INDIA
Pondicherry
Chennai • Mahabalipuram • Pondicherry Tanjore • Chettinad • Madurai • Kumily • Periyar Wildlife Reserve • Kerala Houseboat Overnight • Kumarakom • Cochin
Southern India’s Coastal Route Tamil Nadu to Kerala Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Kerala: discover their remarkable cities, thought-provoking temples and astonishing natural wonders. Sail on converted rice barges through the tranquil waters of Kerala, marvel at rock-cut temples, and walk through fragrant spice plantations and tropical forests of the Western Ghats.
Brihadeeswara Temple, Tanjore
Kerala Houseboat
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Your itinerary DAY 1 – Departure Overnight flight to Chennai. DAY 2 – Arrival in Chennai Transfer to your hotel in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. Southern India and specifically the vast states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, are much more laid back than the rest of the country, with a simpler way of life. Lush fertile land yields plentiful harvests of rice and every sort of tropical fruit. Tonight, there will be a drinks reception, where you can meet your travelling companions in an informal setting before your welcome dinner. (B,D) DAY 3 – Channai Discover Chennai’s bustling streets, Victorian-era buildings and the famous Marine Beach, with its fish market and long wooden fishing boats drawn up on the sand. This afternoon is yours at leisure to enjoy the facilities at the hotel. (B,D) + Included Experience – Visit Chennai’s Fort St George DAY 4 – Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry Today we travel to Mahabalipuram, a port which traded with Rome in ancient times. Its huge 7th century temples have been carved from vast granite monoliths and are now UNESCO World Heritage sites. This afternoon we continue onto
