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South India Temple Tour with Kerala (House Boat Experiences)

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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From the breathtaking temples of Tamil Nadu, the tea plantations of Munnar, to the backwaters of Kerala, it had it all.
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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Delhi to Chennai
Delhi to Chennai
Start point
Chennai International Airport (MAA), Great Southern Trunk Rd, Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu, India (We will arrange your pick up either from Chennai International Airport or your Pre booked accommodation.)
Accommodation
, Hotel 4* (Hotel Taz Kamar Inn)
Included Activities
- Half day sightseeing of Chennai
- Visit Marina Beach
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit St. Mary's Church
- Visit Fort Museum
- Visit Santhome Cathedral
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Visit Kapaleshwar Temple
Landmarks
Marina Beach
Fort St. George
St. Mary's Church
Fort Museum
Santhome Cathedral
National Art Gallery
Kapaleshwar Temple
Day 2
Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Mamallaa Heritage)
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanatha Temple
- Visit Ekambaranatha Temple
Landmarks
Kailasanatha Temple
Ekambaranatha Temple
Day 3
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Annamalai International)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mahabalipuram
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Beach Temples - five rathas
- Visit Varaha Cave
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
Landmarks
Shore Temple
Five Rathas
Varaha Cave
Arjuna's Penance
Day 4
Pondicherry
Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Annamalai International)
Included Activities
- Full day excursion in and around Pondicherry
- Visit Auroville City
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Promenade Beach
- Visit Pondicherry Museum
- Visit Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple
Landmarks
Auroville City
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Promenade Beach
Pondicherry Museum
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple
Day 5
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Gnanam)
Included Activities
- Visit Chidambaram Temple
- Visit Brihadeeshwara Temple
- Visit Palace and Art Gallery of Tanjore
Landmarks
Chidambaram Temple
Brihadeeshwara Temple
Tanjore Palace
Day 6
Thanjavur to Madurai
Thanjavur to Madurai
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Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (POPPYS Hotel - Madurai)
Included Activities
- Visit Srirangam temple
- Visit Rock Fort, Trichy
Landmarks
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Rock Fort
Day 7
Madurai to Munnar
Madurai to Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* ( Las Palmas Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
Day 8
Munnar
Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* ( Las Palmas Hotel Munnar)
Included Activities
- Tea Plantation tour
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
Landmarks
Eravikulam National Park
Day 9
Munnar to Periyar
Munnar to Periyar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Silver Crest Periyar)
Included Activities
- Boat ride at Periyar Lake
- Spice Plantation tour
Optional Activities
- Periyar Bamboo rafting
- Trekking in Periyar
Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Periyar Lake
Day 10
Periyar to Kumarakom
Periyar to Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Manor Backwater Resort Kumarakom)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks
Vembanad Lake
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Day 11
Kumarakom to Alleppey
Kumarakom to Alleppey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Houseboat (Deluxe houseboats Alleppey)
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake
- Backwater tour and village observation
Landmarks
Vembanad Lake
Day 12
Alleppey to Cochin
Alleppey to Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Abad Plaza Hotel, MG Road, Cochin)
Included Activities
- Explore Fort Kochi
- Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit spice market
- View Chinese fishing nets
- Kathakali Dance show
Optional Activities
- Mangrove boat ride
- Cooking class in Cochin
Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Santa Cruz Basilica
St. Francis Church
Jewish Synagogue
Cochin Spice Market
Chinese Fishing Nets
Day 13
Cochin to Airport
Cochin to Airport
End point
Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala, India (We will arrange your drop at Cochin International Airport Cochin or your own arrange accommodation in Cochin.)

Landmarks
Marina Beach
Fort St. George
St. Mary's Church
Fort Museum
Santhome Cathedral
National Art Gallery
Kapaleshwar Temple

Landmarks
Kailasanatha Temple
Ekambaranatha Temple

Landmarks
Shore Temple
Five Rathas
Varaha Cave
Arjuna's Penance

Landmarks
Auroville City
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Promenade Beach
Pondicherry Museum
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple

Landmarks
Chidambaram Temple
Brihadeeshwara Temple
Tanjore Palace

Landmarks
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Rock Fort

Landmarks
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple

Landmarks
Eravikulam National Park

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Periyar Lake

Landmarks
Vembanad Lake
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Landmarks
Vembanad Lake

Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Santa Cruz Basilica
St. Francis Church
Jewish Synagogue
Cochin Spice Market
Chinese Fishing Nets

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Hotel Taz Kamar Inn
Hotel 4*
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Hotel Mamallaa Heritage
Hotel 3*
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Hotel Annamalai International
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Hotel Gnanam
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POPPYS Hotel - Madurai
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Las Palmas Hotel
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Las Palmas Hotel Munnar
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Hotel Silver Crest Periyar
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day 9
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Manor Backwater Resort Kumarakom
Resort
day 10
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Deluxe houseboats Alleppey
Houseboat
day 11
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Abad Plaza Hotel, MG Road, Cochin
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day 12
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Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

