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BEST OF SOUTH INDIA
6 Days / 5
Nights
Day 1: Arrive Madurai
Arrive in Madurai this evening. Upon arrival you are met and
transferred to your Hotel.
Day 2: Madurai / Thekkady
This morning embark on a sightseeing tour of Madura, which
includes Meenakshi Temple, Tirumala Nayak Palace (a gracious
building in the Indo Saracenic style), Alagar Hills and
Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. Afternoon drive to Thekkady.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
Day 3: Periyar Game Viewing / Kumarakom
Enjoy early morning game viewing by boat on Periyar Lake. The
motor launch drifts along the lake presenting close views of
elephants, deer, bison and even leopards and tigers. Later in
the morning drive to Kumarakom. Your afternoon is at leisure.
Perhaps take advantage of the rich waters with a bit of
fishing, or just relax and soak in the rich atmosphere of your
surroundings.
Day 4: Backwaters Cruise
In the morning set out to enjoy the Backwaters. Your boat
cruises 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.
Day 5: Kumarakom / Cochin
Take a cruise this morning on Vembanad Lake, site of a bird
sanctuary. Waterfowl, cormorants, egrets and teals are seen in
abundance. Later drive to Cochin, one of the most picturesque
places in Kerala. Your tour this afternoon includes a visit to
the Portuguese Church built by St. Francis in 1562, the Jewish
Synagogue, the famed Mattancherry Palace, and the Chinese
fishing nets-ingenious devices requiring little human
attention. Tonight enjoy a presentation of the colorful
costumed Kathakali dance drama.
Day 6: Depart Cochin
You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
DATES/RATES
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2008 |
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Double Occ |
Single Supp |
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FIRST
CLASS HOTELS |
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Jan 10*
- Apr 15 |
$2,050 |
$890 |
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Apr 16
- Aug 31 |
$1,960 |
$850 |
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Sep 1 -
Dec 20 |
$2,150 |
$990 |
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DELUXE
HOTELS |
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Jan 10*
- Apr 15 |
$2,490 |
$1,160 |
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Apr 16
- Aug 31 |
$2,160 |
$880 |
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Sep 1 -
Dec 20 |
$2,580 |
$1,295 |
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Surcharge of $825 applicable on deluxe hotels for Jan
departures
Includes:
Accommodations with daily breakfast, transfers, sightseeing
tours as per the itinerary and applicable domestic airfare.
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