Day
1 - Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin and meet the SITA representative at the
arrival hall and transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Cochin.
Day 2 - In Cochin
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Cochin. This
includes Fort Cochin, The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry,
which is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes
from the Ramayana and The Jewish Synagogue at the heart
of a town locally known as the Jew Town. Cochin also boasts
of The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in
India and The Santa Cruz Basilica, which was originally
built in 1557 by the Portuguese. Another tourist attraction
is the Chinese fishing nets which are huge cantilevered
fishing nets believed to have been brought by Chinese traders
to Cochin.
Overnight at Hotel in Cochin.
Day 3 - To Quilon - 147 Kms - 4 Hrs drive
Morning drive to Quilon. Arrive Quilon and check–in
at hotel. Later, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Quilon.
Quilon is one of the oldest ports of the Malabar Coast and
the hub of international spice trade. It is famous for its
delicious Cashew and Seafood. Visit some historic remains
and ornate-styled temples. You can also stopover at the village
to learn the lifestyle and culture of locals.
Overnight at Hotel in Quilon.
Day 4 - To Periyar - 198 Kms - 5 Hrs drive
Morning drive to Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check–in
at Hotel. Later, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Periyar.
Enjoy boat cruise on Lake Periyar in the National Park, which
is known for herds of wild elephant, bison, deer and spectacular
bird life. Evening proceed to visit the spice market.
Overnight at Hotel in Periyar.
Day 5 - To Madurai - 134 Kms - 4:30 Hrs Drive
Morning drive to Madurai. Arrive
Madurai and check-in at Hotel. Later,
proceed for the sightseeing tour of Madurai.
Visit the great Meenakshi Temple, dedicated to the Consort
of Lord Shiva, with its ten towering gopurams (temple towers)
rising above the surrounding courtyards and countryside of
lush green fields of rice and coconut palms. See the "Hall
of a Thousand Pillars", built in 1560, which is a great
work of structural engineering and art. Each pillar is a
picture book in stone, depicting the whole range of human
expression. Later, visit the Tirumalai Nayak Palace, a gracious
building in the Indo-Saracenic style that is famous for the
stuccowork on its domes and arches. Evening visit temple
for the second time to attend temple ceremony.
Overnight at Hotel in Madurai.
Day 6 - To Tanjore - 201 Kms - 4:30 Hrs Drive
Morning drive to Tanjore. Arrive Tanjore and check-in at
Hotel. Later, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Tanjore.
especially those who love temple
architecture and wonder about kings who these magnificent
monuments. During their reign, the Cholas made significant
contribution to the various fields of art and architecture.
The famous Thanjavur style of painting was developed by Serfoji,
the 19th-century Maharaja of Thanjavur.
Krishna is the deity depicted here with his complexion shown
as white rather than the traditional blue. The Brihadeeswara
Temple, the beautiful Palace, the Art Gallery and the Saraswati
Mahal Library are other things to see in Tanjore.
Overnight at Hotel in Tanjore.
Day 7 - To Tiruchirappally (Trichy) - 54 Kms - 2
Hrs Drive
Morning drive to Trichy. Arrive Trichy and check-in
at Hotel. Later, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Trichy.
Trichy has various sites within its proximity that you can
visit. Most of the places here hold great historical importance.
The Rock Fort Temple, an enchanting temple unique in its
own way, makes for a must-visit site in Trichy. Moreover,
the Tiruvanaikkaval temple, which is famous for its Siva
Lingam and the seven Gopurams, is another pilgrimage site
you can visit in Trichy. Later you will be driven to Pondicherry.
Overnight at Hotel in Trichy.
Day 8 - To Chennai - 316 Kms - 8 Hrs Drive
Morning drive to Chennai. Arrive Chennai and check-in
at Hotel.
Evening at Leisure.
Overnight at Hotel in Chennai.
Day 9 - Leave Chennai (By International Flight)
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Chennai
after breakfast. Visit the National Art Gallery, a fine old
Gothic building, housing exquisite Chola bronzes. The most
famous of them is of Lord Shiva in the cosmic dance pose,
which has become a symbol of Indian art. Proceed to Fort
St. George that boasts of the oldest Anglican Church in India
- St. Mary’s Church. One of the benefactors of this
Church was Elihu Yale, the English merchant after whom the
University of Boston is named. The Fort Museum contains a
fine collection of relics of that era. Drive along the Marina
Beach, past the Madras University, the Senate House and the
Palace of the Nawabs of the Carnatic, to the San Thome Cathedral
where the apostle is buried. Visit the ancient Kapaleeshwar
Temple, dedicated to Shiva, with a beautifully sculptured “Gopuram” (temple-tower)
typical of South Indian temple architecture.
In-time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
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