Southern India and Sri Lanka Tours Package

Explore Southern India with Sri Lanka 22 Nights / 23 Days

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Destinations Covered : Chennai - Covelong - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Madurai - Kodaikanal - Munnar - Cochin - Mararikulam - Chennai - Colombo - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Bentota - Colombo

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Description

‘Explore Southern India with Sri Lanka’ will give you an opportunity the Southern India including Tamil Nadu Puducherry and Kerala. During this tour you will explore the glorious history and culture of South India, while visiting the various monuments of these regions. You will also explore the colonial heritage, scenic beaches and historical museums, temples and may more. Apart from Southern portion of India, you will also get the chance to explore Sri Lanka as well. Sri Lanka an island country in South Asia near south-east India. It was known as Ceylon during British colonial rule until 1972. During the tour you will explore the major tourist destination of this country such as Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota. You will explore the major attractions of these places including Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. An orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants.

Tour Highlights

Visit Dakshin Chitra, en route to Covelong
Enjoy the sightseeing in Covelong
Visit Vijayanagar Fort and Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry
Explore Chidambaram and Kumbakonam, en route to Tanjore
Enjoy the full day excursion to Tanjore
Visit Meenakshi temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace in Madurai
View the landscaped lakes, Kodaikanal
Visit lush green tea estates, waterfalls, mountain mist, and exotic wildlife sanctuaries, Munnar
Visit Dutch Palace, St. Francis’ Church and the spice market, Cochin
Enjoy the sightseeing in Mararikulam
Enjoy the City tour of Kandy including Kandy Lake, Kandy town, markets, the arts and crafts centre etc.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and enjoy a cultural show.
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Explore Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. (En-route from Kandy - Nuwara Eliya)
Explore the major attractions of Nuwara Eliya including tea estate tour.
Visit the famous location Kitulgala. (En- route Nuwara Eliya – Bentota)
Enjoy the major attractions of Nuwara Eliya including tea estate tour.
Explore the splendid surroundings of Bentota on your own.
Enjoy the various water sports activity at Bentota including jet-ski, windsurf, parasail or river safari on the river and lagoon on your own.
Enjoy the city tour of Colombo.

Itinerary

Day 1 Chennai-Covelong (By Road-40 Kilometres)

Upon arrival at Chennai airport, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel at Covelong Beach that is located at the distance of about 40 Kilometres from Chennai. It is a fishing village. Covelong beach is renowned for wind surfing and fishing. There are an ancient Catholic church, a temple and a Dharga located nearby beach.

Visit the Dakshin Chitra Cultural Centre en –route.

Upon arrival at Covelong, check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure, explore the stunning surroundings of beach.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2 Covelong

After breakfast, proceed to explore the Covelong beach and the nearby attractions. You may also enjoy water sports at the beach and enjoy the local foods.

Later, you may proceed to Dutch fort and the Catholic Church. Also explore the local markets.

Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 Covelong-Mahabalipuram (By Road-20 Kilometres)-Pondicherry(By Road-100 Kilometres)

After breakfast, proceed to Pondicherry. En route, drive south towards Mahabalipuram to visit the famous Seven Monolithic Temples that are carved from a single granite rock. Also stop by to see the marvellous painting of Arjuna's Penance in the village.

After the visit leave for Pondicherry. Puducherry (previously called Pondicherry) charms tourists with its three lined avenues, painted colonial buildings and sea breeze. In 1974, the French built a base here.

As on reaching Pondicherry, check-in at one our listed hotels. Rest and relax for the day. In the evening you may take a leisurely walk to the local market of Pondicherry. Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4 Pondicherry

After breakfast, proceed to Aurobindo Ashram. Post lunch, proceed for sightseeing tour of Pondicherry such as Pondicherry Museum, Goubert Avenue, war memorial etc. Have dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5 Pondicherry-Tanjore (By Road-167 Kilometres)

In the morning, hit the road to Thanjavur. After having an early breakfast, drive straight to Tanjore. It is the popular city of Tamil Nadu and an important centre of South Indian Art, culture and religion. It is the home of Tanjore paintings. Apart from this Great Living Chola Temples is one of the most popular temple of the region which come under UNESCO World Heritage Monuments.

On reaching Tanjore, check-in to your pre booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Have your dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6 Tanjore

Post breakfast, proceed for a guided city tour of Tanjore including major tourist destinations such as the Vijayanagar Fort, Shiva Ganga Garden, Aalangudi temple, Brahadeshwara temple and the Chandra Bagawan Temple.

Also visit The Sri Ranganathaswami Temple, this beautiful temple complex spread over an island in the Cauvery River which is devoted to Lord Vishnu, it is one of the biggest temples in India. Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7 Tanjore-Madurai (By Road-193 Kilometres)

Post breakfast, drive to Madurai – Madurai is one of the oldest city of India, which is the third largest city of Tamil Nadu. The city is popular for its vibrant culture, tradition and rich history. The city has various historical monuments and temples, among them Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace are most popular.

