Day 01 Chennai

On arrival you will be met by a representative of Kamalan Travels at the airport who will accompany you to the hotel and will assist with check-in formalities. You will receive a traditional Indian welcome.

Overnight at Hotel Grt Grand, which takes pride in being the most affordable business hotel providers. GRT Grand has set an international standard for hospitality across the country.

Day 02 Chennai – Mahabalipuram ( 60 Kms - 1 Hrs 30 )

After breakfast, you will head to Mahabalipuram. On your way you will visit Kanchipuram, which is known for being the city of a 1000 temples. It is also the home of the widely acclaimed Kanchipuram hand woven silk sarees.

On arrival you will have the evening to relax and unwind before turning in for the night.

Overnight stay at Hotel Radisson Resort Temple Bay, which is the most visited luxury resort, Indulge in graceful and stylish rooms, cottages and villas, as well as specialty restaurants to make your stay more memorable.

Day 03 Mahabalipuram

After breakfast, you will explore Mahabalipuram. Here you will visit the Arjuna’s Penance, a huge bas-relief monolith depicting the Mahabharata dating back to the 7th Century.

You will also visit the Five Rathnas, five shrines that have been designated World Hertiage sites. Each of the shrines is a monolith carved out of pink granite and named after the five Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata. You will also visit the Five Rathnas, five shrines that have been designated World Hertiage sites. Each of the shrines is a monolith carved out of pink granite and named after the five Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata.

Next comes a visit to the Shore Temple. Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, the Shore Temples is also a world heritage site. Built in the 8th century, the Shore Temple is a fine example of a structural temple built from granite.

Overnight stay at Hotel Radisson Resort Temple Bay.

Day 04 Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry ( 100 Kms - 2 Hrs 30 min )

After breakfast you will leave for Pondicherry, after check-in you will visit the Aurobindo Ashram. Founded in 1926 by Shri Aurobindo, the Aurobindo Ashram is a large institution that has various publications and charitable benefits to the area and that attracts thousands of visitors. The teachings of Shri Aurobindo continue to find followers and influence thought both in India and the west.

To get a real taste of Pondicherry, you will take a rickshaw ride through the Tamil and French colonies and local markets. Then you will return to hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Maison Perumal, which is a cameo experience. A celebration in miniature, of a way of life that few even know exists.

Day 05 Pondicherry – Tanjore ( 220 Kms - 6 Hrs )

After breakfast, you will leave for Tanjore.

En route, you will visit Chidambaram is known for the famous Natrajan temple, one of the most ancient temples in the region. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of the cosmic dancer. Spread over forty acres, people of all faiths are welcome to visit the shrine.

On arrival, you will check in to your hotel. Afterwards, you will visit Brihadeswara Temple. This is one of the most celebrated Hindu temple’s and a world heritage site. Next you will visit the Tanjore Gallery. You will see a variety of art from the Tanjore School.

You will then return to your hotel to spend the night.

Overnight at Hotel Parisutham. Indulge in peace and tranquility and sense the flavour of Indian culture, at this amazing hotel. It offers luxuriously appointed and elegantly decorated rooms to cater to your needs

Day 06 Tanjore – Karaikudi ( 100 Kms - 2 Hrs 30 )

After breakfast, you will leave for Karalkudi. You will check in to your hotel. Afterwards, you will visit of a village in Chettinad and the local temples to appreciate the local culture and architecture.

You will then return to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Visalam which is a very nice and well maintaining property, even though not so large, with a nice pool and a little garden to relax their clients .

Day 07 Karaikudi – Madurai ( 100 Kms - 2 Hrs )

After breakfast, you will leave for Madurai. On arrival, you will check in to your hotel. Afterwards, you will visit the Tirumalai Nayak Palace. King Tirumalai Nayak built this unique palace with the help of an Italian architect. The building was started circa 1620 and blends Dravidian, Islamic and European styles.

Next comes a visit to the Meenakshi Amman temple. This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati, has 14 elaborately sculpted pillars. The temple is believed to have been built in the 1600’s.

You will return to your hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel Grt Regency, which is highly sophisticated and extremely well-built, the facilities provided are truly a class apart.

Day 08 Madurai – Munnar ( 170 Kms - 5 Hrs )

This morning, after breakfast, you will drive through the beautiful landscapes towards Munnar.

You will arrive and check in to the hotel. Afterwards you will visit the tea plantations nearby. Tea lovers will be particularly fascinated by the various stages of tea processing.

You will return to your hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel Munnar Bungalow.

Day 09 Munnar

After breakfast, you will have the day at leisure to explore the scenic beauty of the tea gardens.

Overnight at Hotel Munnar Bungalow.

Day 10 Munnar – Cochin ( 150 Kms - 4 Hrs 30 )

After breakfast, you will leave for Cochin. You will check in to your hotel. In the evening you will witness a Kathakali dance show, which involves the stunning use of masks, and make up.

