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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drive to Munnar, check in at the hotel. Later tea estate visit & tea testing.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Departure transfer to the airport. Meal plan: B.
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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)
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