Itinerary Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
Day 05
DRIVE CHETTINADU – MADURAI
MADURAI
Day 06
Day 07
DRIVE MADURAI – PERIYAR
Day 08
​PERIYAR
Day 09
DRIVE PERIYAR – KOCHI
Day 10
KOCHI
ARRIVE CHENNAI
Day 01
CHENNAI
Day 02
Day 03
FLY CHENNAI – TRICHY – DRIVE TO CHETTINADU
Day 04
CHETTINADU
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
DRIVE KOCHI – KUMARAKOM
KUMARAKOM
KUMARAKOM
DRIVE TO KOCHI – DEPARTURE
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ARRIVE IN CHENNAI – GATEWAY TO SOUTH INDIA
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WALK THROUGH THE VIBRANT BAZAAR IN GEORGE TOWN
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DISCOVER DISTINCTIVE CHETTINAND CUISINE
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PREPARE TRADITIONAL RECIPES IN CHEF-LED COOKING CLASSES
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DINE AT SOME OF INDIA’S TOP RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
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OBSERVE THE SACRED FIRE CEREMONY AND BLESSINGS TO LORD GANESHA
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VISIT THE SPICE COAST – PERIYAR
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LUNCH WITH LOCAL FAMILIES AND DISCOVER AUTHENTIC HOMESTYLE SOUTH INDIAN COOKING
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START YOUR DAYS WITH SPIRITUALLY REFRESHING YOGA SESSIONS IN PERIYAR AND KUMARAKOM
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RELAX WITH HOLISTIC AYURVEDIC MASSAGE AND THERAPIES
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TAKE THE LOCAL ELEPHANTS OF PERIYAR FOR A WALK AND THEIR BATH
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CRUISE THE GLISTENING WATERS OF LAKE PERIYAR
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ENJOY A TRADITIONAL KATHAKALI DANCE PERFORMANCE
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VISIT THE DUTCH PALACE, JEWISH SYNAGOGUE AND ST FRANCIS’ CHURCH
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EXPLORE THE FOOD SCENE IN KOCHI WITH A TOUR
Accommodations
Chennai The Leela Palace
Chettinadu Cgh Earth Visalam
Madurai Taj Gateway Pasumalai
Periyar Cgh Earth Spice Village
Kochi Cgh Earth Brunton Boatyard
Kumarakom Cgh Earth Coconut Lagoon
Tastes of Southern India
A spice-infused journey for your palate
13 Nights
Chennai – 2 N, Chettinadu – 2 N, Madurai – 2 N, Periyar – 2 N, Kochi – 2 N, Kumarakom – 3 N
There is no place better to unravel and demystify the secrets of the tongue than India, which boasts 5000-year old recipes and a multitude of various regional cuisines. Since ancient times, traders have visited India to procure its most exotic spices. Today, tour groups from across the world visit India to surprise and delight their palates and learn some of the secrets of authentic Indian cooking. The southern part of India has as many experiences as the tongue has taste buds. Home to the most delicious dishes, South Indian food has a long repertoire of vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian cuisines, which are prepared oh so delicately!