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Day 03 : Trivandrum - Kanyakumari |
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After breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed to Kanyakumari; on arrival check-in into hotel.
Afternoon, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is located at the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent at the confluence of three major water bodies videlicet the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. A small temple dedicated to goddess Kanyakumari - the youthful form of the primeval energy Shakti (Mother Goddess), is located on the seashore. Swami Vivekananda, the great visionary and spiritual leader, spent days in deep meditation on a rock around 400 m off the Kanyakumari coastline. There is a memorial built on the stone in honor of Swami Vivekananda and adjacent to it stands the 133 ft high statue of Tiruvalluvar, the author of the philosophical work Tirukkural. Visit the Padmanbhapuram Palace, Suchithram Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial, and Triveni Sangamam.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 04 : Kanyakumari - Madurai |
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After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Madurai; on arrival check-in into hotel. The day at leisure Guest can spent the evening for shopping at the colourful tradiotional markets at Madurai.
Overnight stay at Madurai. |
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Day 05 : Madurai |
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After Breakfast , proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Madurai. The temple town of Madurai, situated on the banks of river Vaigai, is one of the most ancient cities in India with a history dating back to the pre-Christian times. It was the imperial capital of the Pandyan Empire in the 14th Century AD. Madurai was the seat of Tamil learning and the last of the Tamil Sangams (Academies) was held here nearly 2000 years ago. Places of tourist interest include the imposing Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Gandhi Museum, Vaigai Dam, Thirupparankundrum, Athisayam Water Theme Park, Azhagar Koil and the Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 06 : Madurai - Kodaikanal |
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After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to the scenic hill station of Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal, at a distance of 120 km from Madurai, lies on the southern crust of the Palani Hills. The town is centered-around the star shaped Kodai Lake covering an area of sixty acres. Kodaikanal has thickly wooded slopes, well laid out stroll paths through picturesque landscapes, gorgeous waterfalls and steep rocky drops. Places of tourist interest include the Lake, Solar Physical Observatory, Bryant Park, Coaker’s Walk, Kurunji Andavar Temple, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks and Shembaganur Natural History Museum.
Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 07 : Kodai – Palani - Kodai |
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Visit to Palani Hills and Darshan at famous Palani temple. Evening local sightseeing around Kodaikanal.
Overnight stay at the Hotel. |
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Day 08 : Kodaikanal - Shornur |
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After breakfast proceed to Shornur . Check in to the Hotel. Visit the world famous Kerala Kalamandalam . Kalamandalam is considered as one of the most sacred temples of Kerala art forms and enjoys a special place in the cultural map of the world. have a chance to visit around 10-15 teaching classes in various disciples. Evening walk through the banks of beautiful Nila river.
Overnight stay at Hotel. |
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Day 09 : Shornur - Guruvayoor |
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Morning check out and proceed to Guruvayoor. Check in to the Hotel. Have a Darshan at the temple and proceed to the famous elephant sanctuary (Punnathur kotta) near the temple where jumbo elephants are trained for temple purposes. The sanctuary currently has more than 60 elephants, all of whom were offered by devotees of Lord Guruvayurappan.
Overnight stay at Guruvayoor. |
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Day 10 : Shornur - Cochin |
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After breakfast proceed to Cochin. Check in to the Hotel and free for leisure till afternoon. Afternoon proceed to sightseeing at Fort Cochin and Mattancheri . See the Chinese fishing nets, Dutch palace, Jewish synagogue, Dutch cemetery, Loafers road fort cochin beach. Evening have a stroll on the beaytiful marine drive.
Overnight stay at the Hotel |
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Day 11 : Cochin - Athirapilly |
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After breakfast proceed to Athirapilly and wazhachal. Athirapilly waterfalls – Mostly refered as “ Niagra of Kerala”. Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally Falls is about 80ft. high and located in the forest area. Both the waterfalls, their cool, misty waters cascading down in the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky terrain, are a scintillating experience to visitors. Evening return to Cochin . Optional night shopping at Cochin for handicrafts / Textiles etc.
Overnight stay at Cochin. |
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Day 12 : Check out from the Hotel and proceed to Cochin Intl Airport / Railway station for departure |
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