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Luxury 14-Days South India Cultural Tour : Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Auroville, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Periyar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kochi

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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  • Luxury 14-Days South India Cultural Tour : Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Auroville, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Periyar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kochi - SafeHands Travels 1
  • Luxury 14-Days South India Cultural Tour : Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Auroville, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Periyar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kochi - SafeHands Travels 2
  • Luxury 14-Days South India Cultural Tour : Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Auroville, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Periyar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kochi - SafeHands Travels 3
  • Luxury 14-Days South India Cultural Tour : Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Auroville, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Periyar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kochi - SafeHands Travels 4
  • Luxury 14-Days South India Cultural Tour : Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Auroville, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Periyar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kochi - SafeHands Travels 5
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  • Luxury 14-Days South India Cultural Tour : Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Auroville, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Periyar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kochi - SafeHands Travels 7
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, French, Spanish
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Highlights

  • Get a warm welcome at Chennai Airport
  • Explore ancient temples and vibrant beaches
  • Discover the spiritual city of Kanchipuram
  • Unwind by the serene Bay of Bengal
  • Cruise through Kerala's enchanting backwaters

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Chennai ( Flight TBA)
  2. Day 2 Chennai Sightseeing - Mahabalipuram (Road: 55 km, 1.5 hours)
  3. Day 3 Mahabalipuram - Day Trip to Kanchipuram (Road: 70 km each way, 1.5 hours)
  4. Day 4 Mahabalipuram Sightseeing
  5. Day 5 Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry via Auroville (Road: 100 km, 2.5 hours)
  6. Day 6 Pondicherry to Kumbakonam via Chidambaram (Road: 170 km, 4 hours)
  7. Day 7 Kumbakonam to Trichy via Thanjavur (Road: 150 km, 4 hours)
  8. Day 8 Trichy Sightseeing - Madurai (Road: 130 km, 3 hours)
  9. Day 9 Madurai (Morning Vanakkam Tour) - Periyar (Road: 140 km, 3.5 hours)
  10. Day 10 Periyar Sightseeing
  11. Day 11 Periyar to Alleppey (Overnight Houseboat) (Road: 130 km, 3.5 hours)
  12. Day 12 Alleppey to Kumarakom (Road: 35 km, 1 hour)
  13. Day 13 Kumarakom to Kochi Sightseeing (Road: 50 km, 1.5 hours)
  14. Day 14 Depart Kochi
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Where You'll Stay

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  • The Belstead hotel

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  • The Residency - Chennai

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  • Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

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  • Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre

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  • Lee Benz Ark Hotel

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  • Mantra Koodam Kumbakonam - A CGH Earth Experience

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  • The Elephant Court

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  • Super Deluxe Houseboat

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  • Luxo Kochi

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  • Le Meridien Kochi

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Customer Reviews

  • Pradipta
    · January 18th, 2025
    The itinerary was well covered. The arrangement’s including the hotels were excellent.
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  • Nisha
    · April 9th, 2024
    The tour I took Wes personalized for me and included staying in a houseboat in Srinagar, and visiting gardens. Gulmarg was amazing taking the gondola to first phase and able to do snow activities. Pahalgam was also nice. My favorite was staying in Leh for three days. It is the most beautiful place surrounded by desert and snow covered peaks. Visiting Monastery’s
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  • Nisha
    · March 29th, 2024
    I really enjoyed Kerala it’s a beautiful country with amazing scenery, delicious cuisine and friendly people. Safe hands travel went above and beyond to make sure I was safe and enjoying myself as I was a solo traveler.
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