Summary
Discover the magnificent temples, extraordinary spices, palm-fringed beaches, and breathtaking backwaters of India!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Usa/Canada Departure
- Day 2
- Chennai-Mamallapuram
- Day 3
- Mamallapuram
- Day 4
- Mamallapuram-Kumbakonam
- Day 5
- Tanjore
- Day 6
- Kumbakonam-Trichy-Madurai
- Day 7
- Madurai
- Day 8
- Madurai-Periyar
- Day 9
- Periyar
- Day 10
- Periyar-Alleppey
- Day 11
- Alleppey-Cochin
- Day 12
- Cochin
Travel Cities (8): Alappuzha, Backwaters, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Kochi, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Mumbai
Details
Discover the most fascinating jewels of Southern India with this 12-day ultra-small group tour! Prepare for extraordinary temples, magnificent cityscapes, exhilarating safari adventures, and delicious cuisine. Begin your journey in Chennai, the largest city in Southern India, from where you will travel to Mamallapuram. Pay a visit to Arjuna's Penance, with extraordinary views from two magnificent boulders and exceptional carvings of sacred figures. See the Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal before you depart for Kumbakonam, a breathtaking town with ancient temples situated between the Cauvery and Arasalar Rivers. Discover the Kumbeswarar and Sarangapani Temples and make your way to Tanjore, once the capital of the Chola Empire. Admire the Brihadeshvara Temple and the Nandi statue. Next, you will visit Trichy and arrive in Madurai for a unique and eco-friendly rickshaw ride. See the Thirumalai Nayak Palace and the Meenakshi Temple and travel to Periyar, situated high above sea level surrounded by forests of the Idukki District. Search for wildlife in the area and make your way to Alleppey, home to breathtaking lakes, wonderful canals, and sandy beaches. Cruise along the backwaters of Kerala and drive to Cochin, where you will end your tour of Southern India.