ISM
SOUTH
India
by Private Car
Chennai (Madras),Madurai, Periyar,Kumarakom, Cochin & Mumbai (Bombay)
#Delhi
Meenakshi temple – MaduraiIndia
ITINERARY
Day 1: Delhi / Chennai (Madras) /
Mumbai•
CovelongDay 5: Periyar / Kumarakom
(Bombay)
Evening flight to Chennai (Madras);
Morning boat ride on the lake;
Bay of Bengal
an orientation tour upon arrival
view the wildlife and water birds.
welcomes you to this charming
Afterwards, enjoy a scenic drive from
Arabian Sea
•Chennai (Madras)
Indian city. Overnight in Covelong.
Periyar to the Kumarakom Sanctuary,
•Madurai
Cochin•
Day 2: Chennai (Madras) /
on the eastern shore. Then, take a
Kumarakom• •Periyar
Covelong
relaxing boat ride along the back-
Morning drive to Kanchipuram, one
waters in a modified rice barge.
9 Days / 8 Nights
of India’s most sacred cities; visit the
Overnight in Kumarakom. (B)
Daily Departures
Kailasanatha Temple. Later drive to
Day 6: Kumarakom
Mamallapuram and visit the Shore
Day at leisure in this scenic
Temple which has now been
Tour Includes:
area. Evening: Kathakali Dance
declared a World Heritage Site. (B)
performance. (B)
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Day 3: Chennai (Madras) / MaduraiDay 7: Kumarakom / Cochin
I 8 Nights Deluxe & Superior hotels
Morning flight to Madurai, former
Morning cruise from Kumarakon to
I Buffet Breakfast Daily
capital of the Pandya kingdom;
Alleppey, sailing along the centuries-
transfer to your hotel. Remainder of
I Sightseeing per Itinerary by air-conditioned
old backwaters. Drive to Cochin with
the day is at leisure. Evening: Visit
its fine natural harbor. Afternoon visit
Private Car with Private English-Speaking Guide
the Meenakshi Temple complex with
to the Dutch Palace, the Synagogue
I All Transfers upon Arrival & Departure
its exquisite sculptures. Attend a
(closed Fridays), St. Francis Church,
“Puja” ceremony (offerings and
I Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
the Santa Cruz Basilica and Fort
prayers). Continue to the Tirumala
Kochi; explanation of the historical
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Nayak Palace and the Tirupara
buildings. (B)
Kundran Rock Temple. Overnight in
Madurai. (B)
Day 8: Cochin / Mumbai (Bombay)
Accommodations:
Morning flight to Mumbai (Bombay);
City
Nights Gold Plan
Platinum Plan
Day 4: Madurai / Periyar
meeting, assistance and transfer
Depart Madurai and drive to Periyar.
Chennai
2
—Fisherman’s Cove—
to your hotel. Remainder of the day
(Madras)
Stop to visit the Spice Plantation;
at leisure. (B)
continue to the Wildlife Sanctuary,
Madurai
1
—Taj Garden Retreat—
one of the largest reserves in India.
Day 9: Mumbai (Bombay) /
Periyar
1
—Garden Retreat—
You’ll also see abundant bird life;
En Route
Kumarakom
2
—Taj Garden Retreat—
there are over 260 species of birds
Transfer to the airport for the flight
here. Overnight in Periyar. (B)
to your next destination. (B)
Cochin
1
Taj Residency
Taj Malabar
Mumbai
1
Taj President
Taj Mahal
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