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15 Nights / 16 Days
Daily Tour
8 people
English
Explore India’s eastern coastline from Vizag to Kovalam, blending scenic beauty, culture, temples, and beaches. Begin with Vizag’s coastline, submarine museum, and Araku Valley’s coffee plantations. Travel through Kakinada’s mangrove sanctuary, Machilipatnam’s ancient temples, and Nellore’s riverfront shrines. Continue to Chennai’s colonial and religious sites, Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO monuments, and Pondicherry’s French colonial charm. Visit Chidambaram’s dancing Shiva temple, the Great Living Chola Temples, and vibrant Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple. Marvel at Rameshwaram’s sacred Jyotirlinga and Kanyakumari’s tri-sea confluence before unwinding at Kovalam’s beaches.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discount on 2-person group | 2 | 2 | 42.9% |
| 2 | Discount on 3-person group | 3 | 3 | 46.4% |
| 3 | Discount on 4-person group | 4 | 4 | 55.2% |
| 4 | Discount on 5-person group | 5 | 5 | 54.8% |
| 5 | Discount on 6-person group | 6 | 6 | 58.1% |
| 6 | Discount on 7-person group | 7 | 7 | 57.4% |
| 7 | Discount on 8-person group | 8 | 8 | 62.1% |
• Arrive Vizag airport, meet and transfer to hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Submarine Museum (INS Kurusura): Tour an actual decommissioned submarine with naval exhibits.
• Victory at Sea War Memorial: Memorial honoring Indian Navy soldiers.
• Kali Temple: Prominent coastal temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
• Visakha Museum: Maritime and historical exhibits inside a Dutch bungalow.
• Kailasagiri Hill Park: Hilltop park with panoramic city and ocean views.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Borra Caves: Stunning limestone formations inside million-year-old caves.
• Tribal Museum: Displays tribal artifacts, crafts, and lifestyle.
• Coffee Plantations (Ananthagiri Hills): Lush plantations with fresh coffee aromas.
• Galikonda Viewpoint: Highest point of Eastern Ghats with breathtaking views.
• Waterfalls: Scenic waterfalls amidst lush greenery.
• Return to Vizag for overnight stay.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Kakinada and check-in at hotel.
• Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary: India’s second-largest mangrove forest, home to rare birds and saltwater crocodiles.
• Shri Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple: Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu with fine architecture.
• Kakinada Beach: Relax on the Bay of Bengal's serene shoreline.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Machilipatnam and check-in at hotel.
• Panduranga Swamy Temple: Shrine to Lord Panduranga with diamond-studded crown idol.
• Shiva Temples: Cluster of five ancient temples showcasing Dravidian art.
• Manginapudi Beach: Natural bay perfect for swimming and relaxing.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Nellore and check-in at hotel.
• Ranganatha Temple: 12th-century riverside shrine dedicated to reclining Lord Vishnu.
• Sri Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: 9th-century hilltop temple built by Pallavas.
• Free time for relaxation.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Enroute visit:
• Venkatagiri Fort: 18th-century fort surrounded by forests with a serene atmosphere.
• Srikalahasti Temple: Majestic Shiva temple representing the air element, known for intricate carvings.
• Continue drive to Chennai. Check-in at hotel.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Chennai city tour:
• Fort St. George & St. Mary’s Church: British-era fort with colonial architecture.
• Kapaleeshwarar Temple: Dravidian style Shiva temple built by Pallavas.
• Vadapalani Murugan Temple: Popular shrine for Lord Murugan devotees.
• Government Museum: Indo-Saracenic structure housing art and artifacts.
• Santhome Cathedral: Historic Portuguese-built church.
• Drive past Marina Beach: One of the world's longest urban beaches.
• Drive to Kanchipuram:
• Kailasanathar Temple: 8th-century Shiva temple with fine carvings.
• Ekambareswarar Temple: 2500-year-old mango tree and massive Shiva shrine.
• Varadharaja & Vaikundhaperumal Temples: Vishnu temples with unique architecture.
• Kamakshi Amman Temple: Major temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
• Continue to Mahabalipuram. Check-in and overnight stay.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Mahabalipuram monuments:
• Five Rathas: Monolithic rock-cut temples showcasing Dravidian evolution.
• Krishna’s Butterball: Massive balancing rock resting on a slope.
• Cave Temples: Intricately carved ancient shrines.
• Shore Temple: Seafront 7th-century temple complex built by Pallavas.
• Arjuna’s Penance: World’s largest bas-relief depicting Hindu mythology.
• Drive to Pondicherry. Check-in at hotel.
• Visit Pondicherry:
• Auroville: International township with golden-domed Matrimandir.
• Pondicherry Museum: Collection of bronzes, temple lamps, and artifacts.