Overnight at Hotel Casino which is the groups oldest property, dating to 1957, when it catered to a clientele of rough sailors coming off the ships in the harbour.

Day 11 Cochin

After breakfast, you will explore the city of Cochin. You will visit Fort Cochin with its wealth of colonial architecture. The extraordinary Chinese fishing nets are a sight to behold. These unusual, elegantly balanced, shore operated fishnets are 10m high and rumored to be of Chinese origin, possibly introduced by Zhang He.

The Jewish synagogue in Cochin was built in 1568 and is of great historical importance. No visit to Cochin is complete without viewing its attractive collections.

You will also visit the Mattancherry or Dutch Palace. It was constructed by the Portuguese and gifted to the Raja of Kochi in 1555. It was created in the traditional style of architecture with a courtyard in the centre. It houses some of the finest murals of Hindu temple art.

You will return to your hotel and the evening at leisure to relax. You will spend the night at hotel Casino.

Day 12 Cochin – Komarakom ( 65 Kms - 1 Hrs 30 )

After breakfast, you will leave for Komarakom. On arrival, you will check in to your hotel. Afterwards, you will have leisure time to enjoy the amenities at the hotel such as massage therapies and yoga.

Overnight at Hotel Coconut Lagoon. This heritage hotel offers various accommodation facilities to cater to the different needs of the tourists. The most important part is the variety that is available at the Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom

Day 13 Komarakom

After breakfast, you will leave for the backwaters of Kerala. You will spend the day on cruise and have lunch on board. You will return to spend the night at Hotel Coconut Lagoon.

Day 14 Komarakom – Trivandrum ( 60 Kms - 1 Hrs )

After Breakfast, you will head to Trivandrum to catch your return flight.

Terms & Conditions

Cost based on 02 people: USD 1923 ( Per person )

ABOVE PRICE INCLUDES:

*This package is valid from 01 May’10 till 30 September’10.
*Hotel mentioned or similar on twin sharing basis
*All transport services by A/C Innova or A/C Tavera
*Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
*English speaking driver
*All toll, interstate taxes, parking charges and fuel for the car
*Entrances at monuments (With still camera fee)
*Local English speaking guide

ABOVE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDES:

*Airport taxes upon departure, if applicable
*Drinks, personal nature expenses
*Domestic or International flights
*Lunch & Dinner
*Tips
*Any other service which is not mentioned above

By Car

Ambassador

Serving the nation for over 50 years with safety, the Ambassador is considered the definitive Indian car and is fondly called "The king of Indian roads". Its iconic status was helped by the fact that it is used by most of the bureaucrats and politics of the country.

Ambassador is an ideal car for travelers and it can cover long distances on Indian roads with its engine capacity of 1817 CC.

Chevrolet Tavera

Produced in India by American automaker General Motors, is an economical and reliable car for traveling longer distances on the Indian roads. This car permits you to travel in a comfortable car and make your journey something special in India. It displaces 2499 CC.

Toyota Fortuner

Produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, It has a dynamic look with an elegant interior and stylish exterior. With its engine capacity of 2982 cc, this car is very useful for long distance trips and for exploring the countryside as the offer road performance of this SUV is unmatchable.

Toyota Innova

This minivan have terrific interior space and comfort, great refinement, a smooth and punch pair of engines and impressive flexibility.

Innova offers excellent ride quality with its engine capacity of 2500 CC, and luxury coupled with superior performance, world-class safety, advanced styling.

Mercedes S Class

Words run less to explain about this epitome of luxury, Ranked as the world's best-selling luxury car, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is synonymous with state-of-the-art luxury and safety features.

As Mercedes' largest sedan, the S-Class offers the most room for rear-seat passengers, making it a favorite of luxury traveler.

Tata Indigo

Tata Motors, the Indian firm, has launched the Tata Indigo which comes equipped with very high standards of cabin seating comfort. Indigo offers comfortable and spacious seats for the passengers with safely on road.

It has an engine capacity of 1396 cc help the car mover smoothly on Indian road.

Tempo

Tempo traveler is the most elegant and spacious car coach. It considered toughest for its 4 stroke engine and 2399 cc displacement.

With its special deluxe interior and luxury back seats, Tempo is an economical and reliable car for traveling longer distances on the Indian roads.

Toyota Corolla

As we all know Toyota Motors is the world's largest automaker and it's successful Toyota Corolla with its superior design and features is fully loaded with luxurious interior and space.

It displaces 1794 cc, Toyota Corolla is a car where performance meets safety and is a perfect cut out for passengers who want to travel in comfort, style and safety.

Volkswagen Crafter

A commercial Van proposed by Volkswagen is one of the most spacious and practical people carriers available. It is easy to figure out that it has been designed with traveler users in mind, offering a flexible variety of seating options for up to nine people with an engine capacity of 2459 Cc.