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Gems of South India

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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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Gold Operator: Holidays At
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 English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Chennai
Chennai
Start point
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai)

Day 2

Chennai

Meals: Breakfast

Included Activities

Guided tour to Chennai
Visit Kapaleeshwar Temple
Visit Sri Parthasarathy Temple
Visit Ramakrishna Temple
Visit Fort St.George
Visit National Art Gallery
Visit St.Mary's Church
Visit Anna Zoological Park
Visit Birla Planetarium
Visit Kalakshetra
Visit Theosophical Society
Visit Marina Beach
Visit Elliots Beach

Landmarks
Kapaleeshwar Temple
Sri Parthasarathy Temple
Ramakrishna Temple
Fort St.George
National Art Gallery
St.Mary's Church
Anna Zoological Park
Birla Planetarium
Kalakshetra
Theosophical Society
Marina Beach
Elliots Beach

Day 3
Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 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
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Mahabalipuram Beach
Landmarks
Thirukadalmallai
Shore Temple
Pancha Pandava Rathas
Arjuna's Penance
Krishna's Butterball
India Seashell Museum
Mahabalipuram Beach
Day 4
Puducherry
Puducherry
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Auroville town
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Government Museum
- Visit The Sacred Heart Basilica
- Visit French War memorial
- Visit Pondy Bazaar
- Visit Memorial House
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
- Heritage walk in the French colonies
Landmarks
Auroville
Aurobindo Ashram
Government Museum
The Sacred Heart Basilica
Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Vedapureeswarar Temple
Pondy Bazaar
Day 5
Puducherry - Thanjavur
Puducherry - Thanjavur
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Schwartz Memorial & Church
- Visit Sivaganga Garden
- Visit Lord Murugan Temple
- Visit Brihadeeswara Temple
- Visit Thanjavur Maratha Palace
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thanjavur
Landmarks
Schwartz Memorial & Church
Sivaganga Garden
Lord Murugan Temple
Brihadeeswara Temple
Thanjavur Maratha Palace
Day 6
Thanjavur - Kodaikanal
Thanjavur - Kodaikanal
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chettiar Park
- Visit Pambar Falls
- Visit Pillar Rock
- Visit Green Valley View
- Boating around Kodaikanal Lake
- Cycling around Kodaikanal Lake
- Visit Bryant Park
- Enjoy Coaker's Walk
Landmarks
Chettiar Park
Pambar Falls
Pillar Rock
Green Valley View
Kodaikanal Lake
Bryant Park
Coaker's Walk
Day 7
Kodaikanal - Munnar
Kodaikanal - Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Day 8
Munnar
Munnar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Old Munnar Town and town market
Optional Activities
- Walk at Tea Estate
Landmarks
Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam
Day 9
Munnar - Mararikulam
Munnar - Mararikulam
Meals
Breakfast
Day 10
Mararikulam
Mararikulam
Meals
Breakfast
Day 11
Mararikulam - Cochin
Mararikulam - Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 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
Day 12
Cochin
Cochin
End point
Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Thirukadalmallai
Shore Temple
Pancha Pandava Rathas
Arjuna's Penance
Krishna's Butterball
India Seashell Museum
Mahabalipuram Beach

Landmarks
Auroville
Aurobindo Ashram
Government Museum
The Sacred Heart Basilica
Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Vedapureeswarar Temple
Pondy Bazaar

Landmarks
Schwartz Memorial & Church
Sivaganga Garden
Lord Murugan Temple
Brihadeeswara Temple
Thanjavur Maratha Palace

Landmarks
Chettiar Park
Pambar Falls
Pillar Rock
Green Valley View
Kodaikanal Lake
Bryant Park
Coaker's Walk

Landmarks
Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam

Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Dutch Palace
Chinese Fishing Net
Indo Portuguese Museum
Marine Drive

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Rating: 4.6(217 reviews)
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4.6

Steven
June 19th, 2026
We had a fantastic time. All three countries are amazing and so unique. Tour Guides were amazing and so were the...
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Friedbert
June 2nd, 2026
Very varied trip! Super organized! The Indian travel agency (Holidays At) on site was excellent - all concerns (e.g....
Very varied trip! Super organized! The Indian travel agency (Holidays At) on site was excellent - all concerns (e.g. an extra night at the beginning / suitcase not coming with us at the transfer airport / domestic flight booking) were solved to our complete satisfaction!!!! The tour manager visited us at the hotel after both the South tour and the North tour and asked for feedback (in addition to the evaluation form) & discussions from us (hotels, drivers, local guides, program...)!!! The two drivers were also very good (gave us a lot of interesting information about life in India, made additional activities possible)!!! We would book with TourRadar and Holidays At again anytime!!!Show more
Carmen
April 25th, 2026
Amazing experience. Guides were always friendly and informative, making the entire trip enjoyable and educational.

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Tour ID: 346837

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before September 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Holidays At. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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