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Historical Southern India Tour with Backwaters of Kerala

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From Chennai (Madras) to Bangalore
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Start point
    Chennai International Airtport, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pickup from Chennai International Airport, India)

    Included Activities

    • Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
    • Short sightseeing tour of Chennai (if time permits): Marina Beach, San Thome Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kalakshetra
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    San Thome Church
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Kalakshetra
  2. Day 2

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Transfer to Mahabalipuram
    Landmarks
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram - Puducherry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas)
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    • Transfer to Puducherry
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
  4. Day 4

    Puducherry - Auroville

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Auroville and Matrimandir
    • Explore French Quarter
    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Walk along Seaside Promenade
    • View churches and temples

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk along the beach
    • Explore local markets
    Landmarks
    Matrimandir
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  5. Day 5

    Puducherry - Chidambaram - Darasuram - Thanjavur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram
    • Visit Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram
    • Transfer to Thanjavur
    Landmarks
    Nataraja Temple
    Airavatesvara Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur - Gangaikonda Cholapuram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
    • Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva Temple
    • Transfer to/from Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Gangaikonda Cholapuram Shiva Temple
  7. Day 7

    Thanjavur - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Srirangam Temple
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Transfer to Madurai
    Landmarks
    Srirangam Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Rock Fort Temple
  8. Day 8

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Koodal Azhagar Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Koodal Azhagar Temple
  9. Day 9

    Madurai - Kanyakumari

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit Bhagavathy Amman Temple
    • Visit Triveni Sangam
    • Visit Gandhi Mandapam
    • Transfer to Kanyakumari

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Suchindram Temple (if time permits)
    Landmarks
    Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    Bhagavathy Amman Temple
    Triveni Sangam
    Gandhi Mandapam
    Suchindram Temple
  10. Day 10

    Kanyakumari - Trivandrum

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    • Visit Napier Museum
    • Visit Sri Chitra Art Gallery
    • Transfer to Trivandrum

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at Kovalam Beach
    Landmarks
    Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    Napier Museum
    Sri Chitra Art Gallery
    Kovalam Beach
  11. Day 11

    Trivandrum - Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on board houseboat), Dinner (Dinner on houseboat (Buffet / Fixed Menu))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Board houseboat
    • Backwater cruise through canals and waterways
    • Transfer to Alleppey
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
  12. Day 12

    Alleppey - Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Explore Fort Kochi and colonial streets
    • View Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town
    • Kathakali dance performance
    • Transfer to Kochi
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    St. Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
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  13. Day 13

    Kochi - Ooty

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to Ooty through tea plantations and forested hills
    Landmarks
    Ooty
  14. Day 14

    Ooty

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Nilgiri Toy Train ride (1st A/C - subject to availability)
    • Visit Ooty Botanical Gardens
    • Visit Ooty Lake
    Landmarks
    Nilgiri Toy Train
    Ooty Botanical Gardens
    Ooty Lake
  15. Day 15

    Ooty - Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Mysuru Palace
    • Transfer to Mysore
    Landmarks
    Mysuru Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Kesava Temple in Somnathpur
    • Visit Mysore Zoo
    • Visit Chamundeshwari Temple
    • Visit St. Philomena's Church
    Landmarks
    Kesava Temple
    Mysore Zoo
    Chamundeshwari Temple
    St. Philomena's Church
  17. Day 17

    Mysore - Bangalore

    End point
    Kempegowda International Airport Southern Access Road, 560300, Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka, India (Drop off at Bengaluru International Airport, India)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to Bangalore International Airport
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