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South India is amazing to explore. This tour will let you travel in-depth with your local guide to indulge into the fabulous culture, history and landscape. Start in Chennai (Madras) and end in Mumbai! With the In-depth Cultural tour South India In-depth 13Nights/14Days, you have a 14 days tour package taking you through Chennai (Madras), India and 10 other destinations in India.
Arrival at Chennai Airport. Welcome & assistance outside the Airport by our local office representative.
Transfer to hotel & Check-in.
Overnight stay at hotel in Chennai.
Breakfast at hotel.
Check out & proceed for sightseeing visiting High Court (outside view), visit Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwar Temple, St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica Chennai & Marina Beach drive pass.
After sightseeing drive to Mahabalipuram
Upon arrival transfer to hotel & Check-in. Rest at resort.
Overnight stay at hotel in Mahabalipuram
Breakfast at hotel.
Checkout & proceed for sightseeing visiting Sea Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Cave Religious Sites, include Varaha Cave Temple, Krishna Mandapam, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball, Thirumurthi cave, later the Five Rathas
Drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in.
After some rest proceed for short sightseeing visiting Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, outside view of Palais du Government (Raj Niwas) & spend time at one of the most popular Promenade Beach.
Overnight stay at hotel in Pondicherry
Breakfast at hotel.
Checkout from the hotel & then drive to Thanjavur.
Upon arrival proceed for sightseeing visiting. Brihadisvara Temple & Gangai kondacholapuram temple.
After sightseeing drive to Trichy.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in.
Overnight stay at hotel in Trichy.
Breakfast at hotel.
Check-out & proceed for sightseeing visiting Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple see Thousand Pillars Mandapam & Art sculpture pillars and Udayavar. Then visit Sri Jambukeshwara), Our Lady of St. Lourdes Church (outside photo), Rock Fort (outside photo)
After sightseeing drive to Madurai.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in
Overnight stay at hotel in Madurai
Breakfast at hotel
Check out & proceed for sightseeing visiting Sri Meenakshi Temple include Mandapa of a Thousand Pillars and Temple Art Museum, outside view of Sundaresvara Shrine in Sri Meenakshi Temple (cannot enter inside).
Afternoon visit Thirumalai Nayaka Palace include Tirumalai Naiker Palace Museum,
Overnight stay at hotel in Madurai
Buffet breakfast at hotel
Check out & drive to Munnar.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in Proceed for sightseeing visiting Munnar Tea Museum, Pothanmedu View Point
Rest of the day free at leisure. Enjoy your stay at Resort.
Overnight stay in Munnar.
Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Check out & drive to Periyar.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in
After some rest proceed to visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy boat ride on Periyar Lake. Later proceed for Spice Plantation tour.
Overnight stay at hotel in Periyar.
Buffet breakfast at hotel
Check out & drive to Alleppey. Upon arrival board on Houseboat. Lunch inside houseboat.
Cruise through Vembanad lake by houseboat till evening where the boat will stick in one place
Evening enjoy Sunset Cruise.
Dinner & overnight stay in Houseboat.
Breakfast at hotel.
Disembark & drive to Kochi
Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in.
Afternoon proceed for half day Kochi sightseeing visiting Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing nets, St Francis Church，Jewish Synagogue，Mattancherry Palace。
Rest of the day free at Leisure.
Evening enjoy Kathakali dance show.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kochi.
Breakfast at hotel.
Checkout & transfer to airport to board on flight to Mumbai.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in.
After some rest at hotel, excursion to Elephanta caves- a UNESCO Heritage site dating from 5th-6th centuries A.D. are collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva
After sightseeing return to Mumbai.
Overnight stay at hotel in Mumbai.
Early morning wake up.
Transfer to airport to catch flight for Aurangabad
Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in
Have rest at hotel.
Afternoon excursion to Ellora Caves. On arrival proceed for sightseeing visiting Ellora a UNESCO World Heritage site dating from A.D 600 to 1000. It is amazingly done artistic creation devoted to Hinduism, Buddhism & Jainism.
Evening return to hotel via sightseeing of Daultabad Fort.
Overnight stay at hotel in Aurangabad.
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning drive to Ajanta Caves.
On arrival proceed for sightseeing of Ajanta caves which are universally regarded as greatest masterpiece of Buddhist rock-cut architecture dating from 2nd century BC to 6th century AD
Evening return to Aurangabad.
Overnight stay at hotel in Aurangabad.
Breakfast at hotel
Check out & departure to airport to catch flight for Mumbai
Upon arrival proceed for sightseeing visiting Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Historical Railway Terminus.
Timely transfer to Int’l Airport for onward journey.
12 nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis 4-star hotels
01 night house boat accommodation in Alleppey.
Meal plan on half board basis starting from Breakfast on day 2 till dinner on Day 14. Buffet Dinner will be provided in hotels.
House boat meal plan on full board basis from day 2 lunch till day 3 breakfast.
Transportation throughout the tour as per the itinerary.
Entrance fees at Monument as per the itinerary.
Local English speaking guide during the sightseeing.
Boat ride on Periyar Lake subject to operation.
Steamer ride for Elephanta excursion in Mumbai.
Spice Plantation tour.
Kathakali dance performance in Kochi on seat sharing basis.
One bottle of mineral water per pax per day
Airport representative pickup and dropoff
Presently applicable government taxes.
Airfare Kochi/Mumbai/Aurangabad/Mumbai
Expenses of personal nature like telephone calls, table drinks, laundries charges etc.
Tips to guides & driver.
Other services not included above.
Group size: 2-20 travelers
Tour duration: 14 Days
Difficulty: Very easy
Note:
Room rates are based breakfast+ dinner inclusive except in Chennai & Mumbai. If there is any change & clients want dinner outside hotel than extra charges would be applicable.
South Indian temples have got do & don’ts which need to be followed strictly. Some places Non Hindus are not allowed to the inner sanctum, but can visit from outer part of the temple.
HOUSE BOAT ACCOMOADTION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS ONLY.
