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Gandhi's Green Garden

16 days
From Bangalore to Chennai (Madras)
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 3 - 14
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangalore

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Early check-in before 2 pm (requires advance booking)
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  2. Day 2

    Bangalore to Hassan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Bangalore city tour
    • Lalbagh Botanical Garden visit
    • Bull Temple visit
    • Drives past Vidhan Sabha building, Maharaja's Palace, Indian Institute of Science, and public library
    Landmarks
    Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    Vidhan Sabha
    Bull Temple
    Maharaja's Palace
    Indian Institute of Science
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  3. Day 3

    Hassan to Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Belur Chennakesava Temple visit
    • Halebid Hoysaleswara temple visit
    Landmarks
    Chennakesava Temple
    Hoysaleswara Temple
  4. Day 4

    Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Heritage walk through Mysore
    • Maharaja's Palace visit
    • Rajendra Art Gallery visit
    • Chamundi Hill visit with Nandi bull statue
    Landmarks
    Maharaja's Palace
    Rajendra Art Gallery
    Chamundi Hill
    Nandi Bull Statue
  5. Day 5

    Mysore to Ooty

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch in Coonoor), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel, Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Sim's Park visit
    • Tea garden visit
    • Tea factory visit
    • Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train ride from Coonoor to Ooty
    Landmarks
    Sim's Park
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  6. Day 6

    Ooty to Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Coimbatore to Cochin
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  7. Day 7

    Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special Kerala dinner with local family after cooking demonstration)

    Included Activities

    • Cochin city tour
    • Colonial buildings and avenues tour
    • Chinese fishing nets viewing
    • Beach area and fruit street visit
    • Kathakali dance performance
    • Kerala cooking demonstration with local family
    • Dinner with local family
    Landmarks
    Cochin Fort
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  8. Day 8

    Cochin to Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on houseboat), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Backwaters houseboat journey from Alleppey to Kumarakom
    • Lunch on houseboat
    Landmarks
    Lake Vembanad
  9. Day 9

    Kumarakom to Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve visit
    • Wildlife boat ride on Periyar Lake
    • Kalaripayattu martial arts demonstration
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve
  10. Day 10

    Periyar to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Spice plantation tour
    • Madurai city tour
    • Meenakshi Temple museum visit
    • Gapuras gateway climb for city view
    • Auto-rickshaw ride
    • Sree Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple night ceremony visit
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
    Sree Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
  11. Day 11

    Madurai to Tanjore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on banana leaves in Chettinad), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chettinad old manor house exploration
    • Athankudi tile factory visit
    • Cotton weaving mill visit
    • Brihadeeswarar Temple evening ceremony
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
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  12. Day 12

    Tanjore to Trichy and back

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sri Ranganatha Temple visit
    • Tanjore Palace visit
    • Brihadeeswarar Temple visit
    • Traditional Veena instrument making observation
    • Thanjavur-Maratha Palace complex (Aranmanai) visit
    Landmarks
    Sri Ranganatha Temple
    Tanjore Palace
    Thanjavur-Maratha Palace
  13. Day 13

    Tanjore to Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel, Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Mahabalipuram UNESCO World Heritage Site tour
    • Shore Temple viewing
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
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  14. Day 14

    Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Shore Temple visit
    • Cave temple exploration
    • Krishna Temple visit
    • Arjuna's Penance rock relief viewing
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Krishna Temple
    Arjuna's Penance
  15. Day 15

    Mahabalipuram to Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel, Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Fishing village and fish market visit
    • Chennai city tour
    • Rickshaw ride supporting 'Baladharshan' NGO
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  16. Day 16

    Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    October 5th, 2025
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    January 31st, 2025
    Superb tour and very good value. Note that there are large distances on many days to cover, but that’s simply...
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