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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Emarald or Similar)
  2. Day 2

    Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Emarald or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kapaleeshwar Temple
    • Visit to Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    • Visit to Ramakrishna Temple
    • Visit to Fort St. George
    • Visit to National Art Gallery
    • Visit to St. Mary's Church
    • Visit to Anna Zoological Park
    • Visit to Birla Planetarium
    • Visit to Kalakshetra
    • Visit to Theosophical Society
    • Visit to Marina Beach
    • Visit to Elliots Beach
    Landmarks
    Kapaleeshwar Temple
    Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    Ramakrishna Temple
    Fort St. George
    National Art Gallery
    St. Mary's Church
    Anna Zoological Park
    Birla Planetarium
    Kalakshetra
    Theosophical Society
    Marina Beach
    Elliots Beach
  3. Day 3

    Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Annamalai International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit to Shore Temple
    • Visit to Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit to Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit to Caves
    • Visit to Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit to India Seashell Museum
    • Explore Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing and Shore Temple views
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
    India Seashell Museum
    Mahabalipuram Beach
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  4. Day 4

    Puducherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Annamalai International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Auroville town
    • Visit to Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit to Government Museum
    • Visit to The Sacred Heart Basilica
    • Visit to French War Memorial
    • Visit to Mahe de Labourdonnais St
    • Visit to Pondy Bazaar
    • Visit to Memorial House
    • Visit to Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit to Vedapureeswarar Temple
    • Heritage walk in the French colonies
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Government Museum
    The Sacred Heart Basilica
    French War Memorial
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
    Pondy Bazaar
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  5. Day 5

    Puducherry - Thanjavur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gnanam or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schwartz Memorial & Church
    • Visit to Sivaganga Garden
    • Visit to Lord Murugan Temple
    • Visit to Brihadeeswara Temple
    • Visit to Thanjavur Maratha Palace
    Landmarks
    Schwartz Memorial & Church
    Sivaganga Garden
    Lord Murugan Temple
    Brihadeeswara Temple
    Thanjavur Maratha Palace
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  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rock Fort Temple
    • Visit to Jambukeshwara Temple
    • Visit to Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    • Visit to Sri Rangam Temple
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    Sri Rangam Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit to Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit to Gandhi Memorial Museum
    • Visit to Adhi Chokkanathar
    • Visit to Subramaniya Suwami Temple
    • Visit to Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Visit to Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit to Samanar Hills (Samanar Malai/Amanarmalai) at Keelakuilkudi
    • Evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    Samanar Hills
  8. Day 8

    Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk around Estate
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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  9. Day 9

    Periyar/Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
    • Border Hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Visit to Kumily
    • Visit to Mangala Devi Temple
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
    Mangala Devi Temple
  10. Day 10

    Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kumarakom Heritage or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely stroll around the backwaters
    • Traditional Ayurvedic massage at local spa
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Vembanad Lake
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  11. Day 11

    Kumarakom - Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Standard House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey through backwaters and lagoons on Alappuzha

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  12. Day 12

    Alleppey - Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Fort Kochi
    • Visit to Dutch Palace
    • Visit to Chinese Fishing Net
    • Visit to Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Visit to Marine Drive
    • Kathakali dance show
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Net
    Indo Portuguese Museum
    Marine Drive
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  13. Day 13

    Kochi

    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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