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Luxury Passage of South India

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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 English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Chennai, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Georgetown Bazaar market stalls
    Landmarks
    Georgetown Bazaar
  2. Day 2

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Ulagalanda Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
    Landmarks
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram - Puducherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Cave Temples
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit India Seashell Museum
    • Explore Mahabalipuram beach
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Cave Temples, Mahabalipuram
    Krishna's Butterball
    India Seashell Museum
  4. Day 4

    Puducherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day sightseeing tour of Puducherry
    • Visit Auroville
    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Government Museum
    • Visit Sacred Heart Basilica
    • Visit French War Memorial
    • Explore Mahe de Labourdonnais Street
    • Explore Pondy Bazaar
    • Visit Memorial House
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
    • Heritage walk through French Quarters
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Government Museum, Puducherry
    Sacred Heart Basilica
    French War Memorial
    Mahe de Labourdonnais Street
    Pondy Bazaar
    Memorial House, Puducherry
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
  5. Day 5

    Puducherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chettinad Maharaja's Palace, Chidambaram
    • Visit Lord Ganesha Temple, Kundrakudi
    • Visit Schwartz Memorial
    • Visit Sivaganga Garden
    • Visit Lord Murugan Temple
    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
    • Visit Thanjavur Maratha Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Thanjavur
    Landmarks
    Chettinad Maharaja's Palace
    Lord Ganesha Temple, Kundrakudi
    Schwartz Memorial
    Sivaganga Garden
    Lord Murugan Temple
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Thanjavur Maratha Palace
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  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple, Trichy
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple, Trichy
    • Visit Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, Trichy
    • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

    Optional Activities

    • Witness evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple (if time allows)
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Meenakshi Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Madurai - Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Madurai
    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
    • Visit Adhi Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit Subramaniya Swamy Temple
    • Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Visit Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit Samanar Hills (Samanar Malai), Keelakuilkudi
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
    Adhi Chokkanathar Temple
    Subramaniya Swamy Temple
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    Chokkanathar Temple
    Samanar Hills
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  8. Day 8

    Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Bamboo rafting at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Border hiking at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Wildlife safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
    Periyar Lake
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  9. Day 9

    Periyar - Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
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  10. Day 10

    Kumarakom - Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on houseboat), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Deluxe House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Private houseboat overnight cruise through backwaters
    • Scenic journey through canals and lagoons
    • Evening stroll along local streets of Alappuzha
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  11. Day 11

    Alleppey - Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Kochi
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Visit Indo-Portuguese Museum
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Traditional Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Indo-Portuguese Museum
    Marine Drive
  12. Day 12

    Kochi - Ooty

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Ooty
    Landmarks
    Ooty
  13. Day 13

    Ooty - Mudumalai - Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Jungle safari at Mudumalai National Park
    Landmarks
    Mudumalai National Park
  14. Day 14

    Mysore - Hassan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Halebid temple complex
    • Visit Belur temple complex
    • Visit Chennakeshava Temple
    Landmarks
    Halebid
    Belur
    Chennakeshava Temple
  15. Day 15

    Hassan - Shravanabelagola - Hassan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Day excursion to Shravanabelagola
    • Visit colossal Jain statue of Gommateshwara
    • Visit ancient temples at Shravanabelagola
    Landmarks
    Gommateshwara Statue
    Shravanabelagola
  16. Day 16

    Hassan - Bangalore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4 Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lal Bagh Botanical Garden
    • Visit Bull Temple
    • Drive past Vidhana Soudha
    Landmarks
    Lal Bagh Botanical Garden
    Bull Temple
    Vidhana Soudha
  17. Day 17

    Bangalore

    End point
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Bengaluru, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bengaluru.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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