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South India Highlights

12 days
From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram
4.6
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi

    Start point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi.)
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  2. Day 2

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day sightseeing tour of Kochi
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Market
    • Kathakali dance show
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    St. Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
    Mattancherry Palace
    Chinese Fishing Market
  3. Day 3

    Kochi to Marari

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic beach activities at Marari
  4. Day 4

    Marari to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey on Alleppey backwaters and lagoons
    • Evening walk around local streets of Alleppey
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  5. Day 5

    Alleppey to Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Periyar
    • Bamboo rafting
    • Border hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Boat ride on Periyar lake
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  6. Day 6

    Periyar to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  7. Day 7

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Madurai
    • 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
  8. Day 8

    Madurai to Rameshwaram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rameshwaram Temple
    • Darshan and aarti ceremony at Rameshwaram Temple
    Landmarks
    Rameshwaram Temple
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  9. Day 9

    Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit Kanyakumari Mandir
    • Visit Tri Samudra Milan
    • Visit Gandhi Mandapam
    • Visit Sthanumalayan Temple
    Landmarks
    Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    Kanyakumari Mandir
    Tri Samudra Milan
    Gandhi Mandapam
    Sthanumalayan Temple
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  10. Day 10

    Kanyakumari to Kovalam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  11. Day 11

    Kovalam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • 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 and Poovar
    Landmarks
    Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
    Halcyon Castle
    Analothbhave Mathe Church
    Fishing Harbour
    Samudra Beach
    Rock Cut Cave Temple
  12. Day 12

    Kovalam to Trivandrum Airport

    End point
    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Trivandrum.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • A
    August 30th, 2025
    5
    Wonderful culture of South Indian. The historical sights in Kochi and Madurai were impressive, and the peaceful...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    Dear Andrej, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your South India Highlights Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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  • C
    August 30th, 2025
    5
    Trip was well-planned and gave us the opportunity to explore diverse aspects of South India. I especially loved the...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    Dear Clara, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your South India Highlights Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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    August 1st, 2025
    4
    Fantastic trip that perfectly run. We were captivated by the culture in Kochi, the peaceful beaches in Marari, and...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Panda Experiences
    Dear Del, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your South India Highlights. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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  • A
    August 1st, 2025
    5
    The tour was everything I hoped about the India. The beautiful temples of Madurai were an absolute highlight. The...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Panda Experiences
    Dear Ava, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your South India Highlights. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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  • R
    April 22nd, 2025
    4
    Amazing experience through South India most historical. From the peaceful Marari to the lively streets of Madurai,...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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    Dear Radoslav, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour South India Highlights. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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  • O
    April 22nd, 2025
    4
    This tour just perfect. Stunning backwaters of Alleppey were highlights. The hotels were clean. A great experience...
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    Dear Olivia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour South India Highlights. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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  • S
    April 22nd, 2025
    5
    Perfect trip. I loved learning about the history of Kochi and Madurai. The trip to Rameshwaram was especially...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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    Dear Stefan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour South India Highlights. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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  • A
    April 22nd, 2025
    5
    I had a great time on this tour. The temples in Madurai and the backwaters in Alleppey were highlights. The hotels...
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    Traveled in February 2025
    Reply from: Panda Experiences
    Dear Alina, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour South India Highlights. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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  • L
    April 22nd, 2025
    4
    South India is full of culture and beauty, and this tour captured all of it perfectly. From the historic forts in...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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    Dear Lucas, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour South India Highlights. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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    April 11th, 2025
    4
    This was a great way to experience South India. The historical sites, especially in Madurai, were breathtaking. The...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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    Dear Victor, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your South India Highlights Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Panda Experiences
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