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12 Days South India Tour

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Chennai (Madras)
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cochin

    Cochin
    Start point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Abad Atrium or Similar)
  3. Day 2

    Cochin

    Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Abad Atrium or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Full day sightseeing tour of Cochin
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Market
    • Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    St. Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
    Mattancherry Palace
    Chinese Fishing Market
  4. Day 3

    Cochin to Alleppey

    Cochin to Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Standard House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey on backwaters
    • Backwaters and lagoons exploration
    • Evening walk around local streets of Alleppey
  5. Day 4

    Alleppey to Varkala

    Alleppey to Varkala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Clafouti Beach Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Papanasam Beach
    Landmarks
    Papanasam Beach
  6. Day 5

    Varkala

    Varkala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Clafouti Beach Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Janardanaswamy Temple
    Landmarks
    Janardanaswamy Temple
  7. Day 6

    Varkala

    Varkala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Clafouti Beach Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Varkala Beach visit
    Landmarks
    Varkala Beach
  8. Day 7

    Varkala to Kanyakumari

    Varkala to Kanyakumari
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Singaar International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
    • Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit Kanyakumari Temple (Kanyakumari Mandir)
    • Visit Tri Samudra Milan
    • Visit Gandhi Mandapam
    • Visit Sthanumalayan Temple
    Landmarks
    Padmanabhapuram Palace
    Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    Kanyakumari Temple
    Tri Samudra Milan
    Gandhi Mandapam
    Sthanumalayan Temple
  9. Day 8

    Kanyakumari to Madurai

    Kanyakumari to Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Half day tour of Madurai
    • Visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
    • Visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    • Visit Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    • Visit Alagar Kovil Temple
    • Visit Gandhi Museum
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
    Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    Alagar Kovil Temple
    Gandhi Museum
  10. Day 9

    Madurai - Trichy - Pondicherry

    Madurai - Trichy - Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Annamalai International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple, Trichy
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple, Trichy
    • Visit Srirangam Temple, Trichy
    • Boating at Chunnambar Backwater
    • Explore beaches of Pondicherry
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Srirangam Temple
    Chunnambar Backwater
  11. Day 10

    Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram

    Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mahabs or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Pondicherry
    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Botanical Garden, Pondicherry
    • Visit Memorial House, Pondicherry
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
    • Guided tour of Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit caves in Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    Landmarks
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Botanical Garden, Pondicherry
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
    Thirukadalmallai
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
  12. Day 11

    Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram to Chennai

    Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram to Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Emarald or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
    Landmarks
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
  13. Day 12

    Departure from Chennai

    Departure from Chennai
    End point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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