Kochi - Madurai - Thekkady - Kovalam - Alleppey - Backwater
Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
Group size: Individual or Any Group Size
Tour type: Historical - Cultural - Heritage
Languages: English or Other Languages
Experience the heart and soul of South India as you travel from the coast to the backwaters of Alleppey, on this Cultural Tour of South India. The journey will connect Tamil Nadu’s sacred temple towns, antiquities and historical monuments with Kerala’s lush spice hills, wildlife sanctuaries, charming colonial towns and glorious backwaters. Visit Madurai’s timeless spiritual sites, Thekkady’s wilderness, Kollam’s scenic coastline, and finish your journey in Alleppey. This tour is an excellent choice for culture vultures, wildlife enthusiasts and inquisitive travelers looking to experience the rich diversity of Southern India by car.
Tour Highlights
We Begin your tour from Fort Kochi, with hotel pickups (Chiramel Residency). Drive across Kerala's lush landscape to arrive in Madurai, visiting scenic Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls. Lying between lush hillscapes, these waterfall cascades give a refreshing break from driving. In the evening arrive in cultural town Madurai. Overnight at Madurai Hotel.
Explore the grand heritage of Madurai with a tour of the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, a symbol of South India's spectacular architectural craftsmanship and religious capital. Proceed to the stunning Tirumalai Nayak Palace with its fusion of Islamic and Dravidian styles. In the afternoon visit less-visited yet equally engaging Thiruparankundram Kasi Viswanathar Temple also called Rock-cut Cave Temple or Umai Andar Temple. Overnight in Madurai.
Depart to Thekkady - home of the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Feel the terrain shift as you transition from the plains to the misty hills and rainforests of Kerala. When you arrive you will check in at Kalpavanam Heritage Resort, close to Ottakathalamedu View Point. The evening is free to relax or explore the spice plantations. Stay overnight at Thekkady.
After a restful evening the morning is tranquil and the drive from Thekkady to Kollam will take you to the historic port town. Ellam Kali is a hidden gem along the coast of Kerala: colonial buildings, local open markets, and backwaters lined with palms. Check in at Nani Hotel located just above the Clock Tower in Chinnakada spend the night in Kollam.
Spend as much time as you like in Kollam. You might wish to pay a visit to the Thangassery Lighthouse, browse a spice market, or simply take a leisurely walk around Ashtamudi Lake. Bask in the serene cadences of this sea town. Overnight stay in Kollam Hotel.
Round off your South India tour with a scenic road trip to Alleppey, entrance to Kerala's famous backwaters. This is where your tour service ends so that you remain free to roam around or extend with a stay on a houseboat if you wish.
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