Check in at your pre booked hotel. After freshen up proceed to visit some temples of the city such as Mariamman Teppakulam temple, Meenakshi Temple and the Palace of Tirumalai Nayak. In the evening attend the prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi temple.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 Madurai-Kodaikanal (By Road-120 Kilometres)

After breakfast and head towards Kodaikanal, which is also known as the ‘’Princess of the hill in southern’’ part of India. This spectacular hill station is located in Tamil Nadu, on the foothill of upper Palani Hills at the height of about 2,133 metres. The Palani hills roll outwards towards green vistas dotted with lakes.

On reaching there you check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 9 Kodaikanal

Apart from this you will cover some other major attractions such as Silver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls, Golf Links, Pillar Rocks and Green Valley View. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10 Kodaikanal-Munnar (By Road-160 Kilometres)

Today after an early breakfast, drive to Munnar, it is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala which offers the stunning view of the tea plantations and Cardamom hills.

On reaching at Munnar, check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure or you can explore the spectacular surroundings of the town. Stay overnight in Munnar.

Day 11 Munnar

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar, visit the major attractions Including Christ Church which was established in 1910 by the British, visit Eravikulam National Park which is the home of Nilgiri Tahr apart from this is also vast flora and fauna.

Then explore Mattupetty DamIt is located at the distance of 13 kilometres away from Munnar. This 160 feet high dam has vast reservoir extending several kilometres into the hill. Cruising here is an amazing experience. It is offering occasional sightings of elephant, gaur as well as sambar and Anamudi peak it located at the elevation of 2695 meter above the sea level, the peak is located within Eravikulam, you may also get a trekking opportunities here.

Stay overnight in Munnar.

Day 12 Munnar-Cochin (By Road-132 Kilometres)

Today after having an early breakfast, drive to the Malabar Coast and then to Cochin. It is also known as Kochi, which is one of the most important city of Kerala which is also known as Cochin Located on the south-west coast in Kerala which is also known as the Gateway to Kerala, situated on the Arabian Sea.

Kochi is one of the most beautiful city of the state of Kerala. On arriving at Cochin, check in to the hotel, rest day is free at leisure, you may explore the major market area where you can shop for excusive quality of nuts, spices and handicrafts.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 Cochin

Today after having breakfast, embark for the city tour. During the city tour you will visit some of the most tourist attractions of Cochin. Visit Jewish Synagogue which was constructed in 1568.

Then visit St. Francis Church which was constructed in 1503. This church was built on the place where Vasco da Gama (the explorer) was buried, it is the oldest European cathedral in India. Later visit the Dutch Palace, it is also known as Mattancherry Palace. . In 1557 the church of the palace was constructed by Portuguese, later it was passed to the Dutch during the pre-British period. A temple is also located in the courtyard. The major highlights of the palace is on the murals walls of the rooms of palace. Also explore the Chinese nets too.

In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14 Cochin-Mararikulam (By Road-41 Kilometres)

After having an early breakfast, proceed to Mararikulam, it is a beach village in Alappuzha district. It is one of the most popular destination, which is renowned for beautiful beach, known as Marari Beach.

Enjoy private houseboat cruising on the Kerala backwaters at this spot. Enjoy the surrounding scenic beauty of lush greenery. Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 15 Mararikulam

Have your breakfast at the hotel, rest day is free at leisure. Explore the stunning surroundings of the place, you can enjoy in surfing, parasailing, wind surfing etc. If you want then you can simply relax by the beach, or just take a leisurely walk. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 16 Mararikulam-Cochin (By Road-45 Kilometres)

After having an early breakfast, leave Mararikulam and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival check in to your hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.

Overnight in Cochin.

Day 17 Cochin-Colombo (By Flight)-Kandy (By Road-135.1 kilometres)

Today early morning transferred to the airport to board your flight to Colombo.

Upon arrival in Colombo airport, you will be welcomed our representative and transferred to Kandy.

One of the renowned tourist destination of Sri Lanka and is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. Located at the foothills in the Kandy plateau and it is the home to the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, which houses the holy relic of the tooth of the Buddha.

Upon arrival check in to the hotel. After freshen up, proceed for City tour of Kandy including Kandy Lake, Kandy town, markets , the arts and crafts centre etc. Also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. Thereafter enjoy a cultural show.

After sightseeing return back to the hotel.

Overnight at Kandy.

Day 18 Kandy-Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage-Kandy (By Road-41 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast, proceed to explore Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. An orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. Situated at Pinnawala village, it is the home to about 60 elephants.

After visit, return back to hotel in Kandy. Rest day is free at leisure. You may enjoy the shopping here and buy traditional handicrafts or antiques or Batiks.

Overnight stay at Kandy.

Day 19 Kandy-Nuwara Eliya(By Road-41 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast, transfer to Nuwara Eliya. It is the most beautiful hill town of Sri Lanka, located at an elevation of 1980 meters in the central highlands of a tropical island. The city is known for tea production in Sri Lanka.

