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Tour of South India

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Chennai (Madras)
4.1
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  • Lush green tea plantations with clouds and mountains.
  • Lake with a boat and elephants, surrounded by hills.
  • Herd of elephants in a lush green forest setting.
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  • Hotels were decent throughout, especially in Thekkady and Mahabalipuram. Every place added something new be it scenery, temples, or food.

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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)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochin
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Net
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Kathakali dance show
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Dutch Palace
    Chinese Fishing Net
    Indo Portuguese Museum
    Marine Drive
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Kochi to Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eastend or Similar)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eastend or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Munnar
    • Visit Eravikulam National Park
    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Old Munnar Town
    • Visit town market
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
  4. Day 4

    Munnar to Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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  5. Day 5

    Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Full day sightseeing tour of Periyar
    • Bamboo Rafting
    • Border Hiking
    • Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangala Devi Temple
    Landmarks
    Mangala Devi Temple
  6. Day 6

    Periyar to Alappuzha

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

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey through backwaters
    • Backwaters and lagoons experience at Alappuzha
  7. Day 7

    Alappuzha to Kovalam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    • Visit Horse Palace
    • Visit Sri Chitra Art Gallery
    • Visit Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond)
    Landmarks
    Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    Sri Chitra Art Gallery
  8. Day 8

    Kovalam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sagara Beach Resort or Similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Samudra Beach
    • Visit Lighthouse Beach
    • Visit Poovar Beach
    • Visit Vizhinjam Beach
    • Visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
    • Visit Halcyon Castle
    • Visit Fishing Harbour
    • Visit Rock Cut Cave Temple
    Landmarks
    Samudra Beach
    Lighthouse Beach
    Poovar Beach
    Vizhinjam Beach
    Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
    Halcyon Castle
  9. Day 9

    Kovalam to Kanyakumari

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Singaar International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Padmanabhapuram palace
    • Sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari
    • Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit Kanyakumari mandir
    • Visit Tri samudra milan
    • Visit Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
    • Visit Sthanumalayan Temple
    Landmarks
    Padmanabhapuram Palace
    Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    Kanyakumari Mandir
    Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
    Sthanumalayan Temple
  10. Day 10

    Kanyakumari to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit Samanar Hills
    • Guided tour of Madurai
    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
    • Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Chokkanathar Temple
    Samanar Hills
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
  11. Day 11

    Madurai to Puducherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Annamalai International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
    • Visit Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    • Visit Sri Rangam Temple
    • Heritage walk in French colonies
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    Sri Rangam Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Puducherry to Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mahabs or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Puducherry
    • Visit Auroville town
    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Government Museum
    • Visit The Sacred Heart Basilica
    • Visit French War memorial
    • Visit Mahe de Labourdonnais Street
    • Visit Pondy Bazaar
    • Visit Memorial House
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
    Landmarks
    Auroville
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Government Museum
    The Sacred Heart Basilica
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Emarald or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Caves
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit India Seashell Museum
    • Explore Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing and Shore Temple views
    • Sightseeing tour of Kanchipuram
    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    India Seashell Museum
    Mahabalipuram Beach
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
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  14. Day 14

    Departure from Chennai

    End point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • V
    March 16th, 2026
    Wonderful introduction to South India. Every stop had its own charm. Hotels were clean and fairly standard, with the...
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    Traveled in January 2026
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    Dear Vida, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Tour of South India. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team HOLIDAYS AT
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    March 16th, 2026
    Lovely views. Hotel was good as Standard trip. Our driver was punctual and reliable throughout. This was a...
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    Dear Shontey, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Tour of South India. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team HOLIDAYS AT
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    March 16th, 2026
    good trip but need upgraded hotels for good comfortable stay.
    Traveled in January 2026
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    Dear Pardao, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Tour of South India. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team HOLIDAYS AT
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    September 12th, 2025
    We just finished this incredible 14-day South India trip and it exceeded expectations. The hotels were consistently...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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    Dear Cavin, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Tour of South India. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team HOLIDAYS AT
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    September 12th, 2025
    This tour was exactly what we were looking for cultural experiences with nature and rest. Our driver was always...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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    August 28th, 2025
    We had a fantastic time on this 14-day trip. Our guides stood out especially in Madurai and Puducherry where their...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    Dear Henry, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Tour of South India. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team HOLIDAYS AT
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  • A
    August 21st, 2025
    We loved South India tour. Kochi was a gentle start, and our guide explained its multicultural history well. Munnar...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    Dear Anne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Tour of South India Tour. Your feedback is important for us to improve our services. Team HOLIDAYS AT
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  • J
    August 21st, 2025
    This South India tour was unforgettable. Each place had its own character from Kochi colonial streets to Chennai’s...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • L
    August 15th, 2025
    Thoughtfully organized trip through South India iconic sites. We appreciated the pacing each destination had enough...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • V
    August 15th, 2025
    This tour gave us a true feel of Southern India. Starting from Kochi cultures to the spiritual energy of Madurai,...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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