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Cultural Kerala & Beaches

Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places Covered: Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Goa - Mumbai

Day 01 : Chennai
Begain your tour
Arrive into Chennai
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Cultural Kerala & Beaches' ! On arrival in Chennai, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 2: Chennai-Mahabalipuram-Kanchipuram-Chennai
After breakfast, proceed on a full day tour of Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. The city of Mahabalipuram is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture. In the evening drive back to Chennai
Overnight: Hotel

Day 03 : Chennai - Madurai (By flight)
After breakfast transfer to Chennai airport to catch flight for Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check into your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Madurai
Visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams – (rising high above the surrounding countryside). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace – a gracious building in the Indo-Saracenic style, famous for the stucco work on its domes and arches.
In the evening visit the Meenakshi Temple to attend the "Aarti" ceremony.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 04 : Madurai - Periyar
After breakfast drive to Periyar and transfer to hotel.
Boat cruise on the lake of the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Periyar-an ariticial lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is in the heart of the Wildlife sanctuary. Wild Elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and even tigers come to shores of the lake to drink. Return to hotel for breakfast. Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats" kind with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy field to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a beautiful backwater willage on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, crises crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05 : Periyar - Kumarakom
This morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom. On arrival check in at hotel. Plan your trip for Kumarakom bird sanctuary. You would be able to enjoy windsailing and water skiing.
Enjoy the sunset cruise in the evening.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 06 : Kumarakom - Cochin
Today after a leisurely breakfast drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin check into your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Cochin
Cochin - the palmgreen commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
The Chinese fishing nets can be seen at the entrance of the harbour. The Chinese through trade contact taught this technique of catching fish. Join the cultural program of classical dance in the evening.
Overnight :Hotel
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Day 07 : Cochin - Goa (By flight)
This morning after breakfast transfer to the airport to catch flight for Goa. Upon arrival at Goa check into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 08 : Goa
Explore the North Goa & South Goa. Visit Fishing village : Fishing villages are part of Goa's rich cultural heritage. Local Goan fishing village is created on the grounds of the hotel, forming a perfect backdrop for a charming evening in a very rustic atmosphere. Artisans display their skills whilst the village dancers whirl to the music of a local band.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 09 : Goa
This morning free to relax on Beach
In the evening sightseeing of Old Goa and Panjim
Enjoy sea food Bar-be-cue on the beach - Dine under a starlit sky on succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns and other local seafood delicacies which form part of a delightful bar-be-cue set up on a lovely stretch of the Goan beach. Guests may also cook their own food on skewers over a camp fire. A local musician captures the magic of the moment on his guitar strings.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 10 : Goa - Mumbai
This morning after breakfast transfer to airport to catch flight for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to International Airport to board the flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of ''Cultural Kerala & Beaches" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.

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