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Sonia4.0•February 2026
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The itinerary was perfectly fulfilled. The hotels were very good. The driver was very nice, the car was in very good...
The itinerary was perfectly fulfilled. The hotels were very good. The driver was very nice, the car was in very good condition and the schedules were kept. Some local guides were very good and others not so good. The only unsatisfactory detail is that in TourRadar the trip was offered as a group tour, but it turned out to be private. Perhaps this issue should be clarified, so as not to have wrong expectations.Show more
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Dear Ms. Acinas, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We’re happy to hear that the itinerary was followed as planned, the hotels met your expectations, and that you had a positive experience with the driver, vehicle, and scheduling. We also appreciate your honest comments about the local guides and your note about the tour being presented as a group tour on TourRadar but operating as a private tour. Your feedback has been noted and will be shared with our team for review. Thank you again for your valuable input. We hope to have the opportunity to assist you again in the future. Kind regards, TEAM CRM | WTX
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Yassine4.0•March 2025
The best of this Tour was the route itself! From the breathtaking temples of Tamil Nadu, the tea plantations of...
The best of this Tour was the route itself! From the breathtaking temples of Tamil Nadu, the tea plantations of Munnar, to the backwaters of Kerala, it had it all. I didn't ask for more! Furthermore what made my trip unforgettable was my Driver Nishad. An excellent, extremely friendly, reliable, and wonderful travel companion. He played a significant role in making my trip an unforgettable one!!! As for the booked guides, all of them were good and competent, except in Kanchipuran, there was no guide at all and as planned. A scheduled visit to the Sri Ekambaranathar Temple did not take place as it closed at 12:00. It was not practical to wait until 16:00. Anyway, the temple is under huge renovation/restoration. The tour operator should have informed! As for the accomodation: Some of the hotels were excellent, others good and some very disappointing: -Chennai: The Raaj Bhaavan Clarks Inn was located in Velacherry on a main road, far from downtown Chennai, about a 35-minute drive. My room was dusty and worn out. The bed linens weren't very fresh. The shower curtain was moldy, and the bathroom door was rotting! -Mahabalipuram: Hotel Mamalla Heritage: Very good! -Pondicherry: The Annamalai was very nice, but very far from the interesting and lively "Colonial Quarter." The Colonial Quarter had beautiful and affordable B&Bs, perfect for solo travelers or couples! -Thajavur: Hyders Park Hotel: Good. -Madurai Residency: Very loud and hot, got no sleep! -Munnar: Hotel Las Palmas: The hotel was not in “bustling” Munnar but about 10 Km far away on a country road. The worst hotel of the entire trip, far away from everything. The bed was so hard and bad, I could feel the wires and springs between my ribs, I hardly slept the two nights in this hotel!!! -Periyar (Kumili): Silver Crest: very good! -Kumarakum: Renai Green Field hotel: Excellent Hotel!!! -Cochin: Sealord Hotel: The other very bad hotel of the trip. The hotel is in Ernakulam and not in Fort Kochi, which is the interesting historical site. By car, it takes up to half an hour; by ferry, it's only 15 minutes, but the water metro runs every 40 minutes only. The hotel is located on a main road, and my pre-booked room was on the 7th floor, the cheapest and hottest floor. Even the AC coudn´t cool down the room. The mattress was also very bad. As in Pondicherry, there are fantastic and cheaper small hotels and B&Bs in Fort Kochi!!! Conclusion: I really do recommend this trip to anyone interested in history, ancient Hindu culture, and Kerala's nature. I booked this tour during Black Friday and received in total about 50% discount. The discounted price was quite fair. I would not recommend it a the published list price, which in my opinion is excessively too high, taking into account the price level in India! Ask for a price quotation before you book, in India the price is always negociable ;-)Show more
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Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Your recommendation means a lot to us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Team WTX
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Jörg5.0•December 2024
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Ladies and Gentlemen, We had a very nice "South India's Temples with Kerala" tour. We liked the variety. The...
Ladies and Gentlemen, We had a very nice "South India's Temples with Kerala" tour. We liked the variety. The first half of the trip was dedicated to the temples of South India, the second half more to nature. We were more than surprised by the very "chaotic" traffic conditions. However, we felt very safe with our driver. He got us safely through this chaos and looked after our "safety" like a bodyguard. It was also advantageous that our tour group consisted of only four people. Thanks to the organizers, we were able to experience this trip together with friends.Show more
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Dear Guest,, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Your recommendation means a lot to us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Team WTX
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  Now a day this tour is going on private basis. Guide is available on all sightseeing days. Un Kerala where there is natural beauty, Guide is not required. You can proceed with your date for the confirmation. Further we will arrange all the services for you.
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