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From Kochi (Cochin) to Chennai (Madras)
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In-depth Cultural
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi

    Start point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Half day guided tour of Kochi
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Visit Marine Drive
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Dutch Palace
    Indo Portuguese Museum
    Marine Drive
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  2. Day 2

    Kochi to Munnar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eastend or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Munnar with scenic views
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  3. Day 3

    Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eastend or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Sightseeing tour of Munnar
    • Visit Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Old Munnar Town
    • Visit town market
    • Evening walk at Tea Estate
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
  4. Day 4

    Munnar to Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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  5. Day 5

    Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
    • Border Hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangaladevi Temple
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Mangaladevi Temple
  6. Day 6

    Thekkady to Alappuzha

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at House Boat), Dinner (Dinner at House Boat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Standard House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Drive to Alappuzha
    • Houseboat journey through backwaters and lagoons
    • Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
  7. Day 7

    Alappuzha to Trivandrum - Kovalam

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at houseboat
    • Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    • Visit Horse Palace
    • Visit Sree Chitra Art Gallery
    • Visit Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond)
    Landmarks
    Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    Sree Chitra Art Gallery
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  8. Day 8

    Kovalam

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Full day tour of Kovalam
    • Visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
    • Visit Halcyon Castle
    • Visit Analothbhave Mathe Church
    • Visit Fishing Harbour
    • Visit Samudra Beach
    • Visit Rock Cut Cave Temple
    • Visit Chowara
    • Visit Poovar
    Landmarks
    Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
    Samudra Beach
    Rock Cut Cave Temple
  9. Day 9

    Kovalam to Kanyakumari

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Singaar International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
    • Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit Kanyakumari Mandir
    • Visit Tri Samudra Milan
    • Visit Gandhi Mandapam
    • Visit Sthanumalayan Temple
    Landmarks
    Padmanabhapuram Palace
    Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    Kanyakumari Mandir
    Gandhi Mandapam
    Sthanumalayan Temple
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  10. Day 10

    Kanyakumari to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Half day tour of Madurai
    • Visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
    • Visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    • Visit Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    • Visit Alagar Kovil Temple
    • Visit Gandhi Museum
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
    Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    Alagar Kovil Temple
    Gandhi Museum
  11. Day 11

    Madurai - Trichy - Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Annamalai International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple in Trichy
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple in Trichy
    • Visit Srirangam Temple in Trichy
    • Boating at Chunnambar backwater
    • Explore beaches of Pondicherry
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Srirangam Temple
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  12. Day 12

    Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mahabs or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Guided tour of Pondicherry
    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Botanical Garden
    • Visit Memorial House
    • 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
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    Landmarks
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
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  13. Day 13

    Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram - Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Emarald or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Kanchipuram
    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    Landmarks
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
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  14. Day 14

    Departure from Chennai

    End point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
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