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11 days Pearls of South India Tour with Luxury Houseboat Stay(All INCLUSIVE)

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  • Colorful temple with intricate sculptures.
  • Gothic-style cathedral with a cloudy sky.
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  • Decorated elephants with people in a street setting.
  • Traditional houseboat on a river with palm trees lining the shore.
  • Festival with elephants decorated with gold coverings and large parasols.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bangalore

    Bangalore
    Start point
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Pick up from Hotels/Airport in Bengaluru)
  3. Day 2

    Bangalore to Mysore

    Bangalore to Mysore
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Bangalore including Bangalore Fort, Vidhan Saudha, the Bull Temple, Cubbon Park, and Lal Bagh
    • Monument entrance fees
    Landmarks
    Bangalore Fort
    Vidhan Saudha
    Bull Temple
    Cubbon Park
    Lal Bagh
  4. Day 3

    Mysore to Coonoor

    Mysore to Coonoor
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Mysore including Amba Vilas Palace (Mysore Palace), Lalita Mahal, Rail Museum, St. Philomena's Church, and Chamundeswari Temple
    • Monument entrance fees
    Landmarks
    Amba Vilas Palace (Mysore Palace)
    Lalita Mahal
    Rail Museum
    St. Philomena's Church
    Chamundeswari Temple
  5. Day 4

    Coonoor

    Coonoor
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Coonoor including Sims Park, Dolphins Nose Viewpoint, Lambs Rock, and Droog Fort
    • Monument entrance fees
    Landmarks
    Sims Park
    Dolphins Nose Viewpoint
    Lambs Rock
    Droog Fort
  6. Day 5

    Coonoor to Cochin

    Coonoor to Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Ayurveda massage treatment
  7. Day 6

    Kochi

    Kochi
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    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Fort Kochi including St. Francis' Church, Dutch Cemetery, Santa Cruz Basilica, Malabar House, Calvathy Jamaath Mosque, Mattancherry Palace, and historic temples
    • Traditional Kathakali dance program
    • Monument entrance fees
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    St. Francis' Church
    Dutch Cemetery
    Santa Cruz Basilica
    Malabar House
    Calvathy Jamaath Mosque
    Mattancherry Palace
  8. Day 7

    Kochi to Alleppey (Houseboat)

    Kochi to Alleppey (Houseboat)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (All meals at the Houseboat), Dinner (All meals at the Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Private houseboat overnight stay
    • Backwater experience by houseboat
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
  9. Day 8

    Alleppey to Thekkady

    Alleppey to Thekkady
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on houseboat

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride on Periyar Lake
    • Visit to nearby spice trails
    • Lunch at an authentic South Indian restaurant
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
  10. Day 9

    Thekkady to Madurai

    Thekkady to Madurai
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Periyar National Park for wildlife viewing
    • Monument entrance fees

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tribal Heritage Museum
    • Visit Mangaladevi Temple
    • Visit local market
    • Lunch at an authentic South Indian restaurant
    • Visit to a traditional South Indian coffee shop
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
    Tribal Heritage Museum
    Mangaladevi Temple
  11. Day 10

    Madurai

    Madurai
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Madurai including Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum, and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Monument entrance fees
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
    Tirumalai Nayak Palace
    Gandhi Museum
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
  12. Day 11

