This South India holiday gives you a chance to experience the Indo-French flavour of Pondicherry, and the cosmopolitan flavour of Chennai, Southern India’s most populous city. A 12 day South India holiday package, taking you to some of the most beautiful, and culturally rich destinations in Southern India. You then move further east towards the temple towns of Trichy, Madurai and Mahabalipuram.
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Ideal For
- Adventure
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- wellness
- wildlife
- Nature
- Heritage
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Day 01
Arrive Cochin
Cochin
Your South India vacation begins with an arrival into Cochin, where you will be met at the airport by Luxury Tours Of India’s representative and transferred to the hotel and assisted with check in formalities.
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Day 02
Cochin
After taking your breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Cochin. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:
Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace):The Mattancherry Palace of Cochin has a quaint charm of its own.
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Day 03
Visit Cochin to Kumarakom
Kumarakom
After taking your breakfast, you will be assisted with Check out formalities and then start your drive to Kumarakom.
Kumarakom: Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (16 kilometres (10 mi)), in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism.
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Day 04
Visit Kumarakom to Periyar
Periyar
After taking your breakfast , you will be assisted by check out formalities from hotel and then start your drive to Periyar.
Periyar : Periyar (meaning: big river) is a river that flows in the states of Tamil Nadu andKerala, India. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns.
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Day 05
In Periyar
Periyar
Early morning, you will be picked up from hotel for a boat ride on the Lake Periyar to watch wild life. There are an estimated 700 elephants roaming these forests. The Periyar originates in the Sivagiri peaks of Sundaramala, Tamil Nadu. It has a total length of approximately 244 kilometres (152 mi) and a catchment area of 5,398 square kilometres (2,084 sq mi). The British Raj too, left its mark on the Cardamom Hills.
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Day 06
Visit Periyar to Madurai
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and then start your drive to Madurai.
Madurai is a temple town of India located in southern region of India. People from several different religions and cultures are residing in the place and all different kinds of festivals are celebrated here in unison.
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Day 07
Visit Madurai to Trichy
After taking breakfast, you will be picked by one of luxury tours of India guide who pick you up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Madurai. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:
Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple: The Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple (twin temples) is one of the biggest temples in India.
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Day 08
Stay Trichy to Pondicherry
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Trichy. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:
Rock Fort Temple: The Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort is a historic fort and temple complex built on an ancient rock. It is located in the town of Tiruchirapalli, which is in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Day 09
Visit Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:
Sri Aurobindo Ashram : The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community (ashram) established at Pondicherry, in the Indian territory of Puducherry, by Sri Aurobindo on the 24 November 1926 (Siddhi Day).
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Day 10
Mahabalipura- Kanchipuram -Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
The beauty of the place is not only due to these architecture but the vast casuarinas trees, the silvery sandy beach the classical hand male crafts around have made them all to form what is a collective splendor.
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Day 11
Visit Mahabalipuram to Chennai
After leisurely breakfast, you will be assisted by check-out formalities from the hotel and then start your drive to Chennai, the last stop of your South India holiday.
Chennai: Chennai formerly, Madras is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is a major commercial, cultural, economic and educational center in South India.
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Day 12
Depart Chennai
Morning at leisure. Later in the day you are met by our representative at your hotel and assisted with checkout formalities, followed by transfer to airport in time for your flight home.
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Day 01
Arrive Cochin
1 nights
Cochin
Your South India vacation begins with an arrival into Cochin, where you will be met at the airport by Luxury Tours Of India’s representative and transferred to the hotel and assisted with check in formalities.
....>> Read More -
Day 02
Cochin
1 nights
After taking your breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Cochin. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:
Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace):The Mattancherry Palace of Cochin has a quaint charm of its own.
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Day 03
Visit Cochin to Kumarakom
1 nights
Kumarakom
After taking your breakfast, you will be assisted with Check out formalities and then start your drive to Kumarakom.
Kumarakom: Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (16 kilometres (10 mi)), in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism.
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Day 04
Visit Kumarakom to Periyar
1 nights
Periyar
After taking your breakfast , you will be assisted by check out formalities from hotel and then start your drive to Periyar.
Periyar : Periyar (meaning: big river) is a river that flows in the states of Tamil Nadu andKerala, India. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns.
