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1 : Chennai (Madras) : Fisherman's Cove
Arrive in Chennai where you will be met and taken to the beach-side resort of Fisherman’s Cove. Relax by the pool or on the beach by the waters of the Bay of Bengal. |
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2 : Fisherman's Cove
Take a guided tour of the beach temple and rock carvings at Mahabalipuram. In the afternoon visit Kanchipuram, city of a thousand temples and centre for bride mothers to purchase silken wedding saris interwoven with gold. |
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3 : Fisherman's Cove
Take a guided tour of Chennai (formerly Madras) to see the first of the East India Company’s enclaves. Now a bustling city, Fort St George and St Thomas’ Cathedral are reminders of the past. |
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4 : Madurai : Taj Garden Retreat
Transfer to the airport and fly (1 hour) to Madurai where you will be met and taken to Hotel Taj Garden Retreat. Relax by the pool. |
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5 : Madurai : Taj Garden Retreat
Take a guided tour of Madurai to see the Meenakshi temple, the remains of the King of the Cholas’ Palace and Thirumalai Nayaka Palace. View the temple in the centre of a small lake, normally dry but flooded at festival times. |
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Day 6 : Thekkady : Spice Village
Drive (4 hours) up the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, the Cardamom Hills and stay at Spice Village Resort. In the afternoon take an exclusive boat ride on Lake Periyar in the National Park. Spice Village is on a spice plantation with pepper vines, cardamom and other spices growing around the thatch-roofed cottages. The Periyar Tiger Reserve surrounds the reservoir constructed in the 1870s and is now home to many species of wild animal. |
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7 : Thekkady : Spice Village
After an early morning boat ride, enjoy a jungle safari either by jeep or on foot. Visit a spice plantation and a Tribal village. |
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Day 8 : Kumarakom : Coconut Lagoon
Drive (3 hours) down the western slopes of the Ghats where you will experience breathtaking views of tea, rubber and palm plantations. Arrive at Kumarakom jetty where you will transfer by boat to Coconut Lagoon, a serene resort of cottages in a palm grove on the banks of Lake Vembanad, part of the Backwaters.
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Day 9 : Kumarakom : Coconut Lagoon
A day of relaxation by the pool or at the lakeside. |
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10 : Backwaters : Houseboat
Board your own self-contained Houseboat with dedicated staff catering to your needs. Glide through the extensive waterways, taking in villages and farms. |
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11 : Mararikulam : Marari Beach Resort
Return to the shore and transfer to the Marari Beach Resort. You will stay in one of the cottages set in a palm plantation on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Visit the Ayurvedic Centre or relax by the pool or on the beach. |
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Day 12 : Mararikulam : Marari Beach Resort
A day of relaxation. |
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13 : Kochi, (Cochin) : Brunton Boatyard Hotel
Transfer to Cochin and stay at Brunton Boatyard, a luxury harbour-side hotel, situated at the entrance to Cochin harbour. |
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14 : Kochi, (Cochin) : Brunton Boatyard Hotel
Take a guided tour of this ancient port, a trading post for spices since pre-biblical times. See the Chinese fishing nets, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace and St Francis Church. |
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Day 15: Depart
Transfer to the airport and depart. |
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Price:
USD $3190 per person, double/twin sharing (based on the hotels named in the itinerary)
Using standard hotels: USD $2100
Using five star hotels: USD $2550
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| To find out more, please call me on +0800 135 7129 or contact me. |
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