{"id":3091,"date":"2018-01-18T13:20:04","date_gmt":"2018-01-18T13:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/voyage\/?page_id=3091"},"modified":"2019-05-10T15:49:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T13:49:59","slug":"south-india-exclusive-golf-tour-personalised-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/en\/south-india-exclusive-golf-tour-personalised-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"SOUTH INDIA EXCLUSIVE GOLF TOUR ITINERARY"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”5502″ img_size=”500×300″ alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

ITINERARY:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

Chennai – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Karaikudi – Madurai – Munnar – Cochin – Bombay<\/strong><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

Best season to travel : November till March<\/strong><\/span><\/center><\/p>\n

Trip at a Glance<\/span><\/h3>\n

Chennai<\/strong> \u2013 This capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu, was founded by the British East India Company and is one of the leading metropolises and the largest amongst southern cities. It is a comparatively modern creation and the city retains much of its cultural charms and traditional aura of the Dravidian lifestyle. This gateway is an ideal point to head off anywhere into peninsular India. Being one of the earliest cities set up by the British, Chennai has marvelous buildings in elaborate Indo \u2013 Saracenic style \u2013 the Fort St.George, St. Mary\u2019s church etc.
\nNumber of nights : 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pondicherry<\/strong> \u2013 This former capital of French territories in India is often described as a sleepy provincial town, which retains a distinct Gallic flavor. French is still spoken amongst the older residents and the flavor is ostensibly present in the stately colonial mansions standing in tree-lined streets that are still known by their colonial names.
\nNumber of nights : 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tanjore<\/strong> – The city of Tanjore lies in the fertile Kaveri Delta often referred to as the \u201crice bowl of
\nTamil Nadu\u201d For nearly a thousand years this great town dominated the political history of this region as the capital of three powerful dynasties. Today, Tanjore\u2019s culture extends beyond temples and palaces, to encompass classical music and dance and is also a flourishing centre for bronze sculpture and painting.
\nNumber of nights : 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Karaikudi<\/strong>
\nKaraikudi and 74 other villages comprise Chettinad, the homeland of the Nattukottai Chettiars \u2013 a prosperous banking community who ventured overseas to do business in Southeast Asia. Their legacies are the fascinating houses of Chettinad they built, which must be seen to be believed, and this alone would justify a trip to Chettinad.
\nNumber of nights : 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madurai<\/strong> \u2013 Often referred to as the Athens of the East, Madurai is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu, both in history and mythology. Madurai the most famous of the temple towns of the south and is known for the Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Parvati and her consort Shiva, popular for it\u2019s beautiful edifice and stunning architecture.
\nNumber of nights : 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Munnar<\/strong> – The picturesque little town of Munnar is located in 59000 acres of sprawling tea estates, and was once the summer resort of the British Government in South India. The name means \u201cthree rivers\u201d and is derived from its location at the confluence of three mountain streams.
\nNumber of nights : 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Backwaters<\/strong> – One of the most memorable experiences for any traveler is the opportunity to cruise along the backwaters of Kerala. This breathtaking labyrinth of shimmering waterways, composed of lakes and canals, lined with dense vegetation, preserves the rural Keralan lifestyle which is completely cut off from the outside world.
\nNumber of nights : 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cochin<\/strong> \u2013 Kochi, better known as Cochin, is Kerala\u2019s most cosmopolitan city and also the main trading centre for spices and seafood. Built around a saltwater lagoon of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is a collection of narrow islands and peninsulas. While the mainland boasts of concrete shopping malls and fancy apartment buildings, the Fort area has an old world charm with its blend of Dutch, Portuguese and English bungalows and quaint narrow streets.
\nNumber of nights : 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bombay<\/strong> – Reveling in its reputation as one of India\u2019s most dynamic and trendy cities, Mumbai has metamorphosed from being a fishing settlement into a sprawling, bustling megalopolis. The \u201cCity of Dreams\u201d home to people from all backgrounds and social strata exists in harmony. It is the city that never sleeps, that comes alive at the crack of dawn, the birthplace of Bollywood. A true-blue melting pot
\nNumber of nights : 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Day wise Itinerary<\/span><\/h3>\n

Day 1\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Arrival Chennai<\/strong>
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n

On arrival at the International Airport you will be met by a Travel Scope representative and transferred to the Hotel.
\nOvernight in Chennai.<\/p>\n

Day 2 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Chennai<\/strong>
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

