The Tropical South
India
Offset: 14 Trees
Tour length 14 days
Kochi (Cochin)
Kovalam
Christmas & New Year
Active
Wildlife
Local Living
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Fully Guided
Private Room
Shared Room
About this tour
Discover the laidback side of India with a cultural adventure in the tropical south. Over two weeks, we explore the distinct states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, finding idyllic coastlines, spirituality, lush mountains and culture-rich cities. The highlights are plenty: discover the verdant Munnar tea plantations, meet local people on an immersive village walk and cruise the serene backwaters of Kerala on a traditional converted rice barge. It ends with a relaxing stay on the old hippie trail beach town of Kovalam. This itinerary is valid for departures from 1 Sep, 2024 to 31 Dec, 2024. For other departure dates, please contact us.
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Tour ID 33178
Tour length 14 days
Language English
Group size 16
Age range 16 - 99
Operated by
Exodus Adventure Travels
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Day 1: Start Kochi optional afternoon harbour cruise around Fort Kochi and explore historic spice port
Day 2: Sightseeing around Kochi (breakfast)
Day 3: To Munnar afternoon visit to Srishi, a social service organisation for tea pickers (breakfast)
Day 4: Morning trek through tea plantations and the Munnar hills (breakfast)
Day 5: To Madurai optional closing ceremony at the Sri Meenakshi Temple (breakfast)
Day 6: Dawn city walk with Sri Meenakshi Temple visit. Afternoon Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, and Flower Market Tour (breakfast)
Day 7: To Thekkady cooking demonstration in local family home (breakfast,dinner)
Day 8: Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary morning jungle walk followed by an optional boat trip on the lake (breakfast)
Day 9: To Erattupetta Planters Homestay (breakfast,dinner)
Day 10: To Kumarakom shikara boat ride and village walk (breakfast)
Day 11: Board houseboat for backwater cruise (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
Day 12: Leave houseboat and drive to Kovalam (breakfast)
Day 13: Free time to relax on the beach or join an optional trip to Kanyakumari (breakfast)
Day 14: End Kovalam (breakfast)
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