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Southern India Experience

12 days

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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The temples, particularly the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, were stunning. The wildlife safari at Periyar was a highlight.
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Andriy, traveled in December
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Operator: Golden Triangle India Tours
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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
Start point
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
Accommodation
Hotel (Emarald or Similar)
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
Day 3
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mahabs or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram
Landmarks
Kamakshi Amman Temple
Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Ekambareswarar Temple
Day 4
Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cholaa Dynasty or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Thirukadalmallai
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Caves at Mahabalipuram
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
Landmarks
Shore Temple
Pancha Pandava Rathas
Arjuna's Penance
Krishna's Butterball
Day 5
Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Breeze Residency or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram
- Visit Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur
Landmarks
Airavatesvara Temple
Brihadeeswara Temple
Day 6
Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Chettinad town and mansions
Day 7
Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple complex
- 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
Day 8
Madurai - Periyar
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
Mangaladevi Temple
Day 9
Periyar - Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kumarakom Heritage or Similar)
Day 10
Kumarakom - Alleppey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at houseboat)
Accommodation
Houseboat (Standard House Boat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat journey on backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha
- Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
Day 11
Alleppey - Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Cochin
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
- Visit Marine Drive
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Nets
Indo Portuguese Museum
Marine Drive
Day 12
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
Kamakshi Amman Temple
Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Ekambareswarar Temple

Landmarks
Shore Temple
Pancha Pandava Rathas
Arjuna's Penance
Krishna's Butterball

Landmarks
Airavatesvara Temple
Brihadeeswara Temple

Landmarks
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Alagar Kovil
Gandhi Museum

Landmarks
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Mangaladevi Temple

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

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Where You'll Stay

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Emarald or Similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2
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Mahabs or Similar
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day 3
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Cholaa Dynasty or Similar
Hotel
day 4
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Breeze Residency or Similar
Hotel
day 5
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Madurai Residency or Similar
Hotel
Days 6, 7
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Periyar Meadows or Similar
Hotel
day 8
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Kumarakom Heritage or Similar
Hotel
day 9
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Standard House Boat
Houseboat
day 10
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Abad Atrium or Similar
Hotel
day 11
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- Travel with like-minded people
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- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Number of tours

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1 to 90 years old

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Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
3.0
Food
3.7
Tour Operator
4.6

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Darren
December 9th, 2025
4.0
Every day we enjoy the local charm, Amazing temples and there stories, Well managed trip.
Traveled in October 2025
Reply from: Golden Triangle India Tours
Dear Darren, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Southern India Experience Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
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Andriy
December 9th, 2025
4.0
Excellent trip with good services everything went smoothly. Local guides were knowledgeable and passionate about...
Excellent trip with good services everything went smoothly. Local guides were knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the history of each location we visited. The temples, particularly the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, were stunning. Hotels were always good star. The driving was comfortable, even on the longer routes. The wildlife safari at Periyar was a highlight, and I loved the backwater houseboat experience in Alleppey. Overall, a wonderful trip.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
Reply from: Golden Triangle India Tours
Dear Andriy, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Southern India Experience Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
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None
December 9th, 2025
4.0
I had good trip from the first day. Local guides were knowledgeable, and I especially enjoyed the culture of India....
I had good trip from the first day. Local guides were knowledgeable, and I especially enjoyed the culture of India. Hotel accommodations were good standard but upgrade option is good for more comfort trip. The drive from Chennai to Kanchipuram was scenic, and Kanchipuram’s temples were a spiritual highlight. In Periyar, the wildlife safari was unforgettable. I felt like I truly immersed myself in the history and culture of South India. Thank you for a memorable and smooth tour.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
Reply from: Golden Triangle India Tours
Dear Paul, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Southern India Experience Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
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Southern India Experience

Itinerary

Chennai

Chennai

Included Activities

Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

Included Activities

Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam

Included Activities

Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy

Included Activities

Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai

Included Activities

Madurai

Included Activities

Madurai - Periyar

Included Activities

Periyar - Kumarakom

Kumarakom - Alleppey

Included Activities

Alleppey - Cochin

Included Activities

Cochin

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