Karnadaka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu Tour |
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Day 1 : Arrival Bangalore |
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| On arrival check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, we visit the Vidhan Saudha, Government Secretariat, The Lal Bagh, BoTanical Garden. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 02: Bangalore - Mysore |
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After breakfast drive to Mysore, enroute visit Srirangapatnam, the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan built in 1784 AD. Overnight at hotel |
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Day 03: Mysore |
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After breakfast visit Mysore Palace. In the evening we take an excursion to Chamudi hills to visit Sri Chamundeswari Temple |
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Day 04: Mysore- Hassan |
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Drive to Hassan, enroute we visit Shravanabelagola. Drive further to Hassan. Afternoon: visit Belur and Halebid temple complexes. Overnight at hotel |
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Day 05: Hassan- Coorg |
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After breakfast drive to Coorg also known as the Scotland of India, where we visit a coffee plantation. The Coorgies are known to be the descendents of Greek soldiers. Over night at hotel. |
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Day 06: Coorg- Vythiri |
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The hills, rocks and valleys which contribute to the very unique terrain of Wayanad provide for exceptional adventure experiences. |
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Day 07: Vithri- Calicut |
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After breakfast we drive through the thickest rainforest of India, to Calicut (Kozhikode). Evening at leisure. |
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Day 08: Calicut- Cochin |
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After breakfast drive to Kochi, enroute visiting the construction of DHOW, a typical Kerela hand made boat. We will travel along the coast line and cross various water streams running into the ocean and the back waters coming into the land. The drive is a very eventful one. Evening at leisure. |
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Day 09: Cochin |
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Morning tour of Cochin. In the evening we enjoy Kathakali, an ancient religious dance drama of Kerala. |
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Day 10: Cochin - Kottayam- House Boat |
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We drive through the countryside to a jetty near Kottayam to board the Riceboat. Overnight on traditional Kerala house boat. |
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Day 11: Kottayam - Kovalam |
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After breakfast on rice boat drive further on to Kovalam. Afternoon & evening at leisure to enjoy one of the finest beaches in the area. |
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Day 12: Kovalam - Periyar |
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Drive to Periyar, the most famous wild life sanctuary of South India. As you drive through the Blue Hills you will see thick rubber plantations, tea plantations, and cardamom & pepper growing all along the road side. Enjoy the winding roads and the landscape. |
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Day 13: Madurai |
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| Early morning walk in the jungle is optional. After breakfast drive to Madurai. In the aftrenoon visit the Sri Meenakshi Temple built in the Dravidian architecture form of temple architecture | ![]() |
Day 14: Madurai - Tanjavur |
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| Morning depart for Tanjavur to visit the famous Brihadeshwara temple. We also visit the Museum which has one of the finest Bronze collections. Overnight at hotel | ![]() |
Day 15: Tanjorur- Pondicherry |
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| After breakfast we drive to Pondicheey on the way visit Kumbakkonam and Gangaikonda chozhapuram . Evening arrival Pondicherry overnight at hotel. | ![]() |
Day 16: Pondicherry- Mahabalipuram |
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| After break fast drive to Mahabalipuram. Afternoon to visit the town was the port city of the Pallava Kings (7 cent. AD). After breakfast you visit the Group of five Rathas Temples, rock-cut monoliths named after the heroes of the Epic - Mahabharata. The rock carving depicting the penance of Shiva is one of the finest peace of stone carving and end the visit at the Shore Temple. Afternoon independent. | ![]() |
Day 17 – Mahabalipuram- Kanchipuram- Chennai |
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| After break drive to Kanchipuram the erstwhile capital of the Pallava and Chola rulers. Later drive to Chennai overnight at hotel. | ![]() |
Day 18 : Chennai back to home |
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| Morning is free to relax and enjoy the beach. After lunch, drive to Chennai and visit the Saint Thomas Cathedral, Fort St. George (now the secretariat) and the High Court buildings. We end our tour at the Connemara Hotel for a farewell dinner at the Rain Forest Restaurant. Later transfer to the international airport for flight home. End of the Trip | ![]() |