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Tamil Nadu and Kerala

11 days
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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
4.7
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  • I will be happy to travel with 'Indian Escapes' again.

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    Oscra Correnti, traveled in December
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Le Passage to India
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
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Highlights

  • Explore Chennai's colonial architecture
  • Visit ancient temples in Kanchipuram
  • Discover the French charm of Pondicherry
  • Admire UNESCO sites in Tamil Nadu
  • Cruise on a houseboat in Alleppey

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL CHENNAI
  2. Day 2 CHENNAI – KANCHIPURAM – CHENNAI (150 km – 3 hrs)
  3. Day 3 CHENNAI – MAHABALIPURAM – PONDICHERRY (155 km – 3.5 hrs)
  4. Day 4 PONDICHERRY – CHIDAMBARAM – GANGAIKONDACHOLAPURAM – DARASURAM – KUMBAKONAM (130 kms – 3 hrs)
  5. Day 5 KUMBAKONAM – TANJORE (40 km – 1 hrs)
  6. Day 6 TANJORE – TRICHY – TANJORE (60 km – 2 hrs)
  7. Day 7 TANJORE – MADURAI (190 km – 3 hrs)
  8. Day 8 MADURAI – PERIYAR (150 km – 3.5 hrs)
  9. Day 9 PERIYAR – ALLEPPEY (130 km – 3.5 hrs)
  10. Day 10 ALLEPPEY – KOCHI (55 km – 1 hrs)
  11. Day 11 DEPART KOCHI
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Where You'll Stay

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  • The Residency

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Grand Chennai by GRT

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Hotel Athithi

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  • Indeco Hotels Swamimalai

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  • Sangam Hotel

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  • Hotel Germanus

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  • Courtyard by Marriott Madurai

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    day 7

  • Abad Green Forest

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Elephant Court

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    day 8

  • Houseboat

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    day 9

  • Holiday Inn

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    day 10

  • Le Meridien

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Le Passage to India

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Number of tours

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Age Range

2 to 99 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
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    4.5
  • Accommodation
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    4.8
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    · December 23rd, 2019
    Thank you for wonderful organisation and great experience in Delhi. I will be happy to travel with 'Indian Escapes' again.
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    Trip date: April 2019
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  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Guides and driver was humble and courteous.
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    · December 23rd, 2019
    The Indian company was very professional and courteous in delivering the services. Garzie!
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    Trip date: May 2019
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  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    It was good but too many temples and churches. Suggets some leisure activities to emphasisied more.
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    Trip date: July 2019
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  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Thought India has only Taj Mahal but this tour was magical enough to break that notion. Grazie Mille Indian Escapes.
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    Trip date: October 2019
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  • A
    · December 23rd, 2019
    We had a memorable and enjoyable days, and are very grateful to all who have contributed tou our experience. Grazie!
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    Trip date: June 2019
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