Tamil Nadu Extended Holiday Tour
Duration : 23 Nights / 24 Days
Destinations Covered : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Kumarakom - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore - Mumbai
Day 1 : Arrive Chennai
Met on arrival at Chennai. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Chennai.
Day 2 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Today we will drive to Mahabalipuram. Relax the rest of the day on the beach. Spend the night at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 3 : Mahabalipuram
Spend the first half of the day visiting sightseeing spots of the city such as Varaha Cave, Arjuna's Penance, Mahishamardini Cave, Shore Temple and Sculpture Museum.
In the evening relax on the beach. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram. |
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Day 4 : Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
After we drive to Pondicherry, we will take you for a half-day city tour. Pay a visit to the Auroville Ashram, French War Memorial and the Aayi Mandapam. Spend the night at the hotel in Pondicherry.
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Day 5 : Pondicherry - Thanjavur
Drive to Thanjavur. Enjoy a half-day city tour exploring Sri Jambukeswara Temple, Rock Fort Temple, Rangathaswamy Temple and Viralimalai Sanctuary.
Overnight at the hotel in Thanjavur.
Day 6 : Thanjavur - Trichy
Today we will drive to Trichy. Go on a half-day city tour visiting Srirangam and Jambukeshwara temple. Stay overnight stay at the hotel in Trichy.
Day 7 : Trichy - Madurai
We will drive to Madurai today. Relax for the rest of the day. Spend the night at the hotel in Madurai. |
Day 8 : Madurai
Look around the city visiting the famed Meenakshi Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Overnight at the hotel in Madurai.
Day 9 : Madurai - Periyar
Drive to Periyar today, followed by a boat ride on the Periyar Lake. Spend the night at the hotel in Periyar.
Day 10 : Periyar – Trivandrum - Kovalam
We will drive to Kovalam Beach. Relax for the rest of the day on the beaches of Kovalam. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam.
Day 11 : Kovalam
Enjoy the whole day on the beach. Spend the night at the hotel in Kovalam.
Day 12 : Kovalam - Kumarakom
Drive to Kumarakom. Watch the sunset cruise in the evening. Overnight at the hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 13 : Kumarakom
Begin the day with a visit to the Water Bird Sanctuary. Relax for the rest of the day. Spend the night at the hotel in Kumarakam. |
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Day 14 : Kumarakom - Cochin
Drive to Cochin, and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.
Day 15 : Cochin
Visit Fort Cochin in the first half of the day. Later go on a boat cruise to view the seven islands of Cochin, the scenic sunset, and the Chinese fishing nets. Spend the night at the hotel in Cochin.
Day 16 : Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore
Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Bangalore. On arrival drive to Mysore. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mysore.
Day 17 : Mysore
We will take you for a half-day tour of Mysore city, visiting the Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Srirangapatnam, Brindavan Gardens and Lalitha Mahal Palace. Relax in the evening. Spend the night at the hotel in Mysore.
Day 18 : Mysore - Hassan
We will drive to Hassan, visiting the twin cities of Belur and Halebid en route. Stay overnight at the hotel in Hassan.
Day 19 : Hassan - Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore. On the way visit Shravanbelagola, home to the tallest monolithic statue in the world. Go for a half-day city tour including Lal Bagh Gardens, Vidhan Soudh, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Shiva Statue, Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, ISKON Temple and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. Spend the night at the hotel in Bangalore.
Day 20 : Bangalore - Mumbai
Transfer to the airport to catch the flight for Mumbai. Spend the day in relaxation, or go for sightseeing. Stay overnight at the hotel in Mumbai.
Day 21 : Departure Mumbai
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Day 21 : Bangalore - Goa
Transfer to the airport to catch the flight for Goa. Relax for the rest of the day. Overnight at the hotel in Goa.
Day 22 : Goa
Relax for the entire day. Spend the night at the hotel in Goa.
Day 23 : Goa
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Relax for the rest of the day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mumbai.
Day 24 : Goa - Mumbai
Transfer to the airport to catch the flight for onward destination.
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