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Day 2: Chennai
Your afternoon tour of Chennai takes you to Victoria Art Gallery, Bronze Gallery and Chennai Museum. The Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeswarar Temple complete your visit.
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Day 3: Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
Today enjoy an excursion to Kanchipuram one of the seven sacred cities of India. Visit three of the country's
best temples-Kailasanatha and Ekambareshwara, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Sri Vaikuntha Perumal, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Continue your excursion to the ancient Pallavan port of Mahabalipuram to visit the 7th century rock hewn monuments. The shore temple, the only surviving one of seven, is a unique example of a temple built of rock quarried elsewhere and carried to shore.
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Day 4: Chennai / Madurai
Today fly to Madurai. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon embark on a sightseeing tour of Madurai, which includes Meenakshi Temple, Thirumala Nayak Palace-a gracious building in the Indo Saracenic
style-Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. In the evening return to Meenakshi temple to witness the evening Puja ceremony.
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Day 5: Madurai / Thekkady
In the morning drive to Thekkady. Afternoon is at leisure.
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Day 6: Periyar Game Viewing / Kumarakom
Enjoy early morning game viewing by boat on Periyar Lake. The motor launch drifts along the lake presenting close views of elephants, deer, bison and even leopards and tigers. Later in the morning drive to Kumarakom. Your afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take advantage of the rich waters with a bit of fishing, or just relax and soak in the rich atmosphere of your surroundings.
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Day 7: Backwaters Cruise
In the morning set out to enjoy the Backwaters. Your boat cruises through the series of canals and lagoons snaking their way through several tiny villages and tropical vegetation. Not only do the backwaters of Kerala link the state together, they are an integral element in maintaining ecological balance and creating harmony with nature. Your afternoon is at leisure.
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Day 8: Kumarakom / Cochin
Take a cruise this morning on Vembanad Lake, site of a bird sanctuary. Later drive to Cochin, one of the most picturesque places in Kerala. Your tour this afternoon includes a visit to the Portuguese Church built by St. Francis in 1562, the Jewish Synagogue, the famed Mattancherry Palace, and the Chinese fishing nets-ingenious devices requiring little human attention. Tonight enjoy a presentation of the colorful costumed Kathakali dance drama.
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Day 9: Depart Cochin
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Detailed itinerary will be furnished on request. |
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Chennai | Kanchipuram | Mahabalipuram | Chennai | Madurai | Thekkady | Kumarakon | Cochin
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