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| Locations Covered: |
| Cochin - Kumarakom - Periyar - Madurai - Trichy - Tanjore - Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai |
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| Overview: |
Kerala Backwater tour with South India’s Temple exudes a magic that draws travellers to it from far and wide....and not without reason. The diversity it offers is awe inspiring, the colours vivid, the cultures varied, the monuments mesmerising and the whole experience is an enthralling one. Experience the very best of South India with our 11 night 12 day tour that offers you a wide array of experiences in South India including bustling cities, temple towns, monuments, hill stations, spice plantations, wildlife, the houseboat experience, French colonies, beach temples and much more. |
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| Day 01: Arrival Cochin |
On arrival to the Cochin International airport you will be met by Indian Voyages representative and transferred to your hotel. A port town since early centuries, Cochin, also known as the spice coast of India, attracted traders and invaders from the world over. Needless to say, Cochin offers you some fascinating snippets of history and culture. Relax and unwind at the hotel. In the evening enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 02: Cochin |
Today you can opt to go on a sightseeing exploration tour of the many fascinating highlights of Cochin which include - The Jewish Synagogue in what is locally called the Jew Town, St. Francis Church which is the oldest European Church in India, the Santa Cruz Basilica built in 1557 by the Portuguese, the Dutch Palace, the Spice market and the 15th century Chinese fishing nets believed to have been brought by Chinese traders. In the evening, enjoy the famous dance drama of Kerala, the Kathakali. This dance is characterised by some great story telling, amazing costumes and extensive make-up. Overnight at the Hotel. |
| Day 03: Cochin - Kumarakom |
In the next morning start your journey to reach at Kumarakom, the gate way to backwaters of Kerala. Experience the green countryside, dominant palm trees, pea green rice fields and children waving, which will automatically pass on your way. Kumarakom is the weird backwater purpose that caters the needs of every traveler. Start sailing on the traditional Ketuvalloms or houseboats to enjoy the ultimate pleasure of Kerala Backwater In the evening go for discovering the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, the most likeable haunt of migratory birds. Check in a hotel at Kumarakom and take your dinner. |
| Day 04: Kumarakom |
Start your day in unfolding all the nook and corners of the enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom. It offers the visitors a lot of leisure options. You can spend your day in boating and fishing at Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a home to a large variety of flora and fauna. The Vembanad Lake, at Kumarakom is the largest backwater in South East Asia and locale for several marine species. Overnight stay is offered at Kumarakom. |
| Day 05: Kumarakom – Periyar |
Next morning after breakfast drive to Periyar and check in a hotel. Periyar is famous for its wildlife sanctuary and Thekkady in Kerala, thus at the afternoon make one cool visit to the spot. Periyar backwater experience tour is the most intoxicating ones, having the luxuriant greens, vast sandy stretches and calm Kerala backwaters. The saturate smell of spices and nature will make your Kerala backwaters tour a memorable and exiting one. Spend that night at Periyar hotel and take your dinner there. |
| Day 06: Periyar – Madurai |
Now the day comes to explore the prime pilgrimage attraction of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. After your morning tea and breakfast drive to Madurai. In the afternoon visit the Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple, Azhagar Koil of Madurai. At night go to a hotel in Madurai for night halt and dinner. |
| Day 07: Madurai – Trichy |
This day brings the ultimate twist of your temple tour to South India, reach Trichy in the morning and start visiting the famous temples of the place. It will start from Srirangam, the prime pilgrimage center of Trichy. Samayapuram, Ayyapan, temple, Athmanathaswamy temple, Gunaseelam, Thiruvellarai, and Vayaloor also needs your divine visiting within the same day. Drive back to the hotel at Trichy and have your dinner. |
| Day 08: Trichy – Tanjore |
Now drive to Tanjore in the morning after taking tea and breakfast. Tanjore is visited by most of the foreigners who come to India to learn about its culture and tradition. Visit Tanjore Brihadeeswarar temple and unfurl the meaning of the enormous Lingam - the 'Brihadeeswarar' is the prime deity of the shrine. Spend that night at Tanjore and take proper dinner. |
| Day 09: Tanjore – Pondicherry |
In the morning, take your tea and breakfast and go for visiting the temples at Pondicherry. Start your temple tour with Jalaram Temple at noon. Thirunallar, the Varadraja temple, Masthan Saheb Darga are prime temples of Pondicherry, so visit these shrines within evening. Check in a hotel at Pondicherry and take your dinner. |
| Day 10: Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram |
In this morning after tea drive to Mahabalipuram, the temple city sited just 58 kms of Chennai. In the mid noon drive to the Shore Temple, placed at the margins of Bay of Bengal. If possible you can also go for visiting Mandapas, sprinkled with pillared halls engraved into the rock face. Within night go back to the booked hotel at Mahabalipuram and stay the entire night. |
| Day 11: In Mahabalipuram |
Wake up early in the morning to discover the eight famous antique Rathas of Mahabalipuram. Whole day is for Exploration of the tradition, history, godliness, and western annals, of Mahabalipuram. A tour to Mahabalipuram will bring a plethora of divine spots in the form of temples, Mandapas, Rathas or chariots. Overnight stay is at Mahabalipuram with a lavish dinner, offered to you. |
| Day 12: Mahabalipuram – Chennai |
Thus comes the ending day of your backwater and temple tour to South India. In the morning drive to Chennai airport and catch your home flight. |
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