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East to West Coast: Southern India

9 days

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From Mamallapuram to Kochi (Cochin)

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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
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
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Māmallapuram
Māmallapuram
Accommodation
Hotel (Vilasam Rooms)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Orientation Walk of Māmallapuram
Day 2
Māmallapuram
Māmallapuram
Accommodation
Hotel (Vilasam Rooms)
Included Activities
- Sunrise Shore Temple Visit
Optional Activities
- Beach visit
- Yoga class
Landmarks
Shore Temple
Day 3
Māmallapuram - Thanjavur
Māmallapuram - Thanjavur
Accommodation
Hotel (ABI'S RESIDENCY)
Included Activities
- Bronze Casting Workshops
- Brihadeeswara Temple
Optional Activities
- Market exploration
Landmarks
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Day 4
Thanjavur - Madurai
Thanjavur - Madurai
Accommodation
Hotel (Rio Grande Hotel Madurai)
Included Activities
- Chettinad Traditional House Visit
Landmarks
Kanadukathan
Day 5
Madurai
Madurai
Accommodation
Hotel (Rio Grande Hotel Madurai)
Included Activities
- Thirumalai Nayak Palace Visit
- Meenakshi Temple Visit
- Madurai Foodie Tour
Landmarks
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Meenakshi Temple
Day 6
Madurai - Thekkady
Madurai - Thekkady
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Michael's Inn)
Included Activities
- Cardamom Hills Spice Plantation Tour
Optional Activities
- Periyar Lake Boat Ride (1050 INR per person)
- Ayurvedic Massage
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Periyar Lake
Day 7
Thekkady to Kerala Backwaters
Thekkady to Kerala Backwaters
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Greenpalm Homes)
Included Activities
- Kerala Backwaters Homestay
- Island exploration with CEO to observe local life
- Sunset boat ride along the backwaters with locals
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic Massage in Thekkady
- Periyar Lake Boat Ride (1050 INR per person)
Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Periyar Lake
Day 8
Kerala Backwaters - Kochi
Kerala Backwaters - Kochi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gama Heritage)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project
- Orientation Walk
- Kathakali Dance
Landmarks
Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project
Day 9
Kochi
Kochi

Landmarks
Shore Temple

Landmarks
Brihadeeswarar Temple

Landmarks
Kanadukathan

Landmarks
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Meenakshi Temple

Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Periyar Lake

Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Periyar Lake

Landmarks
Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project

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Vilasam Rooms
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Days 1, 2
ABI'S RESIDENCY
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day 3
Rio Grande Hotel Madurai
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Michael's Inn
Hotel
day 6
Greenpalm Homes
Hotel
day 7
Hotel Gama Heritage
Hotel
day 8

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Traveler Reviews

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Tour Operator
4.7

Valerie5.0•May 2026
Neha was an amazing guide. She looked after everyone so well. Nothing was too much trouble. She was knowledgeable,...
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Traveled in May 2026

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From

$929

30% off

US $650 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

G Adventures offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $33

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only 20% today. The rest is due 45 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

East to West Coast: Southern India

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

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Where You'll Stay

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Best price guarantee

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