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Best of South India Tour

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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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

    Chennai

    Start point
    Chennai Airport, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Emarald or Similar)
  2. Day 2

    Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Emarald or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Chennai
    • Visit Marina Beach
    • Visit Kapaleeshwar Temple
    • Visit Fort St. George
    • Visit Santhome Cathedral
    • Visit National Art Gallery
    • Visit St. Mary's Church
    • Visit Anna Zoological Park
    • Visit Birla Planetarium
    • Visit People's Park
    • Visit Kalakshetra
    • Visit Theosophical Society
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    Kapaleeshwar Temple
    Fort St. George
    Santhome Cathedral
    National Art Gallery
    St. Mary's Church
    Anna Zoological Park
    Birla Planetarium
    People's Park
    Kalakshetra
    Theosophical Society
  3. Day 3

    Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
    Thirukadalmallai
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
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  4. Day 4

    Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Annamalai International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Botanical Garden
    • Visit Memorial House
    • Visit Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple
    • Boating at Chunnambar Backwater
    • Beach exploration at Puducherry
    Landmarks
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Botanical Garden
    Memorial House
    Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Varadharaja Perumal Temple
    Chunnambar Backwater
  5. Day 5

    Pondicherry - Thanjavur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gnanam or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Schwartz Church
    • Visit Sivaganga Gardens
    • Visit Lord Murugan Temple
    • Visit Sangeetha Mahal
    Landmarks
    Schwartz Church
    Sivaganga Gardens
    Lord Murugan Temple
    Sangeetha Mahal
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  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Visit Jambukeswarar Temple
    • Visit Srirangam Temple
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeswarar Temple
    Srirangam Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
    • Visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    • Visit Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Alagar Kovil
    • Visit Gandhi Museum
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
    Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Alagar Kovil
    Gandhi Museum
  8. Day 8

    Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  9. Day 9

    Periyar/Thekkady

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
    • Border Hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant Safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangaladevi Temple
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Kumily
    Mangaladevi Temple
  10. Day 10

    Periyar - Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kumarakom Heritage or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Ayurvedic massage at local spa
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Vembanad Lake
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  11. Day 11

    Kumarakom - Alleppey

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

    Included Activities

    • Backwater houseboat journey
    • Exploration of backwaters and lagoons on Alappuzha
    Landmarks
    Alappuzha Backwaters
  12. Day 12

    Alleppey - Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Half day guided tour at 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
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  13. Day 13

    Kochi

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