Chennai to Cochin Temple & Backwater

10 days

Easy

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Chennai to Cochin, exploring the rich tapestry of South India's cultural and natural wonders. Begin your adventure in Chennai, where ancient temples and historic forts await discovery amidst bustling streets. Journey through the sacred city of Kanchipuram to marvel at its thousand temples, then proceed to Mahabalipuram to admire the breathtaking Shore Temple and intricately carved cave temples. Traverse through Pondicherry's French quarters and delve into its spiritual heart at Auroville before venturing to the architectural marvels of Thanjore and Chettinad. Witness the grandeur of Madurai's Meenakshi Temple before immersing yourself in the serene beauty of Munnar's tea estates and Alleppey's enchanting backwaters. Conclude your odyssey in Cochin, where a blend of colonial history and vibrant culture awaits amidst ancient synagogues and Kathakali performances.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
9 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Government taxes.
Exclusions
    Any flight ticket.
    Camera charges at monuments if any.
    Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
    Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
    Gratuities and optional activities.
    Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
    Please note
    • Infant seats available
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Chennai x 1 nights 3* - Raj Park/ MGM East Woods 4* - The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan 5* - ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace Mahabalipuram x 1 nights 3* - INDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort 4* - Ideal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort 5* - Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ Fisherman's Cove Pondicherry x 1 nights 3* - Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International 4* - Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa 5* - Palais De Mahe/ La Villa Thnjore x 1 nights 3* - Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers 4* - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort 5* - Svatma Chettinad x 1 nights 3* - Chidambara Vilas/ Chettinadu Mansion 4* - Chidambara Vilas/ Chettinadu Mansion 5* - Visalam Cgh Earth Maduraix 1 nights 3* - Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency 4* - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel 5* - Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Munnar x 1 nights 3* - Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle 4* - Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar 5* - Chandys Windy Woods/ Tea County Alleppey x 1 nights 3* - Deluxe Houseboat (AC during night) 4* - Preminum Houseboat 5* - Luxury Houseboat Cochin x 1 nights 3* - The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza 4* - Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent 5* - Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien
    What to bring