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14 DAYS INDIA TOUR
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01 Day 02 Arrival Madras. Transfer to Hotel (Radha Park Inn-3 Star/ Savera-4 Star) . Day 03 Full day tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. The former was the main port of Pallava dynasty & has exquisite rock-cut monuments, monolithic structures and bas reliefs. It is also a beach resort. Kanchipuram , the golden city was one of the seven sacred cities of India and once had 1000 temples. Now only 200 remains. It is also famed for it's hand - woven cottons and kanjivaram silk. Evening transfer to railway station for Trichy night train. Day 04 Morning arrive Trichy & transfer to Hotel (Fortune Park-3 Star). Afternoon tour of Trichy visiting the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple, yet another flight leads to the temple of Lord Shiva. The ascend is climaxed by magnificient view of the sacred Kaveri river. Visit Srirangama massive temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu which contains within its walls a bazaar as well. Day 05 Morning driveto Madurai enroute visiting the famous 9th century Chola Temple Brihodeswara at Tanjore. Hotel (Ashok-3 star) Day 06 Morning half day sightseeing tour visit the great Meenakshi Templededicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering Gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - a gracious building in the Indo Saracenic style, famous for the stucco work on its domes and arches. Afternoon free. Day 07 Morning drive to Periyar National Park Hotel Aranya Niwas or Spice Village or Taj Garden Retreat. Day 08 Morning drive to Cochin. Hotel Quality Inn Presidency (4 star). Day 09 Morning half day tour to visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, St.Francis Church & the Santa Cruz Afternoon free. Day 10 Morning transfer to airport for Bangalore flight. Drive directly to Mysore. Hotel (Ramanashree - 3 star). Day 11 Morning full day excursion of Belur and Halebid. The Chenna Kesava Templeof Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temple are masterpieces of hindu art. Day 12 Morning tour of Mysore. Afternoon free Day 13 Transfer to railway station for Madras train. Arrive & transfer to Hotel (Ambassador-4 star/Radha Park Inn-3 star). Day 14 Morning free. Check out at 12 hrs. Transfer to airport for return flight . |
