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- £1569
- 01 Oct 24
- 30 Apr 25
- 31 Aug 24
- 02085854060
- holidays@travelpack.com
Highlights: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur - Madurai - Thekkady - Periyar - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Kochi
Please Note:
Other Dates are as follows:
➤ Sep 2024: 30th
➤ Oct2024: 21st
➤Nov 2024: 11th
➤ Dec 2024: 02nd
➤ Jan 2025: 06th & 27th
➤Feb 2025: 17th
➤Mar 2025: 10th & 31st
Hotels Featured:
➤Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chennai 5*
➤Four Points By Sheraton 4*
➤Great Trail Riverview Thanjavu 3*
➤Heritage Madurai 4*
➤Cardamom County by Xandari 4*
➤Lakesong Resort 4*
➤Houseboat
➤Dutch Bungalow Heritage Hotel 4*
Itinerary:
Tue 01 Oct 2024: Chennai
Arrival in Chennai and transfer to hotel for overnight stay
Wed 02 Oct 2024: Chennai to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram
Drive to Kanchipuram, known as one of Hinduism's sacred cities, famous for its temples and silk fabrics.
Explore Kanchipuram's temples and renowned silk and cotton fabric shops.
Continue the journey to Mahabalipuram, spend the afternoon at leisure, and overnight stay.
Thu 03 Oct 2024: Mahabalipuram
Visit the Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing ancient cave temples and monolithic shrines.
Explore Mahabalipuram's attractions including cave temples, monolithic rathas, and sculptured rock panels.
Leisure time in the afternoon, overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Fri 04 Oct 2024: Mahabalipuram to Thanjavur via Pondicherry
Drive to Thanjavur via Pondicherry.
Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Matru Mandir in Pondicherry.
Arrive in Thanjavur, explore the ancient capital of the Cholas dynasty known for its Tanjore-style paintings and bronze icons, and overnight stay.
Sat 05 Oct 2024: Thanjavur to Madurai via Tiruchirapalli
Visit Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Drive to Madurai via Tiruchirapalli, and visit Trichy's Rock Cut Temples & Fort.
Arrive in Madurai, check into a hotel, leisure time in the evening, and overnight stay.
Sun 06 Oct 2024: In Madurai
Morning visit to Madurai City, including Meenakshi Temple.
Enjoy a Tuk Tuk ride during the temple visit.
Evening witness the prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple, overnight stay in Madurai.
Mon 07 Oct 2024: Madurai to Thekkady (Lake Periyar)
Drive to Thekkady, and take a boat ride on Lake Periyar, offering wildlife spotting opportunities.
Explore the mist-shrouded lake and its surroundings, and overnight stay in Periyar.
Tue 08 Oct 2024: Periyar
Morning visit to spice plantations, and explore the diverse spices of Kerala.
Afternoon at leisure, evening visit to the local spice market, overnight stay in Periyar.
Wed 09 Oct 2024: Periyar to Kumarakom
Early drive to Kumarakom, a town on the banks of Lake Vembanad.
Boat transfer to hotel, leisure time in the evening, sunset cruise on the lake, overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Thu 10 Oct 2024: Kumarakom
Relaxation day in Kumarakom, optional visit to the bird sanctuary, overnight stay.
Fri 11 Oct 2024: Kumarakom to Houseboat
Transfer to a houseboat for a backwater experience.
Enjoy the serene backwaters of Kerala, and overnight stay on the houseboat.
Sat 12 Oct 2024: Houseboat to Kochi
Disembark from the houseboat, and drive to Kochi.
Evening enjoys Kathakali dance show, overnight stay in Kochi.
Sun 13 Oct 2024: Kochi
Morning sightseeing tour of Kochi including Dutch Palace, Synagogue, and Chinese fishing nets.
Leisure time in the afternoon for personal exploration, overnight stay in Kochi.
Mon 14 Oct 2024: Depart Kochi
Transfer to Kochi airport for onward flight
Exclusions:
➤Any expenses of a personal nature like table drink( soft & hard), laundry, telephone calls, camera fee, Tips to drive, and guide.
➤Any Travel Insurance
➤Any visa fee
➤Any other meals (apart from as mentioned in the inclusion) expenses that are not mentioned in the above tour Itinerary.
➤Anything not mentioned in the above inclusion list
➤International Flights
Terms & Conditions:
Based on 4 Adults Sharing
Offer Includes
- Accommodation as mentioned above or similar Hotels
- Meal Plan as per Itinerary
- All Transfers, Sightseeing & Excursions using air-conditioned Vehicle
- English speaking Indian Tour Guide will be provided for the whole Trip
- One Time Monuments entrance fee during the visits as per the Itinerary
- Spice Plantation visit in Periyar
- Common Boat ride on Lake Periyar for the game viewing in the afternoon
- Kathakali Dances show in Kochi
- Tuk Tuk ride on Madurai
- Aarti Ceremony in Madurai at Meeakshi Temple in the evening
- All currently applicable taxes
- Basic porterage at the Airport and Hotel
Meal Plans
- As per Itinerary