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Chennai to Kochi - 9 days

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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  • Ancient temple complex with a large Nandi sculpture in Thanjavur.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chennai at leisure
  2. Day 2

    Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

    Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
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    • Visit Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram
    • View Arjuna's Penance bas-relief carving
    • Explore Five Rathas temple complex at Mahabalipuram
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    Shore Temple
    Arjuna's Penance
    Five Rathas
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  3. Day 3

    Pondicherry

    Pondicherry
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    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Explore Pondicherry Beach
    • Visit Sacred Heart Basilica
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    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Pondicherry Beach
    Sacred Heart Basilica
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  4. Day 4

    Pondicherry - Tanjore

    Pondicherry - Tanjore
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    • Guided tour of ancient Tanjore town
    • Visit Brihadishwara Temple
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  5. Day 5

    Tanjore - Chettinad

    Tanjore - Chettinad
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    • Explore Chettinad Palace
    • Visit tile factory in Athangudi
    • Learn about handmade terracotta tile production
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    Chettinad Palace
    Athangudi Tile Factory
  6. Day 6

    Chettinad - Madurai

    Chettinad - Madurai
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    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Madurai
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
    • Explore rock-cut Thirupparankunram Murugan temple
    • Attend Aarti prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
    Thirupparankunram Murugan Temple
    Meenakshi Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Madurai - Munnar

    Madurai - Munnar
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    • Guided stroll through local tea plantation
    • Visit local market

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Blossom Park
    • Cycling in Munnar
    • Boating in Munnar
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    Blossom Park
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  8. Day 8

    Munnar - Kochi

    Munnar - Kochi
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    • Optional Kathakali dance show viewing
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    Kochi
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  9. Day 9

    Kochi

    Kochi

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    • Book departure airport transfer
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    Would you operate this tour in reverse? We need to end in Chennai. Or perhaps a tour from Goa to Chennai

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      Yes, we have a similar tour from Kochi to Chennai is called Best of South India - 10 days

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