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Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur are three cities in northern
India that have a rich history and contain many historic
buildings and monuments. India tour package covers these
three destinations in Golden Triangle tour. They also
form one of the major tourist circuits in the country.
Delhi has a long history, being the capital of Hindu and
Muslim dynasties, the Mughals, the British and now the
Indians. We will also cover Agra and its surrounding
area, which contains many superb monuments built by the
Mughal emperors. Then move on to Jaipur, built by the
Rajput warriors after the decline of the Mughal Empire.
It contains many palaces and interesting structures. |
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Day
01 :
Arrive Chennai
Meeting on arrival at Chennai Airport and transfer to
the hotel. Rest of the time free to relax. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 02 :
Chennai – Depart for Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram
After buffet breakfast at hotel proceed to Mahabalipuram
by car via visiting Kanchipuram, an ancient capital of
the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 temples that has
124 shrines. Check in at hotel on arrival. Rest of the
evening free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 :
At Mahabalipuram
Morning after buffet breakfast at the hotel visit
temples of Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is famous for
the seven pagodas. Here, on the seashore is an
interesting group of ancient rock temples, are the
examples of Dravidian style of architecture. Afternoon
free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 :
Mahabalipuram - Tanjore
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Tanjore and
check in at the hotel on arrival. Afternoon visit
temples of Tanjore. During your sightseeing tour you
will visit the famous Chola Temple, the Brihadishwara -
a world heritage monument and is one of the highlight of
Tanjore. Also visit the palaces and art gallery
adjoining to the temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 :
Tanjore - Trichy
Morning after buffet breakfast at the hotel proceed by
car to Trichy and check in at the hotel. Later tour of
Trichy city. Visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord
Ganesh, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and
interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple. Also
visit Srirangam, a massive temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu situated on an Island. Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 :
Trichy - Madurai
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Madurai by car
enroute visiting Karaikudi (Chettinad). Check in at the
hotel on arrival. Madurai city is over 2500 years old
and is also second largest city of Tamil Nadu. Afternoon
visit Meenakshi temple (dedicated to the consort of Lord
Shiva with its towering Gopurams). The temple is built
in 6 hectares of land and has 4 entrances. Evening
attend Aarti ceremony (closing ceremony of the day) at
Meenakshi temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 :
Madurai - Rameshwaram - Maduari
Morning after an early breakfast at the hotel depart for
full day excursion to Rameshwaram. Remeshwaram is sacred
place for Hindus, according to Ramayana Lord Rama
worshipped God Shiva at this place to absolve himself of
the sin of killing Ravana. Return to Madurai by evening.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 :
Madurai - Periyar
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Periyar
National Park and check in at the hotel / resort on
arrival. Afternoon tour to the spice gardens and nature
walk. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 –
Periyar / Kumarakom
Early in the morning game viewing in the national park
by boat. Later after relaxed breakfast proceed to the
jatti and board your waiting houseboat exclusively for
you. Hot lunch will be served on board. Sail through the
back waters to Kumarakom. Overnight on board at
Kumarakom.
Day 10 –
Kumarakom / Cochin
Disembark houseboat after breakfast and proceed to
Cochin by car. Arrive Cochin and check in at the hotel.
Afternoon tour of Cochin city. During your tour you will
visit- ‘The Jewish Synagogue’ at the heart of what is
locally called the Jew Town, ‘The St. Francis Church’,
the oldest European Church in India, ‘The Santa Cruz
Basilica’ originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese,
The Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets,
Chinese fishing net. Rest of the evening is free for
your independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 –
Depart Cochin
Transfer to the airport in time to board flight for
onward destination. |
