Golden Sand Holidays

Kovalam-Kanyakumary-Madurai-Rameswaram-Trichy-Thanjavur-Palani-Kodiai- Coimbatore.

DAY 01

ARRIVE TRIVANDRUM BY FLIGHT or TRAIN - KOVALAM
Meet and assist you with transfer to your hotel at Kovalam.
Rest of the day at beach.
Overnight at the hotel .

DAY 02

KOVALAM
After breakfast , proceed full day sightseeing tour to Trivandrum. Your visits includes Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Veli tourist village, Science & Technological Museum, Sree Chithira Art Gallery and finally visit best Zoos in South India.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03

KOVALAM TO KANYA KUMARY ( 91 KM)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kanyakumary. Where one can enjoy the unique experience of watching the sunset and moon rise simultaneously on a full moon evening. Swami Vivekanada, the Great Indian philosopher went into contemplation here on a rock off the shore, you will have 10 minutes boat drive to visit Vivekananda Rock.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04

KANYA KUMARY TO MADURAI (253 KM)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Madurai. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Madurai is the one of India’s most ancient cities with a history dating back to the 6th century.
Afternoon visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Gandhi Museum,
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam etc.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 05

MADURAI TO RAMESWARAM (173 KM)
After breakfast, drive to Rameswaram. The Varanasi of the south- dedicated to Lord Ramanatha (siva) is one of the most venerated and sacred temples in India.
Visit Sree Ramanathaswami temple, Kothanda Ramaswami Temple, Gandthmadana Parvatham etc.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 06

RAMESWARAM to TRICHY (280 KM)
After breakfast, drive to Trichy (Thiruchirappally) . This is situated on the banks of
river Cauvery.
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 07

TRICHY
Early morning visit Rock Fort Temple is in the centre of the city. It is 83 metros high and can be reached by climbing 437 steps cut into a tunnel through the rock. There is a Vinayaka temple on the top.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 08

TRICHY TO THANJAVUR (TANJORE) (55 KM)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel, and drive to Tanjore. En- route visit Sri
Rangam : Sri Rangam is known for its Vaishnavite temple . The temple has 21
magnificent towers surrounded . This temple built around the 13th and 14th centuries.
Upon arrival, check in at your Thanjavur hotel. Half day sightseeing tour at
Thanjavur. Visit includes Sri Brahadeeswara Temle. This Massive temple was built by the great Chola King Raja Raja I in the 10th century AD. Non Hindus are not allowed inside the sanctum sanctorum . And finally visit the Palace, Art Gallery, Schwartz Church etc.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 09

THANJAVUR TO PALANI (155KM)
After breakfast, drive to Palani. This temple dedicated to Lord Subramania is built
on a beautiful hill top, which can be reached by a flight of 659 steps.
A winch train service is also provided to reach the hill top. Evening visit the Palani
temple.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10

PALANI TO KODAIKANAL (66 KM)
After your breakfast, drive to Kodai. On arrival check-in at your hotel.
Kodaikanal: “ The Princes of Hills”, is an heavenly gift to earth. Kodai has more
sunshine than any other Indian hill station.
Relax in the comfort of the hotel after your long drive.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11

KODAIKANAL
After your breakfast proceed with a full day sightseeing tour at Kodai. Enjoy various attractions. Visit includes Solar Physical Observatory, Bryant Park, Coaker’s Walk, Green valley view, Natural History Museum and Pillar Rocks.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12

KODAI TO COIMBATORE (169 KM)
After the breakfast drive to Coimbatore. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
The day is being kept free for you to catch shopping and explore the city on your own.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 13

DEPART FROM COIMBATORE.
Rest of the day free for you till you are transferred to Airport or Railway station for
your onward destination.