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Indonesia's isolated Komodo Island is a natural wonder of tropical savanna and scrubland, home to the famed pre-historic Komodo dragon. Komodo National Park is the only place on earth that they can be found in the wild. The island of Komodo itself is about 60 squares miles in area with dramatic landscapes of 2,000 foot craggy mountains, canyons, Savannas and monsoon rain forests in the valleys. Human habitation is therefore limited to only one settlement in Slawi Bay.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.
Tendering from the ship, you'll arrive at the Komodo Jetty where your exploration of Komodo National Park commences. The world-renowned great wildlife island of Komodo is the desolate domain of a fierce and very rare species of reptile that bears the looks of a prehistoric dinosaur and is appropriately called a Komodo Dragon. A clear indication of Komodo National Park's biological importance is its ranking with UNESCO as both a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve.
The Komodo Dragon is thought to be the remnant of a once widespread ancient order of monitor lizards. Today, fewer than 300 of this protected species remains and its continuing existence hangs in the balance. Often measuring up to 11 feet in length and weighing in at over 300 pounds, this ominous looking creature, with its sharp, saw-like teeth and menacing eyes, leaves a lasting impression on all who have had the opportunity to see it up close. Living on deer and wild pigs that inhabit the island, it is surprisingly agile when covering short distances and a good swimmer.
Once you are ashore, you will be met by your local tour guide to begin your walking expedition of the island. Traveling in small groups with your guide and a park ranger, you'll make your way down footpaths that lead through pockets of thorny vegetation and dry tropical grasslands, senses heightened with anticipation that the dragons will make an appearance. This first-hand look at Komodo will also serve to acquaint you with the other notable species that inhabit the island, as well as the rich surrounding marine environment. Informative commentary will be provided by your expert guides as you navigate this utterly unique locale. Following your guided tour, you'll return to the jetty for your tender transfer back to the ship.
Please note: Total tour duration can vary, dependent on the location of the Komodo Dragons and the pace of the participants. The tour may include up to 1 1/2 hours of walking, dependent upon the trail to be followed that day which is determined by the Rangers who have scouted out potential sites where the Komodo Dragons may be found. Furthermore, the tour may travel over dirt paths that can become muddy and strenuous if there have been recent rains; therefore, it is not suitable for wheelchair guests or those with mobility concerns. Caps, sun-protective clothing, sunscreen and comfortable, easily cleaned walking shoes are highly recommended. It is also suggested that a plastic bag be brought along for items you do not wish to get wet in the event of a sudden tropical downpour, which can be a common occurrence. As the Komodo Dragons are not artificially fed and roam the island freely in search of their own food, there is a possibility you may not see any during the course of your tour. The park charges a fee for cameras and video equipment that ranges from $8.00 - $18.00 which must be paid in cash at the park entrance.
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No. 76: Purdue
By Paul Myerberg // Jun 16, 2011
Ten years ago on this past Nov. 18, Drew Brees-led Purdue clinched a Rose Bowl berth by defeating Indiana, 41-13, capturing in the process the program's fourth consecutive Old Oaken Bucket. Oh, those were the days – that was the program's high-water point under the since-departed Joe Tiller, who compiled an 87-62 mark over 12 years in West Lafayette. Purdue celebrated the 10-year anniversary of that momentous occasion by coughing up an 11-point fourth quarter lead against Michigan State, ending its slim bowl hopes, and put some icing on the cake by losing to Indiana – at home, no less – to cap an ugly, injury-laden 2010 season. That makes three straight losing seasons for a program that experienced 10 non-losing seasons during Tiller's dozen years in charge, which is an unwelcome feeling for a fan base that waited a long, long time for teams good enough to challenge the Big Ten's best.
Big Ten, Leaders
West Lafayette, Ind.
Returning starters
16 (7 offense, 9 defense)
Last year's ranking
No. 65
2010 record
(4-8, 2-6)
Last year's
No. 81
2011 schedule
- Sept. 3
Middle Tennessee
- Sept. 10
at Rice
- Sept. 17
S.E. Missouri St.
- Oct. 1
Notre Dame
- Oct. 8
- Oct. 15
at Penn St.
- Oct. 22
- Oct. 29
at Michigan
- Nov. 5
at Wisconsin
- Nov. 12
Ohio St.
- Nov. 19
- Nov. 26
at Indiana
Last year's prediction
I like Purdue to be bowl eligible in 2010. However, while I believe the Boilermakers extremely capable of making at least a one-win improvement on last season's mark, there are some reasons for concern. I like Purdue's front seven on defense, though the secondary worries me. That group, more so than any other, will receive a significant boost from the arrival of several incoming freshmen in the fall. There remain more positives than negatives, and a relatively smooth schedule — an easy non-conference slate and several winnable conference home games — should allow Purdue to at least reach six wins. I think this team capable of winning seven games, in fact. I like the job Danny Hope has done.
2010 recap
In a nutshell You can blame injuries. You're allowed, seeing that Purdue lost a pair of starting quarterbacks, one for the entire year, its leading receiver and its leading running back. Those sorts of injuries would derail even the best team in the country; for Purdue, they were devastating. The missed stars didn't really come into play until the heart of Big Ten action: the Boilermakers were 4-2 at the midway point, 2-0 in the Big Ten. Then the bottom dropped out, beginning with a 49-0 shellacking at Ohio State, continuing with a 34-point loss at Illinois and concluding with losses to Michigan State and Indiana – the latter in overtime – by a combined seven points. It was 4-8 when the dust settled, a one-win drop from Danny Hope's debut campaign, and significant questions were raised as Purdue turned the page and looked towards 2011. Is Hope the right man for the job? When will the Boilermakers return to Big Ten contention? Can this team stay healthy in 2011?
High point The 2-0 start to Big Ten play. The road win over Northwestern was clearly Purdue's finest win on the year; the remaining three victories came over Western Illinois, Ball State and Minnesota.
Low point The 0-6 finish. The defense was abysmal, the offense only slightly better. No other Big Ten team enters 2011 needing a win more so than Purdue – not a conference win, just a win.
Tidbit Purdue has had only one 10-win season in program history, the second-fewest in the Big Ten. Indiana, lowly Indiana, is still waiting for its first double-digit win season 124 years after it first fielded a team. Purdue's 10-win year came under the woefully underrated Jim Young in 1979; the star of that team was another underrated Big Ten star, quarterback Mark Herrmann.
Tidbit (recruiting edition) The Florida well is beginning to dry up. Perhaps the defining characteristic of Hope's first class, back in 2009, was the number of recruits inked out of the Sunshine State: 14 of 20, 70 percent, were from Florida. The 2010 class had 7 of 24 recruits from Florida, or about 29 percent. Hope signed a mere 15 recruits in February's class, but only three were from Florida – 20 percent. So the inroads made early have not been maintained, it seems, if we simply go off what we see in each signing class.
