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10 Days 9 Nights

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Nine nights accommodation, meals as indicated, touring as specified and services of English-speaking driver.

Departs

Daily, Except Thursday

Experience

Sample the flavours of South India on a journey that seeks out the local culinary delights. Experience a Banana leaf lunch, a famous restaurant in Kochi and more as you explore India's south.

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Why We Love It

Discover the spectacular, ancient temple town of Madurai

Explore the Kerala Backwaters

Sample the best of South Indian cuisine

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Flavours of South India

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Day 1

Chennai

Arrive in Chennai.

Day 2

CHENNAI - MADURAI

Enjoy a city tour before flying to Madurai. Day 2 - (B)(L)

Day 3

MADURAI – CHETTINAD

This morning visit the Sri Meenakshi Temple and enjoy a ‘banana leaf’ lunch. (B)(L)

Day 4

CHETTINAD

Take a half day tour of this charming town and in the afternoon take a cooking class. (B)(L)

Day 5

CHETTINAD – THEKKADY

Drive to Thekkady, a spice-growing town on the edge of Periyar Tiger Reserve. (B)(D)

Day 6

THEKKADY

Visit a spice garden and a boat cruise in Periyar, keeping an eye out for wildlife. (B)

Day 7

THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM

After breakfast continue to the beautiful Backwaters. (B)(D)

Day 8

KUMARAKOM

Take scenic cruise through the Backwaters on your own houseboat. (B)(L)

Day 9

KUMARAKOM – KOCHI

Drive to the port town of Kochi and take a city tour before enjoying lunch at a famous restaurant. (B)(L)(D)

Day 10

KOCHI

Transfer to the airport. (B)

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