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Hotel check-in 12.00 noon. Assistance on arrival by the
Tour Masters Representative and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon enjoy a tour of Chennai visiting Fort St.
George and the Marina Beach.
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Chennai
- Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
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This morning we visit Kanchipuram, famous for its brilliant
Kanjivaram silk sarees. Continue onto Mahabalipuram. Later
visit the famous rock-cut and shore temples.
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Mahabalipuram
- Pondicherry
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We leave for the old Portuguese township of Pondicherry.
Visit the Aurobindo Ashram and other sights before checking
in at the hotel. In the afternoon take an excursion to Auroville,
a powerful happening of international integration.
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Leave for the shrine of Our Lady at Velankanni, which
like Lourdes in France is renowned for miraculous healing.
Visit the inspiring Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health.
In the evening you may wish to recite the Rosary as Our
lady is carried in procession around her Basilica.
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This morning we leave for Thanjavur. In the afternoon, visit
the Temple and Museum (subject to being open).
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Thanjavur
- Tiruchirappalli - Madurai
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Leave for Tiruchirappalli and visit the Temple and Rock
Fort. Continue onto Madurai.
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This morning you will visit the famous Shree Meenakshi temple.
The afternoon is free for independent activities.
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This morning we drive to Periyar. Enjoy a visit to the Periyar
wildlife Sanctuary in a boat on the Periyar Lake
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Periyar
- Ayurvedic Beach Resort (South of Kovalam)
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This morning we leave for south of Kovalam, on the shores
of the Arabian Sea.
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Ayurvedic
Beach Resort - Cape Comorin Excursion
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Early this morning take an excursion to Cape Comorin, confluence
of the three great oceans - the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal
and the Arabian Sea to witness the sunrise. The Ayurvedic
Beach Resort surrounded by pristine nature with a lovely
beach, has a full fledged Ayurvedic Centre. Ayurveda, the
3000 year old Indian system of medicine prescribes time
tested and trusted methods to improve your physical and
mental activity irrespective of the age group. It is the
only system of medicine in the world that has methods to
totally rejuvenate the body and mind. Day at leisure on
the beach and time to benefit from the ancient herbal treatment
of Ayurveda on your own.
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Kovalam
- Alleppy - Cochin
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Depart for Cochin. Enroute enjoy a cruise on the emerald
palm fringed backwaters of Kerala. In the afternoon we visit
the Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church, the Dutch Cemetery
and the Chinese Fishing Nets.
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This morning drive up through groves of jackfruit trees,
pineapple plantations and churches with beautiful facades
to the hill station of Munnar set in the heart of the Western
Ghats. Evening at leisure.
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In the morning we drive up to Ooty, (2268 meters) "Queen
of Hill Stations", which still has the lingering flavor
of the British Raj.
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This morning we visit the Botanical Gardens, the Ooty Lake
and take an excursion to Doddabatta. In the afternoon we
drive down to Mysore.
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Mysore is one of the finest cities of South India with tree-lined
boulevards, beautiful gardens and stately buildings. Visit
also the Mysore Palace. In the afternoon drive to Hassan.
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This morning we will venture out to see some of the most
strikingly beautiful temple sculptures of India. Visit the
Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebid. In the afternoon drive
to Bangalore, and check in to your hotel on arrival.
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This morning enjoy a tour of Bangalore city. In the afternoon
board the super-fast train to Chennai.
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Morning at leisure. Hotel checkout is 12.00 noon. Late evening
transfer to the airport in time to board your onward flight
to depart India. Bon Voyage!
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