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 Tour Duration : 13 Nights & 14 DaysChennai - Mamallapuram - Bangalore - Mysore - Mudumalai - Coonoor - Cochin - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum Package Inclusions: . Accommodation on twin sharing rooms at listed hotel or equivalent with Meals as specified in the itinerary . Transportation/Transfers by air-conditioned luxury vehicle for entire tour as per itinerary . Service of English speaking tourist guide at Mamallapuram / Mysore / Cochin . The colonial period toy Train journey for sector –“Ooty – Coonoor” . Traditional lunch at Mamallapuram & Kanchipuram . Kathakali dance performance visit while at Cochin . One night House Boat on full board basis / cruise: ‘Alleppey Round Trip’ . Fare well dinner at residing hotel in kOVALAM . All applicable taxes Package Exclusions: . Meals other than those specifies in the itinerary . Entrance, Camera fee, Special guide charges & tips . Elephant rides, Jungle safari/Trekking any . Things of personal nature like laundry, telephone etc. . Inland/International flight charges . All other than those listed in above inclusions Day 01: Arr. Chennai Transfer To Hotel Evening: Late evening arrival in Chennai. Accommodation: Hotel Checkers Day 02: Chennai - Mamallapuram (65 Km / 1.5 Hrs) Breakfast: Hotel dining room Morning: Explore Chennai Afternoon: Drive to Mamallapuram and Check-in at hotel Evening: At leisure Accommodation: Hotel GRT Temple Bay Meals Included: Breakfast About Chennai - Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest metropolitan city in India. In spite of being the capital of a Tamil speaking state, it has emerged as a cosmopolitan city paying an important role in the historical, cultural and intellectual development of India, represent ting still the distinct components of the highest form of Dravidian civilization. In addition, it holds out an interesting fare of south Indian Architecture, Music, Dance, Drama, Sculpture and other arts and crafts. Day 03: Mamallapuram (Heritage Walk) Breakfast: Hotel dining room Morning: Interesting 'History walk of Mamallapuram' including snake charmer, Visit to sculpture studio and a meals in local rest serve in Traditional Way Lunch: Hotel in Mamallapuram Afternoon: Free for own activities Evening: At leisure Accommodation: Hotel GRT Temple Bay Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch About Mamallapuram - Mamallapuram also known as Mahabalipuram is situated 60 km from Chennai on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Mamallapuram a site of many sculptural marvels was once a port city of Pallavas is listed today as a world heritage site and is a renowned center for stone carving. The Pallavas have mastered many marvelous monuments with Sculptural Panels, Caves, Monolithic Rathas and Temples where the various panels on the walls depict scenes from Hindu mythology and fables from the Panchatantra. Day 04: Kancheepuram - Bangalore (265 Km / 5 Hrs) Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Travel to Bangalore. Enroute visit Kancheepuram - One of the seven sacred cities of India. Lunch: Hotel in Kancheepuram Afternoon: Check-in at hotel in Bangalore Evening: At leisure Accommodation: Hotel Jaymahal Palace Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch About Kancheepuram - Kancheepuram - a city of thousand temples is one of the seven sacred cities of India and a former capital of the Pallavas. In Kancheepuram there are four important temples: Vaikuntha Perumal, Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambaraseswar Temple and Vardharaja Temple. The town is also famous for its exquisitely woven silk sarees. Day 05: Bangalore - Mysore (135 Km / 2,5 Hrs) Breakfast: Hotel dining room Morning: Explore Bangalore - The Garden City of south India Afternoon: Travel to Mysore Evening: Check-in at hotel in Mysore Accommodation: Hotel Sandesh The Prince Meals Included: Breakfast About Bangalore - Bangalore, according to state historians, got its name from Bendakalooru (the town of boiled beans) after a king strayed into the area during a hunting trip in the late 14th century. A woman offered him a meal of boiled beans, which the king enjoyed so much that he named the town after the dish. Bengaluru is a transliteration of the original spelling, according to state historians. Visit the ISKCON Temple (International Society For Krishna Consciousness). Visit this ornate temple built on a hillock with granite, marble and Korean glass, this huge cultural complex was established to promote Vedic culture and spiritual learning. It houses various deities, including Krishna, Balaram and Radha. After lunch drive to Mysore - the palace city of South India. Enroot visit toy factory to see brightly colored wooden toys and door curtains. (This is an initiative by Hi-tours to support the local population