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Authentic Flavours of South India: A 15-Day Gourmet Travel Experience

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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Operator: Taj Holidays
Food & Wine: Savor the world's flavors and finest wines
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Chennai
Chennai
Day 2
Chennai
Chennai
Meals
Lunch (Traditional Tamil vegetarian thali on a banana leaf featuring a wide selection of gravies, chutneys, spices, rice, and regional breads at Anna Lakshmi restaurant)
Included Activities
- Fort St. George visit
- Vivekananda House visit
- Traditional Tamil thali lunch at Anna Lakshmi restaurant
Landmarks
Fort St. George
Vivekananda House
Day 3
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Optional Activities
- Kanchipuram temple visits
- Beachfront seafood dining in Mahabalipuram
Landmarks
Kanchipuram
Day 4
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram
Included Activities
- Dakshinachitra Cultural Village visit
- Mahabalipuram sightseeing including UNESCO World Heritage monuments and rock-cut temples
Landmarks
Dakshinachitra
Mahabalipuram Temples
Day 5
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Included Activities
- Guided French Quarter walk
- Tamil Quarter visit
Landmarks
Pondicherry French Quarter
Pondicherry Tamil Quarter
Day 6
Pondicherry - Tanjore
Pondicherry - Tanjore
Included Activities
- Sunset visit to Tanjore Temple
Landmarks
Tanjore Temple
Day 7
Tanjore - Alangudi - Chettinad
Tanjore - Alangudi - Chettinad
Meals
Lunch (Traditional lunch at local home following cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Alangudi village walk
- Cooking demonstration and traditional lunch at local home
- Chettinad region exploration
Landmarks
Alangudi
Chettinad District
Day 8
Chettinad
Chettinad
Optional Activities
- Bullock cart ride
- Parrot astrology session
- Authentic Chettinad cuisine dinner
Landmarks
Chettinad District
Day 9
Chettinad - Madurai
Chettinad - Madurai
Included Activities
- Meenakshi Temple visit
- Tirumalai Nayak Palace visit
- Flower and vegetable market walk
Optional Activities
- Guided food safari to sample local street food and regional specialties
Landmarks
Meenakshi Temple
Tirumalai Nayak Palace
Day 10
Madurai - Periyar
Madurai - Periyar
Included Activities
- Theni Spice Market visit
- Spice garden tour
Landmarks
Theni
Periyar
Day 11
Periyar - Kanjirapally
Periyar - Kanjirapally
Landmarks
Kanjirapally
Day 12
Kanjirapally - Alleppey
Kanjirapally - Alleppey
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board houseboat during backwater cruise), Dinner (Traditional Keralan dinner)
Included Activities
- Alleppey backwater cruise with lunch on board
Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters
Day 13
Alleppey - Fort Cochin
Alleppey - Fort Cochin
Included Activities
- Guided Fort Cochin tour including Jew Town, St. Francis Church, and Dutch Fort
Landmarks
Jew Town
St. Francis Church
Fort Cochin
Day 14
Fort Cochin
Fort Cochin
Meals
Lunch (Traditional Hindu Sadhya meal served on banana leaf at Chef Mrs. Nimmy Paul's home), Dinner (Special dinner prepared during cooking demonstration session)
Included Activities
- Fish market visit
- Traditional Hindu Sadhya meal at Chef Mrs. Nimmy Paul's home
- Cooking demonstration and dinner preparation session
Day 15
Fort Cochin
Fort Cochin
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Fort St. George
Vivekananda House

