The Best Kept Secret of Kerala & Tamilnadu

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12 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on an enchanting journey through "The Best Kept Secret of Kerala & Tamilnadu." Begin in Cochin, where you'll witness the captivating Kathakali dance. Explore the historic streets of Fort Cochin, adorned with St. Frances Church and Jewish Synagogue. Cruise along the serene backwaters of Alleppey on a traditional houseboat, immersing yourself in Kerala's lush countryside. Traverse the rugged landscapes of Thekkady and encounter wildlife at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover the picturesque hill station of Munnar, famed for its tea gardens and natural beauty. In Tamilnadu, marvel at the architectural wonders of Madurai's Meenakshi Temple and Thanjavur's Brihadeshwara Temple. Conclude your odyssey in Chennai, where you'll uncover the city's rich cultural heritage before bidding farewell to this unforgettable voyage.

What's Included

Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
11 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Lunch
Government taxes.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[11])
Breakfast
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive Cochin

    1 stop
  • 1
    Kochi (Cochin)

    On arrival at Cochin airport assistance & transfer hotel, check in. In the evening enjoy Kathakali, a traditional dance form of Kerala with lavish costumes, exotic makeup, masks etc.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Cochin - Alleppey (60kms)

    2 stops
  • 2
    Kochi (Cochin)

    Breakfast at hotel. Morning city tour visiting Fort Cochin St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutchs Palace & Chinese fishing nets.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Alleppey Backwaters

    Later transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat and sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a chef & driver.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Alleppey - Thekkady (160kms)

    1 stop
  • 4
    Thekkady

    Breakfast at hotel. Disembark from houseboat and drive to Thekkady check in at hotel. Evening watch Martial Arts & Kathakali Dance show.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Thekkady

    1 stop
  • 5
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat. Sanctuary is home to tigers, elephant, rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. Later spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee etc.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Thekkady - Munnar (100kms)

    2 stops
  • 6

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Munnar via Ramakkalmedu one of the windiest places in Asia and being so, one can find here a wind farm generating electricity. Visit Frog Rock, Turtle Rock and the highest twin-statue in Kerala called Kuravan & Kurathi.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Munnar

    Continue drive to Munnar check in at hotel.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Munnar

    1 stop
  • 8
    Munnar

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Munnar - Madurai (160kms)

    1 stop
  • 9

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Later visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Madurai - Trichy - Thanjavur (190kms)

    2 stops
  • 10

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Thanjavur, via visiting Trichy Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple & Jambukeshwara temple. On arrival check in at hotel.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Later visit Brihadeshwara Temple built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Also visit Thanjavur Palace & Museum.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Thanjavur - Darasuram - Gangaikondacholapuram - Chidambaram - Pondicherry (180kms)

    1 stop
  • 12

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Pondicherry via visiting The Great Living Chola Temples at Darasuram, Airavateshwarar Temple a storehouse of art and architecture and Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple complex which includes Nandi Mandapa, Alankar Mandapa, Maha Mandapa, Mukha Mandapa and Ardha Mandapa. Also visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple dedicated to the dancing posture of Lord Shiva.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Pondicherry

    1 stop
  • 13

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools. Rest time free and easy to rtelax on the beach.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai (240kms)

    3 stops
  • 14

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Chennai enroute visit Mahabalipuram Monolithic Temples, Five Rathas, Krishna Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 15

    Next visit Kanchipuram Kailasanathar temple, Ekambareswarar temple, Varadharaja temple, Vaikundhaperumal temple & Kamakshiamman temple.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 16

    Continue drive to Chennai check in and o/n at hotel.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Chennai - Departure (Flight)

    2 stops
  • 17

    Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Chennai visit Fort St. George, St Mary's Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 18

    Later as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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