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Discover South India

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From Kochi (Cochin) to Mangalore
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi

    You'll arrive at Kochi airport where an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to settle in and relax after your journey.

  2. Day 2

    Kochi

    After breakfast, you'll spend the day walking through Kochi's historic areas including Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, the Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, and the Chinese Fishing Market. By evening, you'll catch a Kathakali dance performance with traditional costumes, intricate makeup, and elaborate movements.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full day sightseeing tour of Kochi
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Market
    • Kathakali dance show
    Landmarks/POIs
    Fort Kochi
    St. Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
    Mattancherry Palace
    Chinese Fishing Market
  3. Day 3

    Kochi to Athirapally

    After breakfast and checkout, you'll head to Athirapally to see the waterfall surrounded by the green Sholayar forests, which are home to rare plants and animals. The afternoon and evening are free for you to do as you please.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Athirapally waterfall
    • Explore Sholayar forests
    Landmarks/POIs
    Athirapally Falls
    Sholayar Forests
  4. Day 4

    Athirapally to Kozhikode

    You'll have breakfast and checkout, then drive to Kozhikode (Calicut). Once you arrive and check in, the rest of your time is open for exploring the town at your own pace.

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    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
  5. Day 5

    Kozhikode

    After breakfast, you'll visit Kozhikode Beach and its lighthouse, then take a short drive to Kappad Beach, where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498 and opened the first sea route from Europe to India. You'll have time to enjoy the coastline before the day is yours to spend freely.

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    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kozhikode Beach
    • Visit Kozhikode Lighthouse
    • Visit Kappad Beach
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kozhikode Beach
    Kappad Beach
  6. Day 6

    Kozhikode to Sulthan Bathery

    You'll have breakfast and checkout, then drive to Sulthan Bathery, a town surrounded by hills with grasslands scattered throughout. After checking in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
  7. Day 7

    Sulthan Bathery

    You'll start early (the reserve opens at 6:30 AM) to spot wildlife, then visit the Jain Temple and Edakkal Caves with their prehistoric carvings. From there, you'll see the Wayanad Heritage Museum and Phantom Rock before heading back to your hotel. The evening is free.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit wildlife reserve in Sulthan Bathery
    • Visit Jain Temple
    • Visit Edakkal Caves
    • Visit Wayanad Heritage Museum
    • Visit Phantom Rock site
    Landmarks/POIs
    Jain Temple
    Edakkal Caves
    Wayanad Heritage Museum
    Phantom Rock
  8. Day 8

    Sulthan Bathery to Nagarhole

    After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Nagarhole and check in to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to relax and get to know the area.

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    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
  9. Day 9

    Nagarhole

    You'll start early to visit Nagarhole National Park, where you might see tigers, Asian elephants, and various birds. You'll take a coracle ride on the Kabini River, and in the evening, you'll go on either a jeep or elephant ride through the park.

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    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nagarhole National Park
    • Coracle ride at Kabini River
    • Jeep or elephant ride at Nagarhole
    Landmarks/POIs
    Nagarhole National Park
    Kabini River
  10. Day 10

    Nagarhole to Coorg

    After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Coorg and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore the town.

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    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
  11. Day 11

    Coorg

    After breakfast, you'll take a sightseeing tour to visit Talacauvery, Bhagamandala, Raja's Seat, Omkareshwar Temple, Raja's Tomb, and Abbey Falls.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Talacauvery
    • Visit Bhagamandala
    • Visit Raja's Seat
    • Visit Omkareshwar Temple
    • Visit Raja's Tomb
    • Visit Abbey Falls
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    Talacauvery
    Bhagamandala
    Raja's Seat
    Omkareshwar Temple
    Raja's Tomb
    Abbey Falls
  12. Day 12

    Coorg to Bylakuppe

    You'll have breakfast and checkout, then drive to Bylakuppe to check in. You'll walk through the plantation with a guide, then visit the Tibetan settlement town and learn about coffee types and how different spices are grown, harvested, processed, and packed. The rest is free time.

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    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through plantation
    • Visit Tibetan settlement in Bylakuppe
    Landmarks/POIs
    Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement
  13. Day 13

    Bylakuppe to Kasaragod

    After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Kasaragod and check in to your hotel. Kasaragod has coconut palms, rolling hills, forts, beaches, and backwaters. The rest of your day is free.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
  14. Day 14

    Kasaragod

    After breakfast, you'll head to Chandragiri, southeast of Kasaragod town, to experience the backwaters near the Chandragiri River. You'll visit the 17th century Chandragiri Fort with its views of the river and Arabian Sea. Try to catch the sunrise or sunset from the fort. The rest of the day is free.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Experience backwaters at Chandragiri
    • Visit Chandragiri Fort
    Landmarks/POIs
    Chandragiri Fort
    Chandragiri River
  15. Day 15

    Kasaragod to Mangalore

    You'll have breakfast and checkout, then transfer to Mangalore Airport to board your flight to your next destination.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
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  • VB
    · October 22nd, 2025
    This was an excellent tour with good services. Tour guides were professional and passionate about their work. The hotels were clean. We enjoyed every moment, from exploring the historic sites of Kochi to relaxing by the waterfall at Athirapally. The visit to Nagarhole National Park was amazing we saw tigers, elephants, and other wildlife up close. The transport was comfortable, and everything was on time. I highly recommend this tour and service.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • AC
    · October 22nd, 2025
    The trip was perfectly planned services provided by UncleSam Holidays were exceptional. Hotels throughout the tour were of good standard. Local guides were knowledgeable and made the historical sites amazing. We loved the Kathakali show and the beautiful waterfall at Athirapally. The drive to Nagarhole and the wildlife safari was an experience we won’t forget. All in all, the trip was well-organized with flawless services at every step.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • HR
    · October 22nd, 2025
    Services were well-organized, and we had a fantastic time exploring the city’s heritage with our expert guide. The hotels were all very comfortable. The trip to Athirapally waterfall was refreshing, and we were impressed by how seamless everything was. The wildlife experience at Nagarhole was breathtaking, and Coorg’s coffee plantations were a highlight. The overall experience was smooth, stress-free, and well-executed. Highly recommend this service to visiting Kerala.
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    Trip date: September 2025
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    · October 22nd, 2025
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    Trip date: September 2025

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