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Best of South India Tour

13 Days Starting in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and ending in Kochi, Kerala, India

Visiting: Chennai, Puducherry, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Kochi

Tour operator:

Panda Experiences

Tour code:

BOSIT13

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-85

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From:

$3150

$2993 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$158

Tour Overview

Start in Chennai (Madras) and end in Kochi (Cochin)! With the Explorer tour Best of South India Tour, you have a 13 days tour package taking you through Chennai (Madras), India and 10 other destinations in India. Best of South India Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Highlights

Explore National Art Gallery, heritage Churches & famous Beach in Chennai with a guided city tour.
Explore the heritage site of Mahabalipuram built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries.
Explore the heritage site of Madurai famous for Dravidian-style temple.
Enjoy the wildlife safari at Periyar protected Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake elephant and tiger reserve.
Experience and stay at Houseboat in Coastal Alleppey.
Historic Parsi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Cochin, colorful boats and Chinese Fishing nets on the waterfront in Kochi.
Get to know about the South India history & culture.

Places You'll See

Chennai

Mahabalipuram

Alleppey

Kochi

Thanjavur

Kumarakom

Madurai

Periyar

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Chennai

Location: Chennai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: No Meals

On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At Chennai

Location: Chennai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Chennai, visit Kapaleeshwar Temple, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Ramakrishna Temple, Fort St.George (the oldest fort in Chennai), National Art Gallery, St.Mary’s Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium and Kalakshetra and Theosophical Society. Also visit houses the Secretariat and Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu and the famous Marina Beach (the second largest in the world) and Elliots Beach.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (160 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Puducherry, Mahabalipuram

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Puducherry, via en-route visit to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, Krishna’s Butterball and India Seashell Museum. Also explore the Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing & Shore Temple views.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Mahabalipuram, later continue drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : At Puducherry

Location: Puducherry

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Puducherry, visit Auroville town, Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, The Sacred Heart Basilica, French War memorial, Mahe de Labourdonnais St and Pondy Bazaar. Also visit Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple.

Evening enoy the heritage walk in the French colonies, will spot the beautiful yellow & white walls, European styles streets and a walk along the sea.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Thanjavur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Memorial & Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Thanjavur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (195 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Madurai, Tiruchirappalli

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple and Sri Rangam Temple.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Trichy, later continue drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : At Madurai

Location: Madurai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Adhi Chokkanathar, Subramaniya Suwami Temple and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Also visit Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai at Keelakuilkudi.

After finish your guided tour to Madurai, later experience the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (150 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

In the evening, enjoy a walk around Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : At Periyar/Thekkady

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Also enjoy the Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Kumily and Mangala Devi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (110 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Location: Kumarakom

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Kumarakom, visit Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom Backwaters and Bay Island Driftwood Museum. Also enjoy the boat ride to Pathiramanal Island. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Location: Alappuzha

Accommodation: Deluxe Houseboat.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey.

Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked 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 12 : Alleppey - Kochi (55 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at houseboat, later check out and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive.

In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : Departure From Kochi

Location: Kochi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Kochi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

12 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
Meals.

12 Breakfast at Hotel, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner at House Boat.
Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences.
All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
English speaking guide at Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Kochi.

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
Visit to the famous ancient temples of Thanjavur and Trichy.
Enjoy a boat ride at Preiyar Lake.
One mineral water bottle per person per day.
All currently applicable taxes including GST.

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 you’ll receive after booking).
Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.

Check out our Q&As

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

3 Star Deluxe
Do I need a visa to travel to India?

Yes. The Government of India grants Tourist Visa to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India. The only purpose of visiting India should be recreation, sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives etc. Any activity other than the aforementioned ones is cognizable.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Panda Experiences has been in operation since 2008

Reviews of this Operator

Serena

Excellent Guides

06-Sep-2022

The tour was great. Maybe we went to too many places for shopping. All tour guides were excellent.

David

Recommended to India Tour

24-Mar-2022

I have been recommended to this tour of India with friends from Australia and we are happy to see all places which are mentioned on programmed.

Bryson

Beautiful Kerala with Panda Experiences

09-Feb-2023

Kerala is Beautiful and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Panda Experiences and will be booking another trip with them in future.

Max

Lifetime trip

12-Jan-2022

This was the trip of a lifetime, and our guide made it even more special! He has incredibly knowledgeable of the history of all the sites we went to and is extremely personable, we had an absolute blast with him!

Thomas

100% Recommend

17-Feb-2022

100% Recommend this tour to anyone who is thinking of doing it. My partner and I had a fantastic time in Nepal by Panda Experiences.

Fabio

Everything was perfect

11-Aug-2022

It was an excellent experience with Panda Experiences! A really nice and fun guide with a lot of knowledge! Everything was on time!

Jacopo

Well organized trip

02-Oct-2022

The tour was smooth and well organized. My guide and driver were very friendly and did what they could to tailor the experience to me.

Nancy

Panda Experiences was amazing

12-Apr-2022

Our experience with Panda Experiences was amazing. Many great memories made. Highly recommend this company.

Sofia

India tour

26-Feb-2022

We arrived two days before our India tour so that we can be ready by mind and body as well we are happy to do this tour.

Matthew

Amazing India Tour

17-Mar-2022

We had a good and professional local guides in each and we visited Taj Mahal at sunset and loved all the photographs.

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Apr 30, 2024 - May 12, 2024

~~$3150~~ $2993 (USD)