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Fondly
remembered experiences, unforgettable thrills and remarkable insights
are to be gained from this comprehensive tour of Tamil Nadu and
Kerala. Beginning at historic Chennai and ending at endearing Cochin,
Chennai to Cape is like no other tour. Experience ancient culture
and architecture of the Tamil Nadu. Feel invigorated by the backwaters
and beaches in Kerala. With Executive cab tours, make your dreams happen.
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Begin your 'Chennai to Cape ' Reach Madras
 Our friendly driver will be waiting for you at the Airport he will take you to the hotel in the city. After taking rest get ready for a city tour in & around Madras - Visit Kabaleswar Temple, Santhome Cathedral, Marina Beach, Fort Museum, National Art gallery, St. Thomas mount, Little mount shrine, Valluvarkottam, sittrarengam etc. - back to the hotel by evening - enjoy the night stay.
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At Mamamallapuram Beach holiday
In the morning you will be transferred to resort at Mamallapuram. Enjoy the sun and surf anywhere at the twenty-kilometre stretch of Golden beach. After lunch and relaxation, set out to enjoy the seventh century town, which has a vast beach line. On a sightseeing tour, marvel at the stone-made sculptures, caves, chariots and temples of the Pallava period. You will also visit Arjuna's Penance - the largest bas-relief in the world. Come back to your resort for a refreshing dinner. Overnight stay at your resort.
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Onto Trichy Visit Rock Fort Temple
After breakfast, sit back in your coach and drive to Trichy. Trichy is along the beautiful Cauvery River; enjoy the landscapes on your route. Arrive by afternoon in Trichy - the city blessed by a fine blend of history, religion and commercial activity. Check into your resort and relax. Enjoy lunch at your resort. By afternoon, we visit Rock Fort temple - a boulder of giant proportions perched on top of a hill, with images carved into it. Take a deep breath and climb the 437 odd steps from the entrance to the summit. In the evening, visit Sri Rangam Temple sprawled on an island in the river Cauvery. Gaze up at the twenty-five magnificent towers of the temple surrounded by seven walls. Mind you, this temple was built around the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Back in the resort enjoy your dinner. Overnight in your resort.
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Onto Tanjore Visit a World Heritage Monument
After breakfast, we drive to Tanjore, the 'rice bowl' of Tamil Nadu. Arrive at Tanjore by noon and occupy your resort. Relax. In the afternoon we take you on a tour of this historic town. Ancient capital of the Cholas - one of the greatest dynasties of South India - Tanjore is dotted with no fewer than seventy-four temples. We visit the Brahadeswara Temple - a World Heritage Monument. Enjoy the architecture. Also be awed by the majesty of the palaces and art gallery attached to this temple. Enjoy a dinner at your resort. Overnight at your resort.
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Onto Madurai -Visit the amazing Meenakshi Temple Complex
After breakfast, we set out to Madurai. Sit back and relax in your coach seat. You are about to enter a very special city. Madurai is over 2500 years old and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. Ancient seat of learning, the city is planned in the shape of a lotus. Check in to your hotel at Madurai by noon. After lunch, in the afternoon, visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple. There are four entrances to this amazing temple complex set in six hectares. Marvel at the truly majestic towers, twelve of them, pointing skywards at 45 to 50 metres. Beat some of the stone pillars in the complex with any hard object and feel incredible on hearing sweet metal sounds. You now know why they are called musical pillars. By the way, the total number of pillars in the temple is a staggering one thousand. Enjoy a light and sound spectacle and back to the hotel by 8 p.m. Enjoy a fine dinner. You had an exciting day. Go to bed early. Overnight at your hotel.
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Onto Thekkady Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
After an early breakfast, we drive you to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Arrive at the Sanctuary by fore noon and check into your hotel. Enjoy your lunch. A little later, we take you on a memorable boat ride through Lake Periyar in the heart of the sanctuary. Come across elephants and bison grazing on the banks. You can also opt for an elephant safari through the forest, if you are interested. Enjoy your dinner at the hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
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A DAY AT PERIYAR
Experience Spice Tour, Jungle Safari A pleasure tour day at Thekkady - Enjoy a spice Tour near Thekkady to familiarise with the great spices of Kerala. - In the afternoon enjoy a jungle safari with an expert guide in the forest ranges of Periyar - Back to the resort by evening - overnight stay.
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Onto Cochin Experience Kathakali
After breakfast, we drive you to Cochin - 'the Queen of the Arabian Sea'. Arrive by noon. Check into your hotel. Lunch, and have a siesta. In the evening we take you on a downtown-shopping trip. Later, visit a Kathakali centre to experience the most popular performing art of Kerala. There is an enlightening 'Mudra (gestures) & Make-up' demonstration too. Reach back your hotel by 8 p.m. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
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Experience Fascinating Cochin, Get into Houseboat at Kumarakom
Breakfast, and get ready for half-day trip in and around Cochin. You board a boat that takes you to Fort Cochin and Mattancherry where you can trace the past of Cochin. Visit the Jewish Synagogue at Mattancherry, considered to be the oldest in India. At Fort Cochin see the historic St. Francis Church built in 1510 by Portuguese priests. In the afternoon proceed to Kumarakom - the dream backwater destination of Kerala, for starting a memorable Houseboat cruise to Alleppey. Your houseboat is a typically huge traditional boat made of Anjili wood. It has two attached bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, toilet, and balcony. On board, enjoy the scenery and serenity around. Glide through dreamy landscapes till nightfall. Then, the boat casts anchor right in the middle of the romantic waterway. Wow! It is cool blue waters, a blue sky and a starry night.. It goes without saying that you are overnight on the boat.
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Alleppey, Proceed to Cape Comerin
At six 'o' clock in the morning there is slight ripple as your boat sets sail again. Before long, the gong strikes to announce it is breakfast time. Get out from the Houseboat by forenoon & proceed to Kanyakumari (Cape comerin) Arrive at Kanyakumari - the confluence of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal - by afternoon and check into your hotel. Enjoy lunch and relax. Leave your hotel in time to watch the glorious sunset from the seashore. On a full moon day, observe, with disbelief, the sunset and moonrise simultaneously. This spectacle can be witnessed nowhere else in India. Enjoy dinner at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
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Visit Vivekananda Memorial Onto Kovalam
Awake in time to see the stunning sunrise view in the Bay of Bengal. After breakfast, board a boat to the just offshore Vivekananda Memorial - located on a huge rock, in memory of Swami Vivekananda, the Great Indian spiritual leader. Back to the mainland by forenoon. Time to drive to Kovalam - the famous palm-fringed beach. Arrive at Kovalam in the afternoon and check into your beach resort. Soon be in the silvery sands. Enjoy the sun, sea and surf. Rule the beach as long as you please. Enjoy dinner at the resort's restaurant. Overnight at your resort.
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Be at the Beach
A full day at the Kovalam beach. The day's plans are for you to chart. Shall we suggest some: Beach volleyball. Kattamaram (traditional boat) fishing trip… Enjoy the hospitality and overnight at your resort.
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Enjoy City Tour at Trivandrum Leave Kerala
After breakfast, you may be taken for a city tour covering various museums & historical monuments in & around Trivandrum. In time transfer to the Airport for a safe & comfortable return journey. |
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