Exotic South India

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Tour Overview

Experience the journey of India's Iconic cities, Start in Mumbai and end in Kochi (Cochin)! With the In-depth Cultural tour Exotic South India, you have a 13 days tour package taking you through Mumbai, India and 11 other destinations in India. Exotic South India includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. ...more ...less

Highlights

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai.
Visit holy pilgrimage in Kanchipuram home to many temples. The 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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.
Historic Parsi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Cochin, colorful boats and Chinese Fishing nets on the waterfront in Kochi.

Places You'll See

Mahabalipuram

Mumbai

Chennai

Kanchipuram

Alleppey

Periyar

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Mumbai

Mumbai

Gateway of India, Mumbai

Location: Mumbai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at Mumbai 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 Mumbai

Gateway of India, Mumbai

Location: Mumbai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mumbai, visit Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden and Juhu Chowpatty.

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

Day 3 : Mumbai - Chennai (By Flight)

Location: Chennai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Mumbai airport to board the flight for Chennai.

Upon 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 4 : 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 5 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (145 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mahabalipuram, via en-route visit to Kanchipuram, the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred Hindu cities in India, visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple and Ulagalanda Perumal Temple a houses a huge statue of Lord Vishnu.

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

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

Day 6 : Mahabalipuram - Kumbakonam (240 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Location: Kumbakonam

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for sightseeing tour 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 Kumbakonam. Upon arrival at Kumbakonam 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 : Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Trichy (100 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Location: Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for sightseeing tour to Kumbakonam - is famous for its temples and mathas (monasteries). There are around 188 Hindu temples. Also visit Shri Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Kumbakonam, later drive to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Memorial & Church, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace.

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

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

Day 8 : Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai (175 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Madurai, India

Location: Madurai

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 Chettinad, visit Chettinad Maharaja's Palace and Lord Ganesha Temple at Kundrakudi. Also visit Alagar Malai Temple before reaching to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.

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

Day 9 : Madurai - Periyar/Thekkady (150 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Periyar, India

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 10 : At Periyar/Thekkady

Periyar, India

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 11 : Periyar/Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Alappuzha, India

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 - Cochin (60 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Kochi, India

Kochi, Japan

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 Cochin

Kochi, India

Kochi, Japan

Location: Kochi

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

What's Included

12 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.

3 Star Hotels.
Meals.

12 Breakfast at Hotels, 1 Dinner & 1 Breakfast at Houseboat.
Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences.
All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
English speaking guide at Mumbai, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Cochin.

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
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.

Mode of Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :

Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar ...more ...less

Accommodation

Accommodation at 3 Star deluxe hotels.
4 or 5 Star hotel upgrade are available on request basis.

Check out our Q&As

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

3 Star
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. ...more ...less
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. ...more ...less
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.

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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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