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India Dravida

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Start point
    Chennai International Airport (MAA), Great Southern Trunk Rd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pick up at Chennai International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Residency Tower), Hotel 5* (Hyatt Regency)
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  2. Day 2

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Residency Tower), Hotel 5* (Hyatt Regency)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day sightseeing tour of Chennai
    • Visit Fort St. George
    • Visit National Museum of human history and culture
    • Stroll along Marina Beach
    • Visit Chennai University
    • Visit San Thome Basilica in Mylapore
    • Visit Temple of Kapaleeshwarar
    Landmarks
    Fort St. George
    St. Mary's Church
    National Museum of human history and culture
    Marina Beach
    Chennai University
    San Thome Basilica
    Temple of Kapaleeshwarar
  3. Day 3

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Grand Bay Resort), Hotel 5* (Radisson Temple Bay Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kanchipuram temples
    Landmarks
    Kanchipuram Temples
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  4. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram to Thanjavur

    Mahabalipuram to Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Great Trails River Resort), Hotel 5* (Svatma)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nataraja temple at Chidambaram
    • Visit Airavetesvara Temple at Darasuram
    Landmarks
    Nataraja temple
    Airavatesvara Temple
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  5. Day 5

    Thanjavur

    Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Great Trails River Resort), Hotel 5* (Svatma)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort in Trichy
    • Visit temples of Lord Ganapathi
    • Visit temple of Lord Shiva at Rock Fort
    • Visit Srirangam temple dedicated to Vishnu
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort
    Srirangam Temple
    Kaveri River
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  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur to Madurai

    Thanjavur to Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Regency Madurai), Hotel 5* (Heritage)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Meenakshi Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    • Attend Hindu puja ritual
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
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  7. Day 7

    Madurai to Periyar

    Madurai to Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Peppervine), Hotel 5* (Elephant Court)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Periyar Lake
    • Visit spice plantation
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
    Periyar Lake
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  8. Day 8

    Periyar to Alleppey

    Periyar to Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch on board the houseboat), Dinner (Dinner on board the houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Deluxe Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional houseboat journey on Kerala backwaters
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
    Alleppey
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  9. Day 9

    Alleppey to Kochi

    Alleppey to Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on the houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Casino Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Meridien)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon sightseeing in Kochi
    • Visit Jewish Quarter
    • Visit Mattancherry Synagogue
    • Visit Mattancherry Palace
    • Visit Chinese fishing nets at dock
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Church of San Francisco
    Landmarks
    Mattancherry Synagogue
    Mattancherry Palace
    Chinese fishing nets
    Dutch Palace
    Church of San Francisco
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  10. Day 10

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Casino Hotel), Hotel 5* (Le Meridien)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander Kochi's colorful streets
    • Shopping in Kochi
    • Try local food in Kochi
    • Relax at the hotel
  11. Day 11

    Kochi

    Kochi
    End point
    Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Alwaye, Kerala, India (Drop off at Kochi International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

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    I am interested in a tour based on the below itinerary. I intend to travel and share a room with my Mum. I would be appreciative whether your company would be able to implement this itinerary and if so, what the overall cost of the tour would be.

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    • Le Passage to IndiaOperatorWritten January 2025

      Using Standard category hotels @ US$ 3270 Per Person for the private tour. Using Superior category hotels except in certain locations @ US$ 3770 Per Person for the private tour.

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      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Please can you provide both figures in English currency, please?

    • Le Passage to IndiaOperatorWritten January 2025

      Using Standard category hotels @ GBP US$ 2695 Per Person for the private tour. Using Superior category hotels except in certain locations @ GBP 3125 Per Person for the private tour.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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