famous Mudumalai wild life Sanctuary is situated at an elevation of 1000 meters and extending over an area of 321 sq.kmts lies this sanctuary between Kerala and Karnataka states. This is one of India's best sanctuaries. Nature has been lavish in providing this sanctuary with thickly wooded hills, plateaus, deep valleys, waterfalls, rivers, marshes and streams. The varied flora and topography meet the ecological requirements of several species in habituating the sanctuary and give the visitors a sense of satisfaction. In Mudumalai the mostly dense forest is home to spotted deer, Indian Bison, tiger, panther, wild boars and sloth bear. The wild life elephant population estimated around 600 is one of the largest in the country. On arrival check in to hotel and at 01.00pm proceed for a. An approved jungle guide well versed in the ways of nature providing an illuminating insight into the realm of this forest trek will accompany you on this tour, covering some of the most beautiful areas of the park such as Singara hillock and Moyar river side, where nature is left to itself, undisturbed by outside influences. This trekking will give you many photo opportunities as well as to watch the untamed in its own habit.
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| DAY 08: MUDUMALAI - COONOOR |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
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Early we go for jungle Safari. Later Travel to Coonoor, Enroute visit to Ooty (Udagamandalam) is the Queen of Hill Station. |
| Afternoon: |
Board the steam train to enjoy a trip from Ooty to Coonoor affording some spectacular views of the precipitous eastern slopes of the rain-forested Nilgiris. |
| Evening: |
Check-in to Hotel in Coonoor |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel Kurumba Village |
| Meals Included: |
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About Ooty & Coonoor : Ooty also known as Udagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. One can notice a marvelous change in vegetation, as one goes from Kallar to Coonoor. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes. The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers.
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| Train No: 661 - Udagamandalam Mettupalayam Passenger /Dep UAM:15.00Hrs – Arr ONR:16.00Hrs |
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| DAY 09: COONOOR - COCHIN |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Travel to Cochin. |
| Afternoon: |
Check-in to hotel in Cochin |
| Evening: |
At leisure |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel Abad Atrium |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast |
About Cochin : Kochi or Cochin is a vibrant city situated on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula, in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, dubbed 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
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| DAY 10: COCHIN – “God’s Own Country” |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Explore Cochin - the commercial hub of Kerala, is a town of great historical importance. |
| Afternoon: |
At leisure |
| Evening: |
Visit the famous dance drama of Kerala, the “Kathakali” |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel Abad Atrium |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast |
About Cochin : Cochin visiting - ‘The Jewish Synagogue’ at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, ‘The St. Francis Church’, the oldest European Church in India, ‘The Santa Cruz Basilica’ originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese, The Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets and the ‘Chinese fishing nets’ are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Return to hotel for lunch and later in the evening at 05.30pm visit the famous dance drama of Kerala, the “Kathakali”. This dance can be characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana.
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| DAY 11: COCHIN TO ALLEPPEY |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Travel to Alleppey – Land of Backwater and Check-in to House Boat. |
| Lunch: |
In House Boat |
| Afternoon: |
Backwater Cruises - Begin with a cruise, then stroll back into the town past the canals covered with mauve hyacinths. |
| Evening: |
At leisure |
| Accommodation: |
Overnight on Boarded Houseboat |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner |
About Alleppey : Alleppey or Alappuzha's beauty is not merely in its backwaters, but in the man-made islands that you will find amidst the waters. These islands are hedged by mud walls, a haven for migratory birds, with paddy fields inundated with water throughout the year. These fields stand below sea level. R Block is especially famous for the fresh toddy served to guests. It is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips. A splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the landscape from the protection of the cabin. The population’s whole life takes place here on the water. The people sail, fish, swim and bathe here. They do their washing and their washing up. They are so adapted to the water that you can see people talking for an hour, while they are up to their necks in water. Peddlers take care of the supplies and the public transport goes on the water. Countless water birds wait for their chance to catch a fish. The trip goes through a wonderful area full of palm trees, rice fields and floating water plants that surround the boat like emerald Green Island.
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| DAY 12: ALLEPPEY - KOVALAM |
| Breakfast: |
On Boarded Houseboat |
| Morning: |
Travel to Kovalam – The paradise of South India. |
| Afternoon: |
Check-in to Hotel in Kovalam |
| Evening: |
At leisure |
| Accommodation: |
Hotel Travancore Heritage |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast |
About Kovalam : One of the world's greatest beaches, now a magnificent resort of the sun, surf and sea. A beach paradise: the boundless blue of the Arabian Sea and the unwinding miles of the fine sanded beaches washed by a surf which roars and hisses at the feet of the stalwart palms. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night.
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| DAY 13: KOVALAM AT LIESURE |
| Free day. |
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| DAY 14: TRIVANDRUM – DEPARTURE |
| Breakfast: |
Hotel dining room. |
| Morning: |
Transfer to airport. |
| Meals Included: |
Breakfast |
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