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Spectacular South India - 14 days

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kumarakom
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  • A person cycling along a road lined with colorful buildings.
  • Houseboat on a serene river surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against a vibrant sunset.
  • Elaborately decorated Gopurams of a temple.
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  • Ancient rock-cut temples and caves.
  • Colorful and intricately carved temple towers.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

  2. Day 2

    Chennai to Pondicherry

    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Chennai
    • Visit to Marina Beach fish market
    • Visit to Kapaleeswara Temple
    • Exploration of Mahabalipuram UNESCO World Heritage site including Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, and Shore Temple
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    Kapaleeswara Temple
    Five Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Shore Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Auroville - Pondicherry

    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Visit Auroville experimental township
    • Explore French Quarter of Pondicherry
    • Visit Gandhi Memorial
    • Visit Aayi Mandapam
    • Walk along seafront promenade
    • Visit Our Lady of Angels Church
    • Visit Raj Nivas
    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Gandhi Memorial
    Our Lady of Angels Church
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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  4. Day 4

    Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Kumbakonam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
    • Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva temple
    Landmarks
    Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
    Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva Temple
  5. Day 5

    Kumbakonam

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kalamkari textile art demonstration at local artisan's house
    • Guided tour of Dharasuram Airavateshwara Temple
    • Local village visit
    • Bullock cart ride through paddy fields
    Landmarks
    Dharasuram Airavateshwara Temple
    Chathurkala Bhairavar Temple
    Karkadeshwar Temple
  6. Day 6

    Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Chettinad

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Brihadeswara Temple in Thanjavur
    • Exploration of Chettinad Palace
    • Visit to local temples in Chettinad
    • Exploration of antique markets in Chettinad
    • Evening tour of Chettinad architecture
    Landmarks
    Brihadeswara Temple
    Chettinad Palace
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  7. Day 7

    Chettinad to Madurai

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Meenakshi Temple
    • Guided tour of Tirumalai Nayak Mahal
    • Attendance at 'Bedtime of the God' ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
    Tirumalai Nayak Mahal
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  8. Day 8

    Madurai to Munnar

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    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Anamudi
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  9. Day 9

    Munnar

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through tea plantations
    • Visit to Srishti Welfare Centre
    • Tea factory tour with tea-making process observation and tasting
    Landmarks
    Srishti Welfare Centre
  10. Day 10

    Munnar - Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Mundackal homestay)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of spice plantation at Mundackal homestay
    • Exploration of rubber plantation at Mundackal homestay
    Landmarks
    Vembanad Lake
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  11. Day 11

    Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch on a houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Day cruise along Kerala backwaters
    • Keralan cooking demonstration
    • Sundowners in lakeside gardens
  12. Day 12

    Kumarakom to Kochi

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Kochi
    • Visit to Chinese fishing nets
    • Visit to Jewish Quarter
    • Cultural demonstration of thevam and kathakali dances
    Landmarks
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Jewish Quarter
    Fort Cochin
  13. Day 13

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Brunton Boatyard with wine or beer)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Fort Cochin
    • Visit to St Francis Church
    • Visit to Santa Cruz Basilica
    • Visit to Dutch Cemetery
    • 90-minute motorboat cruise around Cochin Harbour
    • Farewell dinner at Brunton Boatyard
    Landmarks
    St Francis Church
    Santa Cruz Basilica
    Dutch Cemetery
    Brunton Boatyard
  14. Day 14

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    May 10th, 2026
    A good tour of the island with an excellent tour guide

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