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Cochin to Madurai the Backwater, Tea Estate & Temple Tour

8 days

Easy

Embark on an enchanting 8-day journey from Cochin to Madurai, traversing through the diverse landscapes of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Begin your adventure in Cochin, exploring historic sites such as Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, and the Mattancherry Dutch Palace. Witness a captivating Kathakali Dance Presentation in the evening. Glide through the serene backwaters of Alleppey on a traditional houseboat, experiencing the tranquility of palm-fringed canals and charming hamlets. Continue to Thekkady, where the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary offers boat safaris amidst diverse flora and fauna. Journey to the misty hills of Munnar, discovering tea estates, cattle villages, and breathtaking landscapes. The tour culminates in Madurai, renowned for the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and the historic Tirumal Nayak’s Palace. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry and scenic beauty of Southern India on this unforgettable expedition.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
7 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
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Hotels are used or similar for 7 nights accommodations Cochin x 1 nights 3* - The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza 4* - Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent 5* - Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien Alleppey x 1 night 3* - Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) 4* - Premium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) 5* - Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) Pariyar (Thekkady) x 2 nights 3* - Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop 4* - The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County 5* - Spice village/ Cardamom County Munnar x 2 nights 3* - Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle 4* - Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar 5* - Chandys Windy Woods/ Tea County Madurai x 1 night 3* - Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency 4* - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel 5* - Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai
    • Tour can be begin from Cochin and end in Madurai or it can also be organized in vise-versa order
    What to bring