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South India Heritage & Backwaters Trails By G Experiences

12 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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City & Culture
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
Group Size 1 - 6
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai)
  2. Day 2

    Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Visit Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    • Visit Ramakrishna Math
    • Explore Fort St. George
    • Visit National Art Gallery
    • Visit St. Mary's Church
    • Visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park
    • Visit Birla Planetarium
    • Visit Kalakshetra Foundation
    • Visit Theosophical Society Adyar
    • See Tamil Nadu Secretariat and Legislative Assembly
    • Time at Marina Beach
    • Time at Elliot's Beach
    Landmarks
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    Ramakrishna Math
    Fort St. George
    National Art Gallery
    St. Mary's Church
    Arignar Anna Zoological Park
    Birla Planetarium
    Kalakshetra Foundation
    Theosophical Society Adyar
    Marina Beach
    Elliot's Beach
  3. Day 3

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Ulagalantha Perumal Temple
    Landmarks
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Ulagalantha Perumal Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thirukadalmallai Temple
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit ancient cave temples
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit India Seashell Museum
    • Time at Mahabalipuram Beach
    Landmarks
    Thirukadalmallai Temple
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
    India Seashell Museum
    Mahabalipuram Beach
  5. Day 5

    Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Trichy

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram
    • Visit Schwartz Church
    • Visit Sivaganga Park
    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
    • Visit Thanjavur Maratha Palace
    Landmarks
    Airavatesvara Temple
    Schwartz Church
    Sivaganga Park
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Thanjavur Maratha Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chettinad Palace
    • Visit Kundrakudi Murugan Temple
    • Visit Alagar Koyil
    Landmarks
    Chettinad Palace
    Kundrakudi Murugan Temple
    Alagar Koyil
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  7. Day 7

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
    • Visit Adi Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit Subramaniya Swamy Temple
    • Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Explore Samanar Hills
    • Experience traditional prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
    Adi Chokkanathar Temple
    Subramaniya Swamy Temple
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    Samanar Hills
  8. Day 8

    Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day tour of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Bamboo rafting at Periyar
    • Border hiking at Periyar

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  9. Day 9

    Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vembanad Lake
    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    • Visit Kumarakom Beach
    • Explore Kumarakom Backwaters
    • Visit Bay Island Driftwood Museum
    • Boat ride to Pathiramanal Island
    Landmarks
    Vembanad Lake
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Kumarakom Beach
    Kumarakom Backwaters
    Bay Island Driftwood Museum
    Pathiramanal Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Kumarakom - Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Served on board houseboat), Dinner (Served on board houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Backwater houseboat cruise through Alappuzha lagoons and canals

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk around local streets
    Landmarks
    Alappuzha Backwaters
  11. Day 11

    Alleppey - Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Fort Kochi
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Visit Indo-Portuguese Museum
    • Stroll along Marine Drive
    • Traditional Kathakali Dance Show
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Indo-Portuguese Museum
    Marine Drive
  12. Day 12

    Departure from Kochi

    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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