The Mist & Surf
Duration : 09 Days / 08 Nights
Destination Covered : Coimbatore - Kodaikanal - Madurai - Trichy -
Thanjavur - Pondicherry - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
Day 01 : Arrival Coimbatore - Kodaikanal
On arrive at Coimbatore, you will be greeted by our representative and can
proceed to Kodaikanal .The drive to Kodaikanal- a charming hill station will
be exhilarating ,Kodai stands amidst sylvan beauty. With its rocks, woods,
lovely lake and bracing air, Kodaikanal is an ideal hill resort for
tourists. On arrival, check in at resort and the rest of the evening is at
leisure. Over night stay at Kodaikanal.
Day 02 : Kodaikanal
After breakfast, the entire day is for a local tour of Kodaikanal.The main
attractions in Kodaikanal includes Coaker's Walk -Some of the best views of
the plains can be seen from here. Bryant Park- situated on the eastern side
of the lake, it is noted for flowers, hybrids and rafts, Kodai Astrophysical
Observatory, Bear Shola Falls- An ideal picnic spot located 1.6-km from the
lake, which can be reached by a picturesque, rugged hill path. Fairy Falls,
Pillar Rocks -three boulders standing shoulder - to - shoulder vertically
measuring to a height of about 122 metres, providing a panoramic view. Green
Valley View and Silver Cascade Waterfalls. The Kodai Lake is also another
major attraction. Over night stay at Kodaikanal.
Day 03 : Kodaikanal - Madurai (82 kms)
Morning after breakfast, check out from resort spend and drive to Madurai
,it is the Temple Town of South India and a Cultural capital of Tamilnadu. .
It is famous for the Meenakshi Temple with its towering gopurams and rare
sculptures. On arrival check-in at the hotel and spend the evening at
leisure. Over night stay at Madurai.
Day 04 : Madurai - Trichy - Thanjavur (160 kms)
Early next morning visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple and after
breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to and drive to Trichy. Trichy
situated on the banks of the Cauvery River is famous for its Rock Fort and
its temple at a height of over 83 meters. The most amazing fact about the
rock is that it is one of the oldest in the world - approximately 3,800
million years, which makes it as old as the rocks of Greenland and older
than the Himalayas. After trichy proceed to Thanjavur.late in the afternoon.
Thanjavur, the Granary of South India, is famous for the Brahadeeswarar
Temple. The temple, which was constructed more than thousand years ago by
the King Rajarajan, is an architect's marvel. It is a flourishing centre for
bronze sculpture and painting. Lying in the deltaic region of the famous
river Cauvery and criss-crossed by lengthy network of irrigation canals,
Thanjavur is also known as the ' Rice Bowl ' of Tamil Nadu. On arrival at
Tanjore, check in at the hotel and spent some time at leisure relaxing. In
the evening visit the famous Brahadeeswarar Temple. Over night stay at
Thanjavur.
Day 05 : Thanjavur - Pondicherry (170 kms)
After
morning breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. En-route to Pondicherry you can
visit Chidambram, a city renowned for its famous Nataraja Temple. One of the
holiest cities in India, Chidambaram is visited by thousands of pilgrims
throughout the year. Pondicherry, a relatively peaceful town as far as
tourist movement goes, is an enchanting and fascinating place. Whether you
are looking for a romantic rendezvous or a fun filled resort vacation,
Pondicherry can accommodate all of your gateway desires. On arrival at
Pondicherry, check in at the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. In
the evening you could visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It's a unique
spiritual concept revolving around offering work as a Divine offering. The
activities of the ashram include the development of art, culture, and
spiritually, besides agriculture and cottage industries. Over night stay at
Pondicherry
Day 06 : Pondicherry
After breakfast in the morning, you could enjoy the entire day on the
beautiful beaches of Pondicherry. The pick among the beaches are: Serenity
Beach- the ambience is well captured in its name, and is ideal for a quick
dip and for sun bathing. The Plage Paradiso beach: 8kms from the town, along
Cuddalore Main Road, lies this stretch of tropical paradise. A short,
pleasant cruise into the sea from here could reward you with the memorable
sight of playful dolphins in natural habitat, horsing around. Over night
stay at Pondicherry.
Day 07 : Pondicherry - Chennai (160 kms)
After morning breakfast check out of resort and proceed to Chennai. On
arrival at Chennai check into hotel and spend the rest of the day either at
leisure or take a short local tour of the city. Amongst the must visits in
Chennai, is The Marina Beach - the second longest beach in the world. The
gorgeous golden sands invite innumerable tourists especially during the
evenings. The British East India Company's St. George Forte is a famous
landmark of Chennai. Another colonial structure in the city of Chennai worth
visiting is the Santhome Cathedral. Late in the evening you could visit one
of the Pubs in Chennai and enjoy your time partying. Over night stay at
Chennai.
Day 08 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram(58kms) - Kanchipuram (60 kms - 65 kms)
- Chennai
After
morning breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram, a 7th century port city of the
South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas, which is around 58kms from Chennai. It
has various historic monuments built largely between the 7th and the 9th
century, and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the
afternoon drive from Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram, which is around 65kms.
Kanchipuram is a spectacular temple city and is one of the seven sacred
cities of India. The temples and gopurams are exquisite reminders of the
beauty of Dravidian architecture. The Ekambareshwara Temple, which has a
59-metre-high gopuram, a 1000-pillared hall and a sacred mango tree said to
be 3500 years old, is the highlight of this city. Kanchipuram is also famous
for its hand-woven silk fabrics.
Late in the evening drive back to Chennai and over night stay.
Day 09 : Departure Chennai
Morning after breakfast, check out from resort and drive to airport/railway
station for your onward journey.
