"The God's Own Country" or
"The Land of Coco Trees"
Kerala, A Lifetime Experience !
{ Backwaters, Houseboat, Tea Gardens, Kathakali
Dance, Beaches and see more...}
We are very satisfied about the trip programm and about all the services.
All the people involved in this trip , the assistant, the employee in the locations, the driver, the guides, al , are very professional people.
A truly exotic retreat, perfect holiday and vacation for culture and nature lover with relaxation with spa . From glistening backwaters and palm-fringed beaches to colourful villages and wildlife; her tropical scenery and gentle atmosphere are ideal for unwinding. This spectacular Indian state has been voted one of National Geographic's ten "Paradise Found", and it's
easy to see why, with the stunning beaches and spectacular scenery on offer. Cruising through Kerala's unique luxury houseboats,
along the breathtakingly beautiful backwaters; passing villages, paddy fields and tropical palm groves is an experience of the lifetime.
Duration : 10 Days / 09 Nights Destinations : Chennai - Tirupathi - Mamallpuram - Pondicherry
- Tanjavur - Trichy - Tiruchchirappalli - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai -
Chennai
There are more than 30,000 temples in this particular state, which has
given the title "Land of Temples". Built by various dynasties
these temples bear a superficial resmblance to each other in that they
share the same physical feature.
Day 01 : Chennai
Arrive Madras ( Chennai)-the gracious capital city of Tamil Nandu and
the Gateway to the South.On arrival at the airport , assistance and
transfer to hotel. After noon half-day sight seeing tour, visiting Gandhi,
Rajaji and Kamraj memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marina
beach. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 02 : Chennai - Tirupathi
After breakfast leave for Tirupathi (154kms/3½hrs) by road Proceed
to Tirupathi in the morning. Tirupathi is famous for temple of Lord
Venkateshwara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is affectionately
known) which is the oldest and richest temple in India. Overnight stay
at hotel. Day 03 : Chennai - Mamallapuram
After breakfast leave for Mamallapuram until recently known as Mahabalipuram,
this ancient port of the Pallavas was constructed by Emperor Mahendravarman
in the 7th century. (64kms/2hrs) by road . On arrival check in at hotel
, afternoon visit of rock cut outs, shrines, carvings on rock depicting
demons, gods and animals are poetic in nature. the unique temple houses
both Lord Vishnu (The god of growth and life) and Lord Shiva (The god
of death). Shore temple, Five Rathas, Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 : Mamallpuram - Pondicherry ( via Tirukkalukunram )
Mamallapuram to Tirukkalukunram to Pondicherry by road After breakfast,
drive by surface to visit Tiruvanamalai and Tirukkalukunram (112kms/3hrs)
to. This Village is famous for its two Lord Shiva. After lunch at local
restaurant proceed to Pondicherry (131 kms / 3 ½ hrs) , situated
on the Coromandel coast a place which carries a strong whiff of the
French presence in India. On arrival in the afternoon Check in at the
hotel , relax at the beach in the evening .Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 05 : Pondicherry
After breakfast visit Aurbindo Ashram- which presents a synthesis of
Yoga and modern science so as to unite spirit and matter as stated in
Shri Mad Bhagvat Geeta (the holy preaching given by Lord Krishna to
Arjuna). Afternoon visit to Auroville-a unique experiment in international
living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all
nationalities live together in harmony. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Pondicherry - Tanjavur ( via Chidambaram )
After breakfast drive to Chidambaram (65-kms/1-½ hrs) to visit
famous Natraja Temple. In this temple postures of Bharatnatyam form
of dance are depicted in sculpture. Natraj is Lord Shiva as a cosmic
dancer. Afternoon drive to Thanjavur to view 15 meter high temple tower
on a square base of 29 meters and then tapers off making a total of
66 meters. Check in and overnight stay at hotel. Day 07 : Tanjavur - Trichy
Thanjavur to Trichy (54kms/2hrs) After breakfast, leave by surface for
Trichy-situated on the banks of Kaveri River. Tiruchchirappalli is a
fine blend of the traditional and modern and is built around the Rock
Fort. It is famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. Check in at the
hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Rock fort. Then visit Srirangam
and Jambukeshwar temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 : Tiruchchirappalli - Madurai
After breakfast leave for Madurai (133kms/3 ½ hrs) On arrival
check in at the hotel. This city is at the bank of river Vaigai with
Meenakshi temple in the center. Madurai an ancient city , more then
2500 years old. Afternoon city tour visiting Meenakshi temple, King
Tirumalai's Palace, Great Tank and Gandhi Museum. Overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 09 : Madurai - Rameshwaram
After breakfast leave for Rameshwaram (167kms/4hrs) Rameshwaram -
the holy island town of India, where Lord Rama came before going into
battle at Sri Lanka. One of the twelve Jyotirlingam shrines that are
well known for its magnificent corridors and massive sculptured pillars
is the main attraction of Rameshwaram. Return to Madurai. Overnight
stay at hotel
Day 10 : Madurai - Chennai
After morning breakfast on time departure transfer to the airport to
catch the flight for Chennai and then tranfer to the International airport
to catch your flight for onward destination.
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