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Indian culture and heritage

Minimum number of performers

Participate in a group 2 to 6 people

​Japanese/English guided tour

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Participation fee (price depends on the number of people in the group.)

5 stars: 189,000 yen to 241,000 yen

4 stars: 153,000 yen to 195,500 yen

3 stars: 125,400 yen to 167,400 yen

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Departure and Return 

  • Departure Point Kochi Airport, Madurai, 

  • Departure Time Between the supplier and the traveler, the start time will be coordinated within a specific time period.  

  • Please note: Tours can be organized starting in Cochin and ending in Madurai or vice versa 

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Cochin to Madurai Backwaters, Tea Plantations and Temples Tour

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Overview 

The Incredible Cochin to Madurai Backwaters, Tea Estates & Temple Tour starts from your arrival in Cochin. Explore Fort Kochi, an old town district famous for its cobbled lanes and Dutch, Portuguese and Jewish heritage. Next, head to Alleppey, a Venetian-style town built on canals and streams known as the Kerala Watershed. Encounter exotic wildlife in the thick evergreen forests of Thekkady, famous for its diversity, scenic beauty and natural spice heaven. Continue to Munnar in the Western Ghats, a summer resort and former resort for the elite of the British Indian Empire. Next drive to Madurai to visit one of the largest ancient temple complexes and shrines that truly showcases its spiritual wealth and past glory with its ornate architecture and sacred charm.
 

Included

  • dinner

  • lunch

  • 7 nights accommodation in a hotel in the selected price range.

  • Deluxe air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival to departure as per the tour program

  • Entrance fees and activity fees for monuments mentioned in the itinerary.

  • English-speaking tour guide (local guide in each city) on sightseeing days.

  • Bottled water in the car.

  • government tax.

  • breakfast (7)

  • Airfare (international/domestic)

  • Camera charging at the monument.

  • Liquor, laundry, tips, phone calls, faxes,

  • Expenses of a personal nature, such as the Internet.

  • Anything not listed in the inclusions.

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Detailed information 

Day 1 Arrival in Cochin 3 stops 

Day 2 Cochin - Alleppey (approximately 60km/1.3hrs) Backwater Tour Sailing Boat 1 stop 

Day 3 Alleppey - Thekkady (130kms/3hrs) 1 stop 

Day 4 Thekkady 2 stops 

Day 5 Thekkady-Munnar (approximately 110km / 2 hours) 2 stops 

Day 6 Munnar 1 stop 

Day 7 Munnar-Madurai (approximately 160km / 3 hours) 1 stop 

Day 8 Madurai - Departure 1 stop

Minimum number of performers

Participate in a group 2 to 6 people

Participation fee: ¥ 18,800 / person ~ (*excluding hotel accommodation fee)

(The price depends on the number of people in the group.)

​Japanese/English guided tour

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Departure and Return 

  • Departure Locations: View departure locations 

  • Departure time: 5:30 PM 

  • Notes We will pick you up from your hotel at 5:30 am.
     

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Checklist

  • A confirmation email will be sent upon booking

  • wheelchair accessible

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Please put infants on your lap

  • most people can participate

  • It is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Varanasi Full Day Tour

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Overview

Explore India's religious capital of Varanasi and learn about Hinduism on a private tour. Take a boat ride on the Ganges River and learn why it is a sacred place for Hindus. Visit the sacred site of Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, and take a guided walk through the old streets and alleyways of Varanasi. Conclude your trip with a view of Aarti's sacred rituals from the steps and water. Take a private sightseeing tour around the city of Varanasi Cruise along the Ganges to see Aarti religious ceremonies Visit religious sites and learn about Hindu beliefs Personal experience with a private guide and vehicle Enjoy  

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Included

  • Government-certified professional guide

  • Evening and morning boat rides use private boats

  • Entrance to all monuments

  • individual means of transportation

  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)

  • food, drink

  • The following items are not included in the pack
     

​Details

1Ganges River 

Get picked up from your hotel at 5:30 AM and start your day with a boat ride on the Ganges to watch the sunrise. Boating on the Ganges to watch the sunrise is a major tourist attraction in Varanasi. You can see how Hindus live on the banks of the Ganges. Varanasi has a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi ultimately liberates the soul from the human body. Complementing the concept of God is the Ganges Steps at Varanasi. After boarding the boat, take a short walk to Varanasi's oldest district, famous for its narrow streets. This walk will take you to the famous food street, perfume market and other unusual sights. 4 hours • Includes entrance ticket.  

 

2Sarnath

  After breakfast I will go to Sarnus. Varanasi Sarnath is the place the Buddha chose to give his first sermon. As such, Sarnath is one of the most worshiped places by Buddhists. In addition to Buddhism, Saanath is also associated with Jainism. Sarnath has many Buddhist monuments and buildings. Important Buddhist monuments in Sarnath include the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa and monasteries and temples of various Buddhist denominations from Japan, China, Thailand and Burma.

 

3Banaras Ghats 

Then drive to the riverbank and enter one of the oldest streets for a walking tour. A guided walking tour through Varanasi's old streets and millennia-old alleys will leave you spellbound by the sacred temples. Step into the old alleys and experience the sacred and oldest living culture of this ancient city. A walk full of surprises at every step provides a wealth of insight and sightseeing. You can learn more by participating in this. Ask your Varanasi guide questions to learn more about each location on your walking tour. This Varanasi walk takes place on the north side of the Ghats and offers a genuine insight into Varanasi. This Read more 2 hours • Includes admission ticket.  

 

4 Ganga Aarti 

In the late evening, drive to the banks of the Ganges and board a private boat to witness the cremation after the Aarti ceremony. Aarti, sometimes spelled arathi, is a Hindu religious ceremony in which one or more deities are lit. Aarti can also refer to the devotional song to the gods sung during the offering of the lamp. Indian Hindus worship the river Ganges as a goddess. Every night in Varanasi, Aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. This can be seen from the stairs or from the boat. It is a spectacular spectacle of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras that resonate beautifully in a religious ceremony performed by a few priests, following a very rigorous procedure. Rivers are also purified by petals. Afterwards, return to your hotel, where the service ends. 3 hours • Includes entrance ticket.

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