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Leave the humdrum monotonous life behind and prepare yourself for a South Indian extravaganza. Let your feet dance to the rhythm of nature and enjoy the melodious murmurs of the magical surroundings. Visit the southernmost parts of the incredible Indian subcontinent for an unforgettable experience.
Notes:
- Above rates are net and non-commissionable to you.
- Cost is based on 02 passengers travelling. Extra person will be accommodated in same room with an extra bed
- Check in 1400 hrs. and check out 1200hrs
- Rooms in Munnar and Thekkady are Non Air Conditioned due to their High Altitude.
- All meals inclusive for 1 night on the houseboat.
- Air Conditioning operational times in AC Deluxe Houseboat will be from 09:00 pm to 06:00 am.
- Air Conditioning operational times in AC Premium Houseboat will be from check in to check out.
- Houseboat cruising time will be from 12:30 - 05:00 pm and 08:00 am to 09:00 am.
- Rooms are subject to available at the time of booking.
- Keeping with the heightened security procedures at all hotels and House boat/Day cruise we request all guests to carry a photo-identity with address proof to present at check-in. Foreign nationals are required to present their Passport and valid visa. Indian nationals can present any one of the following: Passport, Driving License, Voter ID card, Aadhaar Card or Bank Pass Book with Photograph. Pan cards are not allowed.
- Air - condition is switched off in hilly regions.
- Early check-ins or late check-outs will be subject to availability and charged as per hotel policy.
- The rates are valid for the dates of travel and hotels as indicated.
- In case of any change in the dates of travel, amendment or rerouting of itinerary, change in hotels/room types, the costs will vary accordingly.
- In the event of circumstances/situations such as road blockage due to strike/agitation, natural calamities, sickness evacuation, delay/cancellation of train/flight etc. Also, due to monsoon rains and extreme weather patterns journey time can vary enormously at all times of year, which is beyond our control
- 5 % GST to be paid extra on top of package cost
Validity: From 01st October to March 31st.
Diwali & Christmas Peak season supplementary hike as per actual basis.
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Itineraries
Day 01
ARRIVE CHENNAI
Visit Chennai, one of the busiest and most vibrant cities of South India. You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and will be taken to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will get the chance to visit the unique city of Chennai. While in Chennai, visit the Fort St George finished in 1653 by the East India Company. It contains interesting memorabilia from the old times. The Fort is open from 9am to 5.30 pm on all days. Next visit the San Thome Cathedral, a soaring Roman Catholic cathedral, was founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century and was re-built in neo Gothic style in the 1890s. In the evening take a comfortable stroll along the lazy sands of the Marina beach.
Day 02
CHENNAI – KANCHIPURAM -MAHABALIPURAM
On route to Mahabalipuram , visit the classic towns of Kanchipuram. In Kanchipuram, visit the Sri Ekambareshwara temple, which Of the five South Indian Shiva temples associated with the five elements, this 12-hectare precinct is the shrine of earth. According to legend, the goddess Kamakshi (She Whose Eyes Awaken Desire; a form of Parvati, Shiva's consort) worshipped Shiva under a mango tree here. The temple's name means 'Lord of the Mango Tree' and in one courtyard behind the inner sanctum you can see a mango tree said to be 3500 years old, with four branches representing the four Vedas. Next visit the oldest and the most impressive temple of Kanchipuram, the Kailasanatha temple. This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was built in the 8th century by the Pallav king Narsimhavarman II. Also take a tour of the silk saree weaving center and purchase an authentic silk saree for yourself.
Next visit the town of Mahabalipuram, which was the major sea-port of the ancient Pallava Kingdom based at Kanchipuram. There visit the Five Rathas, which huddled together look like buildings but astonishingly are carved from a single rock. Next visit the crowning masterpiece of Mahabalipuram’s stonework, the Arjuna penance, a giant relief carving that is one of the greatest works of ancient art in India. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
Day 03
MAHABALIPURAM – PUDUCHERRY
After breakfast Check out from the hotel & transfer to Pondicherry 110km .Spend the two days immersing in the beauty and mysticism of the old world charm of the city of Pondicherry ( Puducherry). This former French colony is a tranquil place oozing of the old world charm. Pondicherry was a French colony until 1954, hence French is still the major language spoken there. The hotels, cafes, restaurants etc here give us a glimpse of the seductive French aesthetic architecture. Spend the first day exploring the grand churches of Pondicherry. This place has some of the best over the top cathedrals in India such as Merci, French Missionaries and the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, which was completed in 1791, is made in accordance with the traditional Indian architecture. Spend the rest of the evening taking a stroll along the Goubert Ave ( Beach Road), enjoying the peaceful evening.
Day 04
PUDUCHERRY
After breakfast visit the spiritual haven, the Aurobindo Ashram that was founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo. The ashram's Bureau Central has interesting exhibitions on the lives and teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. Overnight at Pondicherry.
