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| Durata | Destinazione | Partenza |
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| 15 giorni e 14 notti | India (Chennai, Pondicherry, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Chettinad, Madurai, Thekkady, Alleppey, Mararikulam) | India (Chennai) |
Day 1:
Arrive Chennai
On arrival at Chennai airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Rest time free to relax and personal activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2:
Chennai (B)
City tour visit Fort St. George, St Mary's Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3:
Chennai - Pondicherry (160kms) (B)
Drive to Pondicherry via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. And Mahabalipuram UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance. On arrival check in & Overnight at hotel.
Day 4:
Pondicherry (B)
Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass through stunning French Quarters, which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools. Rest time to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5:
Pondicherry - Thanjore (220kms) (B)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. Arrive Thanjavur check in & Overnight at hotel.
Day 6:
Thanjore (B)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Rest time to explore the villages nearby. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
Thanjore - Trichy - Chettinad (145kms) (B)
Drive to Chettinad via visiting Trichy Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple the largest functional temple in the world, Jambukeswarar Temple & The Rock Fort the oldest rock in the world 230 crore years old.
Day 8:
Chettinad - Madurai (90kms) (B)
Visit few 19th-century mansions, whose wide courtyards and spacious rooms are embellished with marble & teak. Drive to Madurai check in & Overnight at hotel.
Day 9:
Madurai - Thekkady (160kms) (B)
Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu the windiest places in Asia. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10:
Thekkady (B)
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat. Sanctuary is home to tigers, elephant, rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. Later spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11:
Thekkady - Alleppey (140kms) (B)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat and sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a chef & driver. O/n in houseboat.
Day 12:
Alleppey - Marari (20kms) (B)
Disembark from houseboat and transfer to Marari beach, check in at hotel. Rest day free and easy to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13:
Marari (B)
Day free and easy to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel. (transport not included)
Day 14:
Marari (B)
Day free and easy to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel. (transport not included)
Day 15:
Marari - Cochin/ Departure (Flight) (B)
Drive to Cochin, meet your guide and 3/4 hours city tour. Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Later in the evening transfer to Cochin airport to board flight for onward destination.
Assistance on arrival at airport.
14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
Daily breakfast at hotels.
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.
| Giorno | Pernottamento | Informazioni addizionali |
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| 1 | Chennai | Chennai - Chennai Airport |
| 2 | Chennai | |
| 3 | Pondicherry | |
| 4 | Pondicherry | |
| 5 | Thanjavur | |
| 6 | Thanjavur | |
| 7 | Chettinad | |
| 8 | Madurai | |
| 9 | Thekkady | |
| 10 | Thekkady | |
| 11 | Alleppey | |
| 12 | Mararikulam | |
| 13 | Mararikulam | |
| 14 | Mararikulam | |
| 15 | Kochi - Cochin Airport |
| Luogo | 3 Star Hotels | 4 star hotels | 5 star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | Raj Park/ MGM East Woods o similare | The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan o similare | ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace o similare |
| Pondicherry | Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International o similare | Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa o similare | Palais De Mahe/ La Villa o similare |
| Thanjavur | Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers o similare | Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort o similare | Svatma o similare |
| Chettinad | Chidambara Vilas/ Chettinadu Mansion o similare | Visalam Cgh Earth o similare | |
| Madurai | Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency o similare | GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel o similare | Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai o similare |
| Thekkady | Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop o similare | The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County o similare | Spice Village/ Carmelia Haven Resort o similare |
| Alleppey | Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) o similare | Preminum Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) o similare | Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) o similare |
| Mararikulam | EL Oceano Beach Villas/ La Plage Marari o similare | Abad Turtle Beach Resort/ Marari Sands Beach Resort o similare | Xandari Pearl/ Marari Beach Resort o similare |
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