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Itinerary
Day 01 : Chennai - On arrival in Chennai, meet, assist and transfer to hotel. This afternoon you will tour Chennai visiting some of India's oldest British monuments, including Fort St. George and the Garrison Church of St. Mary's, the oldest Anglican church in India. Overnight in
Chennai.
Day 02 : Chennai - Full day excursion to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Visit Kanchipuram, one of the most sacred cities in India. Later proceed to Mahabalipuram, once capital of the Pallava Kings to see the fascinating temples. Return to Chennai in the evening. Overnight in
Chennai.
Day 03 : Thanjavur - In the morning transfer to Chennai airport for your flight to Tiruchirapalli(Trichy). On arrival, visit the Rock Fort temple and St. Joseph's college in Trichy, before driving onward to Thanjavur(2 hours drive). Arrive Thanjavur and check into your hotel. Overnight in
Thanjavur.
Day 04 : Thanjavur - Capital of the Chola kings and home to 93 temples, you will visit the ' Big Temple'. Outside Tanjore we will travel to the magnificient temple complexes of Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram. Overnight in
Thanjavur.
Day 05 : Madurai - In the morning drive to Madurai(4.5 hours drive). On arrival in Madurai, check into your hotel. In the evening visit the Meenakshi Temple, the Teppakkulam Tank and the ancient Tirumala Nayak Palace. Overnight in
Madurai.
Day 06 : Thekkady - Early morning drive to Thekkady(9.5 hours drive), through rice paddies and tea plantations. Arrive Thekkady and check into your hotel. Overnight in
Thekkady.
Day 07 : Thekkady - Today take a boat cruise on Lake Periyar to view the surrounding wildlife. Overnight in
Thekkady.
Day 08 : Kumarakom - This morning you will drive to Kumarakom(4.5 hours drive). On arrival check into your hotel. Overnight in Kumarakom.
Day 09 :
Kovalam -
Drive to Kovalam(4.5 hours drive). On arrival check into your hotel. Evening at leisure to visit the beach. Overnight in
Kovalam.
Day 10 : Kovalam - In the morning you will be taken on a half day city tour of Tiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum) to visit the Padmanabhaswamy temple, Zoological Gardens and Aquarium. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 11 :
Kovalam -
Proceed on an excursion to Kanyakumari - lands's end of India. Visit the Kanyakumari temple, Gandhi Smarak Mandir and Vivekanand's Rock. Later return to Kovalam. Overnight in
Kovalam.
Day 12 : Mumbai - Drive to Trivandrum(1.5 hours drive) to connect your flight to Mumbai for your onward connections.
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