Kerala Backwater Tour with Temples

Duration : (11 Nights / 12 Days)
Destination : Cochin - Kumarakom - Periyar - Madurai - Trichy - Tanjore - Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai

Day 01: Arrive Cochin

Kerala Backwater Tour with Temples of South India is the most exiting moment of the India tour and tourism. After arriving to Cochin Airport our representative of tsiindia will take and transfer you in a lavish hotel for night halt and dinner.

Day 02: In Cochin

This morning starts with exploring the majestic city Cochin. In Cochin you will get enough opportunity to discover its enchanting backwaters. For unfurling of backwaters you need to hire one houseboat for leisure and comfort. On your passing of backwaters to Cochin you will meet lush green vegetation, folks, cattle’s and children waving on your way. Night stay is offered at Cochin hotel with a delicious dinner. Here our representative of tsiindia will organize Khatakali dance for you in the evening. He will also be there to brief you the classical dance of Kerala. This arrangement is basically meant to enjoy your Kerala backwater tour more relaxing and meaningful one.

Day 03: Cochin – Kumarakom

In the next morning start your journey to reach at Kumarakom, the gate way to backwaters of Kerala. Experience the green countryside, dominant palm trees, pea green rice fields and children waving, which will automatically pass on your way. Kumarakom is the weird backwater purpose that caters the needs of every traveler. Start sailing on the traditional Ketuvalloms or houseboats to enjoy the ultimate pleasure of Kerala Backwater In the evening go for discovering the Kumarakom bird sanctuary, the most likeable haunt of migratory birds. Check in a hotel at Kumarakom and take your dinner.

Day 04: In Kumarakom

Start your day in unfolding all the nook and corners of the enchanting backwater destination, Kumarakom. It offers the visitors a lot of leisure options. You can spend your day in boating and fishing at Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a home to a large variety of flora and fauna. The Vembanad Lake, at Kumarakom is the largest backwater in South East Asia and locale for several marine species. Overnight stay is offered at Kumarakom with a dinner.

Day 05: Kumarakom – Periyar

Next morning after breakfast drive to Periyar and check in a hotel there.
Kerala Backwaters tour offers to take you on the most charming backwater sail to Periyar, Kumily and Thekkady in Kerala. Periyar is famous for its wildlife sanctuary and Thekkady in Kerala, thus at the afternoon make one cool visit to the spot. Periyar backwater experience tour is the most intoxicating ones, having the luxuriant greens, vast sandy stretches and calm Kerala backwaters. The saturate smell of spices and nature will make your Kerala backwaters tour a memorable and exiting one. Spend that night at Periyar hotel and take your dinner there.

Day 06: Periyar – Madurai

Now the day comes to explore the prime pilgrimage attraction of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. After your morning tea and breakfast drive to Madurai. In the afternoon visit the Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple, Azhagar Koil of Madurai. At night go to a hotel in Madurai for night halt and dinner.

Day 07: Madurai – Trichy

This day brings the ultimate twist of your temple tour to South India, reach Trichy in the morning and start visiting the famous temples of the place. It will start from Srirangam, the prime pilgrimage center of Trichy. Samayapuram, Ayyapan, temple, Athmanathaswamy temple, Gunaseelam, Thiruvellarai, and Vayaloor also needs your divine visiting within the same day. Drive back to the hotel at Trichy and do your dinner.

Day 08: Trichy – Tanjore

Now drive to Tanjore in the morning after taking tea and breakfast. Tanjore is visited by most of the foreigners who come to India to learn about its culture and tradition. Visit Tanjore Brihadeeswarar temple and unfurl the meaning of the enormous Lingam - the 'Brihadeeswarar' is the prime deity of the shrine. Spend that night at Tanjore and take proper dinner.

Day 09: Tanjore – Pondicherry

In the morning, take your tea and breakfast and go for visiting the temples at Pondicherry. Start your temple tour with Jalaram Temple at noon. Thirunallar, the Varadraja temple, Masthan Saheb Darga are prime temples of Pondicherry, so visit these shrines within evening. Check in a hotel at Pondicherry and take your dinner.

Day 10: Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram

In this morning after tea drive to Mahabalipuram, the temple city sited just 58 kms of Chennai. In the mid noon drive to the Shore Temple, placed at the margins of Bay of Bengal. If possible you can also go for visiting Mandapas, sprinkled with pillared halls engraved into the rock face. Within night go back to the booked hotel at Mahabalipuram and stay the entire night.

Day 11: In Mahabalipuram

Wake up early in the morning to discover the eight famous antique Rathas of Mahabalipuram. Whole day is for Exploration of the tradition, history, godliness, and western annals, of Mahabalipuram. A tour to Mahabalipuram will bring a plethora of divine spots in the form of temples, Mandapas, Rathas or chariots. Overnight stay is at Mahabalipuram with a lavish dinner, offered to you.

Day 12: Mahabalipuram – Chennai

Thus comes the ending day of your backwater and temple tour to South India. In the morning drive to Chennai airport and catch your home flight.

This tour can be customized as per your specific requirements and budget -

1. Customers can ask for their specific trip price quotes. 2. We also deal in custom-tailored prices for any tour package. 3. Customers can give their personalized tour prices for the itineraries they are interested in.

The Cost Inculded :
1. Eight Overnight Accommodation in the hotels mentioned in the double room with shower and WC.
2. Half-board (breakfast and dinner) in hotels mentioned.
3. Luxury Car with Chauffeur for all transfer and sightseeing during the Tour.
4. All entrance fees according to program execution.
5. English-speaking Local Guide in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
6. Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi, Elephant Ride in Amber Fort.

The Cost not Included :
1. Beverages
2. Photo and video fees.
3. Tips