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Pride of South India

19 days
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From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
4.9
72 traveler reviews
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Alkof Holidays
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Marina Beach and historic Chennai sites
  • Visit ancient temples and UNESCO sites in Mahabalipuram
  • Discover French heritage and beaches in Pondicherry
  • Experience spiritual Auroville and golden Matrimandir
  • Cruise Kerala's backwaters on a traditional houseboat

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Chennnai
  2. Day 2 Exploring Chennai
  3. Day 3 Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 kms/3.30 hrs drive)
  4. Day 4 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (110 kms/2 hrs drive)
  5. Day 5 Excursion trip to Auroville
  6. Day 6 Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur (170 Km/4.30 hrs drive)
  7. Day 7 Exploring Thanjavur
  8. Day 8 Excursion trip to Kumbakonam
  9. Day 9 Thanjavur - Tiruchirappalli - Madurai (200 kms/4 hrs drive)
  10. Day 10 Exploring Madurai
  11. Day 11 Madurai - Kanyakumari (245 kms/4 hrs drive)
  12. Day 12 Kanyakumari - Nagercoil - Kovalam (90 kms/2.30 hrs drive)
  13. Day 13 Excursion trip to Trivandrum
  14. Day 14 Kovalam - Alappuzha (160 kms/4 hrs drive)
  15. Day 15 Alappuzha - Thekkady/Periyar (130 kms/3 hrs drive)
  16. Day 16 Thekkady - Munnar (100 Km/3.30 hrs drive)
  17. Day 17 Exploring Munnar
  18. Day 18 Munnar - Kochi (130 kms/4 hrs drive)
  19. Day 19 Departure from Kochi
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  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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  • The Belstead Hotel or similar - Chennai

    The Belstead Hotel or similar - Chennai

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  • Hotel Mamalla Heritage or similar - Mahabalipuram

    Hotel Mamalla Heritage or similar - Mahabalipuram

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  • Hotel Le Royal Park or similar - Puducherry

    Hotel Le Royal Park or similar - Puducherry

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  • Lakshmi Hotel or similar - Thanjavur

    Hotel Lakshmi or similar - Thanjavur

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  • Hotel Royal Court or similar - Madurai

    Hotel Royal Court or similar - Madurai

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  • Hotel Sea View or similar - Kanyakumari

    Hotel Sea View or similar - Kanyakumari

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  • Sagara Beach Resort or similar - Kovalam

    Sagara Beach Resort or similar - Kovalam

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  • Deluxe Houseboat or similar - Alappuzha

    Deluxe Houseboat or similar - Alappuzha

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  • Misty Mountain Resort or similar - Munnar

    Misty Mountain Resort or similar - Munnar

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  • Hotel Abad Plaza or similar - Kochi (Cochin)

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    • Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
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Alkof Holidays

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(72 reviews)

Number of tours

161

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Eesha
    · August 5th, 2025
    I recently booked a trip to Ladakh with Alkof Holidays, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. As a solo female traveler, safety and reliability were my top priorities — and Alkof delivered on both. The entire journey was handled with great efficiency and professionalism. Every detail was well-organized, and I felt completely at ease throughout the trip. A special shout-out to my driver, Feroz, who was incredibly kind, helpful, and trustworthy. He ensured I was comfortable and safe at all times, and his local knowledge really enhanced the experience. If you’re a solo female traveler considering a trip to Ladakh or anywhere else in India, I highly recommend Alkof Holidays. Their attention to detail, excellent support, and warm hospitality truly made my journey unforgettable.
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  • Gm
    · June 25th, 2025
    It was an awesome experience, we saw tigers, leopard. This was our first trip we booked with a company. They managed it really well! Thank you.
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  • The
    · June 24th, 2025
    We had a fantastic experience in Kanha National Park. We visited the park in June, while attending an event. In total we saw 7 tigers in two different safaris at Kanha. Absolutetly fantastic!
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  • Vaccines
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    • 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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