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Highlights of Southern India

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From Chennai (Madras) to Mararikulam

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Operator: SKR Reisen
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Guided in German
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Departure to Chennai
Landmarks
Chennai Airport
Day 2
Chennai
Included Activities
- City tour of Chennai
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Visit St. Thomas Cathedral
- Visit Fort St. George
Optional Activities
- Evening beach visit
Landmarks
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
St. Thomas Cathedral
Fort St. George
Day 3
Chennai to Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit temples in Kanchipuram
- Visit Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram
- Visit Arjuna's Penance (Descent of the Ganges)
Landmarks
Kanchipuram Temples
Shore Temple
Arjuna's Penance
Day 4
Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Auroville
- Visit Matrimandir
- Explore French Quarter (White City)
Landmarks
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Auroville
Matrimandir
French Quarter
Day 5
Chidambaram to Thanjavur
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chidambaram Temple Complex
- Explore Nataraja shrine and Hindu mythology architecture
- Taste local curry
Landmarks
Chidambaram Temple Complex
Day 6
Trichy and Srirangam Day Trip
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Srirangam's Ranganath Swami Temple (largest temple complex in India)
- Explore Rock Fort (17th century, 83-meter-high)
- Visit Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Thanjavur palace complex
- Visit art gallery in palace complex
- Visit palm leaf library in palace complex
Landmarks
Ranganath Swami Temple
Rock Fort
Brihadisvara Temple
Thanjavur Palace
Day 7
Chettinad
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Chettinad cuisine)
Included Activities
- Admire Chettiars' magnificent villas and mansions
- Learn about rural village life in Chettinad
- Participate in Chettinad cooking demonstration
- Taste traditional Chettinad cuisine at dinner
Day 8
Chettinad to Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Thirumalai-Nayak Palace
- Explore Madurai old town
- Participate in evening ceremony at Sri Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks
Sri Meenakshi Temple
Thirumalai-Nayak Palace
Day 9
Madurai to Periyar National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through tea, coffee, and spice plantations
- Boat ride on Periyar Reservoir for wildlife observation
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Periyar Reservoir
Day 10
Periyar to Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mattancherry district
- Visit Jewish synagogue
- Visit Dutch palace
- Visit Franciscan church
- Explore colonial-era cityscape
Landmarks
Mattancherry
Day 11
Kochi Backwaters Houseboat
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat trip through backwaters with traditional houseboat
- Experience authentic rural life along canals
Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Days 12 - 15
Beach Resort on Indian Ocean
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Pool relaxation
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic massage at hotel spa (bookable on site)
Day 16
Departure from Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Kochi Airport

Landmarks
Chennai Airport

Landmarks
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
St. Thomas Cathedral
Fort St. George

Landmarks
Kanchipuram Temples
Shore Temple
Arjuna's Penance

Landmarks
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Auroville
Matrimandir
French Quarter

Landmarks
Chidambaram Temple Complex

Landmarks
Ranganath Swami Temple
Rock Fort
Brihadisvara Temple
Thanjavur Palace

Landmarks
Sri Meenakshi Temple
Thirumalai-Nayak Palace

Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Periyar Reservoir

Landmarks
Mattancherry

Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters

Landmarks
Kochi Airport

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
3.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.4

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Renate
March 5th, 2025
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It was a very nice round trip with lots of great impressions. Vishal was a great guide, only 6 people in the group -...
It was a very nice round trip with lots of great impressions. Vishal was a great guide, only 6 people in the group - really great. For me personally, there were a bit too many temples - maybe 2 temples less, but I personally would have preferred 2 nights in Kochi and on the houseboat. The ashram was forgettable and so was the boat trip to Periya National Park at lunchtime with about 80 people on board. A morning safari by jeep would be better for me. The Abad Turtle Hotel is getting on in years and should be completely renovated. However, the rooms were nice and large, the staff were very friendly and the outdoor area and beach were fantastic. The food was also very good. That made up for a lot and so we spent some wonderful, relaxing days at the Abad Turtle. All in all, a great vacation. We did not regret it.Show more
Traveled in February 2025
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Hello, thank you for your review of the "Highlights" trip through South India. We are very pleased that the time in the small group with Vishal as your guide was a wonderful experience and that you have positive memories of the trip overall. We will take the criticism regarding some of the program points and the accommodation to heart and check this again more closely. Because it is only thanks to honest feedback that we can constantly improve our trips!
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