Former players in the N.F.L.
29 DE Cliff Avril (Detroit), LB Akin Ayodele (Buffalo), DT Ryan Baker (Miami), QB Drew Brees (New Orleans), TE Eugene Bright (Pittsburgh), DE Ray Edwards (Minnesota), C Nick Hardwick (San Diego), LB Anthony Heygood (Seattle), LB Landon Johnson (Detroit), LB Stanford Keglar (Houston), TE Dustin Keller (New York Jets), DE Ryan Kerrigan (Washington), CB Brandon King (Indianapolis), LB Niko Koutouvides (Tampa Bay), OT Matt Light (New England), DE Alex Magee (Tampa Bay), DE Mike Neal (Green Bay), LB Rob Ninkovich (New England), OG Uche Nwaneri (Jacksonville), QB Kyle Orton (Denver), OT Michael Otto (Tennessee), QB Curtis Painter (Indianapolis), CB David Pender (Cincinnati), LB Shaun Phillips (San Diego), S Bernard Pollard (Houston), RB Kory Sheets (Miami), LB Anthony Spencer (Dallas), DT Craig Terrill (Seattle), S Torri Williams (Houston).
Arbitrary top five list
Athletes in comedies
1. Alex Karras, "Blazing Saddles."
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, "Airplane!"
3. Cam Neely, "Dumb and Dumber."
4. Dan Marino, "Ace Venture: Pet Detective."
5. O.J. Simpson, "The Naked Gun."
Danny Hope (Eastern Kentucky '81), 9-15 after two seasons with Purdue. Hope served a one-year stint as the coach-in-waiting prior to taking over for Joe Tiller prior to the 2009 season. In 2008, while serving his one-year apprenticeship, Hope served as the team's offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. This is Hope's second stint with the Boilermakers: he spent five seasons as Tiller's first offensive line coach (1997-2001), a period that saw Purdue feature its first all-American offensive lineman since 1965 and its first all-conference linemen since 1979. He followed Tiller to Purdue from Wyoming after serving in the same capacity with the Cowboys in 1996. Hope moved to Louisville in 2002 — where he also spent 1985-1994 as an assistant — for a one-year spell as the assistant head coach before being named the head coach at Eastern Kentucky. He spent five years at his alma mater, compiling an impressive 35-22 mark and four top-two finishes in the Ohio Valley Conference. E.K.U.'s best season under Hope was his last, when the team finished 9-3 and atop the conference. The nine wins were the program's most since 1995, while the conference title was its first since 1997. Hope was named the O.V.C. coach of the year for his team's performance. His head coach experience, when added to his familiarity with the Purdue program, made Hope a solid choice to take over from Tiller. Momentum has stalled a bit, thanks to injuries and ineffectiveness, leaving Hope without tremendous job security as heads into his third season.
Players to watch
I can't imagine that Rob Henry won't start the season opener against Middle Tennessee State, even if Robert Marve make a full recovery from the second A.C.L. tear of his young career. What Henry brings to the table is athleticism; as a passer, he's still a work in progress. But he'll only grow better in time, and it's important to remember that he was thrown into action well ahead of schedule as a redshirt freshman in 2010: Henry still led the Boilermakers in passing (996 yards, 9 touchdowns) and rushing (547 yards) despite his clear unease in passing situations. It's clear that Marve is the better passer – he did fine in his four games on the year – and, if Purdue so chose, he'd be the best fit in an offense predicated on the passing game. But Henry's blend of running ability and growing passing skills makes him the centerpiece of the offense. Also, don't forget about how highly his teammates think of Henry: though only a sophomore, he's one of Purdue's captains.
Henry should cede the team's rushing lead to junior Ralph Bolden. Hopefully. Bolden missed all of last season with an A.C.L. tear, the first in a long line of injuries that decimated the backfield before the start of Big Ten play. Bolden had a breakout 2009 campaign, speeding along for a team-best 935 yards on the ground to go with 20 receptions for 261 yards. He can be a big-time difference-maker: if 100 percent, Bolden is a guy who can total around 1,500 yards of total offense. But if he's not healthy, Purdue is going to need JUCO transfer Akeem Shavers or sophomore Reggie Pegram to step up; unfortunately, Al-Terek McBurse transferred without making an impact.
One year after being a question mark, the offensive line is a strength. This is mainly due to last year's growing pains, as three new linemen – one a converted defender – suffered through some missteps as starters before growing more and more comfortable as the year wore on. Four starters are back in 2011, three of them seniors: left tackle Dennis Kelly, right guard Ken Plue and right tackle Nick Mondek. Kelly's the best of the bunch; Mondek, the former defensive lineman, is progressing nicely; and Plue, an honorable mention all-conference pick last fall, responded well to Hope's spring challenge of being more consistent. Center Peters Drey, a junior, suffered a minor shoulder injury during the spring and should be ready to go come the fall. The lone new face up front is junior left guard Rick Schmeig, who has the versatility to play either guard spot and center.
The Purdue defense is sorely lacking in confidence – that's what a six-game losing streak to end the year will do to an overwhelmed group. Solid through the first half of the year, the defense collapsed Ohio State on Oct. 23, allowing 49 points, and never recovered: in all, Purdue allowed 37.2 points per game in its 0-6 finish. Now, the offense certainly didn't do the defense any favors, and it's important to note that this defense was really far too young to be counted on to carry the team on a weekly basis. So while the defense needs to improve, it needs help from its teammates on offense.
Of course, the biggest story on defense is the man who isn't there: Ryan Kerrigan. Purdue is not going to lead the Big Ten in sacks for the second straight year – the Boilermakers had 31 a year ago – without Kerrigan, that much we know. So end is a significant concern, as you'd expect. Senior Gerald Gooden has talent – not Kerrigan-level talent, though few do – but has yet to become a complete player, and he won't be a factor unless the light turns on during his final season. Junior Robert Maci will start on the opposite side after being a leading reserve over the last two years. Purdue's hoping that some of the younger ends, like redshirt freshmen Rashad Frazier and Ryan Russell, can make a difference; I wouldn't be surprised if both assume major roles in 2011.
The interior of the line is in great shape, thanks mainly to junior Kawann Short's development into one of the Big Ten's best. He came into his own last fall, becoming a far more physical presence, and the numbers showed it: 41 tackles (12.5 for loss) and 6.5 sacks, helping Short land second-team all-Big Ten accolades. Can he keep up his development without Kerrigan drawing attention? That's the big question for Short, and the big question for the line as a whole. Starting alongside Short is sophomore Bruce Gaston (26 tackles, 4.5 for loss), who started 10 games as a freshman.
