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Southern India is renowned for its tranquil backwaters, tropical beaches, rich history and fascinating culture. We cruise by houseboat on the Malabar Backwaters - a network of waterways, to discover how the communities of the region live, and visit thriving and colourful temple complexes, before relaxing on the beaches of Kovalam. From Chennai we drive to the French colonial town of Pondicherry, with a visit to the Ashram at Auroville. We explore the temples and palaces of Tanjore, Trichy and Madurai, including Trichy's Rock Fort Temple. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to wild elephants, bison, spotted deer and the elusive tiger. Kumarakom lies in the heart of the Backwater Country, and is famous for its beautiful canals, backwaters and lagoons. We cruise to Alleppey on a traditional Kerala rice boat, staying overnight on board. As we watch local life sail by and experience the fascinating world of rice boats, we sample the delicious South Indian cuisine. Then on to Kovalam with its tropical beaches, and coconut palms, before ending our tour in Kochi, with its Portuguese influence, and unique Chinese Fishing Nets. Christmas and New Year supplements apply to tours departing during this season. Please see departures for applicable tour dates. Online prices do not include these supplements and payment will be taken upon confirmation of your booking.
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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Number of Days
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Chennai
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Kochi |
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Countries Visited
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Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (or
dossier).
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Departure Availability
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| Overview |
Southern India is renowned for its tranquil backwaters, tropical beaches, rich history and fascinating culture. We cruise by houseboat on the Malabar Backwaters - a network of waterways, to discover how the communities of the region live, and visit thriving and colourful temple complexes, before relaxing on the beaches of Kovalam. From Chennai we drive to the French colonial town of Pondicherry, with a visit to the Ashram at Auroville. We explore the temples and palaces of Tanjore, Trichy and Madurai, including Trichy's Rock Fort Temple. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to wild elephants, bison, spotted deer and the elusive tiger. Kumarakom lies in the heart of the Backwater Country, and is famous for its beautiful canals, backwaters and lagoons. We cruise to Alleppey on a traditional Kerala rice boat, staying overnight on board. As we watch local life sail by and experience the fascinating world of rice boats, we sample the delicious South Indian cuisine. Then on to Kovalam with its tropical beaches, and coconut palms, before ending our tour in Kochi, with its Portuguese influence, and unique Chinese Fishing Nets. Christmas and New Year supplements apply to tours departing during this season. Please see departures for applicable tour dates. Online prices do not include these supplements and payment will be taken upon confirmation of your booking.
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Chennai, Kapaleeswarar Temple , Mahabalipuram Temples , Pondicherry , Auroville Ashram , Chidambaram , Gangaikondacholapuram, Brihadeshwara Temple , Nayakas Palace , Trichy, Rock Fort Temple , Srinrangam Temple, Madurai, Meenakshi Temple , Thirumalai Nayaka Palace , Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary , Elephant Ride, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary , Malabar Backwaters , Rice Boat Cruise , Alleppey, Kovalam Beaches , Kochi (Cochin) , Fort Cochin , Dutch Palace , Jewish Synagogue , Chinese Fishing Nets
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- Hotels (10 Nights)
- House Boat (1 Night)
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- 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
- All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary
- Escorted Tour - English Speaking Local Tour Leader and/or Local Guides
- Houseboat with Private Facilities and Crew
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Day 1
Join Chennai (Madras)
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Chennai – Kapaleeswarar Temple. Drive via Mahabalipuram Temples to Pondicherry. Visit Auroville Ashram
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Visit Chidambaram, Gangaikondacholapuram. Tanjore - Bridadeshwara Temple, Nayakas Palace. Drive Trichy
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Trichy - Rock Fort Temple, Srinrangam Temple. Drive Madurai
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Madurai - Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayaka Palace. Free Afternoon. Optional Evening Indian Prayer Ceremonies
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Drive Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Free Afternoon, Spice Plantation
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary – Elephant Ride. Drive Kumarakom – Board Houseboat. Afternoon – Bird Sanctuary
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Rice Boat to Alleppey. Overnight Alleppey
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Drive Kovalam – Beach Stay
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Kovalam – Free Day to Relax on Beaches
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Drive to Kochi. City Tour - Fort Cochin, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Net
Day 12
Kochi (Cochin) - Tour Ends After Breakfast
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