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South India Discovery: Temples, Traditions & Backwaters

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pick up from Chennai airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gokulam Park Sabari, Chennai)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Marina Beach
    • Visit Santhome Church
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    Santhome Church
  2. Day 2

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mahabs, Mahabalipuram)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Rathas
    • Visit Descent of the Ganges
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Rathas
    Descent of the Ganges
    Arjuna's Penance
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  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mahabs, Mahabalipuram)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kailasanatha Temple
    • Visit Sri Ekambaranathar Temple
    • Local guided temple tour
    Landmarks
    Kailasanatha Temple
    Sri Ekambaranathar Temple
  4. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Annamalai International, Pondicherry)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Auroville
    • Visit Sacred Heart Church
    • Explore French Quarter
    Landmarks
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Auroville
    Sacred Heart Church
  5. Day 5

    Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Tanjore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gnanam, Tanjore)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nataraja Temple
    Landmarks
    Nataraja Temple
  6. Day 6

    Tanjore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gnanam, Tanjore)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeshwara Temple
    • Visit Gangaikondacholapuram
    • Visit Darasuram

    Optional Activities

    • Visit bronze-casting workshops
    • Visit Tanjore painting galleries
    Landmarks
    Brihadeshwara Temple
    Gangaikondacholapuram
    Darasuram
  7. Day 7

    Tanjore to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Lotus, Madurai )

    Included Activities

    • Attend evening Aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
  8. Day 8

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Lotus, Madurai )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    • Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local markets
    • Traditional South Indian thali meal
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
  9. Day 9

    Madurai to Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coffee Routes, Thekkady)

    Included Activities

    • Boat safari on Lake Periyar

    Optional Activities

    • Visit spice garden
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
  10. Day 10

    Periyar to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (HOTEL GRAND ALLEPPEY)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    • Canoe rides
    • Ayurvedic spa treatments
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
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  11. Day 11

    Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared traditional meal onboard), Dinner (Freshly prepared traditional meal onboard)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Lakes & Lagoons houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Private houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters
  12. Day 12

    Alleppey to Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abad Plaza Hotel, MG Road, Cochin)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Fort Kochi cafes
    • Browse Fort Kochi boutiques
    • View harbor views
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
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  13. Day 13

    Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abad Plaza Hotel, MG Road, Cochin)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mattancherry Palace
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Kathakali dance performance with backstage makeup session
    Landmarks
    Mattancherry Palace
    Jewish Synagogue
    St. Francis Church
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  14. Day 14

    Cochin Departure

    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (departure transfer from hotel to cochin airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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