South India Highlights

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Tour Overview

In this 12 day tour, you will visit some of the major tourist destinations of South India. On the other side, while experiencing the wildlife in Periyar, you will know about the history of ancient temples of Madurai. During this tour you will also visit Rameswaram Temple, a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. This pilgrimage site is decorated with amazing corridors and huge sculpture of Hindu Gods and goddesses. In the end, after a visit of Kanyakumari, we will take you to the beautiful sea shore of Kovalam. Where you can enjoy an amazing natural beauty. ...more ...less

Highlights

Historic Parsi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Fort Cochin, colourful boats and Chinese Fishing nets on the waterfront in Kochi.
Experience and stay at Houseboat in Coastal Alleppey.
Enjoy the wildlife safari at Periyar protected Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake elephant and tiger reserve.
Explor the heritage site of Madurai famous for Dravidian-style temple.
Experience in Coastal life in Kovalam.
Get to know about the South India history.

Places You'll See

Kochi

Marari

Alleppey

Madurai

Rameshwaram

Kanyakumari

Kovalam

Periyar

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Kochi

Kochi

Kochi, Japan

Kochi, India

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Arrival at Kochi airport, our representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to the hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At Kochi

Kochi, India

Kochi, Japan

Location: Kochi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Cochin visit Fort Kochi, St.Francis Church, Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace "Dutch Palace" and Chinese Fishing Market. Evening 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 3 : Kochi - Marari (44 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)

Location: Mararikulam

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast, later check out form hotel and proceed for Marari. Upon reaching Marari check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day enjoy scenic views and various activities at beaches of Marari.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Marari - Alleppey (20 Kms / 1 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 houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alleppey, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alleppey.
Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 5 : Alleppey - Periyar (115 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Periyar, India

Location: Periyar

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from houseboat later 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 National Park check-in to the hotel for night stay. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Periyar, enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking are a unique program available in Periyar, Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary also enjoy boat ride on the beautiful lake.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Periyar - Madurai (230 Kms / 6:30 Hrs)

Madurai, India

Location: Madurai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai. Upon reaching Madurai check-in to the hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free to explore this cultural capital of South India.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : At Madurai

Madurai, India

Location: Madurai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at hotel later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar, one of the largest temple complex in India. Later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil and Gandhi Museum.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Madurai - Rameshwaram (171 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Rameswaram

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Rameshwaram. Upon arrival at Rameshwaram check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for Rameshwaram Temple dedicated to the hindu god Rama. Post darshan and aarti ceremony at temple back to hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (310 Kms / 6 Hrs)

Location: Kanyakumari

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Kanyakumari. Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kanyakumari. 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 - Kovalam (139 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Kovalam, India

Location: Kovalam

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later drive to Kovalam. 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 11 : At Kovalam

Kovalam, India

Location: Kovalam

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 12 : Kovalam - Trivendruam (18 Kms / 34 Min) and Departure

Location: Thiruvananthapuram

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your home.

What's Included

Dining

11 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

3 Star Accommodation.
Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
English speaking guide at Kochi, Rameshwaram and Madurai

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
One mineral water bottle per person per day

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 happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

100% Departure if there is single traveller.
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Healthy.
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes

Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Only for foreign national traveller.
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
What is the maximum group size?

10
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
Company Instant Book

Yes
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

3 Star.
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
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.

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09-Feb-2023

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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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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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