South India Explored

Start Cochin.

Explore historic spice port.

Climb through Nilgiri Hills to Ooty.

Relax, walk, ride or ride the miniature steam railway.

To Mysore through Mudmalai and Bandipur N.P.

Explore palaces and temples of Mysore.

To Hassan via Halebid, Belur and Sravanabelagola temples.

Drive to Bangalore; explore the city before catching a train to Chennai.

Tour of Chennai; visit St Thomas Church; transfer to Mahabalipuram

Morning sightseeing; explore rock-cut caves; afternoon free.

To Pondicherry via Vedantangal Bird Sanctuary.

To Thanjavur through fertile Kaveri Delta.

Explore Thanjavur; to Madurai.

Visit Meenakshi Temple; free time.

Westward to Kerala and Periyar National Park.

Explore Periyar National Park; morning nature walk; optional afternoon boat trip.

To Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater cruise.

Leave houseboat and drive to Kovalam; afternoon free.

Optional visit to Kanyakumari - the southernmost tip of India - or relax on the beach.

End Kovalam.