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SOUTH INDIA WITH TAJ-1
Chennai-Madurai –Periyar
–Kumarakom –Houseboat –Cochin -Ooty/Connor –Mysore –Bangalore
16
Nights & 17 Days
DAY
1
Arrive
at Chennai
Our friendly Local
Representative will be waiting for you at the Airport
With a
traditional 'Namasthe'- he will take you to the hotel at the city of Madras.
After taking rest get ready for a city tour in & around Madras.
Stay
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 2:
Chennai city tour
Visit
Kabaleswar Temple, Santhome Cathedral, , Fort Museum, National Art
gallery, St. Thomas mount, Little mount
shrine, Valluvarkottam, sittrarengam etc. –
Back
to the hotel by evening –
Enjoy
the night stay in the hotel
DAY 3
On to MADURAI
After
breakfast, we set out to Madurai.. You are about to enter a very special city.
Madurai is over 2500 years old and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu.
Ancient seat of learning, the city is planned in theshape of a lotus.
(You can catch Flight to travel to Madurai)
Check in to your hotel at Madurai by afternoon .
After lunch, in the afternoon, enjoy the facilities offered in the resort.
Over
night stay at the resort.
DAY 4
Madurai
The
Divine day start with visiting famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple. There are four
entrances for this temple complex set in six hectors .The Meenakshi
temple is the city's main attraction and is placed in the heart of the old
town. Temple gives a splendid example of Dravidian architecture and is famous
for Jasmine Flowers. Enjoy light and sound spectacle and back to hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5
Onto Periyar
After
an early breakfast, we take you to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Arrive at
the Sanctuary by fore noon and check into your hotel.Enjoy your lunch.
A little later, we take you on a memorable
boat ride through Lake Periyar in the heart of the sanctuary. Come across
elephants and bison grazing on the banks. You can also opt for an elephant
safari through the forest, if you are interested.
Enjoy your dinner at the hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 6
Periyar
After
break fast we will proceed to the Periyar wild life Sanctuary. There you can
see a variety of rare animals. Enjoy the full day in the mid of thick forest.
Take snaps of the beautiful forest.Back to the hotel
Stay Overnight
in Resort
DAY 7
On
to Kumarakom
Visit
Bird sanctuary
After back breakfast we set out to Kumarakom,
the dream backwater destination of Kerala..Reach Kumarakom by noon.
We now
take you to view the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary located in an island in the
backwaters. Watch exotic birds, the migratory Siberian Stork among them, lead
their normal lives unaware of you or your binoculars.
Enjoy
dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY
8
Board
a Houseboat
Enjoy
Backwaters
After breakfast we set out on a memorable day & night
houseboat cruise, which will eventually take us to Alleppey
See
some of the most spectacular backwater scenery in the world. Enjoy the
excellent amenities of your boat.
Feel
enchanted by the waterways and the charming views.
We
continue our journey to Alleppey .In the night, the boat drops anchor in the
backwaters, signalling the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime experience for
you. Enjoy the fabulous sensations of mysterious night sounds.
Enjoy
a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay on board.
DAY 9
Arrive
at Alleppey
Proceed to Cochin
Awake
early to experience a magical backwater morning. Shortly you'll resume your
journey to Cochin – 'the Queen of the
Arabian Sea'.
Reach
Cochin before noon.Check in to the resort. In the afternoon proceed for a
halfday sightseeing tour in Cochi. First, you board a luxury boat that takes
you to Fort Cochin and Mattancherry where you can trace the past of Cochin.
Visit
the Jewish Synagogue at Mattancherry, considered to be the oldest in India. At
Fort Cochin see the historic St. Francis Church built in 1510 by Portuguese
priests.
Dinner
and Overnight stay at the Resort
DAY
10
At Cochin
Experience
Kathakali
After
breakfast, get ready for a
too-good-to-believe experience – a country craft canal cruise out of suburban
Cochin to the interiors. In course of your expedition, peep at the rural Kerala
life from close quarters. Enjoy the peace.
In the evening, visit a Kathakali
centre to experience the most popular performing art of Kerala. There is an
enlightening 'Mudra (gestures) & Make-up' demonstration too.
Reach
back your hotel by 8 p.m. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 11
On to Ooty
After
an early breakfast, we leave for cool Ootty - 'the Queen of Hill Stations'.
Enjoy your dinner.
The fresh mountain air soon lulls you to sleep.
Overnight at your hotel.
