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Highlights of South India

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Thiruvananthapuram
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
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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 (Dutch Palace)
    Chinese Fishing Market
  3. Day 3

    Kochi to Marari

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Flamingo Marari or Similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach activities and scenic views at Marari
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  4. Day 4

    Marari to Alleppey

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

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat backwater journey
    • Backwaters and lagoons exploration at 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 Wildlife Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
    • Border Hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Boat ride on Periyar lake
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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  6. Day 6

    Periyar to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)
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  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
  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
    • Visit Poovar
    Landmarks
    Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
    Halcyon Castle
    Samudra Beach
    Rock Cut Cave Temple
  12. Day 12

    Kovalam to Trivandrum

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

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    April 19th, 2026
    I had a great time exploring Kerala on this 12-day tour. Kathakali dance in Kochi was an absolute highlight -such an...
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    Dear Tracey, thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Highlights of South India. Your valuable feedback helps us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
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