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Premium South India

13 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)
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  • Explorer
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Chennai's vibrant Georgetown Bazaar
  • Visit the ancient Shore Temple in Mamallapuram
  • Discover Puducherry's French colonial heritage
  • Taste Madurai's famous Jigarthanda dessert
  • Cruise Kerala's backwaters on a houseboat

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Chennai
  2. Day 2 Puducherry (Pondicherry)
  3. Day 3 Puducherry (Pondicherry)
  4. Day 4 Madurai
  5. Day 5 Madurai
  6. Day 6 Thekkady
  7. Day 7 Thekkady - Periyar National Park
  8. Day 8 Munnar
  9. Day 9 Munnar
  10. Day 10 Kerala Backwaters
  11. Day 11 Kochi
  12. Day 12 Kochi
  13. Day 13 Kochi
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Number of tours

134

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • david
    · August 3rd, 2023
    Intrepid Travel to India far exceeded our expectations. Quality service, accommodations, first class daily...
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  • Nikki
    · August 3rd, 2023
    It is certainly a fast-paced tour, but it had to be to fit all the wonderful sites and experiences into the time...
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  • Stefania
    · February 16th, 2025
    Very comprehensive itinerary, gives you multifacetted insight into this beautiful, diverse country. Accommodation...

Dates & Availability

13 days
Premium South India
From Chennai (Madras) to Kochi (Cochin)

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 215421

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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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