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Southern India Experience

12 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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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
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Highlights

  • Explore Marina Beach and historic Chennai sites
  • Visit ancient temples in Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
  • Discover Dravidian architecture in Kumbakonam
  • Tour Madurai's Meenakshi Temple and more
  • Enjoy a houseboat journey on Alleppey's backwaters

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Arrival at Chennai
  2. Day 2 At Chennai
  3. Day 3 Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (230 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
  6. Day 6 Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai (171 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  7. Day 7 At Madurai
  8. Day 8 Madurai - Periyar (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  9. Day 9 Periyar - Kumarakom (130 Kms / 3 Hrs)
  10. Day 10 Kumarakom - Alleppey (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  11. Day 11 Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  12. Day 12 Departure from Cochin
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  • DJ
    · December 9th, 2025
    Every day we enjoy the local charm, Amazing temples and there stories, Well managed trip.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Darren, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Southern India Experience Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
    Trip date: October 2025
  • AD
    · December 9th, 2025
    Excellent trip with good services everything went smoothly. Local guides were knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the history of each location we visited. The temples, particularly the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, were stunning. Hotels were always good star. The driving was comfortable, even on the longer routes. The wildlife safari at Periyar was a highlight, and I loved the backwater houseboat experience in Alleppey. Overall, a wonderful trip.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Andriy, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Southern India Experience Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
    Trip date: October 2025
  • N
    · December 9th, 2025
    I had good trip from the first day. Local guides were knowledgeable, and I especially enjoyed the culture of India. Hotel accommodations were good standard but upgrade option is good for more comfort trip. The drive from Chennai to Kanchipuram was scenic, and Kanchipuram’s temples were a spiritual highlight. In Periyar, the wildlife safari was unforgettable. I felt like I truly immersed myself in the history and culture of South India. Thank you for a memorable and smooth tour.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Paul, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Southern India Experience Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
    Trip date: October 2025

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