South India Tour- Temple Architecture and Backwaters

Name: South India Tour- Temple Architecture and Backwaters
Brand: Viator
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Travel to the two southern most states of India, neighboring each other yet incredibly different. While Kerala is known for its backwaters and palm fringed areas, Tamil Nadu is an exemplary example of temple architecture. On this remarkable tour, explore the years old temples at Madurai, Thanjavur and Mahabalipuram; walk through the tea and spice plantations in Munnar and praise the pristine beauty of Kerala as the houseboat cruises through the backwaters in this tour of 12 Nights/ 13 Days.

Included

All the sightseeing in an air-conditioned private vehicle as per itinerary
Lunch
Airport transfer along with assistance in Chennai and Cohin
Room with all meals during stay in Houseboat at Alleppey
Dinner
01 Boat ride in Thekkady
Breakfast
English Speaking Guide for sightseeing
Accommodation on single/ twin/ triple sharing basis using 3 star hotels.
12 Nights accommodation in 3 Star hotels

Not included

Any Monument fees
Entry fees to the Periyar National Park, Thekkady
Services of vehicle on leisure days and after finishing the sightseeing tour
Travel / Medical Insurance.
Any kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tour / Extra Meals Ordered.
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health and roadblocks and / or any factors beyond control.

What you'll do

On arrival at Chennai International airport, our representative will meet and assist you in transfer to the hotel
Check in and relax. Stay in Chennai.
0 min

Post breakfast, drive to Mamallapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
On reaching Mahabalipuram, visit the rock-cut temples, Arjuna’s Penance and Shore temple. Stay in Mahabalipuram.
3 hours

Post breakfast, drive to Pondicherry
Upon arrival, proceed for the sightseeing of Pondicherry, divided into two neighborhoods - French "White City" and the Indian quarter "Black City". Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram,Auroville, Sri Ganesha Temple and Manakula Lord Vinayagar. Stay in Pondicherry.
3 hours

Post breakfast, drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore),famous for Tanjore paintings, silk
weaving and the Bharatanatyam classical dance form. On arrival,check in. Stay in Thanjavur.
3 hours

Post breakfast, drive to Trichy.On reaching, visit the Rock Fort Temple and Srir
angam temple, walk through China Bazaar,Grand Bazaar and side streets. Stay in Trichy.
3 hours

Post breakfast, drive to Chettinad- well known for its houses embellished with m
arble and Burma teak, wide courtyards and spacious rooms. As the legend goes,the usual walls are polished with a paste made of egg white for a smooth texture. Visit the Chettiars mansions and the Museum. On arrival, check-in . Stay in Chettinad.
3 hoursAdmission not included

Post breakfast, drive to Madurai
On arrival, visit the Meenakshi temple, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. In evening, witness the Aarti ceremony at the temple. Stay in Madurai.
4 hours

Post breakfast,drive to Munnar,meaning three rivers - Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni
and Kundaly,offering spectacular view of tea plantation hills.Stay in Munnar.
5 hours

Post breakfast, visit the Atukkad Cascades ,Chithirapuram tea plantations, Floriculture center and tea museum
Stay in Munnar.
4 hours

Post breakfast,drive to Thekkady for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
On arrival, check in and then take a boat ride in the Periyar lake. Stay in Periyar.
3 hours

Post breakfast,drive to Kumarakom
On arrival, check in at the hotel. Day free at leisure. Stay in Kumarakom.
4 hours

Post breakfast, drive to Alleppey
On arrival, board the houseboat. Stay in a houseboat at Alleppey.
4 hours

Post breakfast, get transferred to the Cochin International Airport for your flight back home
3 hours

