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Kerala & Tamil Nadu Explorer Trails By G Experiences

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From Chennai (Madras) to Trivandrum International Airport
4.6 (117 reviews)
  • Traditional Kerala houseboat drifting through tropical backwaters lined with coconut palms.
  • Ancient stone carvings of mythological figures and rearing lions at Mahabalipuram’s temples.
  • The iconic Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram framed by blue sky and sandy courtyard.
  • Detailed bas-relief of Arjuna’s Penance depicting deities, animals and an elephant family in stone.
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  • Vibrant multi-armed Hindu deity sculpture richly painted on a South Indian temple facade.
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 6
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chennai

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

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • Guided tour of Parthasarathy Temple
    • Guided tour of Ramakrishna Math Chennai
    • Guided tour of Fort St. George
    • Guided tour of National Art Gallery
    • Guided tour of St. Mary's Church Chennai
    • Visit to Arignar Anna Zoological Park
    • Visit to Birla Planetarium Chennai
    • Visit to Kalakshetra Foundation
    • Visit to Theosophical Society Adyar
    • Visit to Fort complex with Secretariat and Legislative Assembly
    • Visit to Marina Beach
    • Visit to Elliot's Beach
    Landmarks
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Parthasarathy Temple
    Ramakrishna Math Chennai
    Fort St. George
    National Art Gallery
    St. Mary's Church Chennai
    Arignar Anna Zoological Park
    Birla Planetarium Chennai
    Kalakshetra Foundation
    Theosophical Society Adyar
    Marina Beach
    Elliot's Beach
  4. Day 3

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Guided tour of Kailasanathar Temple
    • Guided tour of Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Guided tour of Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Guided tour of Ulagalantha Perumal Temple
    • Visit to Thirukadalmallai Temple
    • Visit to Shore Temple
    • Visit to Pancha Rathas
    • Visit to Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit to ancient cave temples
    • Visit to Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit to India Seashell Museum
    • Visit to Mahabalipuram Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing at Mahabalipuram Beach
    Landmarks
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Ulagalantha Perumal Temple
    Thirukadalmallai Temple
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
    India Seashell Museum
    Mahabalipuram Beach
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  5. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram - Puducherry

    Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Auroville
    • Visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit to Puducherry Museum
    • Visit to Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    • Visit to French War Memorial
    • Stroll along Rue Mahé de La Bourdonnais
    • Exploration of Pondy Bazaar
    • Visit to Bharathi Memorial House
    • Visit to Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit to Vedapureeswarar Temple
    • Heritage walk through French Quarter
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Puducherry Museum
    Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    French War Memorial
    Bharathi Memorial House
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
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  6. Day 5

    Puducherry - Trichy - Madurai

    Puducherry - Trichy - Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Rockfort Temple
    • Guided tour of Jambukeswarar Temple
    • Guided tour of Uchi Pillayar Temple
    • Guided tour of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Landmarks
    Rockfort Temple
    Jambukeswarar Temple
    Uchi Pillayar Temple
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
  7. Day 6

    Madurai

    Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Guided tour of Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Guided tour of Gandhi Memorial Museum
    • Visit to Adi Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit to Subramanya Swamy Temple
    • Visit to Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Visit to Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit to Samanar Hills
    • Experience of evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
    Adi Chokkanathar Temple
    Subramanya Swamy Temple
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    Chokkanathar Temple
    Samanar Hills
  8. Day 7

    Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady

    Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walk through nearby spice plantation
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  9. Day 8

    Periyar/Thekkady

    Periyar/Thekkady
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Bamboo rafting in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Border hiking in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Visit to Kumily
    • Visit to Mangala Devi Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant safari
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Mangala Devi Temple
  10. Day 9

    Periyar/Thekkady - Munnar

    Periyar/Thekkady - Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
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  11. Day 10

    Munnar

    Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit to Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit to Old Munnar Town
    • Visit to local market

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walk through tea estates
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
  12. Day 11

    Munnar - Kochi

    Munnar - Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Fort Kochi
    • Visit to Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
    • Visit to Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Visit to Indo-Portuguese Museum
    • Stroll along Marine Drive
    • Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Mattancherry Palace
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Indo-Portuguese Museum
    Marine Drive
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  13. Day 12

    Kochi - Alleppey

    Kochi - Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Lunch at House Boat), Dinner (Dinner at House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through scenic backwaters and lagoons

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along local streets of Alappuzha
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  14. Day 13

    Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam

    Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    • Visit to Kuthiramalika (Horse Palace)
    • Visit to Sri Chitra Art Gallery
    • Visit to Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond)
    Landmarks
    Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    Kuthiramalika
    Sri Chitra Art Gallery
    Padmatheertha Kulam
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  15. Day 14

    Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam

    Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Padmanabhapuram Palace
    • Visit to Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit to Kanyakumari Temple
    • Visit to Triveni Sangam (confluence of three seas)
    • Visit to Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
    • Visit to Sthanumalayan Temple
    Landmarks
    Padmanabhapuram Palace
    Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    Kanyakumari Temple
    Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
    Sthanumalayan Temple
  16. Day 15

    Kovalam - Trivandrum

    Kovalam - Trivandrum
    End point
    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Trivandrum)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

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