South Indian Odyssey Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Tour starts in Chennai – Drive to Mahabalipuram

  This morning from where we will drive south, along the shores of the Indian Ocean to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram.

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• Day 2 : Mahabalipuram

  After breakfast we drive out to the city of Kanchipuram, on the banks of the Vegavathy River. An ancient centre of learning and a city of great importance historically to the Buddhists, Jains and Hindus.
• Day 3 : Kumbakonam

  Departing Mahabalipuram our journey takes us onto the pilgrimage city of Kumbakonam next, a city that can date its origins back to the Sangam period of the 3rd century BC.

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• Day 4 : Kumbakonam to Karaikudi (Chettinadu)

  Today we drive to the heritage town of Karaikudi, famous for its palatial limestone houses and its distinctive cuisine. The journey takes us via the superbly ornate Bridhadeswara Temple in Thanjavur, one of India’s most prized architectural sites.

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• Day 5 : In & Around Chettinadu

  We pay a visit to some of the 18th century palaces today; sumptuous creations in Italian marble and Burmese teak that were inspired by the grand houses of Europe. We also take time to explore a little of the traditional industry of the area.
• Day 6 : Chettinadu to Madurai

  Today we head into the cultural heartlands of the Tamil and Dravidian cultures. Our destination is the temple city of Madurai, a place that can trace its history back some 2,500 years.
• Day 7 : Madurai to Kadambavanam

  We will have more time this morning to explore a little more of this most captivating of cities. The city is home to the Gandhi Memorial Museum and a number of Hindu, Vishnu and Muslim temples and mosques.
• Day 8 : In Kadambavanam – Overnight train to Mysore

  After a full day to enjoy the delights of Kadambavanam and perhaps have some downtime we’ll then drive for about an hour to Dindigul Railway Station to take the evening overnight train all the way to Mysore in Karnataka.
• Day 9 : In & Around Mysore

  We will explore the stunning cultural capital of the Karnataka region, located at the base of the Chamundi Hills.
• Day 10 : In & Around Mysore

  We will explore the stunning cultural capital of the Karnataka region, located at the base of the Chamundi Hills.
• Day 11 : Mysore to Wayanad

  Set amongst some of the most pristine natural beauty that Kerala has to offer, Wayanad is steeped in traditions that can trace their origins back several millennia.These remote hills are home to some of the oldest indigenous tribes in India.
• Day 12 : In & Around Wayanad

  Lying amongst the remote landscapes of the Western Ghats, beside an ancient trading route that once connected Mysore with the ports of the Malabar Coast, the Edakkal Caves can date their pictorial writings back to at least 5,000 years.
• Day 13 : Wayanad to Kochi (Cochin)

  We drive west today across the Western Ghats towards the Arabian Sea where we then transfer to a day train bound for the engaging city of Kochi (Cochin).
• Day 14 : In Kochi

  A walking tour of the city this morning takes in the historic old streets around Fort Cochin and the red-tiled riverfront of Mattancherry, once the old capital’s main market area and the centre of the Malabar spice trade.
• Day 15 : Kochi to Alleppey (Backwaters)

  From Alleppey, we take to the waters of this most beautiful and unique andscape.Boarding a traditional houseboat we will spend the next two days cruising the waterways and channels that honeycomb the coastal plains
• Day 16 : Drive to Marari Beach

  Departing our houseboat this morning we transfer the short distance to the idyllic setting of Marari Beach. Located close to a small, sleepy fishing village, the beach offers the perfect unspoiled conclusion to our comprehensive journey.
• Day 17 : Drive to Kochi Airport

  Morning drive to Kochi Airport – Onwards Journey

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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