14 days tour

Enchanting South: A Private Women’S Exclusive Tour

$ 1,426 .00 USD

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Enchanting South: A Private Women’S Exclusive Tour

This tour includes:

Transport

Our fleet consists of brand-new, meticulously maintained vehicles to ensure optimal comfort and safety throughout your journey. Each vehicle undergoes rigorous inspections to guarantee reliability. Our drivers are extensively vetted, ensuring they possess thorough knowledge of local routes, making solo travel with them completely secure. Transportation is provided in air-conditioned private vehicles with drivers fluent in local languages. Our offerings include: Swift Dzire or similar for up to 2 passengers Innova Crysta or similar for 3-4 passengers Tempo Traveller or similar for groups of 5-8 passengers AC Coach for more travellers Rest assured, our commitment to quality transport ensures a seamless and enjoyable travel experience.

Guide

All tours and transfers as per the itinerary will be conducted in a private vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking guide. For groups larger than six people, an accompanying tour guide will be provided for the entire group. Accommodations for the additional guide will be arranged separately.

Meals

Breakfast is included as per the itinerary. For departures during Christmas and New Year, mandatory Gala Dinner charges will apply.

Others

Accommodation with bed & breakfast plan as per the itinerary. Limited Meals as per the program. Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by AC vehicle. Local English speaking guides as per the sightseeing. For a groups of 6 and more travellers, an accompanying tour escort for whole tour will be provided. Two bottles of water per person per day. Local assistance. All taxes, parking, tolls and driver expenses.

Accommodation

We offer accommodations in the following categories: 1. Standard Category Mahabalipuram: Hotel Mahab / Mammalla Heritage / Similar Pondicherry: Annamalai / Villa Helena / Similar Tanjore: Hotel Gnanam / Treebo Naaz Royal / Similar Chettinad: Chettinad Court / Chola Heritage / Similar Madurai: JC Residency / Madurai Residency / Similar Periyar: Green View Homestay / Elephant Route / Similar Alleppey: Coco Bay / Deshadan Backwater Resort / Similar Cochin: Hotel Abad / Abad Atrium / Similar 2. Superior Category Mahabalipuram: Ideal Beach Resort / The Chariot /Similar Pondicherry: Shenbaga / Accord / Similar Tanjore: Laxmi Hotel / Great Trails River View / Similar Chettinad: Chettinad Mansion / Saratha Vilas / Similar Madurai: Fortune Pandiyan Hotel / Poppy Hotel / Similar Periyar: Peppervine / Oxygen Resort / Similar Alleppey: Hotel Abad / Punnamada Resort / Similar Cochin: Casino Hotel / The Dutch Bungalow / Similar­ 3. Prestige Category Mahabalipuram: Radisson Temple Bay / Grand Bay / Similar Pondicherry: The Residency Towers / Maison Perumal / Similar Tanjore: Svatma / Similar Chettinad: Chidambara Vilas / The Bangala / Similar Madurai: Hotel Heritage Madurai / Courtyard By Marriot / Similar Periyar: Elephant Court / Niramaya / Similar Alleppey: Coconat Lagoon / The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa / Similar Cochin: Eight Bastion / The Trident / Fragrant Nature / Xandari Harbour / Similar Please Note: It is always our endeavor to provide you with the hotels listed in the program. However, if the listed hotels are unavailable, we will provide the best possible options within the same category.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included in the tour package; however, we can arrange them upon request. Please consult with us regarding the timings before booking your domestic flight.

Others

Flights, Visa & Insurance. Entrance fee to monuments, Tips, personal expenses & additional visits or extra use of vehicles. Anything not mentioned in the inclusions & itinerary.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included in the program. It is advisable to obtain travel insurance for your tour.

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Itinerary of your trip Enchanting South: A Private Women’S Exclusive Tour

  • Day 1 Arrive Chennai - Mahabalipuram (75 Km, 2 Hrs Approx Excluding Stops)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrive Chennai - Mahabalipuram (75 Km, 2 Hrs Approx Excluding Stops)

      Upon your arrival at Chennai Airport, our tour executive will extend a cordial welcome and transport you to Mahabalipuram, which is located on the Coromandel Coast and overlooks the Bay of Bengal. Once you have checked into your hotel, you are free to unwind and decompress. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.


      Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Assistance

  • Day 2 Mahabalipuram
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mahabalipuram

      After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram, begin by visiting one of the oldest temples in south India. It belongs to the early 8th century AD and is a good example of an early temple constructed in a Dravidian style. The tour continues with a visit to the Five Rathas, where each of the five temples are created in a different style but resemble chariots. They were found hidden by sand 200 years ago and excavated. Four of the Rathas are supposed to have been taken from a single rock formation. Arjuna’s Penance, the world’s largest bas carving and wonderful depictions of Hindu mythology. The huge whaleback shaped rock contains figures of Gods, Demigods, men, beasts, birds and in fact represents creation. Just to the northwest visit the Ganesh Ratha which is a shrine to Ganesh the elephant god and nearby is a huge boulder known as Krishna’s butter ball. This boulder does not move but seems to balance quite precariously. The Mandapas which are also nearby and scattered over the main hill are amongst the earliest of the rock cut temples. Afternoon at leisure to have a massage, walk on the beach or browse the many textile and handcraft shops. Overnight Mahabalipuram.

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      Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide 

      Highlights :  Oldest temples in south India,  Five Rathas,  Arjuna’s Penance

  • Day 3 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (90 Km, 2 Hrs Approx. Excluding Stops)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (90 Km, 2 Hrs Approx. Excluding Stops)

      Morning drive to Pondicherry which has a fascinating history closely tied to the French and their imperial aspirations in India. The French connection has survived Pondicherry’s union with the Indian republic through language, food and the many visitors and residents of French origin. On arrival check in your hotel and later visit the Aurobindo Ashram and the French Quarter. In the evening you can wander in the markets or stroll along the beach promenade. Overnight Pondicherry

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      Inclusions : Accommodation, BreakFast, Transport, Tourist Guide 

      Highlights :  Aurobindo Ashram, French Quarter

  • Day 4 Pondicherry - Kumbakonam - Tanjore (183 Km, 2 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Pondicherry - Kumbakonam - Tanjore (183 Km, 2 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

      Wake up early to enjoy a cycle tour through Pondicherry. This tour is held from 7 to 9 AM, when the air is still fresh and the city just awakes. The tour will be from residential area to the seashore via Gourbet Market and the historical city hearing tips and stories from daily life and local culture of this unique city in India. Later start your drive to Kumbakonam. Enroute visit the famous UNESCO Monuments at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram. In Darasuram, you have the opportunity to visit the Silk weaving village. Later, you can visit the Bronze statue making unit, for which this area is famous. Continue a short distance to Tanjore and visit the Brihadeswara Temple, which is also a UNESCO Monument. Overnight at Tanjore.

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      Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, BreakFast, Tourist Guide 

      Highlights:  Cycle Tour in Pondicherry, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram, Brihadeswara Temple

  • Day 5 Tanjore - Trichy - Chettinad (100 Km, 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tanjore - Trichy - Chettinad (100 Km, 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

      Travel to Trichy via the "Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu" following breakfast. Visit Amma Mandapam by the Cauvery River upon your arrival, where you will be able to enjoy a view of the Rock Fort Temple and Sri Rangam Temple. Experience the traditional art of Mehandi by applying henna paste to your hands to create intricate designs.

      Drive to Chettinadu in the late afternoon, making a halt at a distinctive village temple that features brightly painted terracotta animal offerings. Proceed to Kannudakathan for lunch and check-in.

      Investigate the stately mansions of the Chettiars, which exhibit a fusion of architectural styles and global influences. Explore the region’s renowned arts and crafts, such as hand-made mosaics, silver embellishment, and wood carving. Stay in Chettinadu for the night.

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      Inclusions: Accommodation, BreakFast, Lunch, Transport,, Tourist Guide 

      Highlights: ­ Rock Fort Temple,  Sri Rangam Temple, Art of Mehandi

  • Day 6 Chettinadu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chettinadu

      Visit the local markets and the temples, observe the local craft of tile-making at Athangudi, Wood carving and Hand weaving of Kandangi sarees at Karaikudi. Kanadukathan is a perfect place to slow down, walk the quiet streets and meet the local people. You will also enjoy the bullock cart ride in the streets of this region. Overnight Chettinadu.

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      Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide 

      Highlights: Markets and temples, Athangudi, Wood carving, 

  • Day 7 Chettinadu - Madurai (100 Km, 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chettinadu - Madurai (100 Km, 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

      Leisurely start your drive to Madurai, which is popularly known as the city that never sleeps. On arrival visit Gandhi Museum and later check in your hotel. Be prepared for getting the Gastronomical experience in the evening. After lunch proceed to visit the Nayak Palace and later enjoy the Madurai food safari tour where you will be taken to different restaurants to taste the local flavor and also visit a couple of road-side eateries. This tour will take around 3 hours from 6-9pm using various forms of local transport to travel between your food sampling activities. Overnight Madurai.

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      Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, BreakFast, Tourist Guide 

      Highlights:  Gandhi Museum, Gastronomical experience,  Nayak Palace, Food tour

  • Day 8 Madurai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Madurai

      Experience the Vanakkam Madurai walking tour in the morning, which commences at 6 AM and lasts for 2 hours. Away from the typical tourist attractions, this private, interactive tour provides an immersive experience of the culture and daily life of Madurai. A member of the Vanakkam Madurai Team will provide you with an overview of the local society, traditions, street vendors, residences, and markets.

