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Tamil Nadu Temples, Munnar & Alleppey Backwaters
Overview
Chola Temples, Rameshwaram, Munnar Hills & Kerala Backwaters. Stay plan: Mahabalipuram (1N) – Thiruvannamalai (1N) – Thanjavur (1N) – Madurai (2N) – Rameshwaram (1N) – Kanyakumari (1N) – Munnar (2N) – Alleppey (1N) – Cochin (2N). Arrive Chennai, depart Cochin.
Itinerary
Arrive at airport / railway station. Meet our tour representative and commence your scenic drive to Mahabalipuram. Check in at hotel/resort. UNESCO World Heritage coastal town of the Pallava dynasty: Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance rock relief, Five Rathas, and monolithic stone architecture. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Thiruvannamalai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Thiruvannamalai and check in at hotel. Spiritual foothills town of Annamalai Hills: Arunachaleswarar Temple dedicated to Agni Lingam, and sacred Ramana Maharshi Ashram. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Thanjavur through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Thanjavur and check in at hotel. Granary of Tamil Nadu and Chola architectural capital: UNESCO World Heritage Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple) built over 1,000 years ago, and Thanjavur Royal Palace. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Madurai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Madurai and check in at hotel. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Madurai. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Rameshwaram through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Rameshwaram and check in at hotel. Sacred island town and Char Dham pilgrimage center: Ramanathaswamy Temple with its majestic 1,200-meter corridor and 22 holy Agni Theertham wells, and Dhanushkodi tip. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kanyakumari through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kanyakumari and check in at hotel. The southernmost tip of mainland India where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal meet: Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and spectacular sunrise/sunset views. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Munnar through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Munnar and check in at hotel. Picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets: Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, and Tea Museum. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Arrive in Munnar and check in at your hotel, followed by breakfast. Spend a full day exploring this picturesque hill station of rolling green tea carpets. Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the Nilgiri Tahr, stop at Mattupetty Dam, view Anamudi Peak, the highest point in South India, and tour the Tea Museum to see processing at work. The evening is at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Alleppey through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Alleppey and check in at hotel. Venice of the East: Overnight luxury Kerala Houseboat cruise through tranquil palm-fringed backwaters and Vembanad Lake canals. Overnight stay in Alleppey.
Post breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive towards Cochin. The road passes picturesque highways, coconut groves, backwater canals and rural landscapes, with village scenes and paddy fields along the way. Arrive in Cochin and check in at the hotel. The balance of the day is free to relax or walk around the harbour city at your own pace. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Arrive in Cochin and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Breakfast at hotel. Thereafter proceed on a full day excursion exploring the top heritage and spiritual landmarks of the city, including the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, the Mattancherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue on Jew Town street. Evening is at leisure for a stroll along the waterfront or spice market lanes. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Post breakfast and morning darshan or views at leisure, check out from the hotel. There is time to complete any pending souvenir shopping in Cochin, where spices, tea, coir products and handicrafts are easily found. You will then proceed on your return transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey home, carrying memories of the backwaters, temples and coastline of Kerala.
Where you sleep
Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.
| Stop | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahabalipuram1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Mahabalipuram | Deluxe Category Hotel, Mahabalipuram | Premium Category Hotel, Mahabalipuram | Luxury Category Hotel, Mahabalipuram |
| Thiruvannamalai1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Thiruvannamalai | Deluxe Category Hotel, Thiruvannamalai | Premium Category Hotel, Thiruvannamalai | Luxury Category Hotel, Thiruvannamalai |
| Thanjavur1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Thanjavur | Deluxe Category Hotel, Thanjavur | Premium Category Hotel, Thanjavur | Luxury Category Hotel, Thanjavur |
| Madurai2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Madurai | Deluxe Category Hotel, Madurai | Premium Category Hotel, Madurai | Luxury Category Hotel, Madurai |
| Rameshwaram1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Rameshwaram | Deluxe Category Hotel, Rameshwaram | Premium Category Hotel, Rameshwaram | Luxury Category Hotel, Rameshwaram |
| Kanyakumari1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Kanyakumari | Deluxe Category Hotel, Kanyakumari | Premium Category Hotel, Kanyakumari | Luxury Category Hotel, Kanyakumari |
| Munnar2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Munnar | Deluxe Category Hotel, Munnar | Premium Category Hotel, Munnar | Luxury Category Hotel, Munnar |
| Alleppey1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Alleppey | Deluxe Category Hotel, Alleppey | Premium Category Hotel, Alleppey | Luxury Category Hotel, Alleppey |
| Cochin2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Cochin | Deluxe Category Hotel, Cochin | Premium Category Hotel, Cochin | Luxury Category Hotel, Cochin |
Price per person, by group size
In INR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 38,985 | 59,325 | 82,320 | 119,280 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 30,736 | 49,991 | 71,814 | 105,862 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 26,611 | 45,324 | 66,562 | 99,154 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 30,722 | 51,062 | 74,130 | 111,090 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 33,476 | 53,816 | 76,860 | 113,820 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 29,629 | 49,318 | 71,649 | 106,861 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 27,063 | 46,319 | 68,174 | 102,222 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 27,967 | 48,307 | 71,400 | 108,360 |
Show more group sizes (12)
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 25,231 | 44,177 | 65,693 | 98,909 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 28,904 | 47,849 | 69,333 | 102,549 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 27,071 | 45,783 | 67,017 | 99,609 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 33,476 | 53,816 | 76,860 | 113,820 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 26,247 | 45,503 | 67,366 | 101,414 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 25,046 | 44,085 | 65,709 | 99,175 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 26,131 | 46,471 | 69,580 | 106,540 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 23,245 | 41,958 | 63,225 | 95,817 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 24,601 | 44,941 | 68,063 | 105,023 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 22,349 | 42,282 | 64,958 | 100,826 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 20,998 | 40,687 | 63,095 | 98,307 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 29,478 | 49,226 | 71,626 | 106,998 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 14,238 | 31,324 | 50,803 | 79,027 |
| Child with bed | 11,933 | 26,035 | 42,336 | 65,856 |
| Child without bed | 7,458 | 16,408 | 26,611 | 41,126 |
| Single room supplement | 16,950 | 37,290 | 60,480 | 97,440 |
Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.
What's included
✓ Included
- Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/heritage properties on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Special Entry Darshan coordination / VIP assistance where applicable.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated South India destination desk support.
✗ Not included
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Madurai / Trivandrum.
- Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera charges at religious shrines.
- Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, boat rides on backwaters/lakes, or toy train tickets.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like traffic congestions, bandhs, flight delays, or extreme weather conditions.
Terms & conditions
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
Payment Policy & Schedule
- 25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
- Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
- The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.
Important Notes
- The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
- Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
- Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
- Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
- Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
- Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
- We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.
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