We Have to Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)! With the In-depth Cultural tour Best of Southern India, you have a 14 days tour package taking you through Kochi (Cochin), India and 8 other destinations in India. Best of Southern India includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities before the evening welcome meeting, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city.
After the welcome meeting, visit the harbour to enjoy sunset over the Chinese fishing nets followed by an optional group dinner.
Místo startu
Kochi, Kerala, India
07:00 - 07:30
Take a morning train followed by a scenic drive to reach Kalpetta, in the Wayanad district.
Walk the nature trails through the forested areas in Wayanad. Also take a tour of a tea factory and plantation to learn about tea production in the area from a guide.
Wayanad region of the western Ghats in Kerala is renowned for its sprawling tea plantations and is known to produce some of the finest teas.
Settle in for the drive to the ancient city of Mysore.
Travel to Mysore (formally Mysuru) located in the foothills of the Chamundi Hills, which was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947.
Explore the vibrant city of Mysore including visits to Chamundi Temple and Mysore Palace. After enjoy free time and opt to visit the Devaraja market or join a yoga class.
Imagine life as a Maharaja on a guided tour of the Mysore Palace. Later, join the throngs of pilgrims at Chamundi Hills, with its temple on top, and Nandi the Bull (ridden by the Hindu god Shiva) a short walk below.
In your free time, visit the Devaraja fruit and vegetable market or join a yoga class at one of the many local institutes.
Opt to drive to Somnathpur, home to one of the most famous Hoysala Temples in India.
Enjoy a full day of train travel to Chennai before a short bus ride to Mahabalipuram. Visit the Shore Temple.
Arrive by train to Chennai before continuing south for a short ride to the small village of Mahabalipuram. Visit the 7th century Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Free time to explore Mahabalipuram.
Continue to Pondicherry (now known as Puducherry) and learn about Sri Aurobindo Ghose at the ashram.
In the morning, drive to Pondicherry (now known as Puducherry), formerly the the largest French Colony in India and an important trading town. There is a strong French influence in the city's layout, with wide boulevards and French-style houses, but the city is undoubtedly Indian.
Travel inland to Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Hop on a cycle rickshaw for a tour of the city before visiting the famous Meenakshi Temple.
After visiting the temple complex, opt to visit the handicraft shops or duck into the cool shade of the covered, stone tailor’s market where, for a few rupees, rows of expert tailors will whip you up a custom shirt in minutes, all done on antique foot-pump sewing machines. In the late evening, opt to visit the Meenakshi Temple again for a glimpse of the nighttime rituals.
Drive to Thekkady. Take a guided tour of spice plantations in the Cardamom Hills.
Thekkady, adjacent to Periyar National Park, is the spice capital of India. On arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the spice plantations and a tea factory.
Opt for a boat ride on the Periyar Lake.
Travel to Alleppey for a local homestay. Experience local life and a guided walk along the lagoon.
Travel down to the backwaters from Thekkady to catch a private boat for the short journey to the village homestay.
In the afternoon, explore the island with a local person to observe the different facets of local life — it's a great opportunity to meet and talk with the people who live in this unique location.
Just before sunset, hop on a small country boat and journey along with the locals to enjoy sunset on the winding backwaters.
Spend the morning enjoying last moments with your host family. Learn to cook some local food, watch the toddy tappers at work, or wander around the village. Travel to a Planeterra project for lunch before returning to Kochi. Head out for an orientation walk, then enjoy an evening performance of kathakali, a form of traditional dancing from Kerala.
Depart at any time.
Koncové místo
Kochi, Kerala, India
08:00 - 08:30
1.In case of a booking cancellation request made 70 Days prior to departure date a full refund of the deposit will be granted
2. In case of a booking cancellation request made 45 Days prior to departure date a refund of 60% of the deposit will be granted
3. In case of a booking cancellation request made Between 30-15 days before Day of departure date. 50% refund can be granted.
4. In the case of a Booking Cancelled less than 15 Days of Departure date 100% Cancellation will be charged
Hotels (12 nts), homestay (1 nt, multi-share).
Train, private vehicle, cycle-rickshaw, auto-rickshaw, ferry.
Madurai
- Meenakshi Temple Night Visit (50INR per person, 1000INR per group)
Periyār Lake
- Periyar Lake Boat Ride (500INR per group)
Madurai
- Meenakshi Temple Night Visit (50INR per person, 1000INR per group)
Periyār Lake
- Periyar Lake Boat Ride (500INR per group)
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let Agra Travel Tour know the food option that you prefer.
Guidelines Related To Tour Guides –
We passionately strive to support local tour guides. Hence, we hire them while designing our tour packages for customers. The local guides we associate with have expertise and thorough knowledge about the city and all areas where you probably roam around. Having service of such guides allow tourists to explore the best of a city and enjoy to the fullest.
We make sure to hire English speaking tour and all major foreign languages guides at almost every tour destination where we provide services. This way, we ensure our customers do not face any communication issue while dealing with guides on their tour. The company of a local and knowledgeable guide will make your tour more entertaining because they master in storytelling about various attractions and share great knowledge about the city.
Another great benefit of hiring an expert local tour guide is that, they offer great suggestions related to good food, restaurants, market, entertainment and the best of a place. This way, you can have the best experience of visiting an unknown city.
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