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Highlights of Southern India

16 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Mararikulam
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Highlights

  • Fly to Chennai and relax at a beach resort
  • Explore ancient temples in Kanchipuram
  • Visit the spiritual center in Puducherry
  • Enjoy a boat ride in Periyar National Park
  • Experience a houseboat stay in the Backwaters

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival to South India
  2. Day 2 Arrival
  3. Day 3 Chennai - Pondicherry
  4. Day 4 Pondicherry
  5. Day 5 Hindu temple art
  6. Day 6 Trichy and Thanjavur
  7. Day 7 The noble land of the Chettiars
  8. Day 8 Madurai
  9. Day 9 Periyar National Park
  10. Day 10 Colonial heritage in Kochi
  11. Day 11 Boat trip on the backwaters
  12. Days 12-15 Relaxation on the Indian Ocean
  13. Day 16 Return flight to your home country
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  • Guide
  • Meals
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Number of tours

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Age Range

18 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    4.0
  • Itinerary
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    5.0
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  • 4.5
  • RN
    · March 5th, 2025
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    It was a very nice round trip with lots of great impressions. Vishal was a great guide, only 6 people in the group - really great. For me personally, there were a bit too many temples - maybe 2 temples less, but I personally would have preferred 2 nights in Kochi and on the houseboat. The ashram was forgettable and so was the boat trip to Periya National Park at lunchtime with about 80 people on board. A morning safari by jeep would be better for me. The Abad Turtle Hotel is getting on in years and should be completely renovated. However, the rooms were nice and large, the staff were very friendly and the outdoor area and beach were fantastic. The food was also very good. That made up for a lot and so we spent some wonderful, relaxing days at the Abad Turtle. All in all, a great vacation. We did not regret it.
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    Hello, thank you for your review of the "Highlights" trip through South India. We are very pleased that the time in the small group with Vishal as your guide was a wonderful experience and that you have positive memories of the trip overall. We will... Show more
    Trip date: February 2025

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16 days
Highlights of Southern India
From Chennai (Madras) to Mararikulam

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