Vizag to Kovalam East Coast & Temple of Tamilnadu

Description

Day 1: Arrive Vizag
On arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Visit Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Kali Temple & Ramakrishna Beach.
O/n at hotel.

Day 2: Vizag 
Excursion to Araku Valley (120kms one way). Visit Borra Caves, Tribal Museum, Galikonda Viewpoint & Coffee Plantations. Drive back to Vizag. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3: Vizag - Kakinada (155kms)
Drive to Kakinada check in at hotel. Later boat safari in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4: Kakinada - Machilipatnam (255kms)
Drive to Machilipatnam check in at hotel. Visit the worship centers in the city & relax on the pristine sands beaches. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5: Machilipatnam - Nellore (300kms)
Drive to Nellore check in at hotel. Visit Ranganatha Temple built in 12th century. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6: Nellore - Chennai (275kms)
Drive to Chennai via visiting Venkatagiri Fort which inhouse Kashi Vishwanth temple. Next visit Sri Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupati. Drive to Chennai check in at hotel. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach. O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B. Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. On arrival check in at hotel. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120kms)
Visit Mahabalipuram UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance. Drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9: Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival check in at hotel. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10: Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Trichy check in at hotel. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple the largest functional temple in the world and The Rock Fort the oldest rock in the world 230 crore years old. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 11: Trichy - Madurai (135kms)
Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 12: Madurai - Rameshwaram (170kms)
Drive to Rameshwaram, check in at hotel. Visit Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga Temple & Walk on Adams Bridge. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 13: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320kms)
Drive to Kanyakumari check in at hotel. Rest time to relax on the beach and watch sunset. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 14: Kanyakumari - Kovalam (80kms)
Visit Kanyakumari Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace & Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Drive to Kovalam check in at hotel. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 15: Kovalam
Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Drive through popular beaches. 
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 16: Kovalam - Departure
Departure transfer to airport. 
Meal plan: B.

Included

  • Assistance on arrival at airport.
  • 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
  • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
  • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
  • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water in car.
  • Government taxes.

Excluded

  • Any flight tickets.
  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. 
  • Gratuities & optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Know before you go

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
  • Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.

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