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South India Highlights

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram
4.8
17 traveler reviews
  • A magnificently painted corridor inside a temple.
  • Chinese fishing nets with a large container ship in the background.
  • Front view of a Gothic-style white church under a blue sky.
  • Beach resort at dusk with palm trees and ocean view.
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  • The hotel was perfect after a day of sightseeing. The houseboat ride in Alleppey was peaceful and unforgettable.

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    Malusi, traveled in January
    5.0
  • Intricately carved temple towers under a vibrant blue sky.
  • Three gigantic stone structures in the sea during sunrise.
  • Colorful lighthouse on a rocky coast with people and palm trees.
  • Palm trees overlooking the ocean with clear skies.
  • Serene river with lush green palm trees along the riverbank.
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Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi

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

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)

    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
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Flamingo Marari or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic beach activities at Marari
  4. Day 4

    Marari to Alleppey

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

    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
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    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
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    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
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rameshwaram Grand or Similar)

    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
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Singaar International or Similar)

    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
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar)
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  11. Day 11

    Kovalam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar)

    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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  • Abad Atrium or Similar

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4.8
Overall rating based on 17 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.9
  • Food
    4.8
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • F
    February 19th, 2025
    This tour is a fantastic way to see the beauty and history of South India. South India charm was a great way to kick...
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    Traveled in January 2025
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    Dear Frances, 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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    January 9th, 2025
    Fantastic trip with great hotels and guides! hotel was perfect after a day of sightseeing. The guide was friendly and...
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    Traveled in November 2024
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    Dear Malusi, 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
    January 9th, 2025
    Perfect South India trip. Hotels were good. Every stop was interesting. I enjoyed the Kathakali dance and the...
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    Traveled in November 2024
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    Dear Carla, 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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  • South India Highlights reviewer 4
    December 30th, 2024
    Entire trip was excellent all hotels were comfortable. Our guide was excellent, offering lots of interesting facts...
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    Traveled in November 2024
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    Dear Thomas, 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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  • A
    December 9th, 2024
    The trip was well organized our driver excellent. I was only guest on this trip. As a result, I often got enough time...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Panda Experiences
    Dear Annie, 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.
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  • G
    December 9th, 2024
    The trip was an absolutely amazing experience! It allowed me to truly appreciate the beauty of South India. The tour...
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    Traveled in September 2024
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    Dear Gabrielle, 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.
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  • T
    December 9th, 2024
    The tour I went on included a lot of sightseeing, and it was an good experience. The guides are good. All the trip...
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    Traveled in September 2024
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    Dear Theo, 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.
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  • E
    November 29th, 2024
    A fantastic experience. Couldn't have asked for more in regard to information, accommodation and driver are perfect.
    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Panda Experiences
    Dear Elsie, 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.
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  • A
    November 29th, 2024
    I did the South India tour with two friends, All in all, we had a excellent trip. Will definitely booking with them...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Panda Experiences
    Dear Athol, 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.
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    November 28th, 2024
    I have been holidaying with Panda. I travelled to South India, organized a lovely holiday. Their services are good....
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    Traveled in August 2024
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    Dear Sebastian, 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.
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    Cindy

    Asked on September 24th, 2024

    Is there an extra charge for single person?

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    • Panda ExperiencesOperator•Written September 2024

      Please note the price for Solo Traveller will be CAD 4615 /- Per Person.

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      Cindy

      Traveler•Written September 2024

      I don't want a private tour at Ca $4615. It is advertised as Ca$1,758. I would like to go on this and willing to share a room with person of same gender? Would I still pay $1,758? What dates do you have available in early December/maybe late November? Also if I find someone to come with me later - how much would that be? Would it be cheaper if it is one of my Indian relatives from India?

    • Panda ExperiencesOperator•Written September 2024

      Price for 3 Person will be CAD 2097 /- Per Person (Only 3 person travelling together and sharing the room during the trip)
      Price for 2 Person will be CAD 2253 /- Per Person (Only 2 person travelling together and sharing the room during the trip)
      Price for 1 Person will be CAD 4615 /- Per Person (Only 1 person on Private Basis)

      Yes, you can come any one who can share the trip with you.

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    Anna

    Asked on January 28th, 2024

    Could you kindly let me know whether there are extra costs to pay on-site for following? it is not clear if it is included in the program: - Periyar - Boat tour, Elephant ride, Sanctuary entrance - Madurai - Gandhi Museum entrance, Meemakshi Tempel entrance - Rameshwaram - Temple ceremony Do you have a group booked for March 11th or will this be a private tour?

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    • Panda ExperiencesOperator•Written January 2024

      Please note the price for entrance will be as per actual and you can pay it at the entry time.

      - In Periyar - The elephant ride wound not be possible.
      - Yes you can visit Gandhi Museum entrance, Meenakshi Temple

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    Kenneth

    Asked on September 1st, 2022

    Is either the December 14 or December 15 trip a guaranteed departure?

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    • Panda ExperiencesOperator•Written September 2022

      Yes we have booking available for 14 and 15 December. Please note all of our tour will be 100% Guaranteed departure either is 1 Person, the tour will be guaranteed Departure.

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