Temples & Backwater Tour Of South India 15 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
In this Temples & Backwater Tour of South India will visit the two states of India: Tamil Nadu, famous for its exquisite temples, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. See the largest & oldest active temples of Hindus in Thanjavur, Trichy, & Madurai. Explore the tea-growing region of Munnar & picturesque Periyar National Park. Learn about spice plantation & cruise along backwaters, before ending the tour at world-famous Kovalam beach.
Day 1 Arrive Chennai
Arrival transfer to the hotel (check-in/out time 12 pm). Visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram, an ancient city famous as the city of a thousand temples. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Later visit UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120kms)
Drive to Pondicherry, check in at the hotel. Visit Auroville & Pondicherry Museum. Drive past or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include the French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival, check in.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex, built by a great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Trichy, check in at the hotel. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the largest functional temple in the world and The Rock Fort, the oldest rock in the world, 230 crore years old.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Trichy - Madurai (135kms)
Drive to Madurai, check in at the hotel. Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Madurai - Munnar (160kms)
Drive to Munnar, check in at the hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Munnar
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Munnar - Thekkady (110kms)
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu, the windiest place in Asia. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10 Thekkady
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat safari followed by a spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom, check in.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11 Thekaddy - Alleppey (135kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board a houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside, enchanting backwaters.
O/n in a houseboat. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 12 Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Drive to Cochin, check in at the hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening watch Kathakali Dance.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13 Cochin - Kovalam (200kms)
Drive to Kovalam, check in at the hotel. Rest day free and easy for personal activities & relax on the beach.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14 Kovalam
Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Drive through popular beaches.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15 Kovalam - Departure
Departure transfer to the airport. Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
- 3 Star hotels used or similar for 14 nights' accommodation: DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- 4 Star hotels used or similar for 10 nights' accommodation: DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- 5 Star hotels used or similar for 14 nights' accommodation: DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Chennai x 1 night ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Chennai x 1 night Raj Park/ MGM East Woods DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Chennai x 1 night The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Cochin x 1 night Casino Hotel/ The Avenue Regent DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Cochin x 1 night The Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Cochin x 1 night Xandari Harbour/ Le Meridien DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Day cruise in Alleppey x 1 night Deluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Day cruise in Alleppey x 1 night Luxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Day cruise in Alleppey x 1 night Premium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Kovalam x 2 nights Estuary Island Resort/Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Kovalam x 2 nights Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Kovalam x 2 nights Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove/ The Leela Kovalam Beach DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Madurai x 1 night Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Madurai x 1 night GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Madurai x 1 night Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mahabalipuram x 1 night IN Deco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mahabalipuram x 1 night Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ Fisherman's Cove DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Mahabalipuram x 1 night, Ideal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Munnar x 2 nights Chandys Windy Woods/ Tea County DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Munnar x 2 nights Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Munnar x 2 nights Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Pariyar (Thekkady) x 2 nights Abad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Pariyar (Thekkady) x 2 nights Spice village/ Cardamom County DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Pariyar (Thekkady) x 2 nights The Elephant Court/ Cardamom County DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Pondicherry x 1 night Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Pondicherry x 1 night Palais De Mahe/ La Villa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Pondicherry x 1 night Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Thanjore x 1 night Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Thanjore x 1 night Svatma DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Thanjore x 1 nightGrand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Trichy x 1 night Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Trichy x 1 night Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Trichy x 1 night, Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Any flight tickets
- Camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Chennai , Tamil Nadu, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Chennai Airport
Ends at: Kovalam Airport
Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Eco Features:
- Licensed tour guide
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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