Kashmir
Kashmir Paradise
Srinagar · Sonmarg · Gulmarg · Pahalgam
- A night on a Dal Lake houseboat
- Shikara ride
Starting priceOn request
Tamil Nadu · India
South India Temples & Kerala – 13 Nights / 14 Days
Tirupati → Vellore → Madurai → Rameswaram → Kanyakumari → Trivandrum → Varkala → Alleppey → Thekkady → Munnar
- Duration13 Nights / 14 Days
- Hotel3★ / 4★ / 5★ options
- Meal planBreakfast and dinner
- TransportPrivate Tempo Traveller or car from Bangalore to Cochin
- Travel datesOctober to March
- Price per personOn request
Overview
A complete South India journey: the temples of Tirupati and Vellore, Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari, then the Kerala coast, backwaters and hills before flying home from Cochin.
Package highlights
- Tirumala darshan and Tirupati temples
- Rameswaram, Dhanushkodi and Kanyakumari sunrise
- Houseboat night and Munnar tea hills
Day-wise itinerary
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Day01
Bangalore to Tirupati
Tirupati- Pickup at Bangalore
- Drive to Tirupati
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Day02
Tirumala Darshan
Tirupati- Tirumala Sri Venkateswara darshan
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Day03
Tirupati Temples
Tirupati- Kapileswara Swamy
- ISKCON Tirupati
- Govindaraja Swamy
- Sri Padmavathi Ammavari
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Day04
To Vellore
Vellore- Kanipakam Vinayaka
- Sripuram Golden Temple
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Day05
To Madurai
Madurai- Drive to Madurai
- Meenakshi Amman Temple in the evening
Major South Indian temples close in the afternoon, so darshan is planned for mornings and evenings.
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Day06
Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi
Rameswaram- Pamban Bridge
- Dhanushkodi in the afternoon
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Day07
Rameswaram to Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari- Early-morning Ramanathaswamy darshan
- Drive to Kanyakumari
- Sunset point
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Day08
Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
Trivandrum- Sunrise
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the evening
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Day09
Varkala
Varkala- Drive to Varkala
- Cliff and beach time
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Day10
Alleppey Houseboat
Houseboat- Board the houseboat by early afternoon
- Backwater cruise
- Overnight on board
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Day11
To Thekkady
Thekkady- Spice plantation
- Periyar boat ride (optional)
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Day12
To Munnar
Munnar- Drive through the tea hills to Munnar
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Day13
Munnar Sightseeing
Munnar- Eravikulam National Park
- Tea Museum
- Mattupetty Dam
- Echo Point
- Kundala Lake
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Day14
Departure from Cochin
- Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls
- Drop at Cochin airport for an evening flight
Hotels & room options
| Option | Hotel category | Room category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3★ hotels | Standard room | Breakfast and dinner |
| Deluxe | 4★ hotels | Deluxe room | Breakfast and dinner |
| Luxury | 5★ hotels | Premium room | Breakfast and dinner |
Hotel names are confirmed with your quotation, based on availability for your dates. Overnight cities: Tirupati, Vellore, Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum, Varkala, Houseboat, Thekkady, Munnar.
Sightseeing & activities
Transportation: Private Tempo Traveller or car from Bangalore to Cochin.
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in the chosen hotel category on twin/double sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel (MAP)
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- One night private houseboat with all meals
Not included
- Airfare or train tickets to the starting city
- Entry tickets, guide fees and activity charges
- Lunches and anything ordered outside the meal plan
- GST as applicable
- Personal expenses, tips and any cost from weather, landslides or road closures
- Special darshan / seva tickets
- Ferry to Vivekananda Rock
Visa information
No visa is needed for Indian citizens. Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence) for hotel check-ins and flights.
Important notes & policies
- A Tempo Traveller suits families of 6–7 with young children and luggage better than an Innova.
- Book a flight from Cochin after 7 PM; the drive from Munnar takes most of the day.
Travel dates
October to March. Best time to visit Tamil Nadu: October to March.
Price per person
Prices depend on travel dates, hotel category and number of travellers. Request a quote for the current price.
Child policy
Child rates depend on the child’s age and whether an extra bed is needed. Share each child’s age when you enquire and we will quote accordingly.
Payment terms
50% advance confirms the booking. The balance is due 25–30 days before departure, as stated in your quotation. Payments are accepted by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS) or cheque; cash deposits are not accepted. Bank details are shared when you confirm.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be sent by email. Charges depend on how close to departure you cancel and on the hotels, airlines and suppliers in your booking; the exact slab is written in your quotation. Peak dates (15 December – 15 January) are usually non-refundable within 30 days of departure. Changes to a confirmed booking are treated as a cancellation and rebooking. Refunds take at least 15 days to process, and unused services are not refundable.
Booking terms
- Hotel check-in is generally at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out depends on the hotel.
- Hotels and room types are subject to availability at the time of booking. If a hotel is not available, we offer a similar property and tell you about any change in cost.
- Room views, floors, bed type and interconnecting rooms are at the hotel’s discretion.
- For safety, we do not plan night driving in hill areas. Vehicle A/C is switched off on hill roads.
- Peak-season surcharges and Christmas / New Year gala dinners are charged extra where applicable.
- Any complaint should be reported to us during the trip, or in writing within 15 days of the tour ending.
- Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Pune courts only.
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