      Experience the art of wearing a saree with the help of a professional, and visit a saree store to select your saree, blouse, and matching bangles. During your excursion, this distinctive experience will serve as a highlight. Visit the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple to conclude the morning.

      Visit the doll-making and weaving facilities in Vilachery, which is located near Madurai, following lunch. An overnight sojourn in Madurai.

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      Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, BreakFast, Tourist Guide 

      Highlights: Vanakkam Madurai walking tour, Art of wearing a saree, Meenakshi Amman Temple,

  • Day 9 Madurai - Periyar (158 Km, 4 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Madurai - Periyar (158 Km, 4 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

      Today bid goodbye to Tamilnadu and drive to Kerala, abundant in nature and popularly known as “God’s Own Country”. The hills around Periyar are also a superb growing environment for many of the spices for which Kerala is famous. On arrival check in your hotel and later visit a local spice garden. A guided walk around one of these gardens will give visitors an insight into the history of the spice trade, as well as the many uses of these health-giving plants in traditional and modern medicine as well as their more well-known culinary uses. The wonderfully pungent aromas of some plants are obvious as soon as you start to walk around the garden, while others reveal their properties only when tasted. Others still such as vanilla require quite a lot of processing before they attain their familiar aroma and appearance. The production techniques and farming practices which are used to grow the various spices will also be touched on. There are also many great places to purchase spices to take home if you wish. In the evening watch the tribal dance performance or a Kalaripayyat - martial arts demonstration. Overnight Periyar

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      Inclusions : Accommodation, Transport, BreakFast, Tourist Guide 

      Highlights : Spice garden, Nature, Kalaripayyat 

  • Day 10 Periyar - Alleppey (162 Km, 4 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Periyar - Alleppey (162 Km, 4 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

      Descend from the hills to the backwaters , wide canals that meander inland from the coast where trade has occurred for generations. The lush green landscape is perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. Settle in to your resort on the edge of the backwaters Ayurveda massage and Yoga classes are available here. Overnight Alleppey.

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      Inclusions: Accommodation,  Breakfast, Transport

      Highlights: Backwaters of Kerala,  Optional Ayurveda massage and Yoga.

  • Day 11 Alleppey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Alleppey

      Day at leisure for massages and pampering. Late afternoon head out on a motor boat to enjoy the sunset over the backwaters. Overnight Alleppey.

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      Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport

      Highlights: Sunset over the backwaters, motor boat tour in Backwaters

  • Day 12 Alleppey - Cochin (76 Km, 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Alleppey - Cochin (76 Km, 3 Hrs. Approx. Excluding Stops)

      Transfer to Cochin.  On your way to Cochin, visit a local school, a coir yarn/mat processing unit, a matchstick making unit, a church, a local tea shop, and the picturesque paddy fields or fish farm areas. After lunch, complete your short drive to Cochin.

      Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance, a 400-year-old Kerala art form known for its elaborate costumes, makeup, and expressive gestures. Arrive early to witness the actors’ makeup process, followed by a brief history and explanation of the dance. The performance, lasting about 90 minutes, will depict a scene from the Mahabharata or the Ramayana. This striking art form is sure to be an unforgettable highlight of your trip. Overnight stay in Cochin.­ 

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      Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport

      Highlights: Local arts, Kathakali Dance

  • Day 13 Cochin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cochin

      Your tour of Fort Cochin will be done partly on foot and partly by auto rickshaw. The various historical sites and markets are spread out allowing you the oppor-tunity to see some of the local life between sightseeing stops. The Jewish Syna-gogue was built in 1568 AD. The Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand-painted tiles are interesting features here. Later visit Dutch Palace and the Chinese fishing nets, which still use the same design as passed down by the Chinese migrants in the 16th century. Have the afternoon at leisure to explore antique shops, walk along the waterfront or book in for a facial or massage Your final dinner will be a special seafood meal, making the most of all the fresh ingredients at hand. Overnight Cochin

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      Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Transport, Tourist Guide 

      Highlights : Fort Cochin, Jewish Synagauge, Chinese Fishing Nets

  • Day 14 Cochin Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cochin Departure

      No planned activities today, there are plenty of places to explore around Cochin until we transfer you to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination within India. We can arrange extension tours to the Taj Mahal and Rajasthan, Mumbai or any other part of India to continue your discovery of this multi- faceted country.


      Inclusions : Breakfast, Transport


      Please Note : Please Note that you will be dropped at the airport or any other location of your choice. Please plan accordingly your onward journey. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

You’ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 3 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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