Temples and Heritage Tour
Duration
13 Day(s)
Includes
Tours and Excursions
Board Basis
Half-board
13 Day
Temples and Heritage Tour
From £ 1149/pp
OVERVIEW
Our Temples and Heritage tour will take you on a journey from Mahabalipuram to Kumarakom. The itinerary will allow you to explore UNESCO heritage sites, learn about India’s famous experimental township and admire stunning temples dedicated to Hindu deities.You will also have the opportunity to see the sights of towns and cities, learn about the local way of life, plus try your hand at making traditional South Indian cuisine. The tour will end with a sunset cruise on the picturesque Vembanad Lake, the perfect place to finish your spiritual and cultural adventure.
Itinerary
... enquire nowIncludes
- Accomodation
- Tours and excursions as per itinerary
- Half board
- Private transfers
Day: 1 | Chennai-Mahabalipuram
Arrival in Chennai then proceed for Mahabalipuram
Touch down at Chennai International Airport and transfer to the old port town of Mahabalipuram, now best known for its spectacular and well preserved rock-cut monuments. Check into you...
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Day: 2 | Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
Travel to Pondicherry
This morning we travel to Pondicherry, the former capital of the French territories in India.
Check into your hotel before you embark on a walking tour through the hi...
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Day: 3 | Pondicherry
Sightseeing in Pondicherry
Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before making your way to Auroville, an experimental community located just 30 minutes from Pondicherry. You will have t...
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Day: 4 | Pondicherry to Thanjavur via Trichy
Travel to Thanjavur following a brief stop at Trichy
Check out of your hotel and depart for Thanjavur.
Make a short stop at the Rock Fort Temple in Trichy. Located at the top of a 272-foot outcrop, you have the option t...
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Day: 5 | Thanjavur to Chettinad
Drive to your next destination, Chettinad
Your day will begin after breakfast.
In the morning, you will visit the Brihadishvara Templ...
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Day: 6 | Chettinad Sightseeing
Sightseeing tour around the city
Today is a full day of sightseeing around Chettinad. The region gets its name from the Chettiars, a prosperous and powerful business community whose influence ...
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Day: 7 | Chettinad to Madurai
Travel to Madurai
Check out and embark on a two-hour drive to Madurai, one of South India’s great temple towns.
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Day: 8 | Madurai
A full day learning about local crafts
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a day of learning about local crafts in Madurai. You will get to watch stone sculpting, handloom weaving, Sungudi sari dyeing and doll making as we...
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Day: 9 | Madurai-Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady
After breakfast drive to Thekkady, located in a dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forest set high up in the Western Ghats.
Relax at the hotel and explore your su...
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Day: 10 | Thekkady
Sightseeing in Thekkady
Spend your morning boating on Periyar Lake. Keep an eye out for various animals on the shore including, elephants, deer, bison, and occasionally even a tiger a...
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Day: 11 | Thekkady to Kumarakom
Head to your next destination, Kumarakom
After an early brekfast, head to Kumarakom.
The afternoon will be spent at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, where a variety of migratory birds like cranes, parrots and c...
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Day: 12 | Kumarakom
At leisure, evening sunset cruise
Spend today at your own pace. You can explore the local area, book a trip to the Tea Museum, or visit Rajamalai National Park.
In the late afternoon, you will be invi...
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Day: 13 | Kochi
Departure to Kochi Airport
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Kochi International Airport where you will connect to your onward destination.
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