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Overview
South India is known for wonderful lush hill towns, bustling attractive cities, mesmerizing backwaters, exotic wildlife and serene lake towns. This wonderful tour, spanning 7 nights and 8 days offers you a chance to explore and experience the states of Kerala & Tamil Nadu. During your travels you will experience popular attractions found in Cochin, Kumarakom, Periyar, Madurai and Chennai.
NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.
Highlights
• Chinese fishing nets.
• Backwaters Cruise of Kumarakom.
• Spice Plantations at Thekkady
• Meenakshi Temple at Madurai
• Temples of Kanchipuram
What's included
Internal Airfare Madurai to Chennai
Hotel pick up / drop off
Professional English Speaking Guide
Breakfast
07 nights accommodation
02 bottles of mineral water per person per day
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Visit to Spice Plantation at Thekkady
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
What to expect
Day 1: Cochin Arrival
Kochi (Cochin)
Pass by
You will be met and brought to hotel.
Kindly Note : Hotel check in time 1400 Hours
Day 2: Cochin / Kumarakom
Church of Saint Francis
30m · Admission ticket included
Cochin tour will visit the church built by St. Francis
Mattancherry Palace
3h · Admission ticket included
the Jewish Synagogue, the Mattancherry Palace, and learn about Chinese fishing nets. Later depart for Kumarakom. (Synagogue is closed on Friday, Saturday and Jewish Holidays)
Day 3: Backwaters Cruise
Kerala Backwaters
4h · Admission ticket included
This morning, cruise along the waterways on your Kerala Backwaters boat. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4: Kumarakom / Thekkady
Periyar National Park
2h · Admission ticket included
Leave for Thekkady and the Periyar National Park. This wildlife sanctuary is famous for its evergreen forests and grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, and langurs.
Spice Walk
2h · Admission ticket included
Thekkady is home to natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom and clove. Walk through a spice plantation and learn about the spice farming culture.
Day 5: Thekkady / Madurai
Madurai
2h
See the flora and fauna of Thekkady on your morning cruise of this ecological reserve. Later, drive to Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. This evening, watch the puja ceremony performed at the Meenakshi Temple.
Day 6: Madurai / Chennai
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
2h · Admission ticket included
Visit the Meenakshi Temple. It forms the heart of the 2500 year old city. The Thirumalai Nayak Palace houses original portraits as well as unearthed stone carvings of the 17th century. In the palace of Rani Mangammal is the Gandhi Museum. Here, learn of his freedom struggle and see his bloodstained dhoti. Later, fly to Chennai.
Day 7: Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Excursion
Mahabalipuram
5h
Travel to Kanchipuram to visit three temples that exemplify this sacred town: Kailasantha, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Ekambareshwara, which represents the earth form abode of Lord Shiva, and Vaikuntaperumal with its pillared corridors around the sanctum dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Then, gol to the ancient port of Mamallapuram. The temple structures are mostly carved out of granite and are among the oldest existing examples of Dravidian architecture.
Day 8: Chennai
Fort St. George
5h · Admission ticket included
Explore Chennai, the fourth most populous city in India. Visit the Victoria Art Gallery, Chennai Museum, the Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeswarar Temple. This completes your tour. (B)
