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TEMPLES AND BACKWATERS TOUR
This tour starts in Chennai and takes you through many of
the wonderful temple towns of Tamil Nadu, over the Western
Ghats at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, down to the backwaters
of Kerala and finishes in the harbour city of Cochin.
Detailed itinerary available on request.
DAY 1
Arrive Chennai and transfer to Mahabalipuram. Three nights
in Mahabalipuram.
DAYS 2 - 3
Sightseeing and relaxing at the beach.
DAY 4
Transfer to Pondicherry. One night in Pondicherry.
DAY 5
Transfer to Tanjore visiting Chidambaram, Dharasuram and
Kumbakonam en route. Two nights in Tanjore.
DAY 6
Explore Tanjore, old capital of the Chola kings.
DAY 7
Transfer to Madurai visiting Trichy en route. Two nights in
Madurai.
DAY 8
Day spent visiting Madurai and the Sri Meenakshi Temple.
DAY 9
Transfer to Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary). Two
nights in Thekkady.
DAY 10
Short guided trek into the jungle followed by plantation
visit.
DAY 11
Transfer to Alleppey. Board houseboat and cruise
backwaters. Two nights on a houseboat.
DAY 12
Full day cruising the backwaters.
DAY 13
Transfer to Cochin. Evening – attend Kathakali performance.
Two nights in Cochin.
DAY 14
Half day guided city tour. Evening – sunset harbour cruise.
DAY 15
Fly home from Cochin Airport. |
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Rates
(for the season starting 1 October 2010) |
Suggested
adaptations to this tour |
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Economy |
£1,394.00 |
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Mid Range |
£1,702.00 |
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Top Quality |
£2,076.00 |
- The prices given are based on a typical high season price. During the peak season the rates will be higher; during the summer they may be lower.
- The prices above are per person based on two
people travelling together and sharing a
double/twin room.
- Please note that our prices do not include the
costs of international flights to and from the
destination. Airfares are on application.
- Prices for single occupancy, more than two
people travelling together, adaptations to the
suggested tours and tailor-made tours on
application.
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- Increase your time at Pondicherry.
- Stay at Chettinad instead of or as well as
Tanjore.
- Finish at the beach.
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Other
Tour Options |
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The Southern Circuit
This tour starts in Bangalore and finishes in
Chennai (both of which have direct flights from the
UK) and visits southern Karnataka and central Tamil
Nadu. The itinerary runs as follows:
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Contact us regarding this tour
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