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Overview
Start in Kochi (Cochin) and end in Chennai (Madras)! With the Discovery tour Tour to South India, you have a 14 days tour package taking you through Kochi (Cochin), India and 13 other destinations in India. Tour to South India includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
What's included
• One mineral water bottle per person per day
Lunch
• Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
(Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)
Dinner
Breakfast
• All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
• Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake
• 13 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis at 3 Star Hotels
you’ll receive after booking)
• English speaking guide at Cochin, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram.
• All currently applicable taxes including GST
• Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
• Experience the wildlife at Eravikulam and Periyar National Park
• Visas Fee (if applicable)
• Monument entry fees
• Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack
• International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival at Kochi
Kochi (Cochin)
4h
On the day of arrival at Kochi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later afternoon proceed for a half day guided tour of Kochi, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Kochi - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Kochi (Cochin)
2h
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”
Munnar
4h
en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by.
Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: At Munnar
Munnar
6h
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar, visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Evening enjoy the walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady (98 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Munnar
3h
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Periyar.
Thekkady
4h
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India which covers 777 Sq.Kms (300 Sq.miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5: At Thekkady
Periyar National Park
6h · Admission ticket not included
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Periyar enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary also visit Kumily and Mangaladevi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: Thekkady - Alappuzha (128 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Thekkady
4h
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.
Alappuzha
4h
Upon arrival at Alappuzha check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.
Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Kovalam,
3h
en-route visit the famous Temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy, Horse Palace, Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum.
Kovalam
3h
Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8: At Kovalam
Kovalam
7h
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day tour at Kovalam, visit Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle, Analothbhave Mathe Church, Fishing Harbour, Samudra Beach, Rock Cut Cave Temple, Chowara & Poovar. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9: Kovalam - Kanyakumari (139 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Kovalam
3h
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kanyakumari, en-route visit Padmanabhapuram palace.
Kanyakumari
4h
Upon arrival at Kanyakumari check-in to your hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi mandapam also Sthanumalayan Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Kanyakumari - Madurai (246 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
Kanyakumari
3h
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai.
Madurai
4h
Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, one of the largest temple complex in India also visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Later visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil Temple and Gandhi Museum.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pondicherry,
Tiruchirappalli
3h
en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Temple.
Pondicherry
3h
Upon arrival at Pondicherry check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Enjoy boating at Chunnambar backwater & the beautiful beaches of Pondicherry.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram (110 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Pondicherry
4h
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Pondicherry, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Vedapureeswarar Temple.
Mahabalipuram
5h
Later afternoon check out from hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram check-in to your hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves and Krishna’s Butterball.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13: Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai (140 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Mahabalipuram
2h
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Chennai,
Kanchipuram
4h
En-route visit to Kanchipuram, the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Ekambareswarar Temple etc.
Chennai (Madras)
1h
Upon arrival at Chennai check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: Departure from Chennai
Chennai (Madras)
4h
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Chennai airport to board the flight for your home.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup from Cochin airport / Hotel
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
