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Southern India Explorer

14 days
From Kochi (Cochin) to Chennai (Madras)
4.4
76 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 32
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Arrival transfer from Chennai International Airport)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Kochi

    Meals
    Lunch (Local gastronomic experience at a stunning waterfront eatery)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day tour of Kochi
    • Visit Mattancherry Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit Dutch Palace and coronation hall
    • View Chinese fishing nets
    • Visit St Francis Church
    • Traditional Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Mattancherry Jewish Synagogue
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    St Francis Church
  3. Day 3

    Kochi to Alleppey

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Overnight houseboat journey through Kerala backwaters
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
  4. Day 4

    Alleppey to Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom
  5. Day 5

    Kumarakom

  6. Day 6

    Kumarakom to Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Spice Plantation and Spice Market
    • Interactive cooking demonstration using local spices
    Landmarks
    Kumily
  7. Day 7

    Thekkady to Madurai

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
  8. Day 8

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Tirumalai Nayak
    • Temple experience
    Landmarks
    Palace of Tirumalai Nayak
  9. Day 9

    Madurai to Tanjore

  10. Day 10

    Tanjore

    Included Activities

    • Visit World Heritage Listed Sri Brihadeshwara Temple
    • Visit Tanjore Palace and Museum
    Landmarks
    Sri Brihadeshwara Temple
    Tanjore Palace
  11. Day 11

    Tanjore to Pondicherry

    Included Activities

    • Explore and learn about the history of Pondicherry
    Landmarks
    Pondicherry
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram to Chennai

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
    Landmarks
    Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Chennai to Mylapore to Mahabalipuram

    Included Activities

    • Colonial sightseeing tour in Chennai
    • Explore Mylapore temples and cathedrals
    Landmarks
    Mylapore
  14. Day 14

    Departure

    End point
    Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Alwaye, Kerala, India (Departure transfer to Cochin International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Operated by

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Rating
4.4(76 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
Cancellation policy

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    April 5th, 2026
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    Asked on August 14th, 2025

    are there any departure dates this year?

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    • MW ToursOperatorWritten August 2025

      We require minimum of two people traveling to guarantee departure. Please kindly let me know if you have two people so I can check the availability for you.

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      Jill

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      I am a solo traveller. Am happy to travel with others in similar position or couples up until early october this year.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 177788

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $265 is required to confirm your booking with MW Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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