Highlights of South India - 12 days
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Tour Overview
PRIVATE TOUR: Set off on a 12-day tour from Chennai to Kochi. Explore Chennai’s historic quarters before visiting the famed temples of Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Continue to Pondicherry’s French-influenced streets, then journey through Chidambaram, Tanjore, Trichy and Madurai for impressive architecture and vibrant traditions. Move into the cool greenery of Periyar for wildlife viewing, then unwind on Alleppey’s tranquil backwaters aboard a traditional houseboat. Finish in Kochi, where heritage buildings, spice-scented markets and local arts offer a fitting end to the journey.
Start
Chennai
End
Kochi
Destination
Kochi
Days
12
Pace
Medium
Range
Private
Max Group Size
Min 0 - Max 0
Min Age
0
Trip Code: HISI3
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Chennai - Explore Marina Beach, Fort St. George, Santhome Cathedral, the National Art Gallery and Kapaleeswarar Temple’s Dravidian architecture
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Kanchipuram - Visit Kailasanatha and Ekambaranatha Temples, noting Pallava carvings, a towering Raj Gopuram and an ancient mango tree
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Mahabalipuram - Discover the Shore Temple, the Five Rathas, the Varaha Cave and Arjuna’s Penance
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Pondicherry - Experience Auroville, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Promenade Beach, the museum and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Thanjavur - Admire the Brihadeeshwara Temple and the Palace gallery’s Chola era bronzes
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Trichy - Ascend the Rock Fort and explore Srirangam’s vast Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
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Madurai - Tour the Meenakshi Amman Temple with its distinctive gopurams
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Periyar - Cruise through the wildlife reserve to observe local fauna and visit a nearby spice plantation
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Alleppey - Journey through the backwaters by houseboat, passing canals, paddy fields and waterside villages
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Kochi - Wander through Fort Kochi, seeing the basilica, St. Francis Church, the synagogue, the spice market and Chinese fishing nets
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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