There's speed to burn at linebacker, where Purdue looks to have its finest starting trio under Hope. Two productive starters return, with Dwayne Beckford (84 tackles) back in the middle and Joe Holland, once again, manning the strong side – that's four straight years in the starting lineup for the senior. This pair can really move, as most of their predecessors have for the Boilermakers, and both should be line for all-conference honors. There's an open spot on the weak side, but sophomore Will Lucas is the clear answer for the Boilermakers. He played pretty well as a first-year player, totaling 43 tackles over all 12 games, two of them starts.
All four starters are back in the secondary, which is great news for a group that scuffled through waves of good and bad play a year ago. As with the defense as a whole, the secondary really struggled down the stretch; through six games, however, these Boilermakers weren't terrible. One concern, however: the cornerbacks in particular must step up their game now that the pass rush is due to take a step back.
One of the two starters is just getting better and better. Ricardo Allen is already pretty darn good: a second-team all-conference pick as a freshman, he was one of only two first-year players to return two interceptions for touchdowns on the season. His future is extremely bright, and opposing quarterbacks might begin looking towards his counterpart, junior Josh Johnson, instead of testing Allen.
Senior strong safety Logan Link is a great story: a former walk-on who did not play at all in 2008 or 2009, Link broke into the starting lineup last fall and ended up leading the Boilermakers in tackles with 91. One area where Link struggles is in pass support; one area where he excels is in getting his nose dirty, which lends a certain brand of toughness to this secondary. He's joined at free safety by senior Albert Evans, a 10-game starter last fall. Former JUCO transfer Max Charlot provides depth.
Position battle(s) to watch
Wide receivers Keith Smith was denied a sixth year of eligibility despite missing all but two games of his senior season, robbing Purdue of its most experienced and productive wide receiver. Perhaps the lone positive stemming from Smith's knee injury is that it gave receivers like Antavian Edison and O.J. Ross a taste of life in the starting lineup. That pair, along with senior Justin Siller, are the headliners at the position; at the same time, Purdue desperately needs to find more production from its receiver corps. Perhaps Siller can make a difference: now ensconced at receiver after spending his early career at quarterback, Siller has the big-play ability – if he can find a way to remain on the field. The rest of the receiver corps is woefully untested. Purdue thinks highly of redshirt freshman Charles Torwudzo and sophomore Gary Bush, and while the opportunity is there for the young duo to see the field it's hard to predict either being the missing piece. The only saving grace is that Purdue isn't expecting to do much in the passing game; Purdue just wants to do more, with half of that responsibility falling on Henry's shoulders and the rest on the wide receivers.
Game(s) to watch
The schedule starts kindly before turning sour in October and November. Purdue needs to finish the first half of the year no worse than 4-2, which would make later games with Illinois and Indiana of the must-win variety. The Boilermakers haven't fared all that poorly on the road in recent years, so perhaps it will be possible to go to Penn State or Michigan and pull out a win.
Season breakdown & prediction
In a nutshell Purdue's going to win between five and seven games in 2011. The lower number is barring injuries: if the Boilermakers suffer a slew of lost starters once again, all bets are off. The higher number is really as good as it's going to get, in my opinion, which is why Purdue falls here, not 10 or 15 spots higher. In order for Purdue to go 7-5, you'd have to see major improvement – and far more consistency – from an offense that is still findings its way. It begins with Henry, who has the athletic ability to succeed but is still not quite all there as a quarterback; he can be a weapon, but good defenses will find a way to make him move the ball through the air, and I'm not altogether convinced he's where he needs to be as a passer. Having a weak, untested receiver corps doesn't help matters. But the Boilermakers will certainly move the ball on the ground, thanks to Henry, a strong offensive line and, hopefully, a healthy Bolden at running back. Defensively, you see a group that will struggle getting to the quarterback; seeing as that's the case, Purdue desperately needs the defensive backs to step up their game. That's the major storyline on defense: a secondary that gave up yards in bunches even with a stout pass rush attempts to improve without that all-important assistance. I'm not confident that Purdue can do so, nor am I confident in an offense that may not be able to keep pace with the opposition. This isn't a terrible team, and it could be a team that surprises some teams if things come together. Still, Purdue has some work to do in order to climb out of the bottom third of the Big Ten.
Dream season Henry headlines an offense that does enough to offset some lingering concerns defensively, helping Purdue return to bowl play at 8-4, 5-3 in the Big Ten.
Nightmare season The Boilermakers try their best, but it's not good enough: 3-9, 1-7.
In case you were wondering
Where do Purdue fans congregate? For recruiting coverage, fans meet at Gold & Black Illustrated and Boiler Sports Report. For blogs, check out Hammer and Rail and Boiled Sports. For another take, take a trip to Jumbo Heroes. As always, list other options in the comment field below.
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Tags: Big Ten, Danny Hope, Dennis Kelly, Kawann Short, Logan Link, Purdue, Ralph Bolden, Ricardo Allen, Rob Henry
Me thinks Wake Forest is next.
[Conwell's Baptist] Temple is next.
Florida International? Were they started overseas? I never understand their name. It's about time for FIU to come up.
This is a little bit low for Purdue – only because I have a feeling they can start 4-1. Then it comes down to beating someone other than Indiana for a bowl. I am thinking Iowa or Michigan have the ability to blow a game they should win vs. the boilers.
My Temple Owls are next, but 75th? Yikes.
The Boiling Points is another great place.
Big 10 Rant: Purdue is a new purdue blog
Thanks for the link!
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Mar 14th: Khajuraho - Agra. (B,L,D) You are assisted with your checkout from your hotel in the morning and then driven to Orcha. There is a break for a late lunch on arrival at Orcha. After lunch you will enjoy an exploration of the magnificent ruins at Orcha. The archeological treasures of Orcha were built between four and five centuries ago by Hindu kings that ruled this area. After your exploration of the ruins you are driven to nearby Jhansi and assisted in boarding the express train to Agra. Your Tour Director assists you in getting seated in your assigned seats and gets your luggage ported to the appropriate location above your seats. You are provided with a detailed itinerary of the trains schedule so as to make you comfortable with every step of the journey. Refreshments are served by Indian Railways during this journey – we recommend that you refrain from consuming these, except for the bottled water. You are greeted at the railway station in Agra and driven to your hotel where you are assisted with your check-in.
Agra's artists are famous for their inlaid marble creations.
