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12N/13D In-Depth South India Temple, Hills & Backwaters Master - Chola Temples, Rameshwaram, Munnar Hills & Kerala Backwaters

Mahabalipuram, Thiruvannamalai, Thanjavur, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Munnar, Alleppey, Cochin · 12 nights / 13 days · India

Chola Temples, Rameshwaram, Munnar Hills & Kerala Backwaters. Stay plan: Mahabalipuram (1N) – Thiruvannamalai (1N) – Thanjavur (1N) – Madurai (2N) – Rameshwaram (1N) – Kanyakumari (1N) – Munnar (2N) – Alleppey (1N) – Cochin (2N). Arrive Chennai, depart Cochin.

Day by day

  1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Mahabalipuram

    Arrive at airport / railway station. Meet our tour representative and commence your scenic drive to Mahabalipuram. Check in at hotel/resort. UNESCO World Heritage coastal town of the Pallava dynasty: Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance rock relief, Five Rathas, and monolithic stone architecture. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

    Overnight: Mahabalipuram

  2. Day 2 — Mahabalipuram to Thiruvannamalai Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Thiruvannamalai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Thiruvannamalai and check in at hotel. Spiritual foothills town of Annamalai Hills: Arunachaleswarar Temple dedicated to Agni Lingam, and sacred Ramana Maharshi Ashram. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai.

    Overnight: Thiruvannamalai

  3. Day 3 — Thiruvannamalai to Thanjavur Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Thanjavur through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Thanjavur and check in at hotel. Granary of Tamil Nadu and Chola architectural capital: UNESCO World Heritage Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple) built over 1,000 years ago, and Thanjavur Royal Palace. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.

    Overnight: Thanjavur

  4. Day 4 — Thanjavur to Madurai Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Madurai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Madurai and check in at hotel. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Overnight stay in Madurai.

    Overnight: Madurai

  5. Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Madurai

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Madurai. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Madurai.

    Overnight: Madurai

  6. Day 6 — Madurai to Rameshwaram Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Rameshwaram through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Rameshwaram and check in at hotel. Sacred island town and Char Dham pilgrimage center: Ramanathaswamy Temple with its majestic 1,200-meter corridor and 22 holy Agni Theertham wells, and Dhanushkodi tip. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

    Overnight: Rameshwaram

  7. Day 7 — Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kanyakumari through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kanyakumari and check in at hotel. The southernmost tip of mainland India where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal meet: Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and spectacular sunrise/sunset views. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

    Overnight: Kanyakumari

  8. Day 8 — Kanyakumari to Munnar Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Munnar through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Munnar and check in at hotel. Picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets: Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, and Tea Museum. Overnight stay in Munnar.

    Overnight: Munnar

  9. Day 9 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Munnar

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Munnar. Picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets: Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, and Tea Museum. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.

    Overnight: Munnar

  10. Day 10 — Munnar to Alleppey Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Alleppey through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Alleppey and check in at hotel. Venice of the East: Overnight luxury Kerala Houseboat cruise through tranquil palm-fringed backwaters and Vembanad Lake canals. Overnight stay in Alleppey.

    Overnight: Alleppey

  11. Day 11 — Alleppey to Cochin Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Cochin through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Cochin and check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Cochin.

    Overnight: Cochin

  12. Day 12 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Cochin

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Cochin. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Cochin.

    Overnight: Cochin

  13. Day 13 — Cochin - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning darshan/views, check out from hotel. Complete any pending souvenir shopping and proceed on your return transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

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