After breakfast this morning drive to Madras Gymkhana Club for a game of Golf.<\/p>\n

After Lunch drive along Marina Beach followed by a visit to Kapaleeshwar Temple and St Thomas Cathedral
\nMarina Beach connecting Fort St George and St Thomas Basilica (almost 5 kms) was built between 1881 and 1886. It has been described as \u201cone of the most beautiful marine promenades in the world\u201d.<\/p>\n

Kapaleeshwar Temple-The site of a great Pallava port in the 7th and 8th centuries, Mylapore is today is one of the busiest parts of the city. This traditional quarter with its religious organizations, tiny houses and lively bazaars is dominated by the Kapaleeshwar Temple.<\/p>\n

The St Thomas Cathedral is an impressive Gothic style structure built in 1898. It has an ornate interior and magnificent stained-class windows and a towering steeple.<\/p>\n

Overnight in Chennai.<\/p>\n

Day 3 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Chennai \/ Pondicherry<\/strong> \u00a0 (100 Km, 3 hours drive)
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

After breakfast this morning you will commence your drive to Pondicherry. On arrival check into your hotel.Afternoon at your leisure.<\/p>\n

Day 4\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Pondicherry<\/strong>
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"India<\/a><\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"tamil_nadu7\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Today explore the former capital of French territories in India.
\nThe town is laid out in a grid pattern with parallel streets cutting across each other at right angles Its main promenade running along the Bay of Bengal, formed part of the French Quarter, with its elegant mansions, tree-lined boulevards, parks, bars and cafes.
\nOvernight in Pondicherry<\/p>\n

After lunch visit Auroville .
\nAuroville or the \u201cCity of Dawn\u201d <\/em> conceived as a utopian paradise by The Mother, Mirra Alfassa, was planned as a futuristic international city where people from different religions and nations would live together in peace. The meditation centre set in an area of 62 acres reflects the Mother\u2019s spiritual beliefs \u2013 the marble chamber has a crystal placed inside it reflecting the sun\u2019s rays.<\/p>\n

Day 5 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Pondicherry \/ Tanjore <\/strong> \u00a0 (180 Kms, 4 hours drive)
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"tamil_nadu8\"<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Today morning depart 0800 AM to Chidambaram<\/strong> 70 kms \/ 1 Hour 45 Min<\/p>\n

0945 : Arrive Chidambaram. This place is very Sacred, It is believed Lord Shiva has performed his cosmic dance in a traditional Temple Town where history merges with mythology. The focal point of the town is the awe inspiring Nataraja Temple build in the 09th century to honour their patron deity Shiva as Nataraja. The Lord of Dance. The Temple has 04 Gopurams and one of them features detailed sculptures of the 108 hand and feet movement of the classical Bharata Natyam Temple Dance<\/p>\n

Visit Darasuram Airaveteshwara Temple \u2013 Unesco World Heritage Monument. Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was built by the Chola King in the 12th Century<\/p>\n

Overnight in Tanjore<\/p>\n

Day 6\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Tanjore \/ Karaikudi<\/strong> (3 Hours Drive)
\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast<\/p>\n

Today we proceed to see Brihadeshwara Temple and the museum<\/strong>. This monumental granite temple, the finest example of Chola architecture is now a UNESCO World Heritage site<\/p>\n

The Archeological Museum located in the Temple courtyard displays, among other things, photographs of the temple before restoration.<\/p>\n

Continue drive to Karakudi. On arrival check into your hotel. This evening will be at your leisure.
\nOvernight in Karakudi.<\/p>\n

Day 7 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Karaikudi<\/strong>
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Explore chettiar Mansions on own. The whole day drive around this area in Villages such as Kotayur, kandanur,Pallathur to see bautifull old Chettiars Mansions and have lunch at the Saratas Villa an old mansion restored into a nice hotel by 2 french architects in kanadukathan, where there is also the Raja Palace. Overnight in Karaikudi.<\/p>\n

Day 8 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Karaikudi \/ Madurai<\/strong> \u00a0 (2 hours drive)
\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

This morning drive to Madurai. On arrival check into your hotel.<\/p>\n

This evening visit the Meenakshi Temple<\/strong> to witness the closing ceremony, where the idols of Sundareshwar (Lord Shiva) and his consort Meenakshi (Parvati), are taken in a procession and confined to the bedchamber.
\nOvernight in Madurai<\/p>\n

Day 9\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Madurai \/ munnar<\/strong> \u00a0 (3 hours drive)
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

