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Highlights of Southern India

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kerala Backwaters

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to South India
Arrival to South India
Day 2
Chennai
Chennai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Chennai
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Visit St. Thomas Cathedral
- Visit Fort St. George
Landmarks
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
St. Thomas Cathedral
Fort St. George
Day 3
Chennai to Pondicherry
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
Puducherry
Puducherry
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
Chidambaram to Thanjavur
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chidambaram Temple complex
Optional Activities
- Try local curry cuisine
Landmarks
Chidambaram Temple
Day 6
Trichy and Thanjavur
Trichy and Thanjavur
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ranganath Swami Temple in Srirangam
- Visit Rock Fort
- Visit Brihadisvara Temple
- Explore palace complex
- Visit art gallery
- Visit palm leaf library
Landmarks
Ranganath Swami Temple
Rock Fort
Brihadisvara Temple
Day 7
Chettinad
Chettinad
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Chettinad cuisine with spicy local flavors)
Included Activities
- Admire Chettiars villas and mansions
- Experience rural village life
- Taste spicy flavors of Chettinad cuisine
Day 8
Madurai
Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit vibrant old town of Madurai
- Visit Thirumalai-Nayak Palace
- Participation in evening ceremony at Sri Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks
Thirumalai-Nayak Palace
Sri Meenakshi Temple
Day 9
Periyar National Park
Periyar National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through tea, coffee and spice plantations
- Boat ride on Periyar Reservoir
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Periyar Reservoir
Day 10
Kochi
Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mattancherry district
- Visit Jewish synagogue
- Visit Dutch palace
- Visit Franciscan church
Optional Activities
- Explore Kochi independently
Landmarks
Mattancherry
Day 11
Backwaters
Backwaters
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat trip through backwaters
- Overnight stay on traditional houseboat
Days 12 - 15
Beach Resort on Indian Ocean
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
Return to Frankfurt
Return to Frankfurt
Meals
Breakfast

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

Landmarks
Ranganath Swami Temple
Rock Fort
Brihadisvara Temple

Landmarks
Thirumalai-Nayak Palace
Sri Meenakshi Temple

Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Periyar Reservoir

Landmarks
Mattancherry

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Accommodation
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Renate4.0•March 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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Highlights of Southern India

Itinerary

Arrival to South India

Chennai

Included Activities

Chennai to Pondicherry

Included Activities

Puducherry

Included Activities

Chidambaram to Thanjavur

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Trichy and Thanjavur

Included Activities

Chettinad

Included Activities

Madurai

Included Activities

Periyar National Park

Included Activities

Kochi

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Backwaters

Included Activities

Beach Resort on Indian Ocean

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Return to Frankfurt

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