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poses viz. sitting, standing and reclining, one above the other) and Vandiyur Mariamman

Teppakulam (5 kms from town centre a Vinayaka temple built in 1646) y Day 5 - Madurai - Thirunelveli (150 kms - 3 hours). Visit Thirunelveli Nellaiappar Temple - Biggest

Temple Complex in South India. Overnight stay in Tuticorin. A port city 46 kms from Thirunelveli.

Other places that can be visited are :

y Tiruchendur - Subramaniya Swamy Temple. 45 Kms from Tuticorin. One of the six

"Arupadai Veedu" y Kalugumalai - Ancient Rockcut Temple. Jain Architechture. 61 Kms y Navathirupathi - 9 Temples dedicated to Vishnu within a radius of 35 Kms. y Virapandiapattanam, Manapad & Ovari - Ancient Divine Churches

y Day 6 - From Tuticorin - Kanyakumari (150 kms - 3.5 hours). Visit the Devi Kanyakumari temple,Vivekanand rock memorial, Kumari Amman temple. Witness the famous Kanyakumari Sunset.

y Day 7 - Witness famous Kanyakumari sunrise. From Kanyakumari to Trivandrum (100 kms) and

visit Guganatha Swamy Temple (Trivandrum) Padmanabha Swamy temple, a Divya Desam (One

of the 108 Divya Desams). Reach Varkala by evening.

y Day 8 - Varkala Janardan Temple at Varkala. There are number of temples and Churches in the

Kollam area. The Mata Amritanandamayi Math is situated at Amritapuri in this district, about 30

km from the Kollam town. Visiting Ambalapuzha Krishna Temple and Aranmula temple and reach

Alleppey by evening. y Day 9 - In Kottayam District there are number of significant temples. Chettikulangara Bhagawati

Temple, Thrikodithanam Temple at Changanacherry, Shiva temple at Ettumannoor are some of

them. Reach Cochin / Ernakulam by evening and proceed for onward journey.

A cc o mm o dati o n Opti o ns - Guruvayoor - Palani / Madurai / Turicorin / Kanyakumari - Varkala - Alleppey

A ccess - Cochin (Gets daily flights from all major destinations of India and Gulf Countries). Ernakulam isa major railhead on the Southern/Konkan Rail Route.

N o te : Please email to [email protected] with dates of travel for further details and your "must visit"

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Kerala Tour Packages » Kerala Travel Package

Kerala Holiday PackagesKerala Travel Package Duration: 6 Days - 5 NightsDestinations : Chennai - Covelong - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Maduri - Periyar

Day 1: Abroad - Chennai - Covelong Arrive Madras International airport.

On arrival, the guest will be met by our representative and directlyproceed to Covelong (43 kms/1 hr)

Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the traditionalIndian welcome consisting of aarti-tikka and garlands with non-alcoholic welcome drink.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Covelong Fullday sightseeing tour of Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Covelong - PondicherryAfter breakfast drive to Pondicherry (162 kms/4 hrs)

Tour of Pondicherry - visiting Botanical garden, Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.Later visit township of Auroville or the city of Dawn. Designed by a French architect Roger Arger, it is anentirely new concept in education and urban living. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Pondicherry - Tanjore After breakfast drive to Tanjore (177 kms/4 ½ hrs)

Upon arrival at Tanjore - check into hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Tanjore.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.Day 5: Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai After breakfast drive to Madurai (190 kms/5½ hrs) enroute visitingTrichy

City tour of Trichy - visit the 'Rock Fort Temple' which rises abruptlyto a height of 273 ft. A steep staircase cut into the rock leads uptothe Fort. At the first level are the remnants of a huge hall blastedinto ruins in 1772. The next storey is the Mathrubhuteshwarer Shrinededicated to Shiva. Finally at the top of the hill, the 'Uchhi PillayarKoil' - a Ganesh Temple offering a commanding view of the city.





After breakfast at hotel depart for Cochin enroute Alleppey -one of best place for nature and backwaterlovers. After backwater drive to Cochin. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6: Cochin Morning half day tour to visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue , Chinese fishing nets, & St.FrancisChurch . Afternoon free.

Day 7: Cochin - Ooty After breakfast at hotel depart for Ooty One of the most popular hill resort of India.. Afternoon free to relaxand unwind. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Ooty - Bandipur After breakfast depart for Bandipur National Park.