of the area to sustain itself from tourism. These artisans are unable to compete with the big showrooms and we support them by taking clients to their shops to give them better exposure.) Day 06 Mysore (Excursion To Srirangapattinam) Breakfast: Hotel dining room Morning: Explore Mysore - city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance. Afternoon: An early afternoon excursion visit to Srirangapattinam - a place with Ancient history is an Island fortress town on the bank of river cauvery. Evening: Visit to Chamundi Hill Temple - at a height of 1062mts. The 2000-year-old temple is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. A seven storey, 40mts high tower, dominates the temple. A view of entire Mysore city from this hilltop is breath taking. Accommodation: Hotel Sandesh The Prince Meals Included: Breakfast About Mysore - Mysore - once a political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty where the kings were great patrons of art and culture, is a city of palaces, gardens, and sacred temples and today retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions of Carnatic Classical music and dance. Mysore is a center of sandalwood carving, silk production and belongs to one of South India's most popular attractions. About Srirangapattinam - The island fortress of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan is picturesquely located in the River Cauvery. Within the fort walls that still carry the poignant scars of Tipu's last stand against the British, are a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple. The 'Daria Daulat', Tipu's summer palace with a beautifully gilded and painted interior and the majestic 'Gumbaz'-his mausoleum, are located close to the river. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary at a 3km distance on one of the three islands in the Cauvery River. It's a good place to see Storks, Ibis, Egrets, Darters, Spoonbills and Cormorants round the year.  Day 07: Mysore - Mudumalai (110 Km /3 Hrs) Breakfast: Hotel dining room Morning: Travel to Mudumalai - one of South India's largest wild life reserves Afternoon: Check-in to Hotel in Mudumalai and 04hrs Bush trek, in the jungle Lunch: Hotel in Mudumalai Evening: Visit to Elephant feeding in Mudumalai as a main attraction. (Depends on season) Accommodation: Hotel Jungle Retreat or Similar Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner About Mudumalai: Mudumalai is a 321-km˛ park, situated in the foothills of the Nilgiri at an elevation of 1000m is the forest area between Kerala and Karnataka. To give you an idea about this place, Mudumalai is India's one of the best sanctuaries where nature has been lavish in providing this sanctuary with thickly wood hills, plateaus, deep valleys, waterfalls, rivers, marshes and streams. Mudumalai Sanctuary is sandwiched between the Bandipur and Annamalai sanctuaries, and together the three form the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats. The fauna of Mudumalai includes Elephant, Gaur, Bonnet, Macaque, Common langur, Tigers and Leopards, Chital, Dhole Panther, Sloth Bear, Python, Barking deer, Four-Horned- Antelope, Otter, Crocodiles (mugger), giant flying squirrel, Sambar, Hyena, Wild Dog, Wild Boar, Mouse Deer, Spotted Deer, Jackal, Hare, Porcupine and Mongoose.. Day 08: Mudumalai - Coonoor (70 Km / 3 Hrs) Breakfast: Hotel dining room Morning: Early we go for jungle Safari. Later Travel to Coonoor, Enroute visit to Ooty (Udagamandalam) is the Queen of Hill Station Afternoon: Board the steam train to enjoy a trip from Ooty to Coonoor affording some spectacular views of the precipitous eastern slopes of the rain-forested Nilgiri Evening: Check-in to Hotel in Coonoor Accommodation: Hotel Kurumba Village Meals Included: Breakfast About Ooty and Coonoor - Ooty popularly referred to as 'Queen of Blue Mountains' is located at a height of 2,286 meters was the first established hill station in India. The British founded this popular hill station in the early 19th century as the summer capital of the Madras Government. Popular tourist attractions include the Botanical Gardens, Lake, Doddabetta, Mukurti Peak, the Pykara Dam and sprawling tea plantations. When leaving behind the southern plains, Coonoor is the first of the Nilgiri hill stations - Ooty and Kotagiri. Coonoor is located at the head of the Hulikal ravine at an altitude of 1,800 m above sea level. Lying just 19 km from Ooty - another famous hill station of the Nilgiri, Coonoor is famous for its verdant environs, tea plantations and variety of wildflowers. Coonoor is also famous for its large variety of bird like Cormorants, Pipits, Thrushes, Parakeets, Skylarks, and Nilgiri verditer. Train No: 661 - Udagamandalam Mettupalayam Passenger /Dep UAM:15.00Hrs - Arr ONR:16.00Hrs Day 09: Coonoor - Cochin (275 Km / 7 Hrs) Breakfast: Hotel dining room