    Madurai Departure

    Madurai Departure
    End point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Drop to Hotel/Airport in Chennai)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Jack5.0•January 2024
    The pleasure of going on the 11 days Pearls of South India Tour with Luxury Houseboat Stay and it was an...
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    Traveled in January 2024
    Reply from: Travel Con
    Dear Guptil, Greetings ! Many Thanks for taking your valuable time to write positive feedback about our services and your overall experience with this tour. It indicates that you enjoyed and services provided as per your expectations. Looking forward to serving you more shortly. Kind Regards Hemender Singh
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  • Marina5.0•November 2023
    Very good! From the booking and throughout the whole journey.
    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Travel Con
    Dear Marian, Greetings ! Many thanks for appreciating our services. Your positive words means a lot for all of us to motivate and further improve at our services. Looking forward to welcome you in the northern India. Kind Regards Hemender Singh
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  • Anderson5.0•September 2023
    I had the pleasure of taking part in a 11-day Pearls of South India Tour with Luxury Houseboat Stay. The tour was...
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    Dear Anderson Jack, Greetings ! Many Thanks for appreciating our services. It means a lot for all of us as a team. It shows that the services provided were as per our promise and to your expectations. It was our pleasure to host you and looking forward to welcoming you once again. Kind Regards Hemender Singh
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  • Stephen5.0•March 2023
    We were an aged couple (72) and (75) and wanted to relax somewhere in south of India.We chose this private tour to...
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    Hello Stephen, Greetings ! Many Thanks for writing a positive comments for our services. It shows that the tour services were as per your expectations and you enjoyed your tour very much. Kind Regards Hemender Singh.
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  • Sheila1.0•February 2023
    My tour was altered without consultation. I did not have equivalent to what I paid for. Administration was...
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    Hello Sheila Phillips, The tour plan was changed because you did not want to have long journey. So I had to customize the tour as per your need and requirements. If somehow you did not meet your expectations, I am really sorry. I am not a Tour Guide and I live at Agra and you travelled to South India. If you have offered lunch for guide, it means you were happy with him. He never asked to have lunch from your money.. In south India, sometimes it happens that drivers are not fluent as we are. I planned all the tour as you told me and suggested me. on Day 9th February, you told that you are flying on 11th February not on 10th. Last minute, I had to arrange a hotel because your hotel was not vacant. Also I paid your Flight Ticket from Bangalore to cochin without any Extra cost. This also you had mention before reviewing us negatively . Anyway you are guest and for us Guest is like a GOD for us.Thanks Than n d
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  • Reggie5.0•December 2019
    Our travel plan was very well organized by Travelcon. Excellent service by the staff and the guide/driver. I would...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Travel Con
    Dear Reggie, Greetings ! Thanks a lot for your positive feedback and taking time to encourage us. We really did our duty and We are happy that you have appreciated our services. Hope to see you again in this wonderland and discover other hidden gems of this beautiful country. Thanks and Regards Hemender Singh
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  • Amie5.0•December 2019
    Special thanks to Travelcon for understood our needs and planned the day trip and packages accordingly. They gave us...
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    Janet

    Asked on April 24th, 2025

    Do you have any other solo travelers who would share a room? preferable female.

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    • Travel ConOperator•Written April 2025

      Sorry to inform that as of now, you are the only one. But on the occasion of our 14th Anniversary, you can avail 25% Flash Discount.

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    Michael

    Asked on March 23rd, 2024

    How late does the tour end? We have a flight at 01:00 on 8 May. What is the transportation during the tour? Is it by bus? I read there is little free time. Is that correct? We are traveling with our 15-year-old son.

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    • Travel ConOperator•Written March 2024

      The tour shall end around 12 PM. It would be a 15 seater bus but since you are travelling with your son, we can organize a private car for you and your family.

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      Michael

      Traveler•Written March 2024

      I assume if there is a 15-seat car, more people will travel on this Tour? If we decide to have a private car, what would be the additional costs?

    • Travel ConOperator•Written March 2024

      Yes, there would be more people. If you prefer an exclusive private tour, the cost would remain the same. Only 25% discount shall be applicable.

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    Monique

    Asked on January 9th, 2024

    What are the best months of the year to visit for minimal rain and cooler temperatures? My wife also cannot eat very spicy hot food. Is it possible to find easily meals for her? Finally, can we combine two tours together to extend our trip?

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    • Travel ConOperator•Written January 2024

      From October till March is considered to be the best season. Now these days, all hotels/restaurants offer less spicy food. Yes, you can find food easily everywhere. Yes, you can combine two tours together.

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    Ross

    Asked on June 10th, 2023

    Does this tour depart on Jan if so how much per person and what accommodation is provided

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    • Travel ConOperator•Written June 2023

      Yes, we shall operate in January 2024 as well. We Provide 3 star and 4 star Hotels everwhere. The Prices is as per brochure.

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    Alison

    Asked on May 26th, 2023

    Is drinking water provided each day during the tour?

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    • Travel ConOperator•Written May 2023

      Yes, two bottles of drinking water is provided per person.

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    Jason

    Asked on April 12th, 2023

    From Madurai, we wish to make an overnight stop in Puducherry, and leave for Chennai the day after. Will that be possible? If so, are you able to help us with transportation Puducherry-Chennai either by car or by train, make an arrangement where we can store our luggage during the day of our visit to Chennai, and with transport to the airport late evening the same date?

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      Regarding Chennai, I think we will be happy by transport Puducherry-Chennai in the early afternoon. Then we take it from there on our own. (We were thinking it could be an idea to leave our luggage in an hotel or so while we are doing our sightseeings in the late afternoon/early evenings before we leave for the airport. I guess as long as we stop by a hotell, we can make the arrangement ourselves.) How do we book the whole trip? Is it ok if we book by tourrader.com directly, and follow up our special transport for the final part here?

    • Travel ConOperator•Written April 2023

      Sure. I will provide you a car for Chennai Puducherry and return. You can return your luggage to the hotel and collect when you return. But make sure when you drop your baggaes, kindly lock them properly. Yes, You have to book through TOURRADAR.

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