Day 9: BandipurAfter breakfast drive to Bandipur National Park. Overnight stay athotel.

Day 10: Bandipur - Mysore

After breakfast depart for Mysore - famous for its silk and thrivingsandalwood. Check in hotel.

Day 11: Mysore Morning after breakfast proceed for half day city tour visit MysorePalace, Chamundi Hills and Brindaban Gardens.

Day 12: Mysore - Bangalore After breakfast depart for Bangalore one of the morden metropolis city of India. Full day free for yourindependent activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13: Bangalore After breakfast depart for Afternoon half day guide city tour visiting Vidhan Soudha, Tipu's summer palace,

Botanical Gardens and Lallbagh Gardens. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 14: Bangalore (Departure) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport to connect your onward destination flight.

Kerala Beach Vacation

Kerala Holiday Packages

Kerala Beach Vacation Duration: 19 Nights - 20 DaysDestination: Chennai - Pondicherry - Tanjore-Trichy - Madurai -Periyar - Varkala - Alappuzha - Munnar - Cochin - Mumbai



Day 1 : Abroad - Chennai Arrive Chennai International airport.On arrival, the guest will be met by our representative and check in to the hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : ChennaiVisit the Fort St. George once a stronghold of the British, San Thome Cathedral, Marina Beach and thebeautiful Mylapore temple. Overnight at hotel

Day 3 : Chennai - Pondicherry After breakfast drive to Pondicherry (162 km), enroute visit Kancheepuram and Mahabalipuram.

Continue drive to Pondicherry.Upon arrival in Pondicherry - check into the hotel

Overnight at hotel

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Day 4 : Pondicherry Afternoon tour of Pondicherry - visiting Botanical garden, Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus and SriAurobindo Ashram. Later visit township of Auroville or the city of Dawn. Designed by a French architectRoger Arger, it is an entirely new concept in education and urban living.

Overnight at hotel

Day 5 : Pondicherry - Tanjore After breakfast drive to Tanjore (177 kms).Upon arrival in Tanjore - check into the hotel.

Overnight at hotel

Day 6 : Tanjore - Trichy - MaduraiAfter breakfast drive to Madurai (178 kms) enroute visit Trichy

Thereafter continue drive to Madurai.Upon arrival in Madurai - check into the hotel

Evening visit of the Meenakshi temple .

Overnight at hotelDay 7 : MaduraiMorning, visit the Meenakshi temple one of the biggest templecomplexes in India - 46 ft. long by 790 ft broad built in the 17thCentury.

Overnight at hotel

Day 8 : Madurai - Periyar Morning drive to Periyar (177 kms)Upon arrival at Periyar - check into hotel

Afternoon boatcruise on the Lake .



Overnight at hotel

Day 9 : Periyar - VarkalaMorning drive to Varkala (220 km).Upon arrival in Varkala - check into the hotel.

Overnight at hotel

Day 10 : Varkala - AlappuzhaMorning drive to to be at Alappuzha in time to witness the famousboat race.Upon arrival to Alappuzha - check into the hotel

Overnight at hotel

Day 11 : AlappuzhaFull day at The Snake Boat Race festival "Payippad Boat RacePayippad near Harippad Alappuzha District ".

Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : AlappuzhaFull day sightseeing tour around Alappuzha area.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : AlappuzhaAranmula Boat Race Aranmula, Pathanamthitta

Overnight at hotel

Day 14 : Alappuzha - Munnar

Morning drive to Munnar (180 km)Upon arrival in Munnar- check in to the hotel.Overnight at hotel

Day 15 : MunnarMorning, visit Ervikulam National Park .

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at hotelDay 16 : Munnar - CochinMorning drive to Cochin (160 km)Upon arrival in Cochin - check into hotel

Overnight at hotel

Day 17 : CochinMorning tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green, commercialcaptial of Kerala is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea".

Afternoon free for a stroll in Jew town



Overnight at hotel

Day 18 : Cochin - MumbaiLate morning transfer from hotel to the railway station for train to Mumbai .

Arrive: Mumbai

On arrival in Mumbai, the guests will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel Rest of theday at leisure.

Overnight at hotel

Day 19 : MumbaiMorning, one hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lush green Elephanta Island.

Later in late evening transfer to the International airport for your flight back home.

Day 20 : Abroad - MumbaiDepart : Mumbai.

