Treasures Of South India
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Tour Highlights
- Mamallapuram
- Coromandel Coast
- Thanjavur
- Madurai
- Varkala
- Kerala
- Kochi (Cochin)
- Bangalore
- Maharaja's palace
- Chennai
Inclusions
- Peregrine Tour Leader and local guides
- Airport arrival transfer and transport
- Sightseeing and entrance fees
- Accommodation: 11 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights air-con sleeper train, 1 night houseboat
- Meals: 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Treasures Of South India
Day 1 (Sun)
Arrive in Chennai (Madras) Airport and transfer to hotel in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), an ancient seaport turned sandy beach retreat.
Day 2
Visit fabulous rock-cut temples, a giant frieze and the Shore Temple along the Coromandel Coast. Afternoon free to enjoy at leisure.
Day 3
Travel to Thanjavur (Tanjore), historic capital of Chola Empire.
Day 4
Visit to Sri Brihadishwara Temple - a 10th century World Heritage Listed Site.
Day 5
Drive to Madurai. Stop en route in Chettinad region to view stately mansions and palaces.
Day 6
Explore Madurai, a city of colourful bazaars, street tailors, pilgrims and a famous temple dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi. Overnight train to Varkala.
Days 7-8
Spend two days relaxing on the golden beaches at Varkala.
Day 9
Enjoy a cruise though the famous backwaters of Kerala. Relax amidst the sheer serenity of the palm-fringed waterways. Overnight on a rice barge houseboat.
Day 10
Disembark rice barge and drive to Kochi (Cochin). Visit Fort Cochin and visit St Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets and Jewish synagogue.
Day 11
Enjoy boat ride in the countryside near Vaikom. Observe local cottage industries and enjoy Keralan lunch. Return to Kochi. Catch overnight sleeper train to Bangalore (Bengaluru).
Day 12
Arrive in Bangalore and drive to regal Mysore. Visit Chamundi Temple on Chamundi Hill.
Day 13
Visit the Maharaja’s Palace and shop for handicrafts in local markets.
Day 14
Catch Shatabdi Express day train back to Chennai.
Day 15
Tour ends after breakfast in Chennai (Sun).
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