....>> Read More -
Day 05
In Periyar
1 nights
Periyar
Early morning, you will be picked up from hotel for a boat ride on the Lake Periyar to watch wild life. There are an estimated 700 elephants roaming these forests. The Periyar originates in the Sivagiri peaks of Sundaramala, Tamil Nadu. It has a total length of approximately 244 kilometres (152 mi) and a catchment area of 5,398 square kilometres (2,084 sq mi). The British Raj too, left its mark on the Cardamom Hills.
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Day 06
Visit Periyar to Madurai
1 nights
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and then start your drive to Madurai.
Madurai is a temple town of India located in southern region of India. People from several different religions and cultures are residing in the place and all different kinds of festivals are celebrated here in unison.
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Day 07
Visit Madurai to Trichy
1 nights
After taking breakfast, you will be picked by one of luxury tours of India guide who pick you up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Madurai. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:
Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple: The Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple (twin temples) is one of the biggest temples in India.
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Day 08
Stay Trichy to Pondicherry
1 nights
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Trichy. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:
Rock Fort Temple: The Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort is a historic fort and temple complex built on an ancient rock. It is located in the town of Tiruchirapalli, which is in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Day 09
Visit Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram
1 nights
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:
Sri Aurobindo Ashram : The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community (ashram) established at Pondicherry, in the Indian territory of Puducherry, by Sri Aurobindo on the 24 November 1926 (Siddhi Day).
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Day 10
Mahabalipura- Kanchipuram -Mahabalipuram
1 nights
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
The beauty of the place is not only due to these architecture but the vast casuarinas trees, the silvery sandy beach the classical hand male crafts around have made them all to form what is a collective splendor.
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Day 11
Visit Mahabalipuram to Chennai
1 nights
After leisurely breakfast, you will be assisted by check-out formalities from the hotel and then start your drive to Chennai, the last stop of your South India holiday.
Chennai: Chennai formerly, Madras is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is a major commercial, cultural, economic and educational center in South India.
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Day 12
Depart Chennai
1 nights
Morning at leisure. Later in the day you are met by our representative at your hotel and assisted with checkout formalities, followed by transfer to airport in time for your flight home.
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Transfer to International Airport.
Inclusions
- 11 night’s hotel accommodation on twin share / double occupancy on bed and breakfast basis at all places, as follows or similar accommodation.
- Exclusive chauffer driven air-conditioned vehicle.
- Services of English speaking local guides during city tours.
- Entrance fees at the monuments mentioned in the itinerary.
- Kathakali Dance performance in Cochin
- Cooking demonstration and Dinner with a famous Keralan Chef
- Guided trek in Lake Periyar
- Boat ride in lake Periyar
- Representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers
- Bottled Mineral water during sightseeing/excursions and long drives
- All current taxes are included in the above price.
Exclusions
- Internal Domestic or International Air Travel
- Any meals OR options not mentioned in the itinerary
- Expenses of a personal nature (like tips, porterage, laundry, telephone calls, drinks)
- Camera fees (still or video) at the monuments
- Travel insurance, Visa etc.
- Miscellaneous.
