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- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 12
- Age range 6 to 85
Highlights
- Explore ancient temples in Mahabalipuram
- Stroll through Pondicherry's French Quarter
- Experience Tamil culture at Mohanam Centre
- Admire Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tanjore
- Cruise on Kerala's tranquil backwaters
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Chennai. Transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2 Travel to Pondicherry via the UNESCO listed Mahabalipuram Temples
- Day 3 Exploring picturesque Pondicherry
- Day 4 Learn about local culture and arts at the Mohanam Cultural Centre. Drive to Tanjore
- Day 5 Visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tanjore. Afternoon drive to Madurai
- Day 6 Visiting the Old City of Madurai, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and spiritual aarti ceremony
- Day 7 Head in to Kerala state and the tea growing region of Munnar
- Day 8 Exploring the markets and tea plantations of Munnar
- Day 9 Continue to Thekkady and take a boat ride in Periyar NP
- Day 10 Craft and backwaters of Kumarakom
- Day 11 Board a houseboat and explore the Keralan Backwaters.
- Day 12 Disembark and enjoy the Keralan beaches
- Day 13 Bon Voyage! Transfer to Kochi Airport for departure.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
78
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
100%
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