The Essence Of South India
The Essence Of South India

Destination

Thiruvantpuram - Varakala - Periyar - Madurai - Munnar - Kochi - Calicut - Sultan Bathhery - Mysore - Bengaluru

Tour Key Points

  • Boat ride into Periyar reserve national park.
  • A visit to Meenakashi temple to see ancient architecture
  • Tea factory visit at Munnar
  • City tour of Mysore
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South India Cultural Tour

If you were to search for the essence of South India, you would find it in the sights, sounds and aromas; in its distinctive cuisine, warm-hearted people and magnificent temples -- women in bright silk sarees with jasmine flowers braided into their hair; men in crisp white dhotis with foreheads marked with sacred ash. The air carries the fragrance of curry leaves and coconut from the kitchens, and the scent of white mogra flowers and sandalwood incense from the temples; the rhythmic chanting of prayers echoes through the atmosphere.

Your tour begins at a beach resort in Varkala, and then continues to Periyar, a beautiful wildlife reserve nestled in Kerala's hills. The tour includes a visit to the celebrated Meenakshi Temple at Madurai, before winding through the tea gardens of Munnar to reach the historic port town of Kochi. From there, the journey continues north to Calicut and the renowned homestay experience in Sultan Bathery, where you can enjoy the warmth of local hospitality.

Visit the regal city of Mysore and explore the ancient temples at Somnathpur. This is a comprehensive tour covering multiple states in South India, offering you a well-rounded cultural experience.

South India Essence Tour Itinerary

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  1. Day 01 ARRIVAL THIRUVANTHAPURAM

    Arrival, reception and welcome at Thiruvananthapuram airport. Proceed to Varkala, a seaside resort and spa town, 55 km north of the city.

  2. Day 02 VARKALA

    Make the most of the long sandy beach and soothing mineral springs.

  3. Day 03 VARKALA-PERIYAR

    Depart for Periyar in the morning. Spend the afternoon exploring the magnificent natural treasures of this wildlife sanctuary.

  4. Day 04 PERIYAR

    The entire day is devoted to appreciating nature at this wonderfully popular sanctuary.

  5. Day 05 PERIYAR-MADURAI

    Drive to Madurai to visit the Meenakshi Temple in one of South India’s most celebrated temple cities.

  6. Day 06 MADURAI-MUNNAR

    Depart Madurai for Munnar, nestled amidst sprawling tea estates and, at 1,600 m above sea level, one of the most popular hill stations in the country.

  7. Day 07 MUNNAR-KOCHI

    Drive to Kochi (Cochin), a cluster of islands dotting a lagoon that boasts one of the finest natural harbors in the world.

  8. Day 08 KOCHI

    Tour the diverse cultural heritage of this fascinating town, once the most important centre of commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, and Dutch.

  9. Day 09 KOCHI-CALICUT-SULTAN BATHHERY

    Fly to Calicut and continue the journey to Sultan Bathery by road.

  10. Day 10 SULTAN BATHHERY

    Spend the day with a local family. Watch your evening meal being prepared using traditional recipes.

  11. Day 11 SULTAN BATHHERY-MYSORE

    Enjoy a delightful day of sightseeing in and around Mysore.

  12. Day 12 MYSORE

    Full day excursion to Srirangapatna and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary.

  13. Day 13 MYSORE-BANGALORE

    Take the time to explore the ‘Garden City’, also known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’.

  14. Day 14 DEPARTURE

    Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight, or a connecting flight via Delhi or Mumbai.

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