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Encounters in South india

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From Bangalore to Chennai (Madras)
4.3 (10 reviews)
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bengaluru

    Bengaluru
    Landmarks
    Bengaluru
  3. Day 2

    Bengaluru - Hassan

    Bengaluru - Hassan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Bengaluru
    • Visit to Sravanabelagola Jain pilgrimage center with monolithic statue
    Landmarks
    Sravanabelagola
  4. Day 3

    Hassan - Madikeri

    Hassan - Madikeri
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Halebid Shiva temple with soapstone sculptures
    • Visit to Belur temple with carved corner figures
    • Cooking demonstration in Madikeri
    Landmarks
    Halebid Shiva Temple
    Belur Temple
  5. Day 4

    Madikeri to Mysuru

    Madikeri to Mysuru
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (With farmer's family at coffee plantation), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Raja's Seat gardens
    • Visit Abbey Waterfalls
    • Coffee plantation visit with farmer's family lunch
    • Exchange with Tibetan monks in Bylakuppe Buddhist monastery
    Landmarks
    Raja's Seat Gardens
    Abbey Waterfalls
    Bylakuppe
  6. Day 5

    Srirangapatnam & Mysuru

    Srirangapatnam & Mysuru
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Philomena's Church
    • Visit Srirangapatnam ruined city with Hindu temple and Sultan Tippu's palace
    • Visit Maharaja's Palace in Mysuru
    • Visit church and Jama Masjid mosque
    • Visit Devaraja Market
    Landmarks
    St. Philomena's Church
    Srirangapatnam
    Maharaja's Palace
    Jama Masjid
    Devaraja Market
  7. Day 6

    Mysuru to Kozhikode

    Mysuru to Kozhikode
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chamundi temple with monolithic Nandi bull statue
    • Village visit on the way to Kozhikode
    Landmarks
    Chamundi Temple
  8. Day 7

    Kozhikode - Kochi

    Kozhikode - Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Kathakali mask dance performance in Kochi
    Landmarks
    Kochi
  9. Day 8

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to oldest Jewish settlement and synagogue in India
    • Visit to oldest Franciscan church in India
    • Visit to Dutch Palace
    • Visit to Chinese fishing nets
    Landmarks
    Paradesi Synagogue
    Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  10. Day 9

    Kochi to Kumarakom

    Kochi to Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during houseboat trip), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour houseboat trip on backwaters with lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Optional rejuvenation massage (60 min.) - €40
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Backwaters
  11. Day 10

    Kumarakom to Periyar

    Kumarakom to Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip on Periyar Lake in wildlife sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
    Periyar Elephant Wildlife Sanctuary
  12. Day 11

    Periyar - Madurai

    Periyar - Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at coffee plantation), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to spice gardens with shopping opportunity
    • Visit to Menakshi temple in Madurai
    Landmarks
    Menakshi Temple
  13. Day 12

    Madurai to Thanjavur

    Madurai to Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Srirangam Temple (largest Hindu temple complex in India)
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple with city views
    Landmarks
    Srirangam Temple
    Rock Fort Temple
  14. Day 13

    Thanjavur

    Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Brihadeshwara Temple
    • Visit to Art Gallery in Thanjavur
    • Visit to Saraswati Mahal Library
    • Visit to traditional bronze statue production business
    Landmarks
    Brihadeshwara Temple
    Saraswati Mahal Library
  15. Day 14

    Thanjavur to Puducherry

    Thanjavur to Puducherry
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Airavatesvara temple in Darasuram

    Optional Activities

    • Silk weaving mill visit
    Landmarks
    Airavatesvara Temple
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  16. Day 15

    Puducherry

    Puducherry
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Auroville
    • Visit to Aurobindo Ashram
    • Walking tour through French quarters of Puducherry
    • Stroll along beach promenade
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Aurobindo Ashram
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  17. Day 16

    Puducherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai

    Puducherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mahabalipuram beach temple
    • Visit to Five Rathas (temple chariots)
    • Visit to cave reliefs in Mahabalipuram
    • Visit to Krishna's Butterball

    Optional Activities

    • Fish market tour (17th day) - €150 (08.01.-05.03.) or €160 (05.11.-17.12.)
    • Dakshina Chitra visit (17th day) - €150 (08.01.-05.03.) or €160 (05.11.-17.12.)
    • St. Thomas Mount visit (17th day) - €150 (08.01.-05.03.) or €160 (05.11.-17.12.)
    Landmarks
    Mahabalipuram Beach Temple
    Five Rathas
    Krishna's Butterball
  18. Day 17

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Chennai
    • Visit to Kapaleeswara Temple
    • Visit to Fort St. George
    • Visit to St. Thomas Cathedral
    • Visit to St. Andrew's Church

    Optional Activities

    • Fish market, Dakshina Chitra and St. Thomas Mount - €150 (departure dates 08.01.-05.03.), €160 (departure dates 05.11.-17.12.)
    Landmarks
    Kapaleeswara Temple
    Fort St. George
    St. Thomas Cathedral
    St. Andrew's Church
  19. Day 18

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast

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