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Best of South India Tour

13 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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  • Christmas & New Year
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Age range 1 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Marina Beach and historic temples in Chennai
  • Discover the French charm of Pondicherry's streets
  • Visit the majestic Meenakshi Temple in Madurai
  • Experience bamboo rafting in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Relax on a houseboat journey through Alleppey backwaters

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Arrival at Chennai
  2. Day 2 At Chennai
  3. Day 3 Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (170 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 At Puducherry
  5. Day 5 Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  6. Day 6 Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (200 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  7. Day 7 At Madurai
  8. Day 8 Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (147 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  9. Day 9 At Periyar/Thekkady
  10. Day 10 Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (140 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  11. Day 11 Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  12. Day 12 Alleppey - Kochi (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  13. Day 13 Departure from Kochi
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  • MS
    · March 8th, 2024
    Generally good and well planned out. I especially loved Kerala and the night on the houseboat was dreamy.
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    Panda Experiences commented on this review
    Dear Marya, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Best of South India Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024

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13 days
Best of South India Tour
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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