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Overview
Highlights
- City Tour of Chennai w/ Visit to Dakshinachitra Museum
- Evening Temple Visit
- Sightseeing tour of Madurai Including Sri Meenakshi Temple & Thirumalai Nayaka Palace
- Visit to Chettinadu Mansion w/ Traditional Lunch at a Local Home
- Visit to Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace
- Sightseeing tour to Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum & Sacred Heart Church
- Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
- Kathkali Dance Show
- Tour of Kerala Backwaters
- Visit Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Old Jewish Synagogue & Mattancherry Palace
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Chennai (MAA), out of Kochi (COK)
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- 2 nights in Chennai at the Grand by GRT Hotels, or similar
- City tour of Chennai
- Visit to the Dakshinachitra Museum
- One-way, economic class flight from Chennai (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)
- 1 night in Madurai at the Regency by GRT Hotels, or similar
- Evening temple visit
- Sightseeing tour of Madurai including Sri Meenakshi Temple & Thirumalai Nayaka Palace
- 2 nights in Karaikudi at Chettinadu Mansion, or similar
- Visit to the Chettinad mansions
- Traditional Chettunad lunch at a local family’s home
- Visit to Trichy & the Rock Fort (en-route to Tanjore)
- 1 night in Tanjore at Sangam Hotel, or similar
- Visit toBrihadeshwara Temple & Palace
- 2 nights in Puducherry at Hotel Atithi, or similar
- Sightseeing tour of Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum & Sacred Heart Church
- Evening village walk
- 1 night in Mahabalipuram at Mamalla Heritage, or similar
- Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram with visits to Shore Temple, Arunja's Penance & Five Rathas
- One-way, economy class flight from Chennai (MAA) to Kochi (COK)
- 1 night in Kochi at the Casino Hotel by CGH Earth, or similar
- Kathakali performance at a local theater
- 1 night in Alleppey on an air-conditioned Houseboat Lunch and dinner included while staying on the Houseboat
- Tour of Kerala’s backwaters
- Sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Old Jewish Synagogue & Mattancherry Palace
- 1 night in Kochi at Casino Hotel CGH Earth, or similar
- Breakfast daily Helpful links fortravel to India: Visa& Passport Info Vaccines& Medications Info
Itinerary
Touch down in vibrant Chennai! Upon arrival, gather your luggage and meet your friendly transfer, who will welcome you with a "Mauli ritual." After a comfortable ride, check into your first accommodation and settle in. Rest up, you've got an exciting journey ahead of you!
Rise and shine! After an energizing breakfast, start off strong with a guided city tour of Chennai. Visit colorful temples, explore Dakshinachitra Museum, and get a real feel for this bustling, sacred area.
After the tour, you'll be returned to your hotel where you'll spend the night at leisure. Treat yourself to some spicy (or savory) Indian cuisine!
Say "goodbye" to Chennai and "hello" to Madurai! After this morning's breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your quick flight to Madurai, the "city of nectar."
Check into your hotel, then immerse yourself in the city's ancient history and ri...
Recharge with a bountiful breakfast, then grab your camera and get ready for a day of cultural fun. Enjoy a visit to the magnificent Sri Meenakshi Temple, which is the abode of Goddess Meenakshi Amman. This vast sacred complex is comprised of 12 gopurams, the t...
Enjoy an energizing breakfast, then embark on a day of beauty as you explore the mansions of the Chettinad region. Discover stunning homes in small villages and gawk at amazing architecture. During your visit, you'll indulge in a delicious lunch at a local home with the residing family!
After an exciting day, the evening is yours to spend as you please.
Fuel up with breakfast and hit the road! Today, you'll wave goodbye to Karaikudi and head for Tanjore, visiting Trichy along the way.
Mentioned by Ptolemy in the 2nd century BC, Tiruchirapalli, or Trichy as it is commonly referred to, was built mainly by ...
After a scrumptious breakfast, enjoy a morning visit to the Brihadeshwara Temple, built in the 10th century by Raja Chola. Considered to be artistically the most perfect of Dravida temples, this one is absolutely spectacular.
Following an enriching mornin...
Start off with a pleasant breakfast, then enjoy a tour of Puducherry, including visits to Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sacred Heart Church, and much more. You'll also take a peaceful evening walk along the sea, where you'll feast your eyes on legendary French architecture.
This evening, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nearby restaurant!
This morning, after breakfast, you will be driven to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, settle in, then get ready to explore!
In the afternoon, you will embark on a guided tour of Mahabalipuram. First, visit the Shore Temple, a stunning ...
Fuel up with a delicious breakfast! This morning, you will be transferred to Chennai airport for your flight to Kochi! Upon arrival in Kochi, you'll be transferred to your next accommodation.
Founded in 1341, this beautiful city, popularly known as Cochi...
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic ride to Alleppey, where you will board a traditional houseboat for your included overnight stay! As you luxuriously float around in peace, admire the beauty of the Kerala backwaters, a series of canals which thread their way thro...
Enjoy a peaceful breakfast on the houseboat, then disembark and readjust to the mainland! This morning, you'll drive back to Kochi, where you'll explore Fort Kochi and its bustling harbor area.
Spend a relaxing evening back at your hotel or leisurely explore on your own. Treat yourself to a delicious meal to celebrate the final night of your journey!
Gather all of your luggage and meet your transfer, who will drive you to the airport for your return flight home. Spend the trip replaying wonderful memories and dreaming about your next adventure.
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