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Best of Southern India
Enjoy the slower pace and laid back nature of Southern India. Tantalize your tastebuds and enter a world where time sometimes feel like it has stood still for centuries. From the idyllic backwaters of Kerala to the magnificent 7th century Shore Temple, from the cooler climate of the Nilgiri hills to the tigers of Periyar National Park, this trip covers the best of Southern India.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Kochi
Arrive in Kochi at any time.Day 2 Kochi
Exploring Fort Kochi allows you to relive the colorful legacy of the old empires that controlled this area. From the Dutch Palace, the Portugese Churches, the Jewish synagogue, Chinese fishing nets and the British warehouses - Fort Kochi has it all. Small islands full of Portuguese and Dutch history, all connected by wooden ferries. The oldest church in India sits near mosques, synagogues and English manor homes. Feast on Keralan food and of course we take in a performance of Kathakali, considered one of the oldest dance forms in India.Day 3 Nilgiri Hills
Climb into the misty Nilgiri, or Blue Mountains, covered in tea plantations, grape gardens and eucalyptus trees. Hike through the plantations, learn how tea is grown and travel on the famous Blue Mountain railway.Day 4 Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (D)
Spend the night at the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary provides one of the most important refuges for the elephant and bison in India.Day 5-6 Mysore (B)
Join the pilgrims at Chamundi Hills, with its Chamundeswari Temple on top and Nandi the Bull below. Or shop for silks and sandalwood. Mysore is also a popular destination for spiritual tourism.Day 7 -8 Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Discover another of India’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore the 7th century Shore Temple by bicycle or on foot. Later, relax with a cold Indian beer on the beach.Day 9 Thanjavur (Tanjore)/Tiruchirapalli (Trichy)
Travel to the famous temple cities of Thanjavur and Tiruchirapalli. In Thanjavur, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Brihadeeswara Temple, and discover the architecture of the Chola Empire. In Trichy, climb the Rock Fortress for a view over the city and river or visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Srirangam) and gaze over the largest temple complex in the world.Day 10 Madurai
Today travel to busy and colourful Madurai. Join a guided tour of the temple complex, shop and try one of Madurai’s popular sweet drinks.Day 11-12 Periyar Tiger Reserve
Travel a road through plantations of spice, tea, rubber and coffee before entering the realm of one of India’s most enduring symbols, the tiger. Periyar is one of the few habitats remaining for wild tigers in the world.Day 13 Kerala Backwaters Homestay (L,D)
Slip silently through sleepy canals on a boat, as the timeless landscape of Kerala’s backwaters slides by. Savour this idyllic region where boats are the main transport on our Backwater Homestay - a great chance to meet, talk and eat with the people who live here.Day 14 Kochi (B)
Travel back to our starting point at Kochi. There will be free to do some final shopping or maybe watch sunset at the Chinese fishing nets on Fort Kochi.Trip Details
| Accommodation | Guesthouses/hotels (12 nts), home-stay/multi-share (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt) |
| Brochure Notes | 2007 Season itinerary is valid from September 2007 to April 2008. |
| Departure | Departs every Monday, August-April. |
| DepEnd | Mon-Mon |
| Group Size | Max 15, Avg 10 |
| Included Highlights | -Dutch palace, Jewish Synagogue-Kathakali performance-Excursion and local guide for Backwaters-Periyar Tiger Reserve and guided jungle walk-Tour of Spice Garden-Cycle rickshaw tour of Madurai and Sri Meenakshi Temple-Srirangam Temple (Trichy)-Brihadeeswara Temple (Tanjore)-Pondicherry-Mysore Palace, Chaumundi Temple-Excursion to Somnathpur-Mamallapuram Shore Temples-Safari into Madumalai National Park-Ride on Blue Mountain Railway |
| Local Payment | USD250 |
| Meals Included | 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner. |
| StartFinish | ex Kochi |
| Transport | Train, local bus, charter bus,cycle-rickshaw, auto-rickshaw, ferry, private boat, bicycle, country boat |
| Brochure Intro | Enjoy the slower pace and laid back nature of Southern India. Tantalize your taste buds and enter a world where time sometimes feel like it has stood still for centuries. From the idyllic backwaters of Kerala to the magnificent 7th century Shore Temple, from the cooler climate of the Nilgiri hills to the tigers of Periyar National Park, this trip covers the best of Southern India. |
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