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Best of Southern India
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Best of Southern India

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Created: Friday, November 8, 2024
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Total price From US$2,814
Created: Friday, November 8, 2024
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From calm Kerala backwaters and spice plantations to incredible temples, have your camera ready as you experience the highlights of Southern India. This two-week adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time to explore on your own. Travelling by train, bus, rickshaw, and country boats will bring you closer to the locals and is a fascinating way to gain insight into the peaceful backwaters of Kerala and stunning temples of Tamilnadu.


Day 1: Kochi
Arrive at any time.

Day 2: Kochi/Sultan Bathery
Take a morning train followed by a scenic drive to reach Sultan Bathery, in the Wayanad district.

Day 3: Sultan Bathery
Walk the nature trails through the farm area in Wayanad. Also take a tour of a tea factory and plantation to learn about tea production in the area from a guide.

Day 4: Sultan Bathery/Mysore
Settle in for the drive to the ancient city of Mysore.

Day 5: Mysore
Explore the vibrant city of Mysore including visits to Chamundi Temple and Mysore Palace. After enjoy free time and opt to visit the Devaraja market or join a yoga class.

Day 6: Mysore/Māmallapuram
Enjoy a full day of train travel to Chennai before a short bus ride to Mamallapuram.

Day 7: Māmallapuram
Visit the Shore Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Mamallapuram.

Day 8: Māmallapuram/Puducherry
Continue to Pondicherry (now known as Puducherry) and learn about Sri Aurobindo Ghose at the ashram.

Day 9: Puducherry/Madurai
Travel inland to Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Day 10: Madurai
Hop on a cycle rickshaw for a tour of the city before visiting the famous Meenakshi Temple.

Day 11: Madurai/Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady. Take a guided tour of spice plantations in the Cardamom Hills.

Day 12: Thekkady/Kerala Backwaters
Travel to Alleppey for a local homestay. Experience local life and a guided walk along the lagoon.

Day 13: Kerala Backwaters/Kochi
Spend the morning enjoying last moments with your host family. Learn to cook some local food, watch the toddy tappers at work, or wander around the village. Travel to a Planeterra project for lunch before returning to Kochi. Head out for an orientation walk, then enjoy an evening performance of kathakali, a form of traditional dancing from Kerala.

Day 14: Kochi
Depart at any time.

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  • Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey,
    Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group,
    Your Local Living Moment: Kerala Backwaters Homestay, Alleppey
  • Fort Kochi orientation walk
  • Kathakali dance show
  • Wayanad Tea Factory and Plantation Visit
  • Chaumundi Temple and Mysore Palace visit
  • Mamallapuram Shore Temple visit
  • Pondicherry orientation walk
  • Madurai cycle-rickshaw ride and Sri Meenakshi Temple visit
  • Cardamom Hills spice plantation tour
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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