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Temples, Backwaters & Palaces of South India

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Start point
    Chennai Airport, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (ZONE By The Park/ Raj Park ), Hotel 4* (Accord Metropolitan/ The Park Chennai ), Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai/ Hilton Chennai )

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Chennai airport to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Mary's Church
    • Explore San Thome Basilica
    • Visit Government Museum
    • Explore historic forts
    • Visit Marina Beach
    Landmarks
    St. Mary's Church
    San Thome Basilica
    Government Museum
    Marina Beach
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  3. Day 2

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (INDeco Hotels/ Ideal Beach Resort ), Hotel 4* ( Chariot Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort ), Hotel 5* (Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ WH By ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kanchipuram Temples
    • Visit Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Five Rathas
    Landmarks
    Kanchipuram Temples
    Shore Temple
    Arjuna's Penance
    Five Rathas
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  4. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

    Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Shenbaga Hotel/ Anandha Inn Convention Centre ), Hotel 4* (Le Pondy/ Accord Puducherry ), Hotel 5* (Palais De Mahe/ La Villa )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mahabalipuram ancient temples and rock-cut sculptures
    • Explore French Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Promenade Beach
    Landmarks
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Promenade Beach
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  5. Day 4

    Pondicherry - Darasuram - Chidambaram - Thanjavur

    Pondicherry - Darasuram - Chidambaram - Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sangam Hotels ), Hotel 4* (GReaT Trails Riverview Resort ), Hotel 5* (Svatma )

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pondicherry French colonial buildings and churches
    • Visit Auroville
    • Visit Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
    • Visit Chidambaram Temple
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Airavatesvara Temple
    Chidambaram Temple
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  6. Day 5

    Thanjavur - Trichy

    Thanjavur - Trichy
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Red Fox Hotel/ Hotel Blossoms ), Hotel 4* (Courtyard by Marriott )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeshwara Temple
    • Visit Thanjavur Fort
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Visit Srirangam Temple
    Landmarks
    Brihadeshwara Temple
    Thanjavur Fort
    Rock Fort Temple
    Srirangam Temple
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  7. Day 6

    Trichy - Madurai

    Trichy - Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (JC Residency/ Hotel Royal Court ), Hotel 4* (Fortune Pandiyan Hotel/ Regency Madurai by GRT Hotels ), Hotel 5* ( Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Temple
    • Visit Tirumalai Nayak Mahal
    • Visit Vaniyur Mariamman Teppakulam Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
    Tirumalai Nayak Mahal
    Vaniyur Mariamman Teppakulam Temple
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  8. Day 7

    Madurai - Thekkady

    Madurai - Thekkady
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* ( Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop), Hotel 4* (Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden/ The Elephant Court), Hotel 5* (Spice Village/ Hills & Hues)

    Included Activities

    • Spice plantation tour
    • Explore local village
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  9. Day 8

    Thekkady

    Thekkady
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* ( Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop), Hotel 4* (Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden/ The Elephant Court), Hotel 5* (Spice Village/ Hills & Hues)

    Included Activities

    • Boat safari in Periyar National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore surrounding nature
    • Optional afternoon activities
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
  10. Day 9

    Thekkady - Alleppey

    Thekkady - Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Served onboard houseboat), Dinner (Served onboard houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Deluxe Houseboat (AC During Night Only)), Houseboat (Premium Houseboat (Full Time AC)), Houseboat (Luxury Houseboat (Full Time AC))

    Included Activities

    • Traditional houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
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  11. Day 10

    Alleppey - Cochin

    Alleppey - Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Tower House/ The Killians), Hotel 4* (Casino Hotel/ Le Maritime), Hotel 5* (Kochi Marriott Hotel/ Xandari Harbour)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chinese fishing nets
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit Mattancherry Palace
    Landmarks
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    St. Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
    Mattancherry Palace
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  12. Day 11

    Cochin - Ooty

    Cochin - Ooty
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Gem Park Ooty/ Monarch Hotel), Hotel 4* (Fortune Resort Sullivan Court/ Accord Highland Ooty), Hotel 5* (Savoy, Ooty - IHCL SeleQtion)

    Included Activities

    • Joy ride on Nilgiri Mountain Railway

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Botanical Gardens, Ooty
    Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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  13. Day 12

    Ooty - Mysore

    Ooty - Mysore
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sandesh The Prince/ Regenta Central Herald By Royal Orchid Hotels), Hotel 4* (Fortune Park JP Palace/ Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden), Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit botanical gardens
    • Scenic ride on Nilgiri Mountain Railway
    Landmarks
    Botanical Gardens, Ooty
    Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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  14. Day 13

    Mysore

    Mysore
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sandesh The Prince/ Regenta Central Herald By Royal Orchid Hotels), Hotel 4* (Fortune Park JP Palace/ Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden), Hotel 5* (Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chamundi Hills
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Somnathpur temple complex
    • Explore Srirangapatnam
    Landmarks
    Chamundi Hills
    City Palace
    Somnathpur Temple
    Srirangapatnam
  15. Day 14

    Mysore - Bengaluru

    Mysore - Bengaluru
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Royal Orchid Central/ Ramada Bangalore), Hotel 4* (Lemon Tree Premier/ Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa), Hotel 5* (ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ Vivanta Bengaluru, Residency Road)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lal Bagh Garden
    • Visit Vidhana Soudha
    • Visit Bangalore Palace
    • Visit Fort
    Landmarks
    Lal Bagh Garden
    Vidhana Soudha
    Bangalore Palace
    Bangalore Fort
  16. Day 15

    Bengaluru

    Bengaluru
    End point
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer from hotel to airport.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from hotel to Bengaluru airport

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