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Southern Traders : |
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Exotic flora and fauna, miles of beautiful beaches, the delicate scent of spices and the sound of temple bells characterise southern India. Starting in Madras (now Chennai), the heart of Clive’s India, this tour follows the old European trade routes, discovering flamboyant temple architecture and the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
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Arrive- Chennai :
Fly from London to Chennai with British Airways.
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Chennai :
Early morning arrival and transfer to the Taj Connemara / The Park for 2 nights (including immediate occupancy on day of arrival). Morning tour of the Old Town. Evening tour briefing.
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Chennai - Mysore :
Fly to Bangalore then transfer by road to Mysore visiting Srirangapatnam, the site of Tipu Sultan’s summer palace, en route. Stay for 2 nights at the Quality Inn Southern Star.
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Mysore :
Morning visit to the huge Nandi Bull on Chamundi Hill and the magnificent Maharaja’s Palace. Afternoon at leisure to visit the Mysore markets or an optional excursion to Somnathpur. |
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Mysore - Coonoor:
Morning drive to the hill station of Ooty. Take a scenic narrow-gauge train journey to Coonoor (as featured in the film A Passage to India). Overnight at the Taj Garden Retreat Coonoor.
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Coonoor - Cochin :
Full day drive to Cochin. Stay for 2 nights at the Taj Malabar / Brunton Boatyard.
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Cochin :
Morning cruise of scenic Cochin harbour, followed by a visit to Jew Town. Afternoon at leisure. Evening optional Kathakali dance performance (payable locally).
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Cochin - Kumarakom :
Morning visit to the Mattancherry Palace, a gift from the King of Portugal to the Raja of Travancore. Continue on a drive to Alleppey for a cruise through the Kerala backwaters. Later continue to Kumarakom and transfer by boat to Kumarakom Lake Resort / Coconut Lagoon for a stay of 2 nights. Evening sunset cruise on Lake Vembanad. |
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Kumarakom :
At leisure.
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Kumarakom -
Thekkady
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Morning drive up into the Western Ghats to Thekkady. Afternoon boat trip through Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Overnight at the Taj Garden Retreat / Spice Village.
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Thekkady -
Madurai
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After breakfast, drive to Madurai. This afternoon visit the Meenakshi Temple, an outstanding example of south Indian temple architecture. Overnight at the Taj Garden Retreat. |
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Madurai -
Tanjore
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Morning drive to Trichy to visit the imposing Rock Fort Temple, Sri Rangaswamy Temple and St. John’s Church. Later continue to nearby Tanjore for a stay of 2 nights at Parishutam / Ideal River View.
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Tanjore :
Morning visit to Brihadishwara Temple, the grandest architectural achievement of the Chola era and a World Heritage Site. Afternoon at leisure.
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Tanjore -
Pondicherry
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Morning drive to Pondicherry, via Darasuram, a temple noted for its fine sculpture, and visit the bronze-casting centre at Swami Malai. Continue to Pondicherry for an afternoon tour of the former French colony, including Aurobindo Ashram, Eglise de Notre Dame de la Conception Immaculee and Auroville. Overnight at Annamalai / Ananda Hotel. |
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Pondicherry - Chennai :
This morning drive to Mahabalipuram to visit the scenically located shore temples. Afternoon transfer to Chennai where a room is held at Taj Connemara / The Park until your late departure for the airport.
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hennai - London :
Early morning transfer to Chennai airport and fly to London with British Airways.
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