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South India Highlights

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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Operator: MEIERS WELTREISEN
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 14
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Chennai
Chennai
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Day 2
Chennai to Pondicherry
Chennai to Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Chennai
- Visit rock temples in Mahabalipuram
- View the largest relief in the world depicting Hindu paradise
Landmarks
Mahabalipuram Rock Temples
Day 3
Pondicherry
Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Optional Activities
- Stroll through French neighborhood of Pondicherry
- Stroll through Tamil neighborhood of Pondicherry
Landmarks
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Day 4
Pondicherry to Kumbakonam
Pondicherry to Kumbakonam
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram
Landmarks
Nataraja Temple
Day 5
Kumbakonam to Madurai
Kumbakonam to Madurai
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeswara Temple in Tanjore
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy
Landmarks
Brihadeswara Temple
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Day 6
Madurai
Madurai
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit flower market in Madurai
- Visit Minakshi Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Naicker Palace
- Attend ceremony at Minakshi Temple (evening, at a distance)
Landmarks
Minakshi Temple
Thirumalai Naicker Palace
Day 7
Madurai - Periyar
Madurai - Periyar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Wander through spice plantations in Kumily
- Boat trip on Periyar Lake (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Periyar Lake
Day 8
Kumily to Kumarakom
Kumily to Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks
Lake Vembanad
Day 9
Kumarakom - Cochin
Kumarakom - Cochin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board houseboat), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Houseboat trip through backwaters in kettuvallam
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Day 10
Cochin
Cochin
Included Activities
- City tour of Cochin
- Visit Jewish synagogue in Mattancherry
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese fishing nets
- Visit Church of St. Francis
Landmarks
Jewish Synagogue
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Nets
Church of St. Francis

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Mahabalipuram Rock Temples

Landmarks
Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Landmarks
Nataraja Temple

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Brihadeswara Temple
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Landmarks
Minakshi Temple
Thirumalai Naicker Palace

Landmarks
Periyar Lake

Landmarks
Lake Vembanad

Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters

Landmarks
Jewish Synagogue
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Nets
Church of St. Francis

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JP Hotel Chennai
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day 1
Shenbaga Hotel in Pondicherry
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day 2
Indeco Hotel Swamimalai
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day 4
Poppys Hotel Madurai
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day 5
Hotel Abad Green Forest
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day 7
Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels Kochi
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day 9

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Walter5.0•July 2026
The trip was a real adventure and a highlight for me; I thoroughly enjoyed every moment, from Yogyakarta to Bali.
Arno5.0•May 2026
Great trip, saw a lot, very good tour guide.
Eduard5.0•October 2025
Everything super organized, excursions very good. Vacation was fantastic

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South India Highlights

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