En-route visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. Located at 5.5 km to the west from Kandy. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Renowned for its collection of orchids.

Arrive at Nuwara Eliya, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. After freshen up, proceed to explore the major attractions of Nuwara Eliya including tea estate tour. After sightseeing return back to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

Day 20 Nuwara Eliya-Bentota (By Road-211 kilometres)

Today, after having the breakfast, proceed to Bentota. It is one of the most spectacular beach town of Srilanka. Located on the southern bank of the Bentota River mouth, at an elevation of 3 metres above the sea level.

En-route explore Kitulgala. It is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. It is in the wet zone rain forest and one of the wettest places in the country.

It is the place where Oscar winning film 'Bridge on the River Kwai' was filmed.

Once arrive at Bentota, check-in at your pre booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.

Overnight at Bentota.

Day 21 Bentota

Have breakfast at the hotel. The whole day is at leisure. Explore the splendid surroundings of Bentota on your own. Bentota offers great water sports possibilities. Apart from swimming, body-surfing or diving in the sea, you can jet-ski, windsurf, parasail or river safari on the river and lagoon on your own. (No vehicle available).

Day 22 Bentota-Colombo (By Road-87 kilometres)

After breakfast, proceed to Colombo. It is the capital cities of Sri Lanka. Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago, due to its large harbour and its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes.

Enroute, embark on a city tour of Colombo. Explore colonial buildings, Hindu and a Buddhist temple, the oriental bazaar at Pettah, the Fort, the Bandaranaike Memorial, Colombo Museum and the folk art centre.

Day 23 Depart Colombo

Today is the last day of your tour. After breakfast, proceed to Colombo airport for your flight back home.

Hotels

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destination	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury	No. of Nights
Covelong Beach	The Country Club Beach Jade Resort	MGM Beach Resort	ITC Grand Chola	02 Nights
Pondicherry	Sunway Manor	Le Dupleix	The Promenade Pondicherry	02 Nights
Tanjore	Sangam Hotel	Ideal River View Resort	Tanjore Hi Hotel	02 Nights
Madurai	Madurai Residency	Heritage Madurai	GRT Regency Madurai	01 Night
Kodaikanal	Hotel Villa Retreat	Club Mahindra Kodaikanal	The Carlton Kodaikanal	02 Nights
Munnar	Westwwod Riverside Garden Resort	Tea County	Silvertips Munnar	02 Nights
Cochin	Hotel Olive Eva	Holiday Inn Cochin	Vivanta by Taj, Malabar, Cochin	02 Nights
Mararikulam	Abad Turtle Beach	Marari Austin Beach Villa	Marari Beach Resort	02 Nights
Cochin	Hotel Olive Eva	Holiday Inn Cochin	Vivanta by Taj, Malabar, Cochin	01 Night
Kandy	Queen’s Hotel	Cinnamon Citadel	Theva Residency	02 Night
Nuwara Valley	Midky Hotels	Hotel Silver Falls	The Grand Hotel	01 Night
Bentota	Hotel Bentota Village	Aida Ayurveda and Spa Resort	AVANI Bentota Resort and Spa	02 Nights
Colombo	Hotel Renuka	Cinnamon Red Colombo	Hilton Colombo	01 Night

Extra Govt. Service Tax will be Applicable on total billing amount

Note:

01. Group rates are available on request ………. For more person Contact

02. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional

Inclusions

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 22 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels and All meals at House Boat Only

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned Tempo Traveler with driver for all arrivals,

Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drive as per the itinerary

4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above. (On Demand at additional Cost)

5. Services of Travel representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8. Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Explore Southern India with Sri Lanka

Description

Tour Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1 Chennai-Covelong (By Road-40 Kilometres)

Day 2 Covelong

Day 3 Covelong-Mahabalipuram (By Road-20 Kilometres)-Pondicherry(By Road-100 Kilometres)

Day 4 Pondicherry

Day 5 Pondicherry-Tanjore (By Road-167 Kilometres)

Day 6 Tanjore

Day 7 Tanjore-Madurai (By Road-193 Kilometres)

Day 8 Madurai-Kodaikanal (By Road-120 Kilometres)

Day 9 Kodaikanal

Day 10 Kodaikanal-Munnar (By Road-160 Kilometres)

Day 11 Munnar

Day 12 Munnar-Cochin (By Road-132 Kilometres)

Day 13 Cochin

Day 14 Cochin-Mararikulam (By Road-41 Kilometres)

Day 15 Mararikulam

Day 16 Mararikulam-Cochin (By Road-45 Kilometres)

Day 17 Cochin-Colombo (By Flight)-Kandy (By Road-135.1 kilometres)

Day 18 Kandy-Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage-Kandy (By Road-41 Kilometres)

Day 19 Kandy-Nuwara Eliya(By Road-41 Kilometres)

Day 20 Nuwara Eliya-Bentota (By Road-211 kilometres)

Day 21 Bentota

Day 22 Bentota-Colombo (By Road-87 kilometres)

Day 23 Depart Colombo

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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