Kerala Adventure Tour


Kerala Adventure Tour Duration: 09 Nights / 10 DaysDestinations: Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kottayam - Alleppey -

Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai

Day 01 ARRIVE COCHIN Late night, arrive Mumbai and transfer to the domestic airport foryour flight to Cochin by 9W 405 at 0545 hrs. On arrival in Cochin at0730 hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of theday free.

Evening attend the Kathakali dance per formance.

Overnight in Cochin.

Day 02 IN COCHIN

Morning Guided city tour.Afternoon free.

Cochin - the palmgreen commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Atown with a hoary past, Cochin is the gateway to Kerala.

Overnight in Cochin.

Day 03 COCHIN - MUNNAR Morning: Drive to Munnar (135 kms/04½ hrs) enroute visit tea plantations. On arrival in Munnar, check in at



hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in the lake.

Overnight in Munnar.

Day 04 IN MUNNAR Full day free to visit the bazaars, plantations etc.

Overnight in Munnar.

Day 05 MUNNAR - PERIYAR Early Morning: Drive to Periyar (100 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride inLake Periyar to watch wildlife. Later visit Kumily spice market to see and buy spices.Overnight in Periyar.

Day 06 PERIYAR - KOTTAYAM Early Morning: Drive to Kottayam (120 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival,switch over to the House Boat and cruise along the backwaters,passing through paddy fields, villages, market etc.

Overnight on board HOUSE BOAT.

Day 07 ARRIVE ALLEPPEY - KOVALAM Morning: Drive to Kovalam (180 kms/04½ hrs) and on arrival inKovalam, check in at a beach resort. Rest of the day to relax at thebeach or indulge in Ayurvedic massages.

Overnight in Kovalam.

Day 08 IN KOVALAM Full day free on the beach.


Day 09 IN KOVALAM Full day free on the beach.


Day 10 KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI - DEPART Assistance and transfer to Trivandrum airport (25 kms) in time to connect flight 9W 335 at 1335 hrs toMumbai. On arrival in Mumbai at 1535 hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to city hotel for wash andchange. Rest of the day free for last minute shopping/packing.

Kerala Ayurvedic Holidays


Kerala Ayurvedic Holidays



Duration: 10 Nights / 11 DaysDestinations: Cochin - Periyar

Day 1 : Cochin - Periyar Morning drive to Periyar (180 kms). Upon arrival check-in at SpiceVillage Resort Visit the resident "Vaidya" (Ayurveda Doctor) for

consultation.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 till Day 8 : Ayurvedic Therapy at Spice VillageSeven days Ayurvedic Therapy - the resident doctor afterconsultation, plans your programme and will also suggest your dietand the therapy commences in right earnest. Please remember thatduring this period you should not exert yourself and for best resultno alcohol, no tobacco and strict vegetarian diet. The therapyinvolves various herbal massages, steam baths and yoga. If you follow all the d irections of the "VAIDYA", wecan assure you that you will come out totally relaxed and a great feeling of wellness.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 9 : Periyar The Rejuvenation Therapy is over, but it is best to relax and allow your body to re-adjust after one week of massage.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Periyar - Cochin Your last day at Periyar, perhaps you could do a boat safari in lake Periyar and try to catch a wild elephant.After lunch drive to Cochin. Check-in at Hotel Casino.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Depart Cochin Morning Transfer to the airport for flight back home.

Kerala Eco Tour Package




Kerala Eco Tour Package Duration: 08 Night / 09 DaysDestinations: Calicut - Waynadu - Trichur - Periyar - Kottayam - Houseboat - Kovalam - Cochin

Day 01: Calicut

Arrive Calicut, the northern part of Kerala. On arrival ourrepresentative will be waiting for you at the airport and he willmeet you and transfer to Resort on the shore of a beautiful lake.Evening the demonstration of Kalari Payattu, the martial art of Kerala. Overnight at Kadavu Resort.

Day 02: Waynadu Check in :- 12.00 Noon. Welcome drink & check in to respectiverooms1-.30 Pm :- Lunch, 2-30Pm:-Depart to Soochipara Waterfalls.Soochippara waterfalls is a 3 tiered powerful waterfalls situated inthe dense equatorial forest of Wayanad. The cliff face here is idealfor rock climbing.