Day 05
PUDUCHERRY – CHIDAMBARAM – KUMBAKONAM
In Chidambaram, visit the great temple complex of Nataraja, Shiva as the dancer of the universe. Of the town's many festivals, the two largest are the 10-day chariot festivals in June/July and December/January. In February/March the five-day Natyanjali Dance Festival attracts classical dancers from all over India to the Nataraja Temple. The Nataraja temple on normal days is open from 6 am to noon and from 4.30 pm to 10pm. Next visit Kumbakonam, which in the first glance can easily pass of as another junction town, but scratch beneath the superficial surface and you will find dozens of colourful gopurams pointing skyward, reminding us of the rich legacy of this place. Spend the night at Kumbakonam.
Day 06
KUMBAKONAM – TANJORE – TRICHY – MADURAI
Next visit the vibrant city of Thanjavur famous for its beautifully bizarre sounds and sights. While in Thanjavur, visit the World Heritage listed Brihadeshwara temple, which marks the crowning glory of the Chola architecture. This majestic temple was built in 1003 and 1010 by Rajaraja I, monarch so organised he had the names and addresses of all his dancers, musicians, barbers and poets inscribed into the temple wall. This temple is open on every day from 6 am to 8.30 pm. Next visit Tiruchirappalli is a town brimming with energy and vitality and places the throbbing bazaars and serene temples on the same pedestal. While in Tiruchirappalli, visit the famous Ranganathaswamy temple that has 49 separate shrines all dedicated to Vishnu. he temple's most important festival is the 21-day Vaikunta Ekadasi (Paradise Festival) in December/January, when the celebrated Vaishnavaite text, Tiruvaimozhi, is recited before an image of Vishnu. This temple is open on all days from 6 am to 9 pm. After an eventful day, spend a restful night at Madurai.
Day 07
MADURAI
Madurai, one of the oldest cities of India, is the soul of Tamil Nadu. This place is a perfect amalgamation of modernity and tradition. A visit to the Meenakshi Amman Temple is a must for any person who travels to Madurai. This temple is a fine epitome of immaculate South Indian architecture. This temple is open on all days from 4am-12.30pm & 4-9.30pm.
Day 08
MADURAI – PERIYAR (130 KMS / 4 HRS APROX)
After breakfast drive to Periyar. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon enjoy boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wildlife.
The Periyar Valley was under the reign of the Pandyas who ruled from Madurai until the 12th century. In 1895, the Mullaperiyar dam was constructed. The dam, built across the west-flowing River Periyar, stops the river to form a reservoir. It also resulted in the creation of an artificial lake, which enhanced the charm of the valley. The lake, in the centre of the sanctuary, is the nucleus of the reserve and the place where the elephants and the avifauna come to frolic, to drink water and to cool themselves with dips in the hot months. Down to play by creating this artificial lake, the dam changed the landscape and the features of the valley drastically.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the reserve was the hunting ground of the Travancore kings. The Kingdom of Travancore comprised most of modern-day southern Kerala, the district of Kanyakumari, and the southernmost parts of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu. After India's independence, Travancore merged with Cochin to form Travancore-Cochin which again, sometime later, joined with Malabar district of Madras State to form Kerala. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09
PERIYAR – ALLEPPY (BY SURFACE 190 KMS / 5 HRS)
After breakfast drive to Alleppey, start backwater boat cruise crossing Vembanad Lake into the backwaters of Kerala. Alleppey (Alappuzha) district occupies a prominent place in the tourist map of Kerala interlocked with lakes and canals. Referred to as the Venice of the east by travellers from across the world, this backwater destination is also home to diverse animal and bird life. The cruise starts at 1200 noon and ends in next day at 0900 hrs. The cruising will be through narrow canals and one can experience the local village life in the banks of these canals. The boat will be docked by 5.00 pm and we can enjoy the serene village beauty. Overnight stay on board houseboat.
Day 10
ALLEPPEY – COCHIN ( BY SURFACE 65 KMS / 1.5 HRS )
After breakfast drive to Cochin and proceed for city tour of Cochin, a city till today influenced by medieval Portugal, Holland and England You visit St. Francis Sightseeing Cochin - Chinese Fishing Nets Church, the Mattancherry Palace or "Dutch Palace" (closed on Fridays and Saturdays)
And the amazing Chinese fishing nets. You also see the Jew City with the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Fridays and Saturdays), constructed in 1568, with hand-painted, willow-pattern floor tiles brought from Canton in the mid-18th century by a Rabbi, who had trading interest in that city. In the evening enthrall yourself with a special presentation of the colorfully costumed Kathakali Dance Drama in a local theatre. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 11
DEPARTURE TRANSFER TO COCHIN AIRPORT
Morning in time transfer to Airport to board you flight back home.
- Accommodation in well-appointed rooms with TWN/DBL room basis.
- Transport services as per itinerary by A/C Medium Car for Package .
- Daily Breakfast in Hotels
- All Meals in House Boat
- Assistance, toll, taxes & interstate permits
- Train/Flight Fares.
- Guides / Entrances
- Extra Supplements from Hotels.
- Meals other than specified.
- Items of personal nature viz. telephone calls, drinks, laundry bills, etc.
- Anything which is not mentioned under “INCLUDES” header
- 05% Government Service Tax.
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