8D/7N Magnificent South India Tour
Destination covered: Kochi – Munnar – Madurai – Periyar – Alleppey – Kochi (Departure)
Best time to visit: Between Nov. to Feb
- Starting Point: Kochi
- End Point: Kochi
- Maximum No. of person: 8 person.
- Customization: Available on request
Starting price: On request (+5% gst applicable as per Govt. tax rule)
itinerary details
Upon arrival at Kochi airport, our representative will meet and greet you and then take you to the accommodation. After check-in formalities, refresh yourself.
Later proceed for half day guided tour of Kochi, visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Net, Indo Portuguese Museum and Marine Drive. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel in Fort Kochi.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
Fort Kochi: A charming seaside area, Fort Kochi is known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and elaborate bamboo fishing nets at Fort Kochi Beach. St. Francis Church was the original burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama. Upscale eateries and chic cafes serve Keralan specialties, and quaint shops sell cotton clothing and handmade souvenirs. Heritage buildings house contemporary art galleries.
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala”. En route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival at Munnar check-in to the hotel for night stay. In the evening, enjoy a walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at hotel in Munnar.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
Munnar: Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it’s surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Evening enjoy the walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at hotel in Munnar.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay.
After refreshing yourself, later proceed for half day tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar, one of the largest temple complex in India. later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Tirumal Nayak’s Palace, Alagar Koil and Gandhi Museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel in Madurai.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
Madurai: Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions attend the processions and ceremonies of April’s Chithirai Festival celebrating Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India, which covers 777 Sq. Kms (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve.
Upon arrival at Periyar National Park, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for a visit to cardamom plantation areas.
Overnight at the hotel in Periyar.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
Periyar: Periyar National Park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers and a significant elephant population, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison. In the park’s north, Periyar Lake is popular for boat rides. Farther north, spice plantations surround the town of Kumily.
Today morning after breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Periyar. Enjoy the Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking, Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and also visit Kumily, Mangala and Devi Temple.
Overnight at hotel in Periyar.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for the backwaters to enjoy the houseboat journey for day and night. Upon arrival at Alleppey, check-in to your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, later lunch at the houseboat.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at the houseboat and rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Houseboat.
Meal plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Alleppey: Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city’s Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake’s snake boat races are a well-known annual event.
Our beautiful trip ends here. We drop you at the airport or railway station. Bid Adieu. Until we meet again for another adventurous tripwith The Exotic Odyssey. Thank you for travelling with The Exotic Odyssey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only
- Land transportation from start to end as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Permits
- Local guide (English speaking).
- First aid.
- Meals that are mentioned included in each itinerary.
- 5% GST applicable as per govt. rules
- International/domestic flight tickets
- Travel insurance.
- Visa
- Monument entry fees
- Entrance fees at sightseeing spots which are not mentioned included.
- Any personal expenses occurring during operational tours and any extra meal ordered.
- Any optional activities like Boating at Munnar and Thekkady, Entrance fee, Entertainment charges,trekking, Jungle safari,Elephant safari and ayurvedic massages etc.
- Meals not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’.
- Any extra – laundry, phone calls, Camera charges and shopping.
- Any kind of beverages – Alcoholic and aerated drinks.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary or stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks or any factors beyond control.
All bookings are handled by The Exotic odyssey. In order to confirm the tour booking –
- A deposit of 50% of the total amount of the booking must be paid either by bank transfer or credit card within 7 days of the issuance of the booking confirmation. If the payment is not received within this time, the booking may be cancelled without notice.
- The remaining outstanding 50% balance is to be paid 30 days prior the departure of the tour by bank transfer or credit card payment.
- A delay in the payment of the balance may result in the cancellation of the booking and the company is not responsible for any charges incurred.
- 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 30 days before the start of the trip.
- 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made between 15-30 days before the start of the trip.
- No refund i.e., 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 0-15 days before the start of the trip.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such circumstances, the operator will try their best to provide an alternative feasible. However, a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
- All cancellations are strictly subjected to the cancellation policies mentioned on the website.
- The guest must carry photo identification like Passport, Voter ID Card or Driving License IN ORIGINAL at the point of check in at the hotel and for Inner line permits
- The Exotic Odyssey does NOT have any HIDDEN CHARGES.
- If someone asks for extra money during the journey, Please inform us. We will not be responsible if you pay the amount without our knowledge and consent.
- Booking will be confirmed only after receiving the advance payment.
- There is no star category hotel available in all places. However, we provide the best possible option as per your tour category.
- Credit Cards / Traveler’s check are not freely accepted in many places.
- We advise you to check the temperature/weather of the places you are going to visit, and bring necessary clothes accordingly.
- Woollen clothes, Jacket, Raincoat/Umbrella etc. are advisable to carry according to weather conditions.
- Any extra breakfast for kids which is not mentioned has to be paid directly by guest as per the hotel policy.
- The normal check-in time for a hotel is 12 PM, and normal check-out time for a hotel is 11 AM. However, this is subjected to change as per the hotel policies. The timing of meals and/or inclusions of a certain hotel room are as per the hotel policies.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule; cancellations of flight/trains, political disturbances, cause of natural phenomenon, other force majeure, etc. will not be accommodated in the cost.
- Consumption of alcohols and other intoxicants are at your own cost. We request you to be very minimal with such activities during your trip.
- The vehicle for sightseeing is available on an itinerary basis only, and will not be on disposal unless some cases of emergencies.
- Price will vary according to the number of people in the tour.
- The tour will be taking place through Eco-friendly, exotic local destinations. We kindly do not encourage littering the local sites and campsites.
- We encourage you to carry water bottle which can be refilled, so that we prevent uses of plastic water bottles which only increases the waste disposal.
- Kindly conduct courtesy and respect towards cultures and traditions at all the destinations you visit.
- We encourage you to always be a responsible traveler wherever you go.
- The Exotic Odyssey is not responsible for acts of God or force majeure events, sanitation problems, lack of medical care, weather conditions, strikes and other labor activities, acts of terrorism, acts of war (declared or undeclared), quarantines, embargoes, blockades, criminal activities or any other act or event beyond the direct control of The Exotic Odyssey; and, not responsible for the additional costs for stay and/or meal and/or other expenses incurred by the consequence of such unfortunate events.
- Thank you & wishing you happy holidays with The Exotic Odyssey.