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Southern India Cultural & Scenic Highlights Tour

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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  • Granite sculptures of seated bulls flank the ancient Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram.
  • Rock relief depicting elephants and mythological figures carved into a cliff at Mahabalipuram.
  • Pancha Rathas rock-cut temples stand on sandy ground beneath a bright sky in Mahabalipuram.
  • Brightly painted fishing boat rests on a sandy beach facing gentle blue waves.
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  • Brihadeeswarar Temple glows with warm spotlights against a deep blue twilight sky, reflected in water.
  • Intricately carved stone statues line the pillars of a South Indian temple hall, showcasing detailed Hindu deities in dim interior light.
  • Panoramic cityscape of colorful rooftops dominated by richly ornamented gopurams of a large Dravidian temple complex under a moody blue sky.
  • A tranquil lake surrounded by rolling tea-covered hills and distant mountains beneath a clear blue sky in Kerala.
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

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

    Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry

    Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Caves
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit India Seashell Museum
    • Explore Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
    Mahabalipuram Beach
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  3. Day 3

    Puducherry

    Puducherry
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auroville town
    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Government Museum
    • Visit The Sacred Heart Basilica
    • Visit French War memorial
    • Visit Memorial House
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
    • Heritage walk in the French colonies
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Government Museum, Puducherry
    The Sacred Heart Basilica
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
  4. Day 4

    Puducherry - Kumbakonam - Thanjavur

    Puducherry - Kumbakonam - Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit temples in Kumbakonam
    Landmarks
    Kumbakonam
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  5. Day 5

    Thanjavur

    Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Schwartz Memorial & Church
    • Visit Sivaganga Garden
    • Visit Lord Murugan Temple
    • Visit Brihadeeswara Temple
    • Visit Thanjavur Maratha Palace
    Landmarks
    Schwartz Memorial & Church
    Brihadeeswara Temple
    Thanjavur Maratha Palace
  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur - Chettinad

    Thanjavur - Chettinad
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    Included Activities

    • Visit Chettinad Maharaja's Palace
    • Visit Lord Ganesha Temple at Kundrakudi
    Landmarks
    Chettinad Maharaja's Palace
    Lord Ganesha Temple at Kundrakudi
  7. Day 7

    Chettinad - Madurai

    Chettinad - Madurai
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Madurai - Munnar

    Madurai - Munnar
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit Old Munnar Town
    • Visit town market

    Optional Activities

    • Walk at Tea Estate
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Munnar - Kumarakom

    Munnar - Kumarakom
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Old Munnar Town
    • Visit town market
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
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  10. Day 10

    Kumarakom

    Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  11. Day 11

    Kumarakom - Cochin

    Kumarakom - Cochin
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    Breakfast
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  12. Day 12

    Cochin

    Cochin
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Jewish synagogue
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Hill Palace
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
    • Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    • Visit Bolgatty Island
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Kathakali dance show
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Jewish Synagogue, Cochin
    St. Francis Church
    Hill Palace
    Dutch Palace
    Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    Bolgatty Island
  13. Day 13

    Cochin

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

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