DAY
12
In
and around Ooty
Full
day Tour
After breakfast, we drive you in and around Ootty
on a sight seeing tour. Take snaps of the picture postcard views. Visit the
botanical gardens, Rose Garden, and enjoy a boating through the enchanting
'Lake'. Inhale deeply to get the best of Eucalyptus-scented air.
Later you can enjoy a Toy train journey from Ooty
to Connore or in reverse direction.
Get back to your hotel in the evening, you would have shed an year or two.
Enjoy dinner. Overnight at the hotel
DAY 13
On to Mysore
Local Tour
In the morning proceed to Mysore - the princely city of
South India..
The
Travel is through Bandipur wild life sanctuary.
Reach
Mysore by afternoon-Check into the Hotel
Rest
of the day for Local Tour & relaxation.
DAY1 4
At Mysore
Full Day Excursion
After breakfast, we proceed on a city tour of
Mysore. Enjoy the royal streets with broad tree-lined avenues. View of Mysore
Palace in the night when it is illuminated is unforgettable. Visit Chama
Rajendra Art Gallery to marvel at some famous paintings. Next take the road to
Chamundi Hills, 1062 metres above MSL. Have a panoramic view of Mysore city
below. Get down to the city to visit the zoo. Take snaps. Get back to the city - now resplendent in
glorious illumination.
Back to your hotel. Relax and enjoy overnight stay.
DAY 15
Bangalore
After an early Breakfast we proceed to
Bangalore.Check in to the Hotel and relax.After Lunch we set out to enjoy the
city tour..
Back to the hotel by evening.
Overnight stay.
DAY
16
In and around Bangalore
After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing
tour in and around Bangalore.
Visit the
Cubbon Park and Museum, Government Museum, Tippu's Palace, The Fort,
Bull temples, Vankappa Art Gallery.
Back to the hotel by evening.
Overnight
at your hotel.
DAY 17
Return
home with wonderful memories
Hope
you would come again for another Languid Lagoona experience!
TOUR
ENDS
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Accommodation
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DESTINATION
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HOTELS SELECTED
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NO. OF NIGHTS
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Chennai
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Vivanta
By Taj,Connemara
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02
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Madurai
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Taj
Gateway
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02
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Periyar
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Niramaya
Resort (Non Taj Property)
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02
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Kumarakom
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Vivanta
By Taj,Kumarakom
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01
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Houseboat
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A/C
Luxury Golden flag House boat
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01
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Cochin
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Vivanta
By Taj,Malabar
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02
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Ooty
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Taj
Savoy
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02
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Mysore
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Radison
Blue plazaNon Taj Property)
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02
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Bangalore
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Taj
Gateway
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02
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Transport(Up
to 02-04 Pax)
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Deluxe
Class
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A/C
toyotta innova
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-The
Vehicle will be with the guests through out the Tour. They can make it use
round the Clock if needed.
- Well
experienced English speaking Driver cum Guide will be appointed for the
Tour.who can also act as an Escort.
-One
Driver,One Vehicle for the entire Tour .If there is no Land jouney break in the
Tour,the same Driver & Vehicle will be with the guests for the entire
journey.
Food
In all
the Hotels & Resorts Food will be on bed &breakfast basis. As Houseboat
is included in the Tour,three times Meals will be served onboard as there is no
chance to get Food from elsewhere.
The
Guests have to specify the Type of Food they need before they check into the
Houseboat.
Tours & Cruises
Sightseeing
programme in and around Chennai.
Toy
Train journey from Ooty to Connore
Madurai
Meenakshi Temle visit
Boat
tour at periyar
Sightseeing
tour at Bangalore.
House
Boat Cruise cum Night stay
Kumarakom
Bird sanctuary visit
Others
Included
Entry Fees, Service & other Taxes, Toll Charges,Bata
& Nighthalting Charges,Local Guides at Selected locations
Not
Included
Airport tax, Air
fares, Food cost other than specified, Phone call charges & other personel
expenses of the Guests.
Package price/Person in EURO
& INR
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Period of Validity
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INR
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EURO
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16th April' to 30th Sept'
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Rs.169000.00
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2260
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1st Oct' to 15th April
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Rs.190000.00
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2540
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Flexi Offer
1)You can Down grade the Hotel at Cochin to Taj Gateway with a
reduction in cost .
2) You can chose Taj garden Retreat at Connoor instead of Taj Savoy
at Ooty at no extra cost
3) You can choose Taj Residency/Taj West End at Bangalore instead of Taj Gateway with
extra cost.
2) You can Enjoy this full package in reverse order with out any
extra cost
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