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Boutique South India Tour

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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Operator: Golden Triangle India Tours
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Chennai
Chennai
Start point
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Emarald or Similar)
Day 2
Chennai
Chennai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (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
Day 3
Chennai to Puducherry
Chennai to Puducherry
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Annamalai International or Similar)
Day 4
Puducherry
Puducherry
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (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
- Visit Puducherry beaches
Landmarks
Aurobindo Ashram
Botanical Garden
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Chunnambar Backwater
Day 5
Puducherry to Thanjavur
Puducherry to Thanjavur
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Gnanam or Similar)
Included Activities
- Half day city tour of Thanjavur
- Visit Schwartz Church
- Visit Sivaganga Gardens
- Visit Lord Murugan Temple
- Visit Sangeetha Mahal
Landmarks
Schwartz Church
Sivaganga Gardens
Lord Murugan Temple
Sangeetha Mahal
Day 6
Thanjavur to Kodaikanal
Thanjavur to Kodaikanal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Green Lake View Resort or Similar)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal
- Kodaikanal Lake boating
- Kodaikanal Lake cycling
- Visit Coaker's Walk
- Visit Kurinji Andavar Temple
- Visit Bryant Park
- Visit Chettiar Park
- Visit Pambar Falls
- Visit Pillar Rock
- Visit Thalaiyar Falls
- Visit Green Valley View
Landmarks
Kodaikanal Lake
Coaker's Walk
Kurinji Andavar Temple
Bryant Park
Chettiar Park
Pambar Falls
Pillar Rock
Thalaiyar Falls
Green Valley View
Day 7
Kodaikanal to Munnar
Kodaikanal to Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Eastend or Similar)
Day 8
Munnar
Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Eastend or Similar)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Munnar
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Old Munnar Town
- Visit town market
Optional Activities
- Evening walk at Tea Estates
Landmarks
Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam
Day 9
Munnar to Mararikulam
Munnar to Mararikulam
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Flamingo Marari or Similar)
Day 10
Mararikulam
Mararikulam
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore backwaters
- Village exploration
- Scenic sightseeing
Landmarks
Mararikulam Backwaters
Day 11
Mararikulam to Cochin
Mararikulam to Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Abad Atrium or Similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Cochin
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese Fishing Net
- Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
- Visit Marine Drive
- Kathakali dance performance
- English speaking guide
Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Net
Indo Portuguese Museum
Marine Drive
Day 12
Departure from Cochin
Departure from Cochin
End point
Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin (Kochi).)
Meals
Breakfast

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

Landmarks
Aurobindo Ashram
Botanical Garden
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Chunnambar Backwater

Landmarks
Schwartz Church
Sivaganga Gardens
Lord Murugan Temple
Sangeetha Mahal

Landmarks
Kodaikanal Lake
Coaker's Walk
Kurinji Andavar Temple
Bryant Park
Chettiar Park
Pambar Falls
Pillar Rock
Thalaiyar Falls
Green Valley View

Landmarks
Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam

Landmarks
Mararikulam Backwaters

Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Net
Indo Portuguese Museum
Marine Drive

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Where You'll Stay

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Emarald or Similar
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2
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Annamalai International or Similar
Hotel 3*
Days 3, 4
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Gnanam or Similar
Hotel 3*
day 5
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Green Lake View Resort or Similar
Hotel 3*
day 6
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Eastend or Similar
Hotel 3*
Days 7, 8
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Flamingo Marari or Similar
Hotel 3*
day 9
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Abad Atrium or Similar
Hotel 3*
day 11
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4.6

Craig
July 6th, 2026
The tour was amazing, giving us a fantastic taste for the lifestyles and cultures of the people living in North East...
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Duane
July 5th, 2026
Our travelers were able to walk away with an appreciation for the place they visited.
Edwin
July 1st, 2026
Great Tour Guide was very helpful in all situations and was also very interactive. Amazing job!

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- Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Boutique South India Tour

Itinerary

Chennai

Chennai

Included Activities

Chennai to Puducherry

Puducherry

Included Activities

Puducherry to Thanjavur

Included Activities

Thanjavur to Kodaikanal

Included Activities

Kodaikanal to Munnar

Munnar

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Munnar to Mararikulam

Mararikulam

Optional Activities

Mararikulam to Cochin

Included Activities

Departure from Cochin

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