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South India Heritage and Nature Tour: Chennai to Cochin

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Quick Itinerary: Chennai(2N) → Pondicherry(2N) → Tanjore(2N) → Chettinad(1N) → Madurai(2N) → Thekkady(3N) → Alleppey(1N) → Kochi(2N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Chennai
  • Upon arrival in Chennai, transfer to your hotel.
  • Relax and acclimate to your surroundings.
  • Overnight stay in Chennai.
  • Explore Chennai’s rich colonial history with a half-day city tour.
  • Visit Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, and the Government Museum.
  • Stroll along Marina Beach.
  • Overnight stay in Chennai.
  • Drive to Pondicherry, stopping at Mahabalipuram to see its famous cave temples and Shore Temple.
  • Continue to Kanchipuram, the city of a thousand temples.
  • Arrive in Pondicherry and check into your hotel.
  • Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
  • Visit the Pondicherry Museum and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
  • Explore Auroville, a unique township dedicated to peace and sustainable living.
  • Walk along the French Quarter and the Promenade.
  • Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
  • Depart for Tanjore, also known as Thanjavur.
  • On arrival, check into your hotel.
  • Spend the evening exploring the local area.
  • Overnight stay in Tanjore.
  • Visit the magnificent Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Explore the Tanjore Palace and Art Gallery.
  • Overnight stay in Tanjore.
  • Drive to Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) to visit the Rock Fort Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
  • Continue to Chettinad, known for its palatial homes and unique cuisine.
  • Check into your hotel and explore the local area.
  • Overnight stay in Chettinad.
  • Depart for Madurai.
  • Check into your hotel and explore the city at your leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Madurai.
  • Take a half-day city tour including the renowned Sri Meenakshi Temple.
  • Explore Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and Gandhi Museum.
  • Overnight stay in Madurai.
  • Depart Madurai and drive to Periyar, located in the Western Ghats.
  • Check into your hotel and relax.
  • Overnight stay in Thekkady.
  • Upon arrival at Cochin or Madurai Airport/Railway Station, our representative will greet you and assist with the transfer to Thekkady.
  • Arrive in Thekkady and check into your hotel.
  • Relax and unwind. Optional: explore the local market or take a nature walk.
  • Enjoy a delightful dinner at the hotel.
  • Stay at a comfortable hotel in Thekkady.
  • Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
  • Head to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake, where you can spot elephants, deer, and various bird species.
  • Return to the hotel for lunch (on your own).
  • Visit a nearby spice plantation to learn about the different spices grown in the region.
  • Return to the hotel for dinner.
  • Stay at a comfortable hotel in Periyar.
  • Depart Thekkady and drive to Alleppey.
  • Board your houseboat for an overnight cruise through the Kerala backwaters.
  • Enjoy authentic Kerala cuisine on the houseboat.
  • Overnight stay on the houseboat.
  • Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Cochin.
  • Enjoy a sunset harbour cruise in Cochin.
  • Overnight stay in Cochin.
  • Explore Cochin with a half-day city tour, visiting the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, and Chinese Fishing Nets.
  • In the evening, experience a traditional Kathakali dance show.
  • Overnight stay in Cochin.
  • Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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  • Accommodation in well-reviewed hotels and houseboats.
  • Daily breakfast and dinner.
  • Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing.
  • Guided tours and entrance fees.
  • Welcome drink on arrival.
  • Kathakali dance show in Cochin.
  • Spice plantation visit and boat ride in Periyar.
  • Lunch and additional snacks or beverages.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and tips.
  • Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Travel insurance.

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SHILPA's Trip to Alappuzha (Alleppey), Thekkady, Munnar

4 /5

(Written on 13 Dec, 2024)

We booked our trip with Dream holiday organized by agent shridevi we had good experience we r satisfied with our tour. Thank u. We like our Kerala tour the driver Sadiq also a good gye.

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Narendra Kumar's Trip to Munnar, Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Kerala, Thekkady

5 /5

(Written on 25 Nov, 2024)

Every part of travel good. The approach road to hotel Vagamon Vagashore at Vagamon and room service at Thekkady hotel named Kumly gate were poor .

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Jayanta's Trip to Munnar, Alappuzha (Alleppey), Thekkady

5 /5

(Written on 22 Oct, 2024)

We booked Kerala Trip For Cochin,Munnar, Thekaddy and Alleppey from Corbett Step Hospitality. A very good service provider. Excellent Communication. I love Corbett Step Hospitality. Driver provided i (Read More)s very simple and car is very nice. Hotels are very nice.Thank you Mr Faeem are very Good Travel Advisor and Highly recommended.

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Dikul's Trip to Alappuzha (Alleppey), Thekkady, Munnar

5 /5

(Written on 17 Oct, 2024)

It was an amazing experience and arrangements by Mrs Lisha. You did great job for us to experience what we never visited. Thank you.

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Gunjan's Trip to Alappuzha (Alleppey), Munnar, Thekkady, Kochi (Cochin)

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(Written on 03 Oct, 2024)

George from Walgreen Holidays was very helpful and accomodating in crafting and designing the itinerary as per our requirements. All the properties he suggested were top notch and within our budget.

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Bhuwanesh's Trip to Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala, India

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(Written on 17 Sep, 2024)

Excellent trip we had enjoyed thanks for the trip Nothing! Everything was fine from first day to last day of trip

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