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Classical South India

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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Truly India Tours & Travels
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Airport or Hotel.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of Fort St. George
    • Visit Government Museum
    • Visit Kapaleeswar Temple
    • Visit Marina Beach
    Landmarks
    Fort St. George
    Government Museum Chennai
    Kapaleeswar Temple
    Marina Beach
  2. Day 2

    Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple
    • Visit Vaikuntha Perumal Temple
    • Visit Five Rathas
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kanchipuram local market
    Landmarks
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadharaja Perumal Temple
    Vaikuntha Perumal Temple
    Five Rathas
    Shore Temple
    Arjuna's Penance
  3. Day 3

    Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4

    Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auroville
    • Pondicherry sightseeing

    Optional Activities

    • Sri Aurobindo Ashram visit
    • Shopping in French quarter
    • Yoga and meditation classes
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  5. Day 5

    Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Kumbakonam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nataraja Temple Chidambaram
    • Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple
    • Visit Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram
    Landmarks
    Nataraja Temple
    Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
    Airavatesvara Temple
  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadishwara Temple
    • Visit Thanjavur royal palace
    • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    Landmarks
    Brihadishwara Temple
    Thanjavur Palace
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Rock Fort Temple
  7. Day 7

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tuk Tuk ride in Madurai
    • Sightseeing of Madurai city
    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Attend Meenakshi Temple Aarti ceremony

    Optional Activities

    • Visit King Tirumala's Palace
    • Visit Gandhi Museum
    • Visit Great Tank
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    King Tirumala's Palace
    Gandhi Museum
  8. Day 8

    Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Spice plantation
    • Periyar Lake boat ride (shared)
    • Kalaripayattu Martial Art show
    Landmarks
    Periyar Tiger Reserve
    Periyar Lake
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  9. Day 9

    Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Onboard houseboat), Dinner (Onboard houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat cruise through backwaters
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
  10. Day 10

    Beach Resort

    Meals
    Breakfast (Onboard houseboat)
  11. Day 11

    Beach Resort

    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 12

    Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Chinese Fishing Nets
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  13. Day 13

    Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Fort Kochi area sightseeing
    • Mattanchery sightseeing
    • Kathakali Dance show
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Mattanchery
  14. Day 14

    Cochin

    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel or Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Subject to flight time availability)

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