Mar 15th: Agra. (B,L,D) You now start your exploration of Agra with a half day city tour of the magnificent monuments of this city. As you exit your hotel you will be greeted with a short folk music and dance performance by a local artist troupe. The exploration of Agra includes a visit to the famous tomb of Itmad-Ud–Daulah. This memorial was built by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir's queen as a memorial to her father. The tombs sheer beauty will surprise you – the only reason it does not get more accolades is because it shares the stage with the incomparable Taj Mahal. Like the Taj it has amazingly intricate 'Pietra Dura' inlay and lattice marble screens. The mausoleum rests in a walled garden with a view of the river Yamuna. Constructed in the year 1628, most historians believe that its design provided the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. After your exploration of the tomb you will visit the first red sandstone fort of North India, the Agra Fort. It was built in 1565 by India's greatest Mughal ruler, Emperor Akbar. Its royal audience halls, immense stone courtyards, marble mosque and the private royal chambers give us a glimpse of the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.
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Afternoon - Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the incomparable Taj Mahal. The world's greatest monument dedicated to love is obviously a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Taj Mahal was completed by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 A.D. as a memorial to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. This spectacular white marble mausoleum was created by about 22,000 skilled craftsmen and it took twenty two years to complete. When you experience the Taj Mahal with an Easy Tours Guide who shares unique insights into its innumerable facets, some of their passion for this masterpiece may rub off on you. Explore the amazing Taj and its surroundings until it is time to admire the sun's rays setting on the façade of the world's finest monument.
Mar 16th: Agra - Ranthambore. (B,L,D) You can either sleep in or choose to enjoy either of these two optional (no charge) excursions - a sunrise visit to Mehtab Bagh, which is a 500-year-old Mughal garden located across from the Taj Mahal on the other side of the Yamuna River; or a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. If you select either of the latter options, you will return to your hotel to freshen up after the excursion. We recommend that you consider getting a packed lunch from the hotel for your journey. The dining/rest stopover during the journey offers limited choices.
You are assisted with your checkout from your hotel and then you are driven to Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy a guided exploration of this beautiful uninhabited city. It was built by Emperor Akbar between 1570 and 1585 A.D. and is constructed primarily out of red sandstone. The Emperor moved his capital from Agra to this city and then, a few years later, abandoned it, returning back to Agra. Visit the tallest gateway in the world, the towering Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory). In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570.
Continue on with your journey to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore National Park). The second half of this drive is through rural Rajasthan and there are multiple photo opportunities of the colorful villagers as they go about their daily activities. You will also encounter many camels and other livestock on this drive.
You are greeted on arrival at your jungle lodge and assisted with your check-in.
Since 2006, Easy Tours of India has tracked the percentage of tiger sightings for our guests in Ranthambore National Park. More than 85% of our guests have had tiger sightings during this period, with many of them getting multiple sightings.
Mar 17th: Ranthambore. (B,L,D) Covering an area of 410 square kilometers, Ranthambore National Park runs along the eastern spur of the Aravali mountain range until it meets with the Vindhya ranges. Ranthambore was once the Jaipur rulers' private hunting ground. In 1972 it was declared a Sanctuary and was brought under the Project Tiger Conservation platform. Dry deciduous forest covers most of the park, and the vegetation is lush around the many small lakes and ponds. The open grasslands that are the tiger's favorite terrain account for much of the land on the higher slopes. This varied flora supports a large number of animals including a variety of deer, the sloth bear, the shy caracal, leopards and of course, the tiger.
Enjoy wildlife safaris into the park in the morning and evening.
In between safaris, you have the option of a guided visit to the Ranthambore Fort. This excursion does have a fairly steep climb – approximately 700 feet of stairs. The massive Fort is one of the finest examples of the ancient Hindu concept of Vana-Durg, or a fort protected by a jungle. The history of this Fort (originally built in 944 A.D.) is a chronicle full of tales of blood and valor. Successively occupied by the Muslims, Rajputs and Mughals, the insides of the fort today lie partly in ruin. There are superb views of the park to be had from the ramparts. There is an ancient temple located in the fort and it attracts a continuous stream of pilgrims from the surrounding villages. A little note of caution – a large number of aggressive langur's (South Asian monkeys) have made the Fort area their home and it is not advisable to have shiny objects and food visible in your hands as you tour the fort as it will be snatched away.
Mar 18th: Ranthambore - Jaipur. (B,L,D) Enjoy your last safari into Ranthambore in the morning. Return to your hotel after the safari to freshen up and have breakfast. You are assisted with your checkout from your hotel and then there is a break for lunch. After lunch, you are driven to Jaipur. The first half of this drive is also through rural Rajasthan and there are multiple photo opportunities. Sawai Madhopur itself (the community located next to Ranthambore) is a rural small town, and you will drive through it to get a glimpse of life here before you head for Jaipur. You are assisted with your check in at your hotel upon your arrival at Jaipur.
Evening - You can either choose to enjoy your hotel this evening, or you can join your Tour Director for a visit to the home of a Rajasthani Nobleman, where you will enjoy a traditional dinner with members of the family.
Jaipur is famous for its carpets, jewelry and handicrafts.
Mar 19th: Jaipur. (B,L,D) Start your day with an excursion to the Amber Fort and Palace, located a short distance from the walled city. Just like the Emperors of a few centuries ago, enjoy the ascent up to the ramparts of the fort on top of a colorfully caparisoned elephant (jeeps are available instead of the elephants, if you so desire). The massive Fort complex was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of India's finest examples of Rajput architecture. Explore the chambers and hallways, which are famous for their exquisite designs and handcrafted embellishments. Return to the valley beneath the Fort on your elephant or jeep and proceed back to the Pink City.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon - Enjoy a city tour of the walled city of Jaipur, including the magnificent City Palace. Visit Jantar Mantar (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. After the observatory comes a photo opportunity of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Wind). This intriguing facade was built in 1799 so that the ladies of the court could use its unique windows and observe the bustling bazaar without being visible to the people on the streets. Continue the tour with an exploration of the City Palace, the former royal residence (a part of it is still occupied by the Royal family and is not accessible to the public), built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. This immense complex also houses a number of museums that offer a large and impressive collection of costumes, armory and miniature paintings. During this afternoon you will enjoy a brief stop for a tour of a collection of Rajput turbans. A turban tying demonstration is included, as are turban and Sari tying lessons.
Mar 20th: Jaipur - Jodhpur. (B,L,D) You are assisted with your checkout from your hotel in the mid-morning and then you proceed on the drive to Jodhpur. Arrive at Jodhpur in the mid-afternoon and you are assisted with your check-in to your hotel.
There is a break for a late lunch.
You are at leisure for the balance of the afternoon. Your lodging in Jodhpur is one of the most exquisite hotels on this planet and we recommend that you take the time to enjoy it during your stay here.
