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Highlights of South India (5 Star) - 12 days

12 days
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From Kanchipuram to Alleppey
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  • People fishing with traditional nets near the shore.
  • Colorful Hindu temple tower with detailed sculptures.
  • Ancient stone temple with clear blue sky.
  • Lavishly ornamented temple towers with cityscape.
  • Traditional fishing nets silhouetted against a vibrant sunset.
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  • Group of people visiting a large, detailed temple.
  • Houseboat on a scenic water body with palm trees.
  • Calm river surrounded by dense forest and hills.
  • Person cycling past vibrant colonial-style buildings.
  • Ancient Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram stands by the sea under a clear blue sky.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

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  2. Day 2

    Chennai

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    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Marina Beach
    • Guided visit to Fort St. George with St. Mary's Church
    • Guided visit to Fort Museum
    • Guided visit to Santhome Cathedral
    • Guided visit to National Art Gallery
    • Guided visit to Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    Fort St. George
    St. Mary's Church
    Fort Museum
    Santhome Cathedral
    National Art Gallery
    Kapaleeswarar Temple
  3. Day 3

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Kailasanatha Temple
    • Guided visit to Ekambaranatha Temple
    Landmarks
    Kailasanatha Temple
    Ekambaranatha Temple
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  4. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Shore Temple
    • Guided visit to Five Rathas
    • Guided visit to Varaha Cave
    • Guided visit to Arjuna's Penance
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Five Rathas
    Varaha Cave
    Arjuna's Penance
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  5. Day 5

    Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Auroville City
    • Guided visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Guided visit to Promenade Beach
    • Guided visit to Pondicherry Museum
    • Guided visit to Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    • Guided visit to Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple
    Landmarks
    Auroville City
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Promenade Beach
    Pondicherry Museum
    Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple
  6. Day 6

    Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to temples in Chidambaram
    • Guided visit to Brihadeeshwara Temple
    • Guided visit to Thanjavur Palace and art gallery
    Landmarks
    Chidambaram Temples
    Brihadeeshwara Temple
    Thanjavur Palace
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  7. Day 7

    Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Srirangam
    • Guided visit to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    • Guided visit to Rock Fort
    Landmarks
    Srirangam
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Rock Fort
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  8. Day 8

    Madurai - Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Madurai Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Madurai Meenakshi Temple
  9. Day 9

    Periyar

    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Periyar Lake for wildlife viewing
    • Boat ride on Periyar Lake
    • Visit to local spice plantation
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Reserve
    Periyar Lake
  10. Day 10

    Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey

    Meals
    Lunch (Freshly cooked meal prepared on board), Dinner (Fresh fish dinner prepared on board)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat backwater journey from Kumarakom to Alleppey
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
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  11. Day 11

    Alleppey - Kochi

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    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Fort Kochi
    • Guided visit to Santa Cruz Basilica
    • Guided visit to St. Francis Church
    • Guided visit to Jewish Synagogue
    • Walk through spice market
    • Viewing of Chinese fishing nets
    • Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Santa Cruz Basilica
    St. Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
    Chinese fishing nets
  12. Day 12

    Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    March 23rd, 2024
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  • Myounghee
    March 6th, 2024
    Overall good. Hotel was not nice as the photos in the brochure. There were three or four stops for shopping, which...
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  • Robert
    May 10th, 2026
    A good tour of the island with an excellent tour guide

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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