Explore South India Tour

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Tamil Nadu a southern Indian state is considered as the cradle of Dravidian culture. Formerly known as Tamizhagam, is the origin of some of Hinduism’s most important schools of philosophy. The Nilgiri hills, 2500 meters high can be considered as the only hills in comparison to the Himalayas. To the east of these hills are the plains of Tamil Nadu and the coas...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to this cultural and architectural beauty
    • Explore Kumarakom currently located on the shores of Lake Vembanad
    • See the beautiful Alleppey
    • Visit temples of Gangaikondacholapuram, through the Kaveri’s flat landscapes and heartlands of Chola
    • Visit Kanchipuram and Lourdes Shrine Church

What's this trip about?

    Tamil Nadu a southern Indian state is considered as the cradle of Dravidian culture. Formerly known as Tamizhagam, is the origin of some of Hinduism’s most important schools of philosophy. The Nilgiri hills, 2500 meters high can be considered as the only hills in comparison to the Himalayas. To the east of these hills are the plains of Tamil Nadu and the coastal strip of Kerala to its west along with the state of Karnataka. On one hand of this diverse land we have Kodaikknal, Ooty, Munnar, some of the most beautiful hill - stations of Tamil Nadu. And on the other we have Madurai, Tanjore, Mahamallapuram which are considered a part of some of the greatest cultural treasures of India. Yet another dimension is given to this culturally rich state by its beaches, palaces and forts.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityChennai
End CityCochin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Trip includes

    • Arrival and departure assistance
    • Accommodation on Double/Twin as per chosen option.
    • All transfers and sightseeing by private AC Car.
    • Private Houseboat with all meals.
    • 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
    • Kathkali Dance Show in Cochin.
    • 01 Mineral water bottel per day per person
    • All fuel, parking, toll, state taxes & driver allowances of the Car.
    • All applicable hotel taxes.
    • All applicable government service tax. Air-condition rooms are not available/provided in Munnar as it hill station. No guide is needed in Kerala as its purely Natural place, still if someone needs it will be subject to availability and payable at extra cost. In case of Triple occupancy Extra bed/Mattresses is provided as per hotel terms policy. It’s advisable to dress smart while visiting the temples or religious places.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Chennai

After arrival you will be assisted to the hotel for a two night long stay, followed by a tour around Chennai in the afternoon.

Day 2: Chennai

Known as the city of 1,000 temples, Kanchipuram, is also famous for its silks. We visit Kanchipuram and Lourdes Shrine Church.

Day 3: Chennai - Poducherry (also known as Pondicherry)

The Shore Temple in Mahaballipuram is now counted as a World Heritage monument. A drive to this coastal temple town is arranged, followed by a visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram and later a visit to the Pondicherry Museum and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Pondicherry - Tanjore

We travel further south to visit temples of Gangaikondacholapuram, through the Kaveri’s flat landscapes and heartlands of Chola. A 6hr travel to the ‘Rice Bowl’ of Tamil Nadu, Tanjore for an overnight hotel stay.

Day 5: Tanjore - Madurai

The Chola dynasty ruled Tamil Nadu between 1st and 4th century. Their capital was Tiruchirapalli or now known as Trichy as mentioned by Ptolemy. We set out for a visit to this historic place along with a visit to the Rock Fort and Srirangam temple complex. After this we continue our journey to Madurai, stay at the hotel overnight.

Day 6: Madurai - Periyar

Synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi temple with tower Gopurams, is one of India’s greatest temple towns, Madurai. A visit to this cultural and architectural beauty in the morning and then a continued 5 hour long journey to Perriyar to visit most popular wildlife sanctuary of Southern India followed by a two night long stay the hotel.

Day 7: Periyar

An escape from the buzz of city life is a paradise set in the Western Ghats, Periyar. We start off with a relaxing boat ride early in the morning.

Day 8: Periyar - Kumarakom

A 4hr travel to Kumarakom currently located on the shores of Lake Vembanad, formerly a rubber plantation, the estate is now a bird sanctuary. Stay at the hotel, overnight.

Day 9: Kumarakom - Alleppey

A day cruise on the popular Kerala houseboat and a night on board with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 10: Alleppey - Cochin

After the fun boat ride, we arrive at Cochin, a vibrant city with scenic, is located between the backwaters and the Arabian Sea. Here we visit the Jewish Synagogue, built by Malabar Yehudan people in 1568, and the Mattancherry Palace, that has Kerala murals depicting ...

Day 11: Departure

Drop at the Cochin airport in the morning.

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What's excluded

    • Any meals-Unless specified.
    • Entrance charges to any monuments or wildlife parks
    • Personal expenses, drinks, gratitudes, still/video camera fees.
    • Any other services other than mentioned in inclsuions part.

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