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Historic Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with Backwaters of Kerala

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Start and end in Alleppey
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  • Workers in a tea plantation.
  • Silhouette of Chinese fishing nets during sunset at the coast.
  • Misty mountains with lush greenery.
  • Houseboat on a calm lake with palm trees in the background.
  • Stone Shore Temple with sculpted towers and carvings overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Start point
    Chennai International Airtport, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pickup from Chennai International Airport, as per your flight timing.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Marina Beach
    • Visit San Thome Church
    • Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Visit Kalakshetra
    • Visit Theosophical Society
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    San Thome Church
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Kalakshetra
    Theosophical Society
  2. Day 2

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Landmarks
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram - Puducherry

    Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Rathas
    • Visit Arjunas Penance
    • Visit Krishnas Butterball
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Rathas
    Arjunas Penance
    Krishnas Butterball
  4. Day 4

    Puducherry

    Puducherry
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matrimandir viewpoint
    • Explore French Quarter
    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Walk along Seaside Promenade
    Landmarks
    Matrimandir
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  5. Day 5

    Puducherry - Chidambaram - Darasuram - Thanjavur

    Puducherry - Chidambaram - Darasuram - Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nataraja Temple
    • Visit Airavatesvara Temple
    Landmarks
    Nataraja Temple
    Airavatesvara Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur - Gangaikonda Cholapuram

    Thanjavur - Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
    • Visit Shiva temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva Temple
  7. Day 7

    Thanjavur - Tiruchirapalli - Madurai

    Thanjavur - Tiruchirapalli - Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Srirangam Temple
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    Landmarks
    Srirangam Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Rock Fort Temple
  8. Day 8

    Madurai

    Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Koodal Azhagar Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Koodal Azhagar Temple
  9. Day 9

    Madurai - Kanyakumari

    Madurai - Kanyakumari
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit Shri Bhagavathy Amman Temple
    • See Triveni Sangam
    • Visit Gandhi Mandapam
    • Visit Suchindram Temple
    Landmarks
    Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    Shri Bhagavathy Amman Temple
    Triveni Sangam
    Gandhi Mandapam
    Suchindram Temple
  10. Day 10

    Kanyakumari - Kumarakom

    Kanyakumari - Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    • Enjoy backwater boat ride
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Vembanad Lake
  11. Day 11

    Kumarakom - Alleppey

    Kumarakom - Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet / Fixed Menu on houseboat), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu on houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat cruise through backwaters
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  12. Day 12

    Alleppey - Kochi

    Alleppey - Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jew Town
    • Visit Paradesi Synagogue
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Mattancherry Palace
    • Visit Chinese fishing nets

    Optional Activities

    • Kathakali dance performance followed by traditional martial arts show (at additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Paradesi Synagogue
    St. Francis Church
    Mattancherry Palace
    Chinese fishing nets
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  13. Day 13

    Kochi - Ooty

    Kochi - Ooty
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Nilgiri Hills
  14. Day 14

    Ooty

    Ooty
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ride on Nilgiri Toy Train
    • Visit Government Botanical Garden
    • Visit Ooty Lake
    Landmarks
    Nilgiri Mountain Railway
    Government Botanical Garden
    Ooty Lake
  15. Day 15

    Ooty - Mysore

    Ooty - Mysore
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    Breakfast
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  16. Day 16

    Mysore

    Mysore
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mysore Palace
    • Visit Kesava Temple at Somnathpur
    • Visit St. Philomena's Church
    Landmarks
    Mysore Palace
    Kesava Temple
    St. Philomena's Church
  17. Day 17

    Mysore - Bangalore

    Mysore - Bangalore
    End point
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Drop at Bangalore International Airport, India)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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