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Temples & Backwater Tour of South India

15 days

Easy

Embark on a captivating journey through the Temples & Backwaters of South India, starting from the vibrant city of Chennai. Delve into the rich history of Fort St. George and immerse yourself in the lush landscapes of Semmozhi Poonga botanical garden. Traverse through the ancient temples of Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram, marveling at their intricate architecture and spiritual significance. Explore the serene French Colony in Pondicherry, steeped in colonial charm, before venturing to the majestic Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and Thanjore's architectural marvels. Traverse through Trichy's iconic landmarks and delve into the spiritual aura of Madurai's Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple. Cruise along the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey and embrace the cultural mosaic of Cochin's historic sites. Conclude your journey in the serene beaches of Kovalam, filled with rich cultural heritage and breathtaking vistas, before bidding farewell to the enchanting lands of South India.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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
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
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • 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 Munnar x 2 nights 3* - Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle 4* - Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar 5* - Chandys Windy Woods/ Tea County 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 (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) 4* - Premium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) 5* - Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) Cochin x 1 nights 3* - The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza 4* - Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent 5* - Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien Kovalam x 2 nights 3* - Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort 4* - Estuary Island Resort/Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel 5* - Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove/ The Leela Kovalam Beach
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