:- Rajasthan with South India -:

Places to See : Delhi - Jaipur - Chennai - Trivandrum - Cochin - Periyar - Madurai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days

Experience the Natural Beauty, Ancient Culture and Adventure of South India. Start with a few days of total relaxation at the exclusive Somaltheeram/Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Resort--situated at one of the finest beaches of India, amidst coconut plantations, in the state of Kerala. Next, sail the backwaters of Kerala on traditional rice boats. After an overnight on the boat, enjoy cultural activities in the port town of Cochin--well-known for their Kathakali Dance performances. Wildlife viewing at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and exploring the "temple towns" of Tamil Nadu.

Day 01: Delhi - Jaipur
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.

Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 02: Jaipur - Chennai
Breakfast at hotel.

Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 03: Arrival in Chennai
Transfer to hotel Le Meridien (near the airport)

Day 04: Madras - Trivandrum
Transfer to Somatheeram Ayurvedic Resort

Day 05: Ayurvedic Beach Resort
Relax and enjoy the facilities at the resort .

Visits to local traditional village.

Day 06: Backwaters of Kerala
From the resort drive to the pier to board a private rice boat and then cruise through the narrow canals and wide lakes enjoying the scenic natural beauty -- coconut trees, rice patties, small villages.

Meals and overnight on houseboats.

Day 07: Backwaters - Cochin
Morning relax on houseboat, after lunch drive to Cochin.

Transfer to hotel. Taj Mallabar Hotel, overlooking the harbor, sea facing rooms.

Day 08: Cochin
Full day sighseeing: palaces, museums.

Enjoy a Kathakali dance performance at Cochin Cultural Center.

Dinner at traditional Kerala restaurant. Taj Mallabar Hotel

Day 09: Periyar
Periyar Wild life Sanctuary Home to bison, antelopes, sambars, wild boars, monkeys, langurs, a wide variety of birds, and some 750 elephants.

Game viewing by private motor-boat in the evening, (the best time to see wild life). Hotel Taj Garden Retreat

Day 10: Periyar - Madurai
Relax at Periyar in the morning. In afternoon, drive to Madurai .

Evening relaxed overview of the city, independent strolling. Hotel Taj Garden Retreat in Madurai, cottages.

Day 11: Madurai
Full day sightseeing: Sri Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Tiruparankundram (rock-cut)Temple, Alagarkoil Temple.

Evening fly Madurai-Madras. Hotel Taj Garden Retreat

Day 12: Madras
Full day sightseeing of Madras: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Fort St. George, the Marina.

Hotel Taj Coromandel, superior room

Day 13: Drive to Kanchipuram
Visit temples of Kanchipuram enroute to Mahabalipuram. Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Devarajaswami Temple.

On arrival in Mahabalipuram transfer to Hotel FishermanÕs Cove.

Day 14: Mahabalipuram
Morning relax. afternoon sightseeing: Five Rathas, Shore Temple, ArjunaÕs Penance, Mandapams, Krishna Mandapam.

Day 15: Madras
Relax in the morning. Late afternoon drive back to Madras.

Transfer to international airport for flight home.


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