06 Nights / 07 Days
Temple & Spices Tour
Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Madurai – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Kochi
Duration12 Nights / 13 Days
DestinationIndia
Best TimeOctober – March
From2621451,390 pp
Tour Overview
Journey through South India's great Dravidian temples in Tamil Nadu, then climb into the spice-scented hills and glide through the backwaters of Kerala.
Route: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Madurai – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Kochi
Tour Highlights
- Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
- Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tanjore
- Spice plantation walk in Thekkady
- Backwater cruise in Kumarakom
Detailed Itinerary
Day01
Arrive in Chennai
Airport welcome and transfer to your hotel.
Day02
Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
Visit the temples and silk weavers of Kanchipuram, then continue to the seaside Shore Temple.
Day03
Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
See the Five Rathas and Arjuna's Penance, then drive to Pondicherry.
Day04
Pondicherry
Stroll the French Quarter and Promenade and visit Auroville.
Day05
Pondicherry – Tanjore
Drive to Tanjore via the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram.
Day06
Tanjore – Madurai
Visit the UNESCO-listed Brihadeeswarar Temple, then drive to Madurai through the Chettinad region.
Day07
Madurai
Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and the evening night ceremony at the temple.
Day08
Madurai – Thekkady
Drive into the Western Ghats to Thekkady.
Day09
Thekkady
Spice plantation walk, boat ride on Periyar Lake and a Kalaripayattu martial arts show.
Day10
Thekkady – Kumarakom
Drive to Kumarakom on the shores of Vembanad Lake.
Day11
Kumarakom
Backwater cruise, bird sanctuary visit and an Ayurvedic massage.
Day12
Kumarakom – Kochi
Explore Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets and the Jewish Synagogue. Evening Kathakali performance.
Day13
Departure
Transfer to Kochi airport.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Accommodation in handpicked hotels on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Airport transfers and all sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking local guides during sightseeing
- Monument entrance fees as per itinerary
- All applicable taxes and 24x7 on-tour support
Not Included
- International and domestic airfare unless mentioned
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Camera fees, tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Prices are per person on twin sharing and vary by travel dates, hotel category and group size. Every itinerary can be customised.
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