Duration | Destination | Departure |
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16 days and 15 nights | India (Vishakapatnam, Kakinada, Machilipatnam, Nellore, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Trichy, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Kovalam) | India (Vishakapatnam) |
Day 1:
Arrive Vizag
On arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Visit Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Kali Temple & Ramakrishna Beach.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2:
Vizag
Excursion to Araku Valley (120kms one way). Visit Borra Caves, Tribal Museum, Galikonda Viewpoint & Coffee Plantations. Drive back to Vizag.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 3:
Vizag - Kakinada (155kms)
Drive to Kakinada check in at hotel. Later boat safari in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 4:
Kakinada - Machilipatnam (255kms)
Drive to Machilipatnam check in at hotel. Visit the worship centers in the city & relax on the pristine sands beaches.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 5:
Machilipatnam - Nellore (300kms)
Drive to Nellore check in at hotel. Visit Ranganatha Temple built in 12th century.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 6:
Nellore - Chennai (275kms)
Drive to Chennai via visiting Venkatagiri Fort which inhouse Kashi Vishwanth temple. Next visit Sri Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupati. Drive to Chennai check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 7:
Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach. Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 8:
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120kms)
Visit Mahabalipuram UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance. Drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 9:
Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 10:
Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Trichy check in at hotel. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple the largest functional temple in the world and The Rock Fort the oldest rock in the world 230 crore years old.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 11:
Trichy - Madurai (135kms)
Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 12:
Madurai - Rameshwaram (170kms)
Drive to Rameshwaram, check in at hotel. Visit Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga Temple & Walk on Adams Bridge.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 13:
Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320kms)
Drive to Kanyakumari check in at hotel. Rest time to relax on the beach and watch sunset.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 14:
Kanyakumari - Kovalam (80kms)
Visit Kanyakumari Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace & Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Drive to Kovalam check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 15:
Kovalam
Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Drive through popular beaches.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 16:
Kovalam - Departure
Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast
• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.
• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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1 | Best Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels or similarVishakhapatnam | Vishakhapatnam - Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) |
2 | Haritha Valley Resort Araku/ Haritha Hill Resort or similarVishakhapatnam | |
3 | Paradigm Sarovar Portico/ Royal Park Hotel or similarKakinada | |
4 | Hotel SS Grand INN/ RK Good Times or similarMachilipatnam | |
5 | Minerva Grand/Bergamont Hotels or similarNellore | |
6 | Raj Park/ MGM East Woods or similarChennai | |
7 | INDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort or similarMahabalipuram | |
8 | Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International or similarPondicherry | |
9 | Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers or similarThanjavur | |
10 | Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia or similarTrichy | |
11 | Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency or similarMadurai | |
12 | Daiwik Hotel or similarRameshwaram | |
13 | Sea Shore/ Hotel Seaface or similarKanyakumari | |
14 | Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort or similarKovalam | |
15 | Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort or similarKovalam | |
16 | Kovalam |
Place | 3 star hotels | 4 star hotels | 5 star hotels |
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Vishakhapatnam | Best Western Ramachandra Hotel/ Keys Select Visakhapatnam - By Lemon Tree Hotels or similar | The Park Hotel/ Fairfield by Marriott or similar | The Gateway Hotel Beach Road/ The Bheemli Resort Managed By AccorHotels or similar |
Kakinada | Paradigm Sarovar Portico/ Royal Park Hotel or similar | Grand Kakinada by GRT Hotels or similar | |
Machilipatnam | Hotel SS Grand INN/ RK Good Times or similar | ||
Nellore | Minerva Grand/Bergamont Hotels or similar | ||
Chennai | Raj Park/ MGM East Woods or similar | The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan or similar | ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace or similar |
Mahabalipuram | INDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort or similar | Ideal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort or similar | Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ Fisherman's Cove or similar |
Pondicherry | Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International or similar | Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa or similar | Palais De Mahe/ La Villa or similar |
Thanjavur | Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers or similar | Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort or similar | Svatma or similar |
Trichy | Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia or similar | Sangam Hotels or similar | |
Madurai | Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency or similar | GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel or similar | Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai or similar |
Rameshwaram | Daiwik Hotel or similar | Hyatt Place Rameswaram or similar | |
Kanyakumari | Sea Shore/ Hotel Seaface or similar | Anantya Resorts/ Annai Resorts and Spa or similar | |
Kovalam | Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort or similar | Estuary Island Resort/Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel or similar | Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove/ The Leela Kovalam Beach or similar |