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Southern India Highlights Experience

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From Chennai (Madras) to Thiruvananthapuram
4.6 (223 reviews)
  • Ancient stone temple tower rising above a high perimeter wall with leafy branches overhead.
  • Detail of stone lions and warriors carved into an ancient Indian temple pavilion.
  • Golden evening light on Shore Temple complex with carved Nandi bulls in foreground against dramatic sky.
  • Rock relief depicting an elephant and wildlife carved into a massive boulder amid greenery.
  • Futuristic golden sphere of Matrimandir rising from landscaped lawns under a hazy sky.
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  • Aerial view of fishing boats lined along a sandy beach with rolling waves on the Coromandel coast.
  • Bright blue cycle rickshaw parked beside a yellow French colonial building amid green trees in Puducherry.
  • Ornate pillared corridor with colorful painted ceiling and warm lighting inside a South Indian temple.
  • Vividly painted gopuram towers of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple contrasted against a blue sky.
  • Towering, intricately carved and painted gopurams of Meenakshi Amman Temple rising above the city at dusk.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai)
  3. Day 2

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to 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
  4. Day 3

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

    Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
    • 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
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Ulagalanda Perumal Temple
    Thirukadalmallai
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
    India Seashell Museum
    Mahabalipuram Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram - Puducherry

    Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Auroville town
    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Government Museum
    • Visit The Sacred Heart Basilica
    • Visit French War memorial
    • 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
    French War memorial
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Vedapureeswarar Temple
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  6. Day 5

    Puducherry - Trichy - Madurai

    Puducherry - Trichy - Madurai
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
    • Visit Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    • Visit Sri Rangam Temple
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
    Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
    Sri Rangam Temple
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  7. Day 6

    Madurai

    Madurai
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
    • Visit Adhi Chokkanathar
    • Visit Subramaniya Suwami Temple
    • Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    • Visit Chokkanathar Temple
    • Visit Samanar Hills
    • Evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Gandhi Memorial Museum
    Adhi Chokkanathar
    Subramaniya Suwami Temple
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
    Chokkanathar Temple
    Samanar Hills
  8. Day 7

    Madurai - Periyar

    Madurai - Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride at Periyar Lake
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Periyar

    Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangala Devi Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Bamboo Rafting
    • Border Hiking
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Mangala Devi Temple
  10. Day 9

    Periyar - Munnar

    Periyar - Munnar
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    Breakfast
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  11. Day 10

    Munnar

    Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eravikulam National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Old Munnar Town
    • Visit town market
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupetty Dam
  12. Day 11

    Munnar - Kochi

    Munnar - Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to 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
  13. Day 12

    Kochi - Alleppey

    Kochi - Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at House Boat), Dinner (Dinner at House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Backwater journey on houseboat
    • Explore backwaters and lagoons
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
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  14. Day 13

    Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam

    Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    • Visit Horse Palace
    • Visit Sri Chitra Art Gallery
    • Visit Padmatheertha Kulam
    Landmarks
    Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    Sri Chitra Art Gallery
    Padmatheertha Kulam
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam

    Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
    • Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    • Visit Kanyakumari Temple
    • Visit Tri samudra milan
    • Visit Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
    • Visit Sthanumalayan Temple
    Landmarks
    Padmanabhapuram Palace
    Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    Kanyakumari Temple
    Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam
    Sthanumalayan Temple
  16. Day 15

    Kovalam - Trivandrum

    Kovalam - Trivandrum
    End point
    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Thiruvananthapuram)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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