After a leisurely breakfast drive to Munnar. On arrival check into your hotel.<\/p>\n

Thereafter begin your exploration of Munnar with a visit to Eraivikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (stocky goats). Visit of Tea Museum (closed on Mondays).<\/p>\n

This will be followed by a drive through winding roads of tea and spice plantations. En route stop at different locations so as to visit day-to-day activities in Tea Plantations, interact with workers and villagers and to take pictures of the beautiful and peaceful hills.
\nOvernight in Munnar.<\/p>\n

Day 10\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Munnar<\/strong>
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

After breakfast this morning drive to the High Range Club<\/strong> for a game of Golf.
\nRemainder of the day will be at your leisure.
\nOvernight in Munnar.<\/p>\n

Day 11\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Munnar \/ Alleypey<\/strong> \u00a0 (220 Km, 6 hours drive)
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast,dinner<\/p>\n

After early breakfast this morning, you will transfer from Munnar to Alleppey through the scenic roads.<\/p>\n

Commence your journey to explore the backwaters of Kerala on board your private houseboat at the Pallaturuthy boat jetty<\/strong>. Spend the day exploring the tranquil backwaters.<\/p>\n

This bewildering labyrinth of shimmering waterways, composed of lakes, canals, lined with dense vegetation preserves rural Keralan lifestyle that is completely cut off from the outside world. While on the cruise you will get to witness the real culture and lifestyle of Kerala countryside. Stops include a short walk to see the Karumadi Kuttan Statue – a half cut statue of Buddha, which is installed into a small chorten like structure.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

While on the cruise you will get to witness the real culture and life style of Kerala countryside.
\nLunch and dinner will be on board.
\nOvernight on board.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 12\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Alleypey \/ Cochin<\/strong> \u00a0(60 Km, 1.5 hour drive)
\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Lunch<\/p>\n

After lunch you will return to the Pallaturuthy boat jetty and transfer through the scenic back roads to Cochin. On arrival check-Into your accommodations.<\/p>\n

Later this afternoon you will proceed on a sunset cruise of Cochin Harbor.
\nOvernight in Cochin<\/p>\n

Day 13\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Explore Cochin<\/strong>
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

Morning Play Golf at CIAL Golf<\/strong> in Cochin 7430 yards with 18 holes.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n
\"South<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

After Lunch begins with a short walk through the Chinese fishing nets<\/strong>, and a visit to St. Francis Church<\/strong> \u2013 the first European Church built in India.<\/p>\n

You will then continue by car to the 16th Century Mattancherry Palace<\/strong>. Walk through the antique market to the Paradesi Synagogue<\/strong> \u2013 the oldest synagogue in India. (Closed on Friday and Saturday)
\nOvernight in Cochin<\/p>\n

Day 14\u00a0 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Cochin \/ Bombay<\/strong> \u00a0 (Flight)
\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast<\/p>\n

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Cochin Airport to board flight for Mumbai.<\/p>\n

On arrival at the Mumbai Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Hotel.
\nRest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Mumbai.<\/p>\n

Day 15 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bombay<\/strong>
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

\n
\"South<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Breakfast. Play golf at Bombay Presidency Club<\/strong> which has 18-hole 70 par and 6148 yards long course.<\/p>\n

Free for Lunch.
\nIn the afternoon visit of Mumbai Markets \u2013 This experience will take you through the sprawling and colorful markets of Mumbai. The journey starts at the historic Crawford Market, then onto the market stalls around Membadevi Temple, Zaveri Bazaar (Jewelers market) followed by the antique market of Chor Bazaar (Thieves market).
\nOvernight in Mumbai<\/p>\n

Day 16 :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Bombay<\/strong>
\nMeals Included:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n

After breakfast you will be transferred with assistance to the airport to board your onward flight.<\/p>\n

End of Services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]

<\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Swing back to Golf in India” color=”green” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.voyagespersonnalises.fr%2Fvoyage%2Fgolf-in-india%2F||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”5502″ img_size=”500×300″ alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text] ITINERARY:   Chennai – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Karaikudi – Madurai – Munnar – Cochin – Bombay   Best season to travel : November till March Trip at a Glance Chennai \u2013 This capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu, was founded by the British East India Company and …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3091","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3091","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3091"}],"version-history":[{"count":57,"href":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3091\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7939,"href":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3091\/revisions\/7939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voyagespersonnalises.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3091"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}