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South India Discovery - 11 days

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From Mahabalipuram to Kochi (Cochin)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 25
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Landmarks
Mahabalipuram
Day 2
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day Mahabalipuram City Tour - Visit Arjuna's Penance (7th-century bas-relief) and the Five Rathas (shrines carved from single rocky outcrop)
- Authentic Lunch at a Local Restaurant - Traditional Indian meal served on banana leaf with dishes such as thayir pachadi, varuval, kootu and poriyal preparations
Landmarks
Mahabalipuram Beach
Arjuna's Penance
Five Rathas
Day 3
Mahabalipuram - Auroville - Pondicherry
Mahabalipuram - Auroville - Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Auroville experimental community
Landmarks
Auroville
Pondicherry
Day 4
Pondicherry to Tanjore
Pondicherry to Tanjore
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dharasuram Temple (Airavatheshwar Temple)
Landmarks
Dharasuram Temple
Tanjore
Day 5
Tanjore to Madurai
Tanjore to Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeeswara Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Watch bronze casting artisans using the lost-wax method
Landmarks
Brihadeeswara Temple
Madurai
Day 6
Madurai
Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cycle Rickshaw Tour of the City - Tour Madurai's narrow streets via cycle rickshaw, visiting flower, fruit and spice markets, the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum, and small-scale industries such as vessel and cloth making
Landmarks
Meenakshi Temple
Tirumalai Nayak Palace
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Saint Mary's Cathedral
Day 7
Madurai to Periyar National Park
Madurai to Periyar National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit local spice plantation in the Cardamom Hills
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Cardamom Hills
Day 8
Periyar National Park to Kumarakom
Periyar National Park to Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- River Safari on Lake Periyar - Dawn outing to view elephants, deer, wild boar, mongoose, birdlife, and possibly leopards or tigers
Landmarks
Lake Periyar
Kumarakom
Vembanad Lake
Day 9
Kumarakom
Kumarakom
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Fishing
- Houseboat experience
- Ayurvedic massage
Landmarks
Vembanad Lake
Day 10
Kumarakom to Kochi
Kumarakom to Kochi
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Kochi City Tour - Explore historic districts of Mattancherry and Fort Kochi, visit St Francis Church (oldest European church in India), Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace with Ramayana murals, spice markets, and Chinese fishing nets
- Kathakali Dance Show and Dinner - Watch Ramayana brought to life through traditional Keralan Kathakali dance, followed by dinner at Hotel Fort House waterfront restaurant with seafood specialties
Landmarks
Mattancherry
Fort Kochi
St Francis Church
Santa Cruz Basilica
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Nets
Day 11
Kochi
Kochi
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Mahabalipuram

Landmarks
Mahabalipuram Beach
Arjuna's Penance
Five Rathas

Landmarks
Auroville
Pondicherry

Landmarks
Dharasuram Temple
Tanjore

Landmarks
Brihadeeswara Temple
Madurai

Landmarks
Meenakshi Temple
Tirumalai Nayak Palace
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Saint Mary's Cathedral

Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Cardamom Hills

Landmarks
Lake Periyar
Kumarakom
Vembanad Lake

Landmarks
Vembanad Lake

Landmarks
Mattancherry
Fort Kochi
St Francis Church
Santa Cruz Basilica
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Nets

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Additional Services
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EDELWINA5.0•March 2024
The tour was organized , hotels are great but wifi is an issue ( in the rooms), food is great. The tour guide is...
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Myounghee4.0•March 2024
Overall good. Hotel was not nice as the photos in the brochure. There were three or four stops for shopping, which...
Overall good. Hotel was not nice as the photos in the brochure. There were three or four stops for shopping, which took very long time. The shopping should be included in the brochure. After 7 days (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur), three people including myself went to Shimla, which was also fun. The travelling times between cities were long, which was very tiring yet inevitable because of the size of Inida. Again, it was a good experience although I mentioned some negative sides.Show more
Betty5.0•October 2026
I really enjoyed my 5-day Taiwan trip. I feel that it was the perfect amount of time to see you the major tourist...
I really enjoyed my 5-day Taiwan trip. I feel that it was the perfect amount of time to see you the major tourist attractions covering a large part of Taiwan. Our tour guide Alan was excellent. He was very organized with the daily itinerary, and kept to the schedule with no delays at all. I had such an enjoyable time experiencing so many new things on this trip — from the superb 5-star hotels to the delicious food! I highly recommend taking this Tofally Taiwan 5-day trip with Alan as your tour guide, he’s simply the best!Show more

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South India Discovery - 11 days

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