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South India Highlights

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From Mahabalipuram to Alleppey
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  • River view of traditional houseboats surrounded by dense greenery and palm trees.
  • Magnificent temple with intricate carvings set against a clear blue sky.
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  • Intricate stone carvings depicting a scene.
  • A colorful, detailed temple gopuram.
  • A large, ancient temple complex with palm trees.
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MEIERS WELTREISEN
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 14
All Ages Welcome
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Chennai
  2. Day 2 Chennai - Pondicherry
  3. Day 3 Pondicherry
  4. Day 4 Pondicherry - Kumbakonam
  5. Day 5 Kumbakonam - Madurai
  6. Day 6 Madurai
  7. Day 7 Maduari - Periyar
  8. Day 8 Periyar - Kumarakom
  9. Day 9 Kumarakom - Cochin
  10. Day 10 Cochin
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Where You'll Stay

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  • JP Hotel Chennai

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  • Shenbaga Hotel in Podicherry

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  • Indeco Hotel Swamimalai

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  • Simon
    · January 31st, 2025
    Superb tour and very good value. Note that there are large distances on many days to cover, but that’s simply geography. An incredible culture, welcoming inhabitants, and a highly professional tour team plus excellent local guides. You won’t regret booking!
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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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    • For any tour departing before December 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with MEIERS WELTREISEN. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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