Standard Hotel
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Cardamom County
The first ISO Certified four-star resort in Kerala, Cardamon County is conveniently perched on the gradient of a gently sloping hill facing the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The architecture and landscaping of the entire Resort has been thoughtfully created in deference to the ethereal beauty of its .......>> Read More
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GRT Regency
GRT Regency stands at 38 Madakulam Road, in the vicinity of major places of visit like Ramar Temple Lake (Approx. 1km) and Living Word Church (Approx. 2km). It is also at a convenient distance from the railway station. The hotel boasts of a total 57 centrally air conditioned rooms which offer .......>> Read More
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Radha Regent
Radha Hotels is a premium Hotel situated in the heart of Chennai, a city renowned for its unflinching traditional hospitality. Our hotels Grand infrastructure, serene ambience, unsullied service is as much overt as it sounds. Radha hotels reputation not just speaks of our quality, it screams c.......>> Read More
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Gokulam Park Inn
A lavish four star property in Kochi, The Gokulam Park is one of the best known landmarks in the town. With a location close to the prime business and shopping centers the hotel is easily a favorite with business and leisure travelers. A natural harbor, the town is pretty with .......>> Read More
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Backwater Ripples
Backwater Ripples is an exotic tourist resort in Kumarakom, Kerala, that stands on the New Nazarath Road to offer convenience of location. Backwater Ripples was established back in 2003 and spans across 10 acres of landscaped garden area. This is a true lake front resort, designed with authent.......>> Read More
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MGM Beach Resort
MGM Beach Resort, a well-established property, offers world – class hospitality with fresh sea breeze, breathtaking sunrise & endless beach, along with contemporary and comfortable accommodation and all amenities and facilities required for a perfect vacation/business and world-class.......>> Read More
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Le Duplex
Le Dupleix is conveniently located in the heart of French Pondicherry, an easy walk from the beach, the park and the central shopping area. The nearest international airport is in Chennai. Nestling in an 18th century French colonial villa, originally built for the Maire Mayor of Pondicherry, L.......>> Read More
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Sangam
Hotel Sangam is centrally located on the Collector’s Office Road at Trichy. The hotel offers a wide range of facilities including fine options for accommodation, dining, business activities etc., complemented by an excellent personalized service. Hotel Sangam is surrounded by the bu.......>> Read More
Superior Hotel
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The Gateway
It is Located on the banks of Vaigai River, Madurai is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. Known as " the Athens of the East, " the city is globally famous for its jasmines. It has been an important commercial center since 550 A.D. The hotel has 63 chalet-style rooms which a.......>> Read More
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Taj Connemara
This is an old heritage property with beautiful rooms, the furniture is antique and well maintained. Service was impeccable and the breakfast lavish. The Taj Coromandel situated in the heart of the city offers the best business and leisure facilities. It is also a member of the exclusive ".......>> Read More
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Spice Village
Spice Village is the essence of a mountain tribal village, re-imagined for the modern independent traveller. A tribute to ancient ways of life. And to one man's patience and passion. Curling around a misty ridge 2,000ft high in the Periyar vastness, we found a ranger's home, with.......>> Read More
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Trident
The beautiful hotel offers a perfect ambience for those who want to spend a quiet evening along poolside and forget the worries of the world. Our landscaped gardens provide an ideal setting for post-conference dinners, parties and receptions. The Trident Hotel has a multi-cuisine restaurant- T.......>> Read More
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Coconut Lagoon
Coconut Lagoon is an ideal place to stay if you wish to witness the largest freshwater lake of Kerala - the Vembanad Lake - in its full glory. The resort can be easily located near the Ayurveda Centre in Kottayam and is at a distance of 19 km from the Kottayam Railway Station. This heritage ho.......>> Read More
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Radisson hotel
This Radisson Blu Temple Bay resort offers guest rooms with an exceptional level of comfort for both business and leisure travellers. Choose from standard chalets, private villas or suites. It is a 5 star luxurious beach resort situated in the historical seaside town of Mahabalipuram. Mahabali.......>> Read More
Deluxe Hotel
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Vivanta by Taj Connemara
It is located in the Anna Salai area and offers free parking - just one of the extra touches that make for a comfortable stay at this luxury Chennai hotel. There are many great attractions nearby, Taj Connemara, is Chennai's only heritage hotel which proviedes Modern comforts, thoughtful s.......>> Read More
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Vivanta by Taj Malabar
The Vivanta by Taj Malabar Cochin is a fine blend of old-world charm and contemporary amenities creating an excellent choice of accommodation in Cochin. This 5 star property boasts of a supreme location at Willingdon Island in the quaint town of Kochin. With the Kochin airport approximately 48.......>> Read More
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Vivanta by Taj-Kumarakom
Vivanta by Taj - Kumarakom, Kerala is on the waterfront and close to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. This 5-star resort is within the region of Vembanad Lake and Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple.Vivanta by Taj - Kumarakom has a 140 year old story to tell. The natural beauty of t.......>> Read More
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Vivanta by Taj Fisherman’s Cove
There is an open-air beach restaurant serving grilled & barbequed seafood specialties. The other specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. There is also a bar. Vivanta by Taj - Fisherman's Cove, Chennai is on Covelong Beach and was once an impressive Dutch fort and features 88 luxury cotta.......>> Read More