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Personalized 15 Days Family Trip to South India, Daily Start & Private Car

15 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Chennai or similar)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ideal Beach Resort, Mahabalipuram or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santhome Church
    • Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Visit Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy Temples in Kanchipuram
    Landmarks
    Santhome Church
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Ekambaswara Temple
    Kailasanatha Temple
    Sri Kamakshi Temple
    Varadarajaswamy Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ideal Beach Resort, Mahabalipuram or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Five Rathas
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Arjuna's Penance
    Five Rathas
  4. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Accord, Pondicherry or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through French Quarter of Pondicherry
    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit The Lord Ganesha Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle tour through French Quarter
    Landmarks
    French Quarter of Pondicherry
    Aurobindo Ashram
    The Lord Ganesha Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple
  5. Day 5

    Pondicherry to Tanjore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sangam, Tanjore or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeeswara Shiva Temple (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Visit Thanjavur Maratha Palace
    • Visit Saraswati Mahal Library
    • Visit Raja Raja Chola art gallery
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswara Shiva Temple
    Thanjavur Maratha Palace
    Saraswati Mahal Library
    Raja Raja Chola art gallery
  6. Day 6

    Tanjore to Madurai via Trichy

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Madurai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sri Ranganathaswami temple in Srirangam
    • Visit Lord Robert Clive's house
    • Visit Danish Church
    • Visit Rock Fort complex
    Landmarks
    Sri Ranganathaswami temple
    Lord Robert Clive's house
    Danish Church
    Rock Fort
  7. Day 7

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Madurai or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Temple
    • Visit Tirumala Nayak Palace
    • Visit Alagar Hills
    • Visit Gandhi Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping and exploration at local market
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
    Tirumala Nayak Palace
    Alagar Hills
    Gandhi Museum
  8. Day 8

    Madurai to Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Devonshire Green, Munnar or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll and explore Munnar at leisure
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  9. Day 9

    Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Devonshire Green, Munnar or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit Tea Museum
    • Visit Echo Point
    • Visit Top Station
    • Visit Mattupetty
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Tea Museum
    Echo Point
    Top Station
    Mattupetty
  10. Day 10

    Munnar to Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Elephant Court, Periyar or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll through spice plantation
    • Take cruise on Periyar Lake in Periyar Tiger Reserve
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
    Periyar Tiger Reserve
  11. Day 11

    Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Elephant Court, Periyar or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Forest trek in National Park
    • Spot elephants at park
    • Watch ancient Kalaripayattu
    • Take shared boat through jungle
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
  12. Day 12

    Periyar to Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Backwater Ripples Kumarakom or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bird Sanctuary
    • Visit Lake Vembanad
    Landmarks
    Lake Vembanad
  13. Day 13

    Kumarakom to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Lakes & Lagoon, Alleppey (Houseboat) or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Kerala's backwaters by houseboat
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Alleppey to Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu, Cochin or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll through Jew Town
    • Visit Mattancherry Palace
    • Visit St Francis Church
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • View Chinese fishing nets
    Landmarks
    Jew Town
    Mattancherry Palace
    St Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
    Chinese fishing nets
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  15. Day 15

    Kochi to Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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