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Temple, Backwater & Palaces of South India

15 days

Easy

Embark on an enchanting journey through the "Temples, Backwaters & Palaces of South India." Commence your exploration in Chennai, where colonial charm and iconic landmarks await. Journey to the ancient city of Kanchipuram, famous for its temples, before reaching the coastal haven of Mahabalipuram. Traverse to Pondicherry, blending French influences with Indian spirituality. Discover the unique blend of history and spirituality in Darasuram, Chidambaram, and Thanjore, featuring French colonies and ancient temples. Explore the architectural wonders of Trichy, Madurai, and the tranquil Periyar. Glide through the Alleppey backwaters on a houseboat, uncover the historic charm of Cochin, and ascend to the picturesque hill station of Ooty. Continue to Mysore, with its palaces and temples, before concluding your odyssey in Bengaluru. This journey offers a seamless blend of cultural richness, historical marvels, and the serene beauty of South India.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
14 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
Boat Safari in Periyar National Park
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
    • Infant seats available
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Hotels used or similar Chennai x 1 night 3* - Raj Park/ MGM East Woods 4* - The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan 5* - ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace Mahabalipuram x 1 night 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 night 3* - Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International 4* - Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa 5* - Palais De Mahe/ La Villa Thnjore x 1 night 3* - Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers 4* - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort 5* - Svatma Trichy x 1 night 3* - Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia 4* & 5* - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort Madurai x 1 night 3* - Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency 4* - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel 5* - Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Pariyar (Thekkady) x 2 night 3* - Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop 4* - The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County 5* - Spice village/ Cardamom County Alleppey x 1 night 3* - Deluxe Houseboat 4* - Premium 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 Ooty x 1 nights 3* - Monarch Hotel/ Hotel Darshan 4* - Fortune Resort Sullivan Court/ Sinclairs Retreat 5* - Savoy - IHCL SeleQtions/ Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore x 2 nights 3* - Southern Star/Sandesh The Prince 4* - Fortune Park JP Palace/ Grand Mercure 5* - Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden/The Windflower Resort & Spa Bangalore x 1 nights 3* - Ramada/ The Rialto 4* - Fortune Select JP Cosmos/ Lemon Tree Premier Ulsoor Lake 5* - ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ ITC Windsor a Luxury Collection
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