Classical South India
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- No booking fees
- duration 11 days
- tour type Group Request as private
- age requirement 8-95 yrs
- max group size 22
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-39278
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- Operated in English
- Starts Chennai, India
- Ends Chennai, India
- Visit Mamallapuram, famous for its monuments and beachside cave sanctuaries
- Discover the magnificent architecture of the Brihadeeswara Temple in Tanjore
- Delve into the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary in search of tigers and elephants
- Explore the Kerala backwaters and its gorgeous labyrinth of tropical waterways
- Walk through the streets of Cochin, one of the finest natural harbors in the world
This 12-day small-group tour will guide you through the most fascinating cities in Southern India. Begin your trip in Chennai, from where you will travel to Mamallapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and "open-air museum" and one of the most famous tourist attractions in India. From there you will depart for Pondicherry, situated near the Bay of Bengal with beautiful beaches and European Colonial architecture. Your next stop will be in Tanjore, the former capital of the Chola Empire. Today, it boasts plenty of magnificent temples such as the Dharasuram and Brihadeeswara Temples. Next, you will drive to Madurai, one of the oldest cities in Southern India with 2500 years of history. Upon arrival in Periyar, you will discover the Spice Plantation and bask in the beautiful scenery of the Idukki district. Travel to Kumarakom, a cluster of beautiful islands surrounded by tropical waterways. Enjoy the sunshine and relax on the beaches before you drive to Cochin for your final stop on this tour of India.
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Day 1: Chennai Arrival - Mamallapuram
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Day 2: Mamallapuram
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Day 3: Mamallapuram - Pondicherry (100km/2h)
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Day 4: Pondicherry - Tanjore (220km/5h)
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Day 5: Tanjore - Madurai (165km/4h)
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Day 6: Madurai
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Day 7: Madurai - Periyar (165km/4.5h)
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Day 8: Periyar - Kumarakom
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Day 9: Kumarakom
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Day 10: Kumarakom - Cochin (90km/2h)
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Day 11: Cochin -
- 10 Nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
- Daily breakfast
- Arrival & departure airport transfers
- Transportation in an AC deluxe vehicle
- Service of an English-speaking tour manager
- Audio guide headphones for a group of over 8 passengers
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All local applicable taxes
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional tours
- Items not mentioned as being included
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Classical South India tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 04 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 July 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceClassical South India tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Classical South India tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
