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South India Tour- Temple Architecture and Backwaters

13 days
About this activity
Day 1: Arrive Chennai

On arrival at Chennai International airport, our representative will meet and assist you in transfer to the hotel. Check in and relax. Stay in Chennai.

Day 2: Chennai-Mahabalipuram

Post breakfast, drive to Mamallapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On reaching Mahabalipuram, visit the rock-cut temples, Arjuna’s Penance and Shore temple. Stay in Mahabalipuram.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry

Post breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, proceed for the sightseeing of Pondicherry, divided into two neighborhoods - French "White City" and the Indian quarter "Black City". Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram,Auroville, Sri Ganesha Temple and Manakula Lord Vinayagar. Stay in Pondicherry.

 

Day 4: Pondicherry-Thanjavur

Post breakfast, drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore),famous for Tanjore paintings, silk weaving and the Bharatanatyam classical dance form. On arrival,check in. Stay in Thanjavur. 

Day 5: Thanjavur-Trichy

Post breakfast, drive to Trichy.On reaching, visit the Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam temple, walk through China Bazaar,Grand Bazaar and side streets. Stay in Trichy.

Day 6: Trichy-Chettinad

Post breakfast, drive to Chettinad- well known for its houses embellished with marble and Burma teak, wide courtyards and spacious rooms. As the legend goes,the usual walls are polished with a paste made of egg white for a smooth texture. Visit the Chettiars mansions and the Museum. On arrival, check-in . Stay in Chettinad.

Day 7: Chettinad-Madurai

Post breakfast, drive to Madurai. On arrival, visit the Meenakshi temple, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. In evening, witness the Aarti ceremony at the temple. Stay in Madurai.

Day 8: Madurai-Munnar

Post breakfast,drive to Munnar,meaning three rivers - Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly,offering spectacular view of tea plantation hills.Stay in Munnar.

Day 9: Munnar Sightseeing

Post breakfast, visit the Atukkad Cascades ,Chithirapuram tea plantations, Floriculture center and tea museum. Stay in Munnar.

Day 10: Munnar-Periyar

Post breakfast,drive to Thekkady for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. On arrival, check in and then take a boat ride in the Periyar lake. Stay in Periyar.

Day 11: Periyar-Kumarakom 

Post breakfast,drive to Kumarakom. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Day free at leisure. Stay in Kumarakom. 

Day 12: Kumarakom-Alleppey [Housbeoat]

Post breakfast, drive to Alleppey. On arrival, board the houseboat. Stay in a houseboat at Alleppey.

Day 13: Cochin [Departure] 

Post breakfast, get transferred to the Cochin International Airport for your flight back home.
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Included
  • 12 Nights accommodation in 3 Star hotels
  • Accommodation on single/ twin/ triple sharing basis using 3 star hotels.
  • Room with Breakfast
  • Room with all meals during stay in Houseboat at Alleppey
  • Airport transfer along with assistance in Chennai and Cohin
  • All the sightseeing in an air-conditioned private vehicle as per itinerary
  • English Speaking Guide for sightseeing
  • 01 Boat ride in Thekkady
  • 01 water bottle per day per person
  • Including all parking, Toll Tax, and Driver allowances
  • Presently applicable taxes
  • Breakfast
Not included
  • Any Monument fees
  • Entry fees to the Periyar National Park, Thekkady
  • Services of vehicle on leisure days and after finishing the sightseeing tour
  • Travel / Medical Insurance.
  • Any kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tour / Extra Meals Ordered.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health and roadblocks and / or any factors beyond control.
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The houseboat will be anchored near rice paddies for lunch and then resume cruise. In evening, tea/coffee and snacks will be served. The boat will be anchored near village for night stay as cruising is not possible at night since during this time the local fishermen put their nets. Dinner will be served onboard.
  • The boat ride/ park ride in Periyar National Park is subjected to the accessibility
  • Cruising of the Houseboat is subjected to the weather condition
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Original
25%
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