Distance :- 22 Kms, Driving Time :- 40Mts.Dress Code:-Casual with Sneakers6-00Pm: - Return Back to the Hotel.6-15Pm: - Tea/Coffee with Snacks in our Restaurant.7-30Pm:- Bon-fire with Music9-00PM:-Dinner10-00Pm:- Retire for the Night

Day 03: Waynadu 6-30Am:-Bed Tea/Coffee, 8-30AM :-Breakfast9-30 Am:- Depart to Kuruwa DweepKuruwa Island is 955 acres of green forest on the tributaries of the east flowing river Kabani. The island isuninhabited and a paradise with myriad birds.

Distance:-35 Kms., Driving Time: - 60Mts.Dress Code: - Bermuda & Slippers PleasePlease carry an extra pair of dress, if you want to bath here.2-00PM :-Hot Lunch catered here.3-00PM:-Depart to Tholpetyy Wild Sanctuary

You can find here spotted deers, elephants, bison, leopard, Tiger«etc. It is 25 kms. Drive inside thesanctuary exploring wildlife.Distance:- 27 Kms from Kuruwa Island Driving time :-45 Mts..4-00Pm to 6-00Pm:- Jeep Safari in the Sanctuary6-00Pm:-epart to our HotelDistance:-62Kms. Driving Time:-90Mts.7-30Pm:- Reach the Hotel 7-45Pm:-Tea/Coffee in our Restaurant9-00Pm:- Dinner in Garden10-00PM:-Retire for the Night

Day 04: Trichur 6-30Am:-Bed Coffee/Tea8-30Am :-Breakfast, 9-30 Am:- Depart to Trichur. Visit theKalamandalam, the dance and music academy gives training onclassical dance and music. Lunch at River Retreat. Evening check inat Hotel. Evening at 7.30 dinners. Overnight at Hotel.



Day 05: Periyar At 8-30 am Breakfast and drive to Periyar the famous wild life sanctuary. On the way you will visitGuruvayoor where you can see more than 50 Temple elephants where you can see elephant feeding andelephant bathing. You will arrive periyar in the evening. Dinner at 7.30 . Overnight at Tree Top Resort.

Day 06: Kottayam Drive to Kottayam, here you will stay in a backwater resort on the lake. Rest of the day free. Overnight atLake Village.

Day 07: Houseboat 8 am breakfast in the dining room. 12 pm Check into a traditional House Boat, of Kerala. 24 hours cruisethrough the backwaters and stay overnight in the boat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explorethe fascinating, beauty of the backwaters. Overnight at House Boat.

Day 08: Kovalam Morning boat cruise to Alleppey and breakfast in the boat. Later disembark the boat at Alleppey and drive toKovalam Beach. Overnight Travancore Heritage.

Day 09: Departure Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for departure.

Kerala Cultural Tour Package


Kerala Cultural Tour Package Duration: 09 Nights/ 10 DaysDestinations: Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin -Goa - Mumbai

Day 01: Arrival - Madras Meeting with our representative for assistance at the airport andtransfer to the hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Madras city.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Madras

Full day excursion to Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Overnight atthe hotel.

Day 03: Madras - Madurai (by flight)Morning transfer to the airport in time for morning flight toMadurai. Meeting and assistance at the airport. Sightseeing tour of Madurai. In the evening visit the Meenakshi Temple to at tend the "Aarti" ceremony. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Madurai - Periyar (128 Kms / 3 hrs) In the morning drive to Periyar and upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing by boat over



Lake Periyar to view the wild life. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Periyar - Kumarakom (115 Kms / 3 hrs) Morning drive to boat landing point from where the hotel's courtesy boat will take passengers toKumarakom. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Kumarakom - Cochin (85 Kms / 2 hrs) Morning, backwater cruise to Alleppey and back. Later drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.

Day 07: Cochin - Goa (by fl ight) Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin. Later transfer to the airport in time for afternoon flight to Goa. Onarrival transfer to the hotel.

Day 08: Goa Full day sightseeing tour of Goa. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Goa Day free for leisure activities. Overnight at the hotel.Day 10: Goa - Bombay (by flight)

Morning free at leisure. Afternoon Transfer to the airport in time forafternoon flight to Mimbai. On arrival transfer from domestic to theInternational airport in time to connect flight for onwarddestination.

