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Best of Exotic South India

12 days
From Hyderabad to Kochi (Cochin)
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hyderabad

    Hyderabad
    Start point
    Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Hyderabad.)
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  2. Day 2

    Hyderabad

    Hyderabad
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Charminar
    • Visit Mecca Masjid
    • Explore Lad Bazaar
    • Learn about and blend traditional ittar perfume
    Landmarks
    Charminar
    Mecca Masjid
    Lad Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Hyderabad

    Hyderabad
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Birla Temple
    • Visit Chowmahalla Palace
    • Visit Nizam Museum
    • Visit Golconda Fort
    • Sound and Light Show at Golconda Fort
    Landmarks
    Birla Temple
    Chowmahalla Palace
    Nizam Museum
    Golconda Fort
  4. Day 4

    Hyderabad to Madurai

    Hyderabad to Madurai

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Temple evening ceremony
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Madurai

    Madurai
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
    • Visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    • Visit Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    • Visit Alagar Kovil
    • Visit Gandhi Museum
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
    Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    Alagar Kovil
    Gandhi Museum
  6. Day 6

    Madurai to Pollachi

    Madurai to Pollachi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Pollachi

    Pollachi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private tea plantation and factory tour
    • Interpretation center and rainforest project visit
    Landmarks
    Valparai
    Anaimalai Hills
  8. Day 8

    Pollachi to Munnar

    Pollachi to Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Experience the wildlife at Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Old Munnar Town
    • Visit town market

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk at Tea Estate
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
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  9. Day 9

    Munnar to Thrissur

    Munnar to Thrissur
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thrissur's Art Gallery
    • Learn about traditional Sanskrit theatre with masters
    • Witness Tholpavakoothu traditional shadow puppetry performance
    Landmarks
    Thrissur Art Gallery
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  10. Day 10

    Thrissur to Alappuzha

    Thrissur to Alappuzha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (at Houseboat), Dinner (at Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Backwaters and lagoons houseboat journey
    • Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
    Landmarks
    Alappuzha Backwaters
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  11. Day 11

    Alappuzha to Kochi

    Alappuzha to Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Kochi
    • 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
    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
  12. Day 12

    Kochi Departure

    Kochi Departure
    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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