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Meenakshi temple – MaduraiVisit the Meenakshi Temple complex with its exquisite sculptures.Attend a “Puja” ceremony (<strong>of</strong>ferings and prayers). Continue to theTirumala Nayak Palace and the Tirupara Kundran Rock Temple.Overnight in Madurai. (B)DAY 4 | Madurai / PeriyarDepart Madurai and drive to Periyar. Stop to visit the SpicePlantation; continue to the Wildlife Sanctuary, one <strong>of</strong> the largestreserves in <strong>India</strong>. You’ll also see abundant bird life; there are over260 species <strong>of</strong> birds here. Overnight in Periyar. (B)DAY 5 | Periyar / KumarakomMorning boat ride on the lake; view the wildlife and water birds.Afterwards, enjoy a scenic drive from Periyar to the KumarakomSanctuary, on the eastern shore. Then, take a relaxing boat ridealong the backwaters in a modified rice barge. Overnight inKumarakom. (B)DAY 6 | KumarakomDay at leisure in this scenic area. Evening: Kathakali Danceperformance. (B)DAY 7 | Kumarakom / CochinMorning cruise from Kumarakon to Alleppey, sailing along thecenturies-old backwaters. Drive to Cochin with its fine naturalharbor. Afternoon visit to the Dutch Palace, the Synagogue (closedFridays), St. Francis Church, the Santa Cruz Basilica and Fort Kochi;explanation <strong>of</strong> the historical buildings. (B)DAY 8 | Cochin / Mumbai (Bombay)Morning flight to Mumbai (Bombay); meeting, assistance andtransfer to your hotel. Remainder <strong>of</strong> the day at leisure. (B)DAY 9 | Depart Mumbai (Bombay)Transfer to the airport for the flight to your next destination. (B)LAND PRICES PER PERSON* | ISMValid: Apr 16’11-Sep’12Silver Plan Gold PlanTwin Single Twin SingleApr 16-Sep’11 $1675 $3085 $1685 $3135Oct-Dec 19’11, Jan 11-Apr 15’12 2275 4295 2395 4585Apr 16-Sep’12 1805 3335 1835 3415* INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE AND INTERNAL AIR WITHIN INDIA ARE NOT INCLUDED. PLEASEASK ABOUT OUR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY OR BUSINESS CLASS AIRFARE SPECIALS FROMTHE U.S.Internal Airfare (Chennai-Madurai / Cochin-Mumbai) : from $380-$780 per person,subject to availabilityRates for Dec 20’11-Jan 10’12 upon request.Surcharge applies for Christmas/New Year period; please inquireVISA REQUIRED FOR INDIA (Please see details on page 54)CLASSIC INDIA TOURS 17
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