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.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
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
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 Arrival at Kochi
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Kochi (Cochin)
4 hours
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)
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Kochi (Cochin)
2 hours
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”
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Munnar
4 hours
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
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Munnar
6 hours
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)
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Munnar
3 hours
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Periyar.
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Thekkady
4 hours
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
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Periyar National Park
6 hours 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)
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Thekkady
4 hours
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.
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Alappuzha
4 hours
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.
Day 7 Alappuzha - Trivandrum - Kovalam (159 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)
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Alappuzha
2 hours
Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later drive to Kovalam,
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3 hours
en-route visit the famous Temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy, Horse Palace, Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam (Temple Pond) at Trivandrum.
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Kovalam
3 hours
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
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Kovalam
7 hours
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)
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Kovalam
3 hours
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kanyakumari, en-route visit Padmanabhapuram palace.
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Kanyakumari
4 hours
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)
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Kanyakumari
3 hours
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai.
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Madurai
4 hours
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.
Day 11 Madurai - Trichy - Pondicherry (354 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
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Madurai
3 hours
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pondicherry,
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Tiruchirappalli
3 hours
en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Temple.
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Pondicherry
3 hours
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)
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Pondicherry
4 hours
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.
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Mahabalipuram
5 hours
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)
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Mahabalipuram
2 hours
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Chennai,
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Kanchipuram
4 hours
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.
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Chennai (Madras)
1 hour
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
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Chennai (Madras)
4 hours
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Chennai airport to board the flight for your home.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Tour of South India
Can I cancel Tour of South India for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 14 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
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
What's not included?
- • 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
Which places does it visit?
It visits Kochi (Cochin), Munnar, Thekkady, Periyar National Park, Alappuzha, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Madurai.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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