Mar 21st: Jodhpur. (B,L,D) Proceed on a half day city tour of Jodhpur. The tour begins from the fifteenth century Mehrangarh Fort. This formidable hilltop fort is arguably the most awe-inspiring in Rajasthan, a land of impressive hilltop forts and palaces. Entry to the massive fort is through a series of seven great gates, with the main entrance being the huge Lohapol, which literally means Iron Gate. Next to this gate there are 15 handprints in the wall, the Sati Marks of Maharaja Man Singh's widows. These handprints were etched into the wall by the queens just prior to them throwing themselves upon his funeral pyre in 1843, as the besieged fort was about to be conquered. Inside the fort is a collection of some of the finest palaces and galleries, including, Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Sukh Mahal (Pleasure Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Elephant Howdah Gallery, Palanquin Gallery, the Armory, the Turban Gallery, and the Folk Music Gallery. The Daulat Khana houses one of the world's finest collections of Mughal Art.
On your way back to your hotel you will stop for a tour of Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built in 1899 as a memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
Return to your hotel after your tour and there is a break for lunch. We recommend that you spend this afternoon and evening enjoying your lodging. An optional (no charge) excursion is available to those who would prefer activity during the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to a rural community on the outskirts of Jodhpur. The village you will visit is inhabited by the Bishnoi tribe. Among other activities, you will spend some time at the home of a potter and his extended family, and even try your hand at the potter's wheel. You also have the option to witness a ceremony that is unique to this part of Rajasthan. A fairly well off local tribe has a ritual in which the adults, upon returning from working their fields at the end of the day, are greeted by the youth with water pipes laden with opium. You are invited to observe as the adults indulge in this recreational activity.
Mar 22nd: Jodhpur - Udaipur. (B,L,D) You are assisted with your checkout and you proceed on the drive to Ranakpur. Arrive at Ranakpur around noon and enjoy a guided excursion to the awe-inspiring Jain Temple Complex. You will be amazed by the famous 15th Century marble temple that is still an active place of worship. The main temple's twenty nine halls are supported by fourteen hundred and forty four massive yet intricately carved marble pillars, and no two are of the same design. There is an abundance of exquisite sculptures and friezes and the enormous scale of the monument and the exquisite details of its design have to be experienced to be believed.
Lunch is at Ranakpur this afternoon.
Continue on the drive to Udaipur after lunch. This is one of the most picturesque drives in all of India. As you go through the Aravali hills there will be photo opportunities of village life and livestock, including many camels. Arrive at Udaipur in the late afternoon/early evening and you are assisted with your check-in to your hotel.
Udaipur is famous for its artists and paintings, including exquisite miniatures.
Mar 23rd: Udaipur. (B,L,D) Proceed for a city tour, including a tour of the fabled City Palace. At this Palace complex, explore the beautifully decorated rooms with thousands of exquisite, handcrafted mirrors that cover the walls, the ancient ivory doors (a dark reminder of Indian royalty's passion for hunting), the brightly colored stained glass windows, expansive inlaid marble balconies and the unique peacock courtyard. There are amazing views to be had from this structure, especially of Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace hotel and Jag Mandir Island. Enjoy a private tour of the amazing Crystal Gallery, which houses the world's largest collection of priceless crystal. Marvel at pieces like the complete bedroom furniture set in crystal, discovered recently in a store room off the palace.
After your tour of the City Palace you can choose to return to your hotel to relax, or opt for an excursion that includes a visit to the vintage car museum that is owned by Udaipur's royal family. The large collection of classic European and American automobiles is fascinating for all car lovers. This excursion also includes a brief exploration of the Sahelion-Ki-Bari gardens, which are of some historical relevance but unimpressive as an Indian garden.
Late afternoon/Early evening: Enjoy a cruise on Lake Pichola and visit the historical and beautiful monuments at Jag Mandir Island (if available – the royal family at Udaipur will occasionally rent out the island for large celebrations, and on those occasions the island cannot be visited by tourists).
Mar 24th: Udaipur - Mumbai. (B,L,D) You are assisted with your checkout from your hotel and then you are driven to the airport where you are assisted with boarding your morning flight to Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai you are greeted by an Easy Tours Facilitator and chauffeur.
Proceed for a guided city tour of Mumbai. The tour begins at the Prince of Wales Museum, built to commemorate King George V's first visit to India in 1905. Designed in the Indo-Saracenic style, the museum has sections of art, paintings, archeological exhibits and natural history. After the museum tour you will visit the famous Dhobi Ghat and observe the age old tradition of the Dhobi's doing Mumbai's laundry!
There is a break for lunch.
Continue the tour with a drive up to Malabar Hill where the hanging gardens give a panoramic view of the city and the Queen's Necklace (Marine Drive). The tour then takes a drive through the Flora Fountain and Fort area where you can view the impressive Gothic and Victorian buildings that were constructed during the British Raj. Visit the Victoria Terminus (now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus). It is India's finest example of Gothic architecture and one of the world's busiest railway stations.
Drive around Horniman Circle and visit the Town Hall, right beside the docks of Mumbai. Visit the city's signature landmark, The Gateway of India, situated overlooking Mumbai's harbor. This structure was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. You are then driven to your hotel and assisted with your check-in to your hotel. Bid farewell to your North India Tour Director this evening.
Mar 25th: Mumbai - Aurangabad. (B,L,D) You are assisted with an early morning checkout of your hotel and then driven to the airport where you are assisted with boarding the early morning flight to Aurangabad. You are greeted upon arrival at the airport by your Aurangabad Tour Director.
Enjoy a full day guided excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ajanta. Buddhist monks and local craftsmen began excavating, sculpting, and painting at Ajanta in the 2nd century B.C. The incredible variety of paintings and sculpture were created in hard rock by using primitive yet ingenious lighting, tools and materials. These 28 caves are a testimony to the devotion of the Buddhists, as well as the talents of their skilled craftsmen.
Of particular interest is the concept of Vertical Excavation. When your Easy Tours Guide passionately explains this concept and describes the processes, you will be awed by the achievements of the craftsmen. Although the caves themselves are very impressive in their design and massive volume ofsculpturing and excavation, it is the art inside the caves that will take your breath away. The incredible artistry and colors of the paintings and sculptures is unique - such art has not been seen anywhere else, not just in India, but anywhere in the world. Ajanta's incredible paintings are even more impressive considering that the color and texture you're admiring today was created by artists about two thousand years ago.
After exploring the caves at Ajanta you drive to Aurangabad and your hotel.
Mar 26th: Aurangabad. (B,L,D) This morning you will proceed for a half day guided excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ellora. We recommend that you consider taking advantage of the packed lunch that the hotel offers to its guests. Explore the magnificently sculptured cave temples and monasteries of Ellora. There are 34 Caves at Ellora, and any of them would individually be considered a significant attraction in most nations. They were built between 600 - 1000 A.D. and are devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.
