Spectacular South India - 14 days

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14 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Chennai, India

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Highlights

Chennai - Visit the vibrant fish market along Marina Beach for a glimpse of early-morning trading

Mahabalipuram - Discover UNESCO-listed rock-cut monuments including the Shore Temple and Five Rathas

Pondicherry - Wander the atmospheric French Quarter with colonial villas and key landmarks

Chidambaram - Explore the grand Nataraja Temple with its thousand-pillar hall and ornate architecture

Darasuram - Admire the intricate carvings of Airavateshwara Temple, a Chola masterpiece

Thanjavur - Marvel at the towering Brihadeswara Temple crowned by a granite dome

Madurai - Experience the 'Bedtime of the God' ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple

Munnar - Walk through lush tea plantations and visit a working tea factory

Kumarakom - Cruise Kerala’s backwaters aboard a traditional houseboat

Kochi - Stroll through Fort Cochin’s colonial streets and see the iconic Chinese fishing nets

Thanjavur - Marvel at the towering Brihadeswara Temple crowned by a granite dome

Madurai - Experience the 'Bedtime of the God' ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple

Munnar - Walk through lush tea plantations and visit a working tea factory

Kumarakom - Cruise Kerala’s backwaters aboard a traditional houseboat

Kochi - Stroll through Fort Cochin’s colonial streets and see the iconic Chinese fishing nets

Itinerary

Discover South India on this 14-day tour from Chennai to Kochi, taking in ancient temples, coastal towns, and hill station landscapes. Wander bustling markets and admire Dravidian architecture in Chennai before travelling south to Pondicherry’s French Quarter and spiritual sites. Visit Chola-era temples around Kumbakonam and explore the merchant mansions of Chettinad. Marvel at Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple, then head into the misty tea plantations of Munnar. Drift through Kerala’s backwaters at Kumarakom before arriving in Kochi, a port city rich in colonial charm, where cultural performances and a harbour cruise round off this journey through southern India.

day 1Welcome to India!

Once you have arrived in Chennai, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, we will meet our guide and fellow travellers in the hotel reception for a welcome briefing and drinks.
Please note: it is common for international flights to arrive in Chennai late at night, so your tour briefing may take place tomorrow.

OverNight

Chennai

day 2Chennai to Pondicherry

day 3Exploring Pondicherry

day 4Temple Trail to Kumbakonam

day 5Kumbakonam Crafts, Chola Temples & Countryside

day 6Thanjavur & Chettinad Heritage

day 7Madurai & the Meenakshi Temple

day 8Journey to Munnar

day 9Munnar Tea Experience

day 10Kumarakom and Plantation Visit

day 11Backwaters Cruise & Keralan Flavours

day 12Journey to Cochin & Cultural Discovery

day 13Exploring Fort Cochin & Farewell Dinner

day 14Departure from Kochi

What's Included

Accommodation

13 nights in 3-5 star hotels

Meals

13 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 1 dinner

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1 & airport departure transfer on day 14All relevant transportation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle

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Services of local, English-speaking guides for sightseeing and activitiesAll guided sightseeing and activities as per the itineraryGratuitiesNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go Tours

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