Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
US $3,002 per person

Treasures of Southern India

13 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
4.6
877 reviews
From
US $3,002 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel or Any Convenient Point with in Chennai)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Emarald or Similar)
  2. Day 2

    Chennai to Pondicherry

    Chennai to Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Annamalai International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Caves
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 3

    Pondicherry

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Botanical Garden
    • Visit Memorial House
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
    • Boating at Chunnambar backwater
    • Beach time at Pondicherry beaches
    Landmarks
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Botanical Garden
    Memorial House
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
    Chunnambar backwater
  4. Day 4

    Pondicherry to Kumbakonam to Thanjavur

    Pondicherry to Kumbakonam to Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Gnanam or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
    • Visit Sarangapani temple
    Landmarks
    Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
    Sarangapani temple
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 5

    Thanjavur to Trichy

    Thanjavur to Trichy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Gnanam or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Tour of Srirangam Island
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Rock Fort Temple
    Srirangam Island
  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur to Chettinad

    Thanjavur to Chettinad
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Chettinad Heritage or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chettinad Palace
    • Cycle tour in rural region
    • Visit Athangudi Tiles factory
    • Visit basket making cooperative
    • Visit brass smiths
    • Shopping at Karaikudi
    • Visit Lord Ganesha temple at Karaikudi
    Landmarks
    Chettinad Palace
    Athangudi Tiles factory
    Lord Ganesha temple at Karaikudi
  7. Day 7

    Chettinad to Madurai

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayaka Temple
    • Visit Temple Art Museum
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
    Thirumalai Nayaka Temple
    Temple Art Museum
  8. Day 8

    Madurai to Munnar

    Madurai to Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Eastend or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Kerala with waterfalls and mountain views
    • Evening tea estate walk or free activities
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 9

    Munnar to Kumarakom

    Munnar to Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kumarakom Heritage or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Old Munnar Town
    • Visit town market
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 10

    Kumarakom

    Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kumarakom Heritage or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vembanad Lake
    • Visit Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    • Visit Kumarakom Beach
    • Backwaters cruise in traditional shikara boat
    Landmarks
    Vembanad Lake
    Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  11. Day 11

    Kumarakom to Cochin

    Kumarakom to Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Abad Atrium or Similar)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 12

    Cochin

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Hill Palace
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
    • Visit Pallipuram Fort
    • Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    • Visit Bolgatty Island
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Marine Drive
    Hill Palace
    St. Francis Church
    Dutch Palace
    Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
    Pallipuram Fort
    Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    Bolgatty Island
    Indo Portuguese Museum
  13. Day 13

    Cochin

    Cochin
    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
    Meals
    Breakfast

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change
Rating
4.6(877 reviews)
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Golden Triangle India Tours

  • Craig
    July 6th, 2026
    The tour was amazing, giving us a fantastic taste for the lifestyles and cultures of the people living in North East...
    Show more
  • Duane
    July 5th, 2026
    Our travelers were able to walk away with an appreciation for the place they visited.
  • Edwin
    July 1st, 2026
    Great Tour Guide was very helpful in all situations and was also very interactive. Amazing job!

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in2d2h4m12s
  • From Wednesday
    15 Jul, 2026
    To Monday
    27 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Thursday
    16 Jul, 2026
    To Tuesday
    28 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    17 Jul, 2026
    To Wednesday
    29 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Saturday
    18 Jul, 2026
    To Thursday
    30 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Sunday
    19 Jul, 2026
    To Friday
    31 Jul, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Monday
    20 Jul, 2026
    To Saturday
    1 Aug, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Tuesday
    21 Jul, 2026
    To Sunday
    2 Aug, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Wednesday
    22 Jul, 2026
    To Monday
    3 Aug, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Thursday
    23 Jul, 2026
    To Tuesday
    4 Aug, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    24 Jul, 2026
    To Wednesday
    5 Aug, 2026
    English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian +7 more
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $3,002 per person
    Multiple Room Types

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Golden Triangle India Tours with your enquiry, they usually respond within 8 hours.
From
US $3,002 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 188701

  • Currency
    Indian Rupee
    India
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Golden Triangle India 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 110 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Golden Triangle India Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Golden Triangle India Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec