Cultural Tour of South India

• 4 nights in standard hotels with breakfast
• Travel in air-conditioned vehicles or TukTuk
• Kathakali show in Cochin
• Admission to attractions
• English-speaking local guides

Note: The itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to changes.

Day 1: Cochin:
Reception at Cochin Airport & transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour including the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church & Santa Cruz Basilica. Evening traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight in Cochin.

Day 2: Cochin – Periyar:
Drive to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its elephants and tigers. Boat trip on Periyar Lake. Overnight in Periyar.

Day 3: Periyar - Madurai (Tamil Nadu):
Drive to Madurai. City tour including Thirumalai Nayak Palace & Sree Meenakshi Temple, and evening temple ceremony. Overnight in Madurai.

Day 4: Madurai – Kanyakumari:
Drive to the southern tip of the Indian mainland. Here, the Arabian Sea meets the Indian Ocean. The southernmost temple of India – Kanyakumari is known for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Overnight in Kanyakumari.

Day 5: Kanyakumari – Kovalam:
Continue to Kovalam to your Ayurveda resort. En route, visit the Suchindram Temple and the Padmanabhapuram Palace. Alternatively, direct transfer to Trivandrum Airport (then included).

Not included: personal expenses e.g., tips, photo and filming permits, expenses for drinks or souvenirs.

• 4 nights in deluxe hotels with breakfast
• Travel in air-conditioned vehicles or TukTuk
• Kathakali show in Cochin
• Admission to attractions
• English-speaking local guides

Note: The itinerary is dependent on arrival in Cochin and is subject to changes.

Day 1: Cochin:
Reception at Cochin Airport & transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour including the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church & Santa Cruz Basilica. Evening traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight in Cochin.

Day 2: Cochin – Periyar:
Drive to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its elephants and tigers. Boat trip on Periyar Lake. Overnight in Periyar.

Day 3: Periyar - Madurai (Tamil Nadu):
Drive to Madurai. City tour including Thirumalai Nayak Palace & Sree Meenakshi Temple, and evening temple ceremony. Overnight in Madurai.

Day 4: Madurai – Kanyakumari:
Drive to the southern tip of the Indian mainland. Here, the Arabian Sea meets the Indian Ocean. The southernmost temple of India – Kanyakumari is known for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Overnight in Kanyakumari.

Day 5: Kanyakumari – Kovalam:
Continue to Kovalam to your Ayurveda resort. En route, visit the Suchindram Temple and the Padmanabhapuram Palace. Alternatively, direct transfer to Trivandrum Airport (then included).

Not included: personal expenses e.g., tips, photo and filming permits, expenses for drinks or souvenirs.