Seventeen of these caves illustrate a resurgence of Hinduism in this area, as reflected by their Hindu themes, sculpture and art. The epitome of this is Cave 16, the awe-inspiring Kailash Temple. It was finished during the 8th century and is supposed to evoke one of the abodes of Lord Shiva, Mount Kailash in the Himalayas.
The Kailash Temple is notable for its immense scale and detail; it is the most awe-inspiring of all of the amazing monuments at Ajanta Ellora. More than 200,000 tons of rock was excavated and six generations of craftsmen worked for a hundred and twenty years to create this masterpiece.
On your way back to your hotel, you can stop at Daulatabad Fort. If you are tired you can forego the trek up to the fort and relax in your vehicle. This 14th century hilltop Fort is an impressive sight but what will amaze you is your guide's illustration of the multiple ingenious architectural facets that were used to make it virtually impregnable. The once sloping sides of the massive stone hill were manually carved sheer on all sides so that no one could climb straight to the top.
Mar 27th: Aurangabad - Mumbai - Cochin. (B,L,D) You are assisted with an early morning checkout today and driven to the airport. You are assisted with boarding the morning flight to Mumbai. Connect with the flight to Cochin - you will have checked your bags through from Aurangabad. Upon your arrival at Cochin you are greeted at the airport and ushered to your chauffeur driven vehicle. You are then driven to your hotel in Cochin and assisted with your check-in.
Afternoon - You are at leisure this afternoon. You can relax and enjoy your boutique hotel or venture out for local excursions in the charming and historical area nearby.
Evening - Your South India Tour Director or Easy Tours Facilitator will pick you up from your hotel and accompany you to a local theatre where you get to experience Kerala's ancient performing art, a Kathakali dance performance. Kathakali literally means the art of storytelling through dance and the dance form is an ancient forefather of many Asian dance forms.
Mar 28th: Cochin. (B,L,D) Start your exploration of the fascinating port city of Cochin and marvel in its culture and architecture, a result of centuries of various European influences combined with rich indigenous history The guided tour begins from the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Fridays and Saturdays – will be facilitated on other days for some departures), which was built in 1568 and is still an active house of worship for the few remaining Jews in the area. If the synagogue is closed on this day, the visit can be facilitated on one of the other days that you are in Cochin. Next to the synagogue is Cochin's ancient and colorful Jew Street with its antique stores and souvenir peddlers. There is evidence of a Jewish presence in Kochi from 70 A.D. After the synagogue you visit the St. Francis Church, which was established by the Portuguese Franciscan friars in 1503. This is one of the first European churches built in India, and the famed Vasco Da Gama was buried in its courtyard for a few years before his remains were returned to Portugal.
You now visit the most photogenic of Cochin's attractions, the Chinese fishing nets. Folklore will have it that these enormous nets (or at least their design) were brought here by famed Chinese Explorer Zhang He about 600 years ago. Local fishermen manipulate these massive nets with an ease that comes from centuries of practice – it is a vocation handed down by generations. The lowering and raising of the nets has a synchronicity and rhythm that is quite an amazing experience. Some of the nets are more than a century old as the fishermen patch them up and keep going. Finish your exploration with a short guided walk through Fort Kochi and experience the unique local culture and architecture – Fort Kochi is one of India's best cities to explore on foot. You will be driven back to your hotel after your walk.
In the evening you are driven to an experience that is the highlight of many of our guests' time in Kerala. You will be hosted by a famous Keralan Chef and her family at their home. A delicious dinner will follow, and cooking lessons are included. At the end of dinner you will be driven back to your hotel.
Mar 29th: Cochin - Backwaters cruise. (B,L,D) You are assisted with your checkout by an Easy Tours Travel Facilitator and driven to the backwaters. Arrive at Alleppey and you are assisted in boarding your houseboat.
Take our word for this, your backwaters cruise will very likely become one of your most treasured travel memories. The incredible lushness of the vegetation around the fresh water canals, rivulets and lakes, the beauty of the water bodies themselves and the abundance of coconut trees and other exotic plants create a subtropical environment not found elsewhere on this planet. When you combine this with the opportunity to be part of a unique way of life that hasn't changed much for a few centuries, it results in most visitors' second highest rated experience in India (after the Taj Mahal). Relax and have a great time until the next morning as you cruise the amazing backwaters. The cook and other staff make sure that all your needs are taken care of, while serving you with delicious Kerala cuisine. You have the option of taking shore excursions at one or two of the tiny rural communities as you cruise by - the locals are very friendly and communicative.
Mar 30th: Backwaters Cruise - Thekkady (Periyar National Park). (B,L,D) Disembark from your houseboat in the morning and enjoy the fascinating drive through the Western Ghats as you to head for Thekkady. This is one of the most beautiful drives in all of South India. Arrive at Thekkady and you are assisted with your check-in to your scenic nature resort. You are now in the heart of spice country, and, if you breathe deeply, the air carries a faint aroma that will delight you.
There is a break for a late lunch.
This is the heart of spice country and the mild and pleasant aroma from the surrounding plantations will fascinate you when you arrive. Periyar National Park is located around a picturesque artificial lake that was formed in 1895 by building a dam on the Periyar River. The terrain is hilly and the elevation of the park ranges from a few hundred feet to about 6,000 feet above sea level. The lake occupies the valleys of the thickly forested hills serving as a permanent source of water for wildlife in the Park. Although it falls under Project Tiger, the main attractions of the park are definitely elephants.
Periyar is home to just under a thousand elephants and also more than 60 other mammal species including tigers, bison, deer, wild boar and wild dog. There are more than 300 species of birds, and even 160 species of butterflies. Prominent among the birds are Cormorants, Kingfishers, Darters, the great Malabar Hornbill, and the racket-tailed Drongoes. Unlike Ranthambore, your chances of seeing a tiger in this park are extremely slim. Thekkady is a great stopover on this itinerary for a variety of reasons, only one of them being the National Park. The Spice plantations are another reason to stop here, as is the fact that this rural area happens to be located in one of the most picturesque parts of the Western Ghats.
Afternoon - Visit a neighboring spice plantation where an experienced naturalist will guide you through scores of different spice plants and illustrate their medicinal and gastronomical properties.
Mar 31st: Thekkady (Periyar). (B,L,D) Start your day with a drive up to Lake Periyar and embark on a lake cruise on the spectacular lake. Periyar is a man-made lake that was created by the building of a dam in 1895. The scenery is both gorgeous and surreal, as ancient tree stumps still protrude from the waters of the 26-square-kilometer lake. Although Lake Periyar is officially a Tiger Reserve, chances of you seeing a big cat here are almost non-existent. What is very common is to see elephant herds as they come to the lake to drink, or as they traverse the terraced hills surrounding the lake. Wild boars are also a common sight.
