Tour Name
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The Herbal Experience - Ayurveda and Cultural Tour |
Tour Code
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IWC-A-010
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Tour Duration
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15 Days / 14 Nights
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Categories
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Luxury / Deluxe / Quality / Budget
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Destinations Covered
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Mumbai - Calicut - Kanjani - Cochin - Alleppey - Periyar - Madurai - Tanjore - Trichy - Chennai
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ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrival in Mumbai - Calicut
Arrive at the Mumbai airport, where our representative will be waiting to transfer you for a flight to Calicut. On arrival in Calicut, check in at the hotel and rest for the rest of the day.
Day 02: Calicut:
Start the 2 nd day of your Herbal Experience Tour with a healthy breakfast at the hotel and then proceed to Beypore , a 1500 years old boat building center. Watch the master craftsmen and detailed miniature vessels and other traditional Keralan items here.Further head to the Aracanut processing plant, where cattle market takes place. If all this is less, you can explore a wide range of jewellery items in Calicut.
Day 03: Calicut - Kanjani
Head for a 4-hours drive to Kanjani enroute Cheruthuruthi and Kerala Kalamanadalam , to watch out for the Kath kali performances. Do visit the Guruvayoor Temple and the Elephant Camp Sanctuary along with a stroll in the Village Markets.On arrival in Kanjani, check in at the Surya Ayurvedic Resort , 12 kms from Trichur. Known for its rejuvenating center, this resort offers ancient therapies amidst the green surroundings.
Day 04: Kanjani
Spend the day as you wish in Kanjani. Going for a rejuvenating experience at the Ayurvedic Health Care System and Yoga will be ideal.
Day 05: Kanjani - Cochin
Head for a 2-hour drive to Cochin, known as one of the finest harbours in India. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
Day 06: Cochin
Move on a sightseeing tour. Visit places like St. Francis Church , Fort Cochin, oldest Synagogue , Chinese fishing nets and Kochi Harbor during the city sightseeing tour of Cochin.Evening is reserved for enjoying Kathakali performances and other folk dance performances. Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.
Day 07: Cochin - Alleppey
Move on for a 2-hours drive to Alleppey, "Venice of the East". On arrival, check in at the houseboat and then head for a boat ride through the backwaters of Kerala. Explore the serene locations of Alleppey and then return to the houseboat for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 08: Alleppey
Commence your backwater cruise tour after having a healthy breakfast at the hotel. Go through the authentic fishing villages and Chinese fishing nets while going on a backwater cruise through the intricate canal and backwater system of Alleppey and Kerala. Have an experience of a lifetime amidst the wonderful facilities provided in the backwater cruise. Return to the houseboat and have an overnight stay in Alleppey.
Day 09: Alleppey - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Have a healthy breakfast and then head for Periyar National Park . It's an enriching experience to view different birds and animals performing their natural actions in Periyar National Park. Exploring the delightful flora and fauna of Periyar on a boat cruise on the Lake Periyar is also not a bad idea. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Periyar.
Day 10: Lake Periyar - Kumarakom
Post breakfast at the hotel, head for Kumarakom, a small town on the eastern shore of Vembanad Lake. Move on for a sightseeing tour after checking in at the hotel in Kumarakom. Go for excursions to the nearby bird sanctuary and to the Vembanad Lake . Later return to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 11: Kumarakom - Madurai
Head to a 4-hour drive to Madurai and after reaching there, check in at the hotel and relax a while. Proceed for a sightseeing tour that includes visits to Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace . Reserve the evening for shopping in the bustling markets of Madurai. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 12: Madhurai - Tanjore
Begin the 12 th day with a 5-hour drive to Tanjore. On arrival, check in at the hotel and go for a sightseeing tour. Visit Brihadishwar Temple and get enchanted watching its mind-blowing architecture and artifact.
Day 13: Tanjore - Trichy
Post breakfast move on for a 2-hours drive to Trichy and pay visit to the magnificent Ranganghtaswamy Temple . Housing a number of exotic sculptures, this temple is worth visiting during Herbal Experience Tours.
Day 14: Trichy - Chennai
Having breakfast at the hotel in Tanjore, head to Trichy, the medieval era city established under the aegis of Chola dynasty rulers. On arrival at Trichy, check in at the hotel and move on a sightseeing tour that includes visits to Rock Fort Temple , Ganapati Temple , Shiva Temple , Danish Church , Srirangam Temple and Lord Clive's House . Later head for Chennai either by flight or by train. On arrival in Chennai, check in at the hotel.
Day 15: Chennai International Departure
Move on for a half-day sightseeing tour of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. Places like Marina Beach , Fort St. George , San Thomas Cathedral , Mylapore Temple , St. Mary's Church , National Art Gallery and Museum , film studios, and zoo are worth in Chennai during your herbal Experience Tour.
Later drive back to the International airport and board the flight back home or for your further destination.
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