Western Ghat Tour Package


Western Ghat Tour Package

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days

Destinations: Bombay - Mangalore - Coorg - Nagarhole - Sultan's Battery - Vythiri - Tellicherry -

Guruvayur - Thrissur - Cochin - Marari - Cochin - Bombay

Day 01 Arrive Bombay

Day 02 Bombay / Mangalore

On arrival in Mangalore drive to Coorg (195 kms -4hrs). Afternoon

walking and bird watching

Day 03 In Coorg

Visit Coffee and tea plantations. Afternoon boat ride on the lake



Day 04 Coorg/Nagarhole

Drive to Nagarhole (65 kms - 1.5 hrs). Afternoon game viewing

Day 05 In Nagarhole

Game viewing and search for tiger and other animals such as panther, chital, sambhar and sloth bear. Rest

of the day free to relax

Day 06 Nagarhole/Sultan's Battery

Morning drive to Sultan's Battery (50 kms - 1.5 hrs). Spend the afternoon walking in the hills and coffee

estate

Day 07 In Sultan's Battery

Morning: Trek to the famous caves at Edakal

Day 08 Sultan's Battery / Vythiri

Morning drive to Vythiri (50 kms - 2 hrs)Day 09 In Vythiri

Explore the surrounding forest taking walks in the jungle, observing bird life andwildlife

Day 10 Vythiri/ Tellicherry Drive to Tellicherry (110 kms - 3 hrs). Explore the quite town

Day 11 Tellicherry/Guruvayur/Thrissur Drive to Thrissur ( 200 kms - 5 hrs) enroute visit the seaside townof Guruvayur and the elephant camp

Day 12 Thrissur/Cochin Morning drive to Cochin ( 85 kms - 2 hrs). Afternoon city tour of Cochin

Day 13 Cochin / Marari Morning drive to Marari ( 50 kms - 1.5 hrs). Rest of the day free onthe beach

Day 14 In Marari Full day free on the beach

Day 15 Marari / Cochin / Bombay depart Drive back to Cochin in time to boar fl ight to Bombay. On arrival transfer to the airport for flight back home.

Best of Kerala India Tour




Best of Kerala India Tour Duration: 09 Nights / 10 DaysDestinations: Bombay - Cochin - Munnar -Periyar - Alleppey - Quilon - Kanya Kumari - Kovalam -Trivandrum

Day 01 - Arrive BombayAssistance and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02 - Bombay - Cochin flight 0840/1025 hours Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing tourCochin, Kerala¶s commercial centre, it has a fine natural harbour.Cochin(Kochi) gateway for Kerala is famous for Mattanchery Palace,St. Francis Church, Wellington Island, Bolghatty Island, ChineseFishing nets and Jewish Synagogue. Cruising on the back-watersprovides glimpses of the rural life, fine view of the harbour andthree islands.

Day 03 - Cochin - Munnar drive, 130 km

Drive to Munnar and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Munnar,largely blanketed by tea plantations, this little hill resort offersbreath-taking scenery. Situated at an altitude of 1525 metres, thistown has a local bracing climate. The atmosphere is fragrant with extensive tea and cardamom plantations.There are enchanting high ranges, lakes and streams and lovely views of low flying clouds and mist filledvalleys. andeli-Hospet, 150 km Drive to Hospet via Hubli and Dharwad. Day at leisure.

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Day 04 - Munnar - Periyar drive, 100 km Drive to Periyar and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Morning drive to Periyar and on arrival, check-in at thehotel. Periyar, spread over an area of 777 sq km, this sanctuary has about 35 tigers and leopards. Overnightat the hotel.

Day 05 - Periyar - Kumarakom, 136 km (via Kottayam)Drive to Kumarakom via Kottayam. Kottayam, 64 kms from Cochin, it is another commercial centre of Kerala. Dotted with churches and covered with rubber plantations, Kottayam is just 16 km away fromKumarakom and Vembanand Lake.On arrival, transfer by boat to Coconut Lagoon.

Kumarakom is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake.

Day 06 - Kumarakom - Embark Houseboat Cruise in the canal by Bamboo Poles, sail through the lagoon withfavourable wind. Evening witness sunset through coconut palms.Dinner under million stars.

Day 07 - Alleppey - Quilon Morning wake up and after breakfast, cruise through PallathuruthyRiver and reach Ambalappuzha. visit ancient and historical templeof Lord Krishna and later Karumadi (Buddha Temple. Leave forChampakkulam. Can swim in River Pampa and thereafter visit avillage Farm House in Champakkulam and village market.

