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Baye SIs Paoli iin = HIGHLIGHTS acy DAYS FROM @ $6,880 FULLY INCLUSIVE FROM SON At aL OTT 1 PNA MEN es) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS LPT Ua Teall] cee ee val eee eure M We Co AUR RCM leila Cruise Kerala’s backwaters Relax in Kovalam * 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinners * International flights and current taxes * Domestic transportation +34 star accommodation * Touring with guides and entrance fees * Visa fees for Australian passport holders ica Meco Mens tcln) Marvel at the strength and agility of Kalaripayattu artists at a performance of Kerala's traditional art form. This old martial art combines defensive steps and stances with weaponry such as daggers, spears, maces and bows and arrows. Hosted by a local family in their home, take part in a cooking demonstration of tasty, traditional treats, learning the skills, and techniques needed to prepare delicious Keralan dishes Glimpse the traditional lifestyle of Kerala's fisher-folk with a visit to Kumbalangi, where you can see the villagers going about their day to day activities and discover traditional handicrafts 99. VISIT Pry we s a Enjoy the easy pace of life on Kerala’s beautiful Fly to the city of Chennai and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. After breakfast and a tour introduction, you will travel to Mamallapuram. On arrival you will explore this coastal temple town, seeing the fascinating 7th and 8th-century rock carvings including the magnificent Shore Temple and the impressive Varaha Cave. Return to Chennai, formerly known as Madras This city was developed as a British trading post and is home to a number of colonial sights. A city tour begins at the 13-kilometre Marina Beach before a stop at Fort St. George and the British-built St. Mary's Church. The final stop is the colourful Shiva Kapaleeswarar Temple. Rise early to catch the Shatabdi Express to the garden city of Bangalore, where you will enjoy an afternoon city tour to see the Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan's Palace and Vidhana Soudha Head to Mysore, stopping at Srirangapatna Fort en route. Visit the magnificent Maharaja's Palace and drive to Chamundi Hill to admire the 12th-century Sri Chamundeshwari Temple and Nandi Bull. Tonight, enjoy a traditional cooking demonstration hosted by a local family. ET Ley Journey up into the cool climes of the Western Ghats to the beautiful hill station of Coonoor. Relax and appreciate the peace and natural splendour of this quaint town. All aboard the miniature, narrow gauge ‘Toy Train’ to Ooty, nicknamed the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’. Upon arrival you will visit the botanical gardens and walk to a small village where you will gain insight into the lives of the local people, as well as having incredible views back over Ooty. Drive to Coimbatore. On arrival, explore the sights of the city, taking in Sri Svetambra Vimalanthar Jain Temple, St Michael's Cathedral and the Athar Jamid Mosque Travel to Munnar, a hill station enveloped by lush tea plantations. In the afternoon visit a tea plantation and the Tata Tea Museum Today, explore Eravikulam National Park and have the opportunity to spot the local wildlife (closed Feb-Apr, when an alternative light trek will be available). Continue your journey to Thekkady, home of Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Though designated as a Tiger Reserve in 1978, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is best known for its elephants. Take a walk through the reserve, keeping an eye out for its resident elephant population, as well as FOR A DETAILED TOUR DOSSIER