India Tours & Travel Packages

Tourism in States & Cities of India

Day1: Arrive Chennai

Assistance on arrival at Chennai International airport, you will be met & transferred to hotel by our representative.

Day 2: Chennai

Morning, proceed for the city tour of Madras, which is now known as Chennai and is one India's four metropolises located on the Coromandel Coast, it is the gateway to south India and also an important harbour. Chennai has a blend of Dravidian and Gothic architecture in its buildings. It was the first citadel of the British. Tamil Nadu is a bastion of Hinduism, whose past endures into the present. Visit the St. George Fort built in 1640 A.D which now houses the Tamil Nadu State Legislature and Secretariat, San Thome Cathedral, which is said to contain the remains of St Thomas and the famous bronze Museum. Overnight at hotel

Day 3 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)

Morning drive to Mahabalipuram, enroute visit Kanchipuram, one of India's seven sacred Hindu cities. Historic capital of the Pallavas and thereafter the Cholas Also called as the city of thousand temples, it has magnificent temples of unique architectural beauty that bear eloquent testimony to its glorious Dravidian heritage. Notable being the Kailasnatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, finest example of Pallava architecture. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silk saris. Later proceed to Mahabalipuram, the ancient seaport city of Pallavas, known for its rock hewn temples with statues of gods and goddesses, monsters and angels, snakes, water nymphs and animals that crowd the rock to watch the descent of Ganges flow through Shiva's hair. Overnight at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Chennai - Cochin (By air at 1300 hrs / arr at 1400 hrs)

Morning transfer to Chennai Airport to connect flight for Cochin Upon arrival - met at the airport and transferred to hotel. Cochin - with a fine natural Harbour, has been Kerala's center of trade for innumerable centuries. With its beautiful setting on a cluster of islands, narrow Peninsulas and a long history, Cochin boasts of one of the oldest churches in India, 500 year old Portuguese houses, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, the historical Palace built by the Portuguese, Jew town, complete with an immaculately preserved synagogues. Early evening take a sightseeing tour of Cochin - visiting the Fort area including the Dutch Palace, the Church of St. Frances and the Jewish synagogue. Cochin - now called 'Kochi' is the commercial hub of Kerala and a town of great historical importance. It has one of the finest natural harbors and is called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". Rest of the day at leisure for souvenir shopping. Witness the Kathakali dance show in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Cochin - Periyar (180 kms - 3 hours)

Morning depart for Periyar. Arrive and check in to hotel. In the afternoon, proceed to visit the different farms to see how famous spices are grown for which the French, Dutch, Portuguese and British came to India. The spices found here are pepper, tea, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, turmeric, etc. Early evening visit the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary on motorboat to see the wild Life - set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats of Kerala. Periyar - an artificial lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River, which is the heart of the 777 sq. km Wildlife Sanctuary. Apart from the wild elephant, one can spot Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and some times even Tigers come to shores of the lake to drink water. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Periyar - Kumarakom (130 kms - 3 hours)

Morning optional visit to Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, after breakfast checkout & drive to Kumarakom. Arrive Kumarakom and check in to hotel. Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous Vembanad Lake, which is a part of Kuttanad ('granary' of Kerala). The Vembanad Lake with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. In the afternoon, proceed to visit the Vembanad bird sanctuary - on the southern bank of Kavanar river is a small bird sanctuary where numerous species of birds, including Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several varieties of Herons roost are found. For an inquisitive bird watcher, it is always advisable to carry their binoculars at all times. Return to hotel, relax and overnight.

Day 07: Kumarakom - Alleppey (By Houseboats)

Morning at leisure. In the afternoon check in to House Boat. Proceed for an overnight cruise towards Alleppey. The journey will take us through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters of Alleppey to Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets, typical villages and regattas (boats snakes) for which Kerala is very famous. Dinner will be served on board. Overnight in the houseboats.

Day 08: Alleppey - Kovalam (175 kms - 3 to 4 hrs)

Breakfast will be served on board the houseboats, arrive Alleppey Jetty at 0900 hrs, assistance on arrival, drive to Kovalam with sights of never ending greenery & cool lagoons. On arrival transfer to beach resort. Relax & overnight in Kovalam.

Day 09:  Kovalam.

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Trivandrum City visiting Padamanbhaswamy Temple and Palace, Napier Museum & Chaitra Art Gallery, afternoon take an excursion tour to Cape Camorin (Kanya Kumari) on arrival visit Kumari Amman Temple - The virgin Goddess Kanyakumari has watched over the phenomenon since the beginning of time, standing at the top of the country in, as if, an unending vigil, with the water of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal drawing to her feet. A temple stands here today, dedicated to the virgin Goddess. Visit Swami Vivekananda Statue Island. Enjoy sunset from here & drive back to Kovalam for overnight.

Day 10: Kovalam

Day at leisure for independent activities or near the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Kovalam - Chennai - Back Home.

Day free to relax, afternoon checkout at 1500 hrs & transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for Chennai at 1700 hrs, assistance on arrival in Chennai at 1800 hrs, transfer to International airport to board the flight back home.

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