Morning: Travel to Cochin Afternoon: Check-in to hotel in Cochin Evening: At leisure Accommodation: Hotel Abad Atrium Meals Included: Breakfast About Cochin - A commercial capital of Kerala with its modern part Ernakulam and the old peninsular district of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry, Cochin is situated on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay). Cochin was an important spice-trading center on the Arabian Sea coast from the 14th century onwards. It was the first European colonial settlement in India. First Portuguese followed by Dutch and British ruled over here till 19th century. Day 10: Cochin Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Explore Cochin - the commercial hub of Kerala, is a town of great historical importance. Afternoon: At leisure Evening: visit the famous dance drama of Kerala, the "Kathakali" Accommodation: Hotel Abad Atrium Meals Included: Breakfast About Cochin - Cochin visiting - 'The Jewish Synagogue' at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, 'The St. Francis Church', the oldest European Church in India, 'The Santa Cruz Basilica' originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese, The Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets and the 'Chinese fishing nets' are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Return to hotel for lunch and later in the evening at 05.30pm visit the famous dance drama of Kerala, the "Kathakali". This dance can be characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. Day 11: Cochin - Alleppey (55 Km / 1hr) Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Travel to Alleppey - Land of Backwater and Check-in to House Boat Lunch: In House Boat Afternoon: Backwater Cruises - Begin with a cruise, then stroll back into the town past the canals covered with mauve hyacinths. Evening: At leisure Accommodation: Overnight on Boarded Houseboat Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner About Alleppey - situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, Alleppey also known as Alapuzha - is one of the most magnificent Backwaters destinations of the Kerala state. Set in the labyrinth of Backwater channels and bridges the town is one of the best gateways to explore the unspoiled natural beauty of the countryside. Apart, Alleppey is known for the production of the high quality coir goods, rice bowl of Kerala, boasts of a diverse variety of fauna and its famous annual Snake Boat Race festivals. Day 12: Alleppey - Kovalam (165 km / 4 hrs) Breakfast: On Boarded Houseboat Morning: Travel to Kovalam - The paradise of South India Afternoon: Check-in to Hotel in Kovalam Evening: At leisure Accommodation: Hotel Travancore Heritage Meals Included: Breakfast About Kovalam - Just 16 km from the capital Trivandrum, on the coast of the Arabian Sea is situated Kovalam. Because of its beaches Kovalam belongs to one of the renowned Destinations for leisure. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees. The crescent-shaped beach has three parts. The most popular, is lighthouse beach, the Hawah beach and Samudra beach. A golden strip of sand, laced with palm trees, this internationally acclaimed, lush, tropical beach is often referred to as " the Paradise of the South". The Sun bathing, Swimming, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Yoga and meditation, Herbal body toning massages, Special Cultural Programmers, Catamaran cruising; etc are the other attraction of this place. Day 13: Kovalam (At Leisure) In Kovalam you will have leisure on the beach. Swimming, sunbathing, walking on sandy beach will be the part of your holiday on beach. Apart from the leisure on beach you can also visit the Kovalam Harbor where you will see more than hundred of small fishing boats. Later on you can visit the Fish Market and Fish Aquarium. Overnight in Kovalam. Day 14: Kovalam - Trivandrum (Departure) (25 km / 0,5 hrs) Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Transfer to airport. Meals Included: Breakfast End Of Services Tour Lodging Info: 12 Nights Hotels + 01 Night Houseboat Accommodation is provided on twin sharing room with breakfast basis at listed hotels or equivalent, except for House Boat on Non air-conditioned accommodation and on full board basis. For Lunch and dinner there would be an additional supplement. . The Superior category comprises of 03 to 04 Star Hotels with swimming pool, bar and other regular facilities. A hotel list is as follows:
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PRICE INFO AND VALIDITY: * Above Rates valid from April 01 through till Sep 14, 2010 * The above quote is valid for the mentioned paying persons only * The above quote is subject to change with a proviso that incase of hike in price of fuel/tax, the given quote may vary accordingly |
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