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India Temple and Backwaters Multi-day Tour

Chennai, India
  • 14 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Private transportation
    • Meals
      Breakfast will be provided daily, with lunch and dinner included on selected days

      Meeting and Pickup

      You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

      Pickup point

      • Chennai Airport
        Chennai (Madras) India

      Pickup details

      The driver along with the Travel assistance will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

      or

      Meeting point

      • Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels
        120, Sir Thyagaraya Rd, Drivers Colony, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India

        The driver along with the Travel assistance will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

      End point

      • Cochin International Airport
        Airport Rd, Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India

        After breakfast, We will depart for the Airport.

      Operating hours
      .8:00 am

      Itinerary

      Day 1

      Arrival Chennai

      1 Stop

      Chennai (Madras) (Pass By)

      Accommodation: Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

      Meals: Not included

      Day 2

      Chennai Day Trip

      5 Stops

      1

      Kapaleeshwarar Temple

      1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Marina Beach

      1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      Parry's Flower Market

      30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Fort St. George (Pass By)

      Chennai Central Railway Station (Pass By)

      Accommodation: Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

      Meals: Not included

      Day 3

      Mahabalipuram

      3 Stops

      1

      Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas)

      30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Shore Temple

      45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      3

      Arjuna's Penance

      30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Radisson Blu Mamallampuram

      Meals: Not included

      Day 4

      Pondicherry

      2 Stops

      1

      Auroville

      5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      White Town

      1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Pale De Mahe

      Meals: Not included

      Day 5

      Thanjavur

      3 Stops

      1

      Chidambaram

      2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Gangaikonda Cholapuram

      1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      Dharasuram

      45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Sangam Hotel

      Meals: Not included

      Day 6

      Thanjavur

      3 Stops

      1

      Brihadeeswara Temple

      1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery

      1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      Sri Rangam Ranga Nathar Temple

      11 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Sangam Hotel

      Meals: Not included

      Day 7

      Madurai

      1 Stop

      1

      Chettinad

      3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriot or GRT Grand

      Meals: Not included

      Day 8

      Madurai

      2 Stops

      1

      Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

      1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      2

      Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal

      45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriot or GRT Grand

      Meals: Not included

      Day 9

      Periyar

      1 Stop

      1

      Periyar National Park

      4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Cardamom County

      Meals: Not included

      Day 10

      Periyar

      1 Stop

      1

      Periyar Spice & Ayurvedic Garden

      2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Cardamom County

      Meals: Not included

      Day 11

      Houseboat

      1 Stop

      1

      Alleppey Backwaters

      12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Houseboat

      Meals: Not included

      Day 12

      Kochi

      1 Stop

      1

      Kochi (Cochin)

      12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Frangnant Nature

      Meals: Not included

      Day 13

      Kochi

      3 Stops

      1

      Saint Francis Church Road

      30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Mattancherry Palace

      30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      3

      Chinese Fishing Nets

      30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      Accommodation: Frangnant Nature

      Meals: Not included

      Day 14

      Departure

      1 Stop

      1

      Kochi (Cochin)

      1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

      Accommodation: Not included

      Meals: Not included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infant seats available
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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