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Day 08 - Quilon - Kanya Kumari Morning short visit of Quilon, famous for old wooden houses and cashew tree plantation on the edge of Ashtamudi lake. The delightful backwaters of Kerala begin from this picturesque town. Drive to KanyaKumari, 170 km arriving before sun-set. The sun-set at the confluence of Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal andArabian Sea is a delight to witness.

Day 09 - Kanya Kumari - Kovalam The Southernmost end of Tamil Nadu, the land's end of India or the point where three seas meet. CapeCamorin of Kanya Kumari is at its best during Chitra Pournima (full moon day in April) when sun and moonare face to face at the same horizon at the confluence point of Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocena and Arabina sea.The Vivekananad Memorial built on the rock into the water where the great Philosopher guide SwamiVivekananda when into meditation that transformed him into one of the most charismatic spiritual leader of the century. Arrive Kovalam and check-in at the hotel.

Day 10 - Kovalam-Trivandrum-Dep. Morning sightseeing tour of Trivandrum. The capital of Kerala, built over seven forested hi lls.Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a seven storey stone structure is the most impressive landmark. This templededicated to Lord Vishnu contains several inscriptions and excellent murals, innumerable intricate stone

carvings adorn the temple. Napier Museum of Arts and Crafts completed in 1880, it was an ear ly experimentin what became known as the Indo Saracenic style.

Kerala Holiday Package


Kerala Holiday Package Duration : 6 Days - 5 NightsDestination : Chennai - Covelong - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar

Day 1: Abroad - Chennai - Covelong Arrive Madras International airport.

On arrival, the guest will be met by our representative and directlyproceed to Covelong (43 kms/1 hr)

Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the traditional

Indian welcome consisting of aarti-tikka and garlands with non-alcoholic welcome drink.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Covelong Fullday sightseeing tour of Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.




Day 3: Covelong - PondicherryAfter breakfast drive to Pondicherry (162 kms/4 hrs)


Day 4: Pondicherry - Tanjore After breakfast drive to Tanjore (177 kms/4 ½ hrs)

Upon arrival at Tanjore - check into hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Tanjore.


Day 5: Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai After breakfast drive to Madurai (190 kms/5½ hrs) enroute visitingTrichy


Day 6 : Madurai - Periyar Morning city tour of Madurai visit the Meenakshi temple one of thebiggest temple complexes in India.

After breakfast drive to Periyar (177 kms/5 hrs)

Upon arrival at Periyar - check into hotel.

Backwaters Holiday in Kerala


Backwaters Holiday in Kerala Duration: 08 DaysPlaces to Visit: Trivandrum - Varkala - Kumarakom - Cochin -Thekkady

Day 01: Abroad - Trivandrum - Varkala

Arrive at Trivandrum airport, you will be met by our representativeand transferred to Varkala (100 kms)

Upon arrival in Varkala - check into the hotel. Rest of the day freefor own activities. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Varkala Morning visit the Portugese church of Anjengo dated to the time of occupation, which maybe the Elanchoros of the geography of



Ptomempee (2nd century A.D.). Also visit the English Fort constructed in 1695 A.D. by the English 'EastIndia Company'. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Varkala - Kumarakom Morning drive to Kumarakom (100 kms), check into hotel.

Afternoon visit the superb Bird Sanctuary in adjacent wooded marshland - which boasts of egrets, treepies, black headed orioles, bee-eaters and a whole host of herons. Overnight at hotel

Day 04: Kumarakom - Cochin Morning drive to Cochin (100 kms), check into the hotel. Afternoon free for a stroll in Jew town. Eveningwitness the Kathakali dance performance - Kathkali .

Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: CochinMorning sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi". Visit the DutchPalace , the Jewish Synagogue , the Church of St. Francis ,the Bolghatty Palace & the famous Chinese fishing nets .

Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Cochin - Thekkady Morning drive to Thekkady (160 kms), check into the hotel.

Afternoon at leisure to explore the neighboring spice market.Overnight at hotelDay 07: Thekkady - Trivandrum Drive to Trivandrum (120 kms)Upon arrival in Trivandrum - proceed straight to airport for flight.

Day 08: Trivandrum - Abroad Depart Trivandrum

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