• French Quarters: Walk past charming colonial villas, churches, and consulates.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Enroute visit:
• Chidambaram Nataraja Temple: 10th-century temple dedicated to dancing Shiva.
• Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Great Living Chola Temple with massive stone carvings.
• Darasuram (Airavatesvara Temple): Chariot-shaped temple with exquisite sculptures.
• Continue to Thanjavur. Check-in at hotel.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Thanjavur:
• Brihadeshwara Temple: UNESCO World Heritage Chola masterpiece with towering sanctum.
• Vijayanagar Fort: 16th-century fort built by Nayaks & Marathas.
• Thanjavur Art Gallery: Ancient sculpture and bronze collection.
• Saraswathi Mahal Library: Rare manuscripts preserved from Chola period.
• Drive to Trichy. Check-in at hotel.
• Visit Trichy:
• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: Largest functioning temple complex in India.
• Rock Fort Temple: 3800-million-year-old rock hilltop shrine.
• Jambukeswarar Temple: Shiva temple with concentric walls and water springs.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Madurai. Check-in at hotel.
• Visit Madurai:
• Meenakshi Temple: Magnificent temple complex with towering gopurams & thousands of sculptures.
• Thirumalai Nayakar Palace: Grand Indo-Saracenic palace built in 1636 AD.
• Alagar Koil: Hill temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
• Tiruparankundram & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temples: Ancient hilltop shrines.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Rameshwaram. Check-in at hotel.
• Visit Rameshwaram:
• Ramanathaswamy Temple: Jyotirlinga shrine with world’s longest temple corridor.
• Lakshmana Tirtham: Sacred pond with marble sculptures.
• Adams Bridge (Ram Setu): Legendary bridge of sandbanks connecting India & Sri Lanka.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Kanyakumari. Check-in at hotel.
• Evening free to relax and watch sunset at the southernmost tip of India.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Kanyakumari:
• Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Meditation hall built where Swami Vivekananda meditated.
• Vattakottai Fort: Seaside granite fort with panoramic views.
• Kumari Amman Temple: 3000-year-old temple dedicated to Devi Kanyakumari.
• Kanyakumari Beach: Witness confluence of three oceans with colorful waters.
• Drive to Kovalam. Check-in at hotel.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Trivandrum & Kovalam:
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Gold-plated Vishnu temple with strict entry (Hindus only).
• Attukal Temple: Popular Tamil-style shrine.
• Napier Museum: Museum of sculptures, art & artifacts.
• Kuthira Malika Palace: Royal palace with wooden carvings & royal artifacts.
• Sri Chitra Art Gallery: Raja Ravi Varma paintings & Mughal/Rajput art.
• Drive past beaches: Shankumugham, Kovalam, Vizhinjam & Light House Beach Road.
• Overnight stay at hotel.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• Transfer to Trivandrum airport for onward flight.
Q: What kind of hotel accommodation is included in the package price?
We provide accommodation at carefully selected 5-star hotels or the best available quality options in remote regions where luxury properties are limited. Hotels are chosen for their comfort, location, and service standards. In case a specific hotel is unavailable, an equivalent standard property will be offered.
Hotels used or similar for this tour (15 Nights Accommodation):
✔ Visakhapatnam – 2 Nights: The Gateway Hotel Beach Road OR WH By ITC Hotels Devee Grand Bay
✔ Kakinada – 1 Night: Grand Kakinada by GRT Hotels OR Svenska Design Hotel
✔ Machilipatnam – 1 Night: Hotel SS Grand INN OR RK Good Times
✔ Nellore – 1 Night: Minerva Grand OR Hotel Tejaswini Grand
✔ Chennai – 1 Night: Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai OR Hilton Chennai
✔ Mahabalipuram – 1 Night: Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay OR WH By ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach
✔ Pondicherry – 1 Night: Palais De Mahe OR La Villa
✔ Thanjore – 1 Night: Svatma
✔ Trichy – 1 Night: Courtyard by Marriott
✔ Madurai – 1 Night: Courtyard by Marriott OR The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai
✔ Rameshwaram – 1 Night: The Residency Towers
✔ Kanyakumari – 1 Night: Sparsa Kanyakumari OR The Seashore Hotel
✔ Kovalam – 2 Nights: Raviz Kovalam OR Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove
Yes, we offer flexibility to upgrade hotels to luxury five-star or boutique properties at an additional cost, subject to availability. You can also request specific hotels during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.
Breakfast is generally included with hotel stays unless stated otherwise. Lunch and dinner are optional and can be added to your package upon request. You can also explore local dining during the tour.
Yes, once your booking is confirmed, we will share the final list of hotel names and contact details along with your tour confirmation documents.
Absolutely! We understand that every traveler has different preferences and budgets. If you prefer standard accommodation or 4-star hotel options instead of the default 5-star hotels, we can customize the tour and provide a tailored quote based on your requirements.
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