Accommodation

3-star accommodation in hotels with breakfast (AC, private bathroom) according to standards in India Ac luxury houseboat with all the snacks and meals - All the hotels have good reviews on Tripadvisor. Some of the hotels are heritage properties. The hotels in the package are located in the central location near the main attractions. Wifi available in all hotels Check in time 10 o’clock and check out time 12 o’clock Houesboat - a luxury houseboat that cruises through Alleppey and Kumarakom .This fully air-conditioned houseboat including living rooms.According to guests preference,A/C can be provided in the living room or bedroom on request during their stay on-board.Apart from that crew consists of 2 captain cum guide and a professional chef to provide you with delicious food. The quality provided to our guests is excellent Please note that we can send the names of the hotels before or after the booking. There is also a possibility of upgrading to 4 or 5 star accommodation on your request.

Meals

breakfast in the hotels Houseboat meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinnner)

Transport

Ac commercial vehicle with an English speaking driver. All the cars have a valid insurance and all India permits. The drivers speak English and have a long experience in work with foreign tourists from all over the world. All the transfers are provided as well as pick up and drop off in Delhi. The cars model depends on the number of travellers: Single person – Tata indigo or Suzuki desire Ac car 2 – 4 travellers - Tata indigo or Suzuki desire Ac 5 – 6 travellers– Innova Ac

Guide

On this tour the driver will be your guide in the most of the places Local guides in Tanjore and Mahabalipuram included in the package (the guides speak Engish and they will provide you with the information about the monuments in these places) Please note: You can also request an English speaking guides in the other places: The cost of hiring a local guide for a full day sightseeing is: 25 USD

Others

- Kathakali show - a classical dance form of Kerala and in a way has today become the icon of Kerala. This dance form involves elaborate makeup, bright costumes; intricate hand, body, facial and even eye movement. - Houseboat cruise - Martial art show in Munnar Kalaripayattu is an Indian martial art and fighting system that originated in Kerala - Spice plantation in Periyar - boat ride in Periyar Wildlife sanctuary

Not included:

Others

- meals (except breakfast and hoseboat cruise) - entry admissions to the monuments - tips for the diver - tips for the hotel staff - personal expenditures

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Day 1 Day 1: Kochi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Kochi

Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. After refreshing and rest sightseeing Cochin - a town famous for its spices and seafood. Visiting the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue. Transfer to the Fort Cochi district where we will visit the Church of St. Thomas - the place where Vasco da Gamma was buried. Then, walk in the port where you can admire the fishermen preparing the nets for fishing. Dinner at one of the charming seafood restaurants. In the evening Kathakali show - southern art and make-up preparation. Night at a hotel in Cochin.
Day 2 Day 2: Alleppey Luxury Houseboat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Alleppey Luxury Houseboat

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, where we will have a deluxe cruise by houseboat made only of natural materials in the famous Kerala backwaters, during which one will have an opportunity to admire the natural beauty of Kerala, relax and photograph the everyday life of the villagers. During the cruise we will taste the houseboat chef’s dishes. Overnight at the boat.
Day 3 Day 3: Munnar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Munnar

After breakfast and check-out from the boat, drive to Munnar which is a picturesque mountain village located among tea fields. You can enjoy wonderful views and feel the unique atmosphere of the town. You will visit a tea plantation and the "Tata museum" tea museum. In the evening, a show of martial arts characteristic for Kerala is planned. Another places are Mattupetty dam , Pothamedu view point. Overnight in a hotel in Munnar.
Day 4 Day 4: Periyar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Periyar

After breakfast travel to Periyar Sanctuary. South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary and home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, birds and even the odd tiger! Kumli, close to the sanctuary and where you’ll stay, is a pretty little town dotted with small spice and handicraft shops. There is plenty to do in and around Periyar, so we leave the choice to you. Enjoy an included boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot herds of wild elephants or do local sightseeing of spice plantation .Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Madurai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Madurai

After breakfast, drive to Madurai. Visit famos Meenakshi Temple - a complex dedicated to Shiva and his wife, which is characterized by a wealth of sculptures and decorations, and a multitude of pillars. Visiting Tirumalaha Najak Palace from 1636 with visible Islamic influences. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Tanjor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Tanjor

Travel to Tanjor, where we will visit a set of unique temples that are on the UNESCO list. There is a sanctuary, which is covered by a monolithic dome built of a single block of granite weighing 80 tons, which was pulled to the top of the building with the help of a 6 km long ramp, using the ancient technique of building the pyramids used by the Egyptians. Wonderful bronze handicrafts make Tanjore one of the highlights of a trip around South India. In the afternoon, visiting the Tanjore Palace Complex with interesting exhibitions and a library. Night in Tanjore.
Day 7 Day 7: Pondicherry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Pondicherry

Visit the capital of the former French colony, the Sri Aurobindo ashram and the temple of the god Ganesha where you can see not only various rituals and representations of the god Ganesha but also a live elephant who blesses the people visiting the temple with its trumpet. In the evening, walk the boulevard of the rising moon along the Indian Ocean. Overnight at the hotel
Day 8 Day 8: Mahabalipuram
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Mahabalipuram

After breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram. The city is famous thanks to its seven pagodas. On the local waterfront there is a group of ancients from the 7th century, carved in rock caves and monolithic sanctuaries representing the architectural style of Drawi. The monument has been inscribed on the UNESCO list. Particularly noteworthy are the huge reliefs, considered the most perfect example of the Palladian art. The most famous is the relief of Penance Bhagirathy, known as the Ganges Ride from Heaven. The picturesque Shore Temple was built in honor of Vishnu nearby. A night at the hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Chennai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Chennai

After breakfast travel to Chennai. Drop off to the airport.

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Essence Of Idyllic South India

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Itinerary of your trip Essence Of Idyllic South India

Day 1: Kochi

Day 2: Alleppey Luxury Houseboat

Day 3: Munnar

Day 4: Periyar

Day 5: Madurai

Day 6: Tanjor

Day 7: Pondicherry

Day 8: Mahabalipuram

Day 9: Chennai

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