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South India Discovery - A Private Eight Day Tour From Cochin To Chennai

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South India Discovery - A Private Eight Day Tour From Cochin To Chennai

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Highlights

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

Itinerary

Cochin Arrival
  • Kochi (Cochin)

    Admission Ticket Free
    You will be met and brought to hotel. Kindly Note : Hotel check in time 1400 Hours
  • Accommodations
    Overnight stay.
Cochin / Kumarakom
  • Church of Saint Francis

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Cochin tour will visit the church built by St. Francis
  • Mattancherry Palace

    3 hoursAdmission 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)
  • Accommodations
    Overnight stay
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Backwaters Cruise
  • Kerala Backwaters

    4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    This morning, cruise along the waterways on your Kerala Backwaters boat. Afternoon at leisure.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight stay.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Kumarakom / Thekkady
  • Periyar National Park

    2 hoursAdmission 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

    2 hoursAdmission 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.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight stay.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Thekkady / Madurai
  • Madurai

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight stay.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Madurai / Chennai
  • Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

    2 hoursAdmission 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.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight stay.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Excursion
  • Mahabalipuram

    5 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight stay.
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
Chennai
  • Fort St. George

    5 hoursAdmission 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) Kindly Note : Hotel check out time 1200 Hours
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast

What's included

INCLUDED

Internal Airfare Madurai to Chennai
Hotel pick up / drop off
Professional English Speaking Guide
Breakfast (7)
07 nights accommodation
02 bottles of mineral water per person per day
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Visit to Spice Plantation at Thekkady

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

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