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And Spices Tour |
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SILK AND
SPICES TOUR
(12
Nights & 13 Days) |
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MUMBAI - BANGALORE - SHRAVANABELAGOLA - CHIKMAGALUR - BELUR -
HALEBID - MYSORE - COCHIN - KUMARAKOM - THEKKADY - MADURAI -
CHENNAI |
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Day 01 :
Arrive Mumbai (Bombay)
Arrive Mumbai (Formerly Bombay), India's most cosmopolitan
city and the country's financial capital. You are greeted
with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to hotel.
Overnight at Mumbai. |
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Day 02 :
Mumbai - Bangalore
After a leisurely
morning, your afternoon flight takes to Bangalore, one of
the most beautiful and well-planned cities of India. Upon
arrival you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight
at Bangalore. |
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 Day 03 : Bangalore - Shravanabelagola
- Chikmagalur
Enjoy a morning tour of the "Garden City," including a visit
to Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, the Mysore Arts and Crafts
Center, the bull temple and the colorful, bustling markets.
Proceeding to Chikmagalur, en route visiting
Shravanabelagola. Overnight at Chikmagalur. |
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Day 04 :
Chikmagalur - Belur - Halebid - Mysore
Drive to Mysore stopping en route to visit Belur & Halebid.
Belur situated on the banks of the Yagachi River, the
Chennakesava Temple basks in the glory of one of the
greatest monuments of medieval art in India. An outstanding
example of Indian temple architecture is found in Halebid.
The Hoysaleshwara Temple's entire surface is covered with a
succession of friezes running its entire length, featuring
elephants, lions, horsemen, and an incredible display of
celestial beasts and birds. Tonight, in Mysore view the
illuminated City Palace. Overnight at Mysore. |
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Day 05 :
Mysore Sightseeing
Your tour of Mysore includes visits to City Palace: Chamundi
Hill where Nandi (Shiva's Bull) - a huge monolithic image is
always garlanded with flowers and held in high esteem by
Hindus; and the colorful and aromatic spice markets. Your
afternoon is at leisure. This evening drive 10 miles from
Mysore to enjoy the beautiful and exquisitely illuminated
Brindavan Gardens, sprawling amid gorgeous cascading
fountains. Overnight at Mysore. |
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Day 06 :
Mysore - Bangalore - Cochin
Drive to Bangalore, en route stopping at Srirangapatnam,
where the legendary warrior Tipu Sultan built his island
fortress and Summer Palace. Upon arrival in Bangalore,
connect to your flight to Cochin in the state of Kerala,
known for its well-balanced ecosystem. Tonight enjoy a
presentation of the colorful costumed Kathakali dance drama.
Overnight at Cochin. |
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Day 07 : Cochin Sightseeing - Kumarakom
This morning visit the Portuguese Church built by St.
Francis in 1562, the Jewish Synagogue and the famed
Mattancherry Palace. View the Chinese fishing nets-ingenious
devices requiring little human attention. Depart this
afternoon for Kumarakom, experiencing the rich culture and
active lifestyle that has evolved over the centuries in and
around the backwaters and waterways that thread this region.
Overnight at Kumarakom. |
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Day 08 :
Backwaters Cruise
This morning enjoy a boat ride 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. You may want to
experience an Ayurvedic therapeutic massage, indigenous to
this region, which is both relaxing and healing or perhaps
take advantage of the rich waters with a bit of fishing.
Overnight at Kumarakom. |
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Day 09 :
Kumarkom - Thekkady
Your exploration of South India continues as you travel to
Thekkady, located on the
 Tamil Nadu / Kerala border. This
unique wildlife sanctuary is about 300 square miles and
centered on an artificial lake fed by the Periyar River.
Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at Thekkady .
Day 10 :
Thekkady -
Madurai
This morning game viewing is on board boats, which carry you
along convoluted waterways and afford sightings of
elephants, bison, deer and occasionally tigers. This
tropical habitat makes it one of the premiere reserves of
southern India with all manner of flora and fauna in
abundance. Afternoon drive to Madurai, a bustling city
packed with pilgrims, businessmen, bullock carts and legions
of rickshaw pullers. Evening a visit to the Meenakshi temple
to witness the evening Puja ceremony. Overnight at Madurai. |
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Day 11 :
Madurai Sightseeing - Chennai (Madras)
This morning visit Shree Meenakshi Temple, a riotously
baroque example of Dravidian architecture, Thirumalai Nayak
Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Continue to Mariamman
Teppakkulam Tank, site of the Teppam or annual Float
Festival held in January. Fly to Chennai (formerly known as
Madras), the fourth largest city in India. Overnight at
Chennai. |
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Day 12 :
Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Excursion
Today enjoy an excursion to Kanchipuram, one of the seven
sacred cities of India, which served as a capital for
several dynasties. Visit three of the best temples-Kailasanatha
and Ekambareshwara dedicated to Lord Shiva, and
Vaikuntaperumal dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Continue your
excursion to the ancient Pallavan port of Mamallapuram, en
route stop for lunch at a seaside resort. Later, 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.
Overnight at Chennai. |
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Day 13 :
Chennai (Madras) Sightseeing - Depart Chennai
Your tour of Chennai takes you to Victoria Art Gallery, the
Bronze Gallery and Chennai Museum. Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeswarar Temple complete your tour
of Chennai. Afternoon is at leisure. Tonight say farewell to
unforgettable India and board your international flight home
filled with colorful memories of your sojourn through
Southern India. |
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