There is a break for Lunch after the cruise.
Afternoon -you can choose to enjoy your scenic pastoral resort and its surroundings this afternoon, or you can opt to visit Elephant Junction. The flora (and other attractions) of your nature resort are very impressive, as is the nearby spice market that sells locally grown products. The resort staff will be happy to give you a guided tour of the variety of plants and trees there, as well as their organic gardens. Upon request you can spend time with the chefs who will give you insights into the preparation of the delightful local cuisine that they offer. There is also a great Ayurvedic Spa that you can try – advance reservations are recommended.
If you choose the Elephant Junction option (no charge), you will get a couple of hours where you can mingle with the trainers and other staff as they go about their daily business. You will have opportunities to feed and assist in bathing the gentle giants, as well as experience elephant back rides.
Apr 1st: Thekkady - Madurai. (B,L,D) You are assisted with your checkout and your baggage is loaded into your vehicle. You will be taken by a 45 minute or so jeep ride to a scenic village that lies hidden in the valley behind the mountains of Periyar Tiger Reserve. Here, among many other experiences, you will have the option of traveling in a bullock cart. The village is rich in bird diversity and has diverse agricultural crops such as mango, tamarind, onion, sunflower, jasmine and dozens of other fruits and vegetables. The drive and the village are both very scenic and the experience is fascinating, especially the glimpses of rural life that you will experience. Your Tour Director will illustrate how farming has woven itself inextricably with the culture and the life of the natives. After this experience, you will join your chauffeur at a scenic spot next to some great plantations and then you will be driven to Madurai. A bagged lunch will be provided for this journey.
Arrive at Madurai where you are assisted with your check-in to your hotel.
More than 2,500 years old, Madurai is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu and an important cultural and commercial hub. It was once the seat of Tamil learning; it is still the area where the Tamil language is spoken in its purest form. The city is planned in the shape of a lotus. In contrast with its ancient roots, modern Madurai is a burgeoning industrial center, surrounded by vast stretches of paddy fields, dusty roads and crowded bazaars.
Evening - Attend the iconic and impressive evening Palli Arai ceremony at the mammoth Sree Meenakshi Temple Complex with your guide. This elaborate and ritualistic ceremony has been written up in many international publications. You will be amazed by the incredible scale and colors that you are about to witness. Besides a glimpse of the ancient ceremony, this evening will give you a taste of what you will experience on the next day when you do a detailed tour of this awe-inspiring Temple complex.
Apr 2nd: Madurai. (B,L,D) Proceed for a guided city tour of Madurai. By far the main attraction of Madurai is the great Sree Meenakshi Temple. This awe-imposing monument is the finest example of Dravidian temple architecture on this planet. Its Hall of a Thousand Pillars is a fabulous collection of elaborately sculpted and painted deities as well as other creatures from Hindu religious annals. The temple is always a beehive of activity as pilgrims from all over India come to seek the blessings of Meenakshi (Goddess Parvati) and Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva. Its vast interior is filled with worshippers at all hours of the day. You will witness Hindu priests performing various ceremonies in different parts of the temple complex as you explore this huge structure, including religious aspects of traditional weddings. According to Tamil belief, the temple has existed for about 2,000 years, but this current structure is a mere four centuries old (the previous majestic temple was destroyed by Muslim invaders in the 14th century). The massive complex includes 14 magnificent Gopurams that jut into the sky from different parts of the temple. These Gopurams have thousands of elaborate sculptures carved into them and these have been colorfully painted. The most significant of these Gopurams are the two golden towers dedicated to the two main deities, the tallest one reaches 170 feet.
After you leave the temple you are driven to nearby Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Constructed in 1636 A.D. by an Italian architect, the palace is an interesting confluence of Dravidian, Islamic and European architectural styles.
You are at leisure for the balance of the afternoon with your Tour Director and chauffeur.
Apr 3rd: Madurai - Karaikudi (Chettinad). (B,L,D) You are assisted with your checkout in the morning and then you proceed on the drive to nearby Karaikudi. There is a stop along the way for a tour of an old fashioned brick kiln, and you can try your hand at forming the bricks. Arrive at Karaikudi and you are assisted with your check-in at your boutique lodging. A Chettinad mansion is impossible to describe in words. The incredible detail, the opulence of the materials used in its construction and the remarkable design all combine to make this a unique architectural achievement that creates an ambience not found elsewhere.
There is a break for lunch (included) at your mansion. Chettinad cuisine is famous all over Asia for a very good reason. It is different from most Indian cuisine and the famous banana leaf lunch, with its multitude of courses and dishes, will not fail to impress you. When you learn how the owners of these mansions were traders who settled in various South Asian countries and became prominent businessman there, it will become easier to understand how they were able to secure all the materials for their mansions, and how the cuisine evolved. There are 22,000 such mansions in the Chettinad region, and more than half of them are now in a state of disrepair. Most of the mansion owners no longer live in Chettinad, having settled in other South Asian countries or various parts of India.
Afternoon - Enjoy a guided exploration of Chettinad. Karaikudi is the capital of the Chettinad region, a fascinating rural area made up of 76 villages and small towns. The community of traders from this region that created the mansions and the cuisine enjoyed an affluent lifestyle for the last thousand years, and only settled in this region in the 17th century. Their wealth is reflected in the unique and amazing architecture and cuisine, as well as the culture. Although it would be hard pressed to compete with the renovated mansion that you are staying at, you will visit one of the other famous Mansions of Chettinad, where wide open spaces are enhanced by generous use of Burma teak and marble, and the ambiance created puts most modern mansions to shame. A fascinating excursion this afternoon will be to the rural tile manufacturing plant. You will observe how this ancient skill is still being practiced, and the amazing, colorful tiles that are produced by hand even today. Another stopover will be at a handloom weaving plant where, again, an ancient set of skills is practiced even today.
Apr 4th: Chettinad - Tanjore - Trichy - Mahabalipuram. (B,L,D) You are assisted with your check-out and then you proceed on the two hour drive to Tanjore. As you approach your destination, you will be driving by cashew plantations. A brief stop at a rural roadside cashew roasting and shelling operation will provide great photo opportunities.
The Great Living Chola Temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and your day will start with a guided visit to the most amazing example of these, the Brihadishwara. This thousand-year-old awe-inspiring Temple Complex is constructed solely of granite, a material so hard that, with all our current technology, no architect today would even dream of building a structure with the incredible detail and mammoth scale of the Brihadishwara. These are just a few of the reasons why this monument is one of India's most treasured architectural achievements.