Meeting and pickup

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Treebo Tryst The Spring
No 11 Kodambakkam High Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Pearl International
39 V.V. Koil Street, Chennai (Madras), India
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A.R.K Lodge
25 Jumulingam Naicken Street, Nungabakkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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Eastern Palace Hotel
84 Thambu Chetty Street, Parrys, Chennai (Madras), India
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Thulashi Park
21, Periyar Road, T.Nagar, Chennai (Madras), India
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SPOT ON Jayanthi Mansion
9 Thatha Muthiappan Street, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Park Elanza
125, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Fortel
No 3 Gandhi Irwin Road, Next to CMDA Building, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), India
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Raam Laxmi
36 Raja Muthiah Road, Park Town, Periamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Swagath Hotel
Royapettah Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Ramprasad Hotel
22, Gandhi Irwin Road, Opp: Egmore Railway Station, Chennai (Madras), India
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OYO 30579 Royal Palace Marina
1, Tasuddin Khan Street, Near Adam Market, Chennai (Madras), India
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A.B.M Lodge
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29 Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), India
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OYO 16339 Hotel Manhattan
1 Dr Radha Krishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai (Madras), India
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Suraj Shelters
174 Angaappa Naicken Street, Parrys, Chennai (Madras), India
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Bismi Stay Home
Near Hindu Matriculation School, Big Street, Triplicane, Chennai (Madras), India
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116 Sunshine Service Apartment Sunshine Service Apartment Nelson Manikam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai (Madras), India
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Maris Hotel
11 St George Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai (Madras), India
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1 Vellala Street, Purasaiwakkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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OYO 17356 Cute Orange Service Apartments
5/2, Subbarayan Street, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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Balaji Resort
110, Sivanthangal Road, Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram Dist, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Chandra Park
9 Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), India
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Rivera Hotel
943 Poonamallee High Road, Purasawakkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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Ambica Lodge
11 Stirngers Street, Park Town, Chennai (Madras), India
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Sun Park Hotel
56 Halls Road, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), India
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Anandha Bhavan Lodging
89 Anandha Bhavan Lodging N S C Bose Road, Sowcarpet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Embee International
12a Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), India
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ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
690 Anna Salai, Mount Rd, Chennai (Madras), India
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Park Avenue Hotel
New No. 84, Old No. 67, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Royal Park
#1 Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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Capital O 8145 Emarald Hotel
22 Poonamallee High Rd, Near Central Railway Station, Chennai (Madras), India
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Image Guest House
29 Image Guest House Sydoji Lane, Triplicane, Chennai (Madras), India
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Parthan Hotel
75 G N Chetty Road, T Nagar, Chennai (Madras), India
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Imperial Palace Hotel
6 Imperial Palace Hotel Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), India
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Sriji Residency
No. 88/A, Dr Alagappa Road, Purasawalkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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Palmgrove Hotel
13 Kodambakkam High Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Orion Residency
12&13 Rama Pillai Street, Near Indian Bank Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (Madras), India
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Abu Sarovar Portico
926 Poonamallee High Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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OYO Flagship 470 US Consulate
Plot No. 570, Anna Salai Mount Road, Mount Road, Opposite Teynampet DMS, Chennai (Madras), India
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79 General Patters Road, Border Thottam Express Estate, Chennai (Madras), India
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OYO 24963 Hotel Sudha Inn
Egmore Poonamallee High Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Mount Residency
4 Arumugham Street, Welder Street, Near Lic, Mount Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Paparams
No - 26 Parasu Street, Kilpauk Garden, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Atlantic
2 Montieth Road, Chennai (Madras), India
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Chennai City Centre
No.2, .ethiraj Salai, C-in-c Road, Egmore, Chennai (Madras), India
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Crescent Park Hotel
28 Mayor Sivashanmugam Street, Chennai (Madras), India
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Angson Apartment
153 Angson Apartment Greams Road, Angson Centre, next to Apollo Heart Hospital, Chennai (Madras), India
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SPOT ON 45592 Nice Guest House
Old No 4 New No 5, Bangaru Street, Ellis Road, Tamilnadu Multispeciality Hospital, Chennai (Madras), India
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The houseboat will be anchored near rice paddies for lunch and then resume cruise. In evening, tea/coffee and snacks will be served. The boat will be anchored near village for night stay as cruising is not possible at night since during this time the local fishermen put their nets. Dinner will be served onboard.
The boat ride/ park ride in Periyar National Park is subjected to the accessibility
Cruising of the Houseboat is subjected to the weather condition

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.