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Uncovered South India

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
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

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

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Chennai
    • Visit to Kapaleeshwar Temple
    • Visit to Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    • Visit to Ramakrishna Temple
    • Visit to Fort St. George
    • Visit to National Art Gallery
    • Visit to St. Mary's Church
    • Visit to Anna Zoological Park
    • Visit to Birla Planetarium
    • Visit to Kalakshetra
    • Visit to Theosophical Society
    • Visit to Marina Beach
    • Visit to Elliots Beach
    • Local English speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Kapaleeshwar Temple
    Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    Ramakrishna Temple
    Fort St. George
    National Art Gallery
    St. Mary's Church
    Anna Zoological Park
    Birla Planetarium
    Kalakshetra
    Theosophical Society
    Marina Beach
    Elliots Beach
  3. Day 3

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit to Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit to Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Visit to Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit to Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
    Landmarks
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
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  4. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam

    Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit to Shore Temple
    • Visit to Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit to Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit to Caves
    • Visit to Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit to India Seashell Museum
    • Explore Mahabalipuram Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing at Mahabalipuram Beach
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
    India Seashell Museum
    Mahabalipuram Beach
  5. Day 5

    Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Trichy

    Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Trichy
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Kumbakonam temples
    • Visit to Shri Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram
    • Visit to Schwartz Memorial & Church
    • Visit to Sivaganga Garden
    • Visit to Lord Murugan Temple
    • Visit to Brihadeeswara Temple
    • Visit to Thanjavur Maratha Palace
    Landmarks
    Shri Airavatesvara Temple
    Schwartz Memorial & Church
    Sivaganga Garden
    Lord Murugan Temple
    Brihadeeswara Temple
    Thanjavur Maratha Palace
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  6. Day 6

    Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai

    Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chettinad Maharaja's Palace
    • Visit to Lord Ganesha Temple at Kundrakudi
    • Visit to Alagar Malai Temple
    Landmarks
    Chettinad Maharaja's Palace
    Lord Ganesha Temple
    Alagar Malai Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Madurai

    Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Madurai
    • Visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit to Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit to Gandhi Memorial Museum
    • Visit to Adhi Chokkanathar
    • Visit to Subramaniya Suwami Temple
    • Visit to Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Visit to Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit to Samanar Hills
    • Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    • Local English speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
    Adhi Chokkanathar
    Subramaniya Suwami Temple
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    Chokkanathar Temple
    Samanar Hills
  8. Day 8

    Madurai - Periyar

    Madurai - Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Half day tour to Periyar
    • Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
    • Border Hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant Safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  9. Day 9

    Periyar - Kumarakom

    Periyar - Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Kumarakom - Alleppey

    Kumarakom - Alleppey
    Meals
    Lunch (At Houseboat), Dinner (At Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey through backwaters
    • Explore backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha
    • Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Alleppey - Cochin

    Alleppey - Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochin
    • Visit to Fort Kochi
    • Visit to Dutch Palace
    • Visit to Chinese Fishing Net
    • Visit to Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Visit to Marine Drive
    • Kathakali dance show
    • Local English speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Net
    Indo Portuguese Museum
    Marine Drive
  12. Day 12

    Cochin

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

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