This ancient temple's crown is a massive granite monolithic cupola made up of ten different pieces totaling about eighty two tons. This temple was built by the great King Rajaraja Chola. Construction commenced in 1003 A.D. and the height of the main structure is 216 feet, which means that the incredibly heavy cupola had to be raised about 200 feet and placed at the top of the structure. The temple itself is decorated with carved panels depicting mythological events. An immense Nandi (the Bull) stands in front of the main shrine - carved out of a single piece of granite and measuring 16 feet long and 13 feet high. The colors used on the elaborate frescoes inside the structures are said to have lasted this long because they were achieved by locating stones in those natural shades and grinding those stones to a paste.
After your exploration of the Brihadishwara there will be a break for a late lunch.
After lunch you will drive to Tanjore Museum. The Tanjore Museum has a fascinating collection of ancient temple stone sculptures and lost wax process bronzes, gathered from all over the region. The exploration of this museum is something that art lovers will really enjoy.
After the museum you will proceed on the short drive to Trichy. Arrive at Trichy and you will stop for a photo opportunity at the ancient Tiruchirapali Rock Fort and Temple Complex. The complex is perched on an immense boulder that is 256 feet high. This boulder is one of the largest such formations on our planet and is also one of the oldest at more than 3 billion years. After the photo opportunity you will be driven close to the temple complex. The Vinayak temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesh and built in 580 A.D., is located at the very summit. An ascent to the top is not included as you have to climb 437 steps that have been cut into the rock itself, and it takes a lot of time (and effort) to climb up and down. At the base of the boulder is the Manikka Vinayakar temple, a large and impressive Hindu house of worship, and a brief exploration of this is included. There is also a tank and a pavilion, which are used during the float festivals of the temples. Among all these temples you will find an 18th century Church that was built by Reverend Schwartz, a Danish Priest who was part of the British occupying garrisons, and a brief stop here is included.
There is a break for refreshments or an early dinner.
Evening - You are driven to the Trichy airport and assisted in boarding the late evening flight to Chennai. You are greeted at the Chennai airport and then driven to Mahabalipuram where you are assisted with your check-in to your ocean front resort.
Apr 5th: Mahabalipuram. (B,L,D) You are at leisure this morning to recuperate from your late flight on the previous night. Start your day at 11 am with a guided exploration of the ancient port of Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This laid back coastal town south of Chennai is world famous for its 8th century shore temple and other historical marvels. Mahabalipuram was the second capital of the Pallava Kings of Kanchipuram, the first Tamil dynasty after the fall of the Gupta Empire. The massive rock sculptures carved into softly sloping hills, monolithic temples, ancient manmade caverns with incredible sculptures and the world's largest bas-relief in stone, all combine to make Mahabalipuram a living museum. Vying with this splendor is a beach and the picturesque Bay of Bengal. The famous Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots) Temples, the Penance of Bhagirath (also known as Arjuna's Penance), the Shore Temple, the massive bas-relief Descent of the Ganges and the eight Mandapams (Shallow halls carved out of sheer rock) are all located within the small coastal community. A captivating sight can be experienced from the beach twice a day as the local fisherman head out in their colorful fishing boats early in the morning and then again when they return in the afternoon with their catch.
Late afternoon - Enjoy a guided walk down the beach as this allows you to mingle with the local fishing community and their colorful wooden boats. You will see a variety of activities going on - many of the fishermen are returning from their days work and they are going through various processes of pulling their boats up on the beach and organizing their nets and other gear. The fish are stacked into plastic bins which are then weighed right there on the beach. Now the negotiating takes place. You will witness women repairing nets and a lot of other similar activity. Boats will be coming ashore, and some of the larger boats will actually head out at this time of day. Photo opportunities abound, including the famed 8th century Shore Temple, from which you are only a stone's throw away.
Apr 6th: Mahabalipuram. (B,L,D) Enjoy a guided excursion to Kanchipuram. If you are feeling templed out by this time, you may want to not take this excursion as none of the temples at Kanchipuram are close to (individually) what you will have already experienced at Madurai. You can, on your own, enjoy your resort or the neighboring fishing community and bazaar. The ancient holy city of Kanchipuram is known as the Golden City of a Thousand Temples and is one of the seven sacred cities of India. Its many Gopurams (temple domes) can be seen from a long ways away as you approach the city. Kanchipuram history can be traced back for about three millenniums, and it was successively the capital of many South Indian dynasties. It was a great center of learning, and famous sages of the Buddhist and Jain faiths originated here. The occupation of many residents of this city is silk weaving, and Kanchi silk sarees are considered to be the finest on the planet - a visit to a silk weaving family's home is part of the tour.
After touring Kanchipuram you will return to your resort in nearby Mahabalipuram.
Apr 7th: Chennai - International Flight OR Mumbai/Delhi. (B) You are assisted with your checkout by noon and then driven to Chennai airport in time for your outbound flight. Board your international flight or your flight to Mumbai/Delhi.
Departure Option 1: If you are boarding your international flight from Chennai, since most international flights depart in the evening, a personal vehicle and chauffeur are available to you until 9 pm for your assisted check in at the airport.
An optional guided city tour of Chennai can be facilitated for those with late departures upon advance request (no surcharge). This tour allows you to experience the main attractions of India's third largest city. The tour of Chennai begins from St. Mary's Church (built in 1678 - 80), the first English Church in Chennai. After the church you will visit the National Art Gallery and Museum. The museum is famous for its large collection of temple friezes and the bronze gallery with its amazing collection of ancient lost wax sculptures. The Archaeological section is equally impressive, and, of particular interest (located next to the bronze gallery), is the small but fascinating collection of ancient coins that span twenty five hundred years of India's history. After the museum you continue on to visit the Saint Thomas Cathedral (originally built in 1504, then re-built in neo-gothic style in 1893), this Roman Catholic Church is said to house the remains of St. Thomas the Apostle. End the tour with a drive by the High Court, Fort St. George, and some Tamil Film studios. These studios are second only to Bollywood, producing hundreds of motion pictures every year.
Departure Option 2: If you are boarding a daytime flight to Mumbai/Delhi (flight cost not included in Domestic Flight Supplement) in order to connect with your international departure from that city, you will have three options.
Departure Option 2A: If your international flight departure is less than four hours from your scheduled arrival time at the domestic terminal at Mumbai or Delhi, you will ask the airline staff to assist you with the shuttle that takes you to the international terminal - OR
Departure Option 2B: If your international flight departure is four or more hours from your scheduled arrival time at the domestic terminal at Delhi or Mumbai, you are greeted at the Mumbai/Delhi airport by an Easy Tours Facilitator and your personal chauffeur. Your personal vehicle and chauffeur are available to you until 9 pm for your assisted check-in at the airport. This is a good time to do some last minute shopping and/or sightseeing if you are so inclined - OR
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