Landmarks
Kanchipuram

Landmarks
Dakshinachitra
Mahabalipuram Temples

Landmarks
Pondicherry French Quarter
Pondicherry Tamil Quarter

Landmarks
Tanjore Temple

Landmarks
Alangudi
Chettinad District

Landmarks
Chettinad District

Landmarks
Meenakshi Temple
Tirumalai Nayak Palace

Landmarks
Theni
Periyar

Landmarks
Kanjirapally

Landmarks
Alleppey Backwaters

Landmarks
Jew Town
St. Francis Church
Fort Cochin

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4.8

Timothy
September 2nd, 2025
The overall tour was very good. Vishwanath was our driver the entire trip and from meeting us at the airport to...
The overall tour was very good. Vishwanath was our driver the entire trip and from meeting us at the airport to dropping us off on the last day, he did a fantastic job and made sure that we were taken care of, providing water before tours and taking us to places on the journey. All of the tour guides spoke English very well and provided a lot of information about each sight. They all also did a great job of taking photos at each place and making sure that there were as few people as possible in them. Our trip was August 20th through the 27th and due to heavy rains the road to Ranthombore was closed, so we did spend an extra day in Jaipur and did a leopard safari there. Communication with the tour operator was good and we would look at them for tours if we return to India. In Delhi, we stayed at the Suncourt Hotel Yatri for two nights, if you would like to see reviews online. The second day we started around 9 and spent most of the day out. The India Gate and Red Fort were both drive-bys, and the Lotus Temple was just on the outside. Overall, the day was good, not too long and we didn’t feel that we spent too much time driving. I would recommend that you make sure you have some small bills/coins, as Jama Masjid and the ride through Old Delhi will require some tips (person watching shoes, the rickshaw driver). The second day we left Delhi right after breakfast. In Agra we stayed at the Hotel Maple Grand. This was better than the stay in Delhi, the room felt cleaner. After arriving in Agra, we met our guide, checked into the hotel, and departed for Fort Agra. The Fort was nice to visit, however make sure you bring water and something for the sun (Vishwanath let us borrow his umbrella to help with the sun). After the Fort, we had the rest of the day to ourselves and met early for Taj Mahal the next morning. Our guide gave us a great tour of both and helped us get great pictures at both without having too many people in them or waiting too long. After Taj Mahal, we had breakfast and started the trip to Bharatpur. On the road to Bharatpur, we stopped in Fatehpur and Sikri for a 90 minute tour. The area was nice, just be sure to bring some small denominations of rupees with you as once again you will be having someone watch shoes. Wearing socks might also help, as the rocks do get pretty hot there. In Bharatpur we stayed at Regenta Resort. The hotel was fine and the restaurant in the hotel was ok. After check-in, we had the rest of the night to ourselves. The next morning we went to Kaleodeo National Park and spent the morning with a guide pointing out birds. This was a nice change of pace, since it was out of the city and quiet. Afterwards, we ate breakfast and checked out, making our way to Jaipur (the tour would usually go to Ranthombore, however due to rains we were unable to go). In Jaipur we stayed at the Rime Vesta. This was the cleanest of the hotels we stayed at and the location was alright. The first day in Jaipur we only did the Leopard Safari (did not see any, hope you have better luck if you go). The second day was a tour of the city, with scenic stops throughout including the Lake Palace. We did also go to Elejungle to see the elephants and one of the highlights of the whole trip was feeding them (7500 INR for rides for 2 people, 2000 INR to feed per person, the feeding is the better option). I appreciated that the tour had a different guide in each area, as it felt they had expanded knowledge of the sights in their area (even though most travel) as it was mainly close to their homes. Be prepared for lots of tips though, as each day you will have a different guide. We did get a lot of great pictures without having to spend too much time ourselves finding spots, as the guides all knew good areas. The drives were sometimes long and Vishwanath did a great job of planning stops along the way. I would recommend this tour if you would like a private tour that is not too rushed with decent hotels (I think you can upgrade to 5-star throughout and my partner said she would do that if we did it again).Show more

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Authentic Flavours of South India: A 15-Day Gourmet Travel Experience

Itinerary

Chennai

Chennai

Included Activities

Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

Optional Activities

Mahabalipuram

Included Activities

Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

Included Activities

Pondicherry - Tanjore

Included Activities

Tanjore - Alangudi - Chettinad

Included Activities

Chettinad

Optional Activities

Chettinad - Madurai

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Madurai - Periyar

Included Activities

Periyar - Kanjirapally

Kanjirapally - Alleppey

Included Activities

Alleppey - Fort Cochin

Included Activities

Fort Cochin

Included Activities

Fort Cochin

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