East to West Coast: Southern India

Arrive at anytime. Join your CEO and group for a welcome meeting this evening, followed by an orientation walk of Mamallapuram.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Event: Orientation Walk of Mamallapuram
Unterkunft: Hotel Mamalla Inn

An early morning is dedicated to a tour of the Shore Temple, an iconic complex of temples and shrines known to the be one of the oldest stone temples in India, and best viewed at sunrise. After an incredible walking tour, take the remainder of the day for your own exploration of Mamallapuram. Most use this time to enjoy a visit to the beach or a yoga class.

Event: Besichtigung des Küstentempels
Freizeit: Mamallapuram
Unterkunft: Hotel Mamalla Inn

Leave Mamallapuram and drive to Chennai. Then transfer to a train to arrive in the afternoon to Thanjavur, a town renowned globally for its bronze metal sculptures. After settling in, visit the 200+ foot tall Brihadeeswarar Temple and a walk around the markets.

Transport: Mamallapuram - Chennai (1.0h)
Transport: Chennai - Thanjavur (6.0h)
Event: Bronze Casting Workshops
Event: Brihadeeswara Temple
Unterkunft: Thanjavur Hotel

This morning, drive to Kanadukathan, known as the land of Chettiars, the collection of over 75 villages. Here we will visit the traditional houses of Chettinad, famous for their spaciousness, opulence and intricate tiles. Afterwards, continue on to Madurai, considered the home of goddess Parvati in her form of Meenakshi - the fish eyed goddess.

Transport: Thanjavur - Kanadukathan (2.0h)
Event: Chettinad Traditional House Visit
Transport: Kanadukathan - Madurai (2.0h)
Transport: Kanadukathan - Madurai (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Rio Grande Hotel Madurai

Explore the best of Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with tours of Thirumalai Nayakar Palace and Meenakashi Temple. The afternoon leaves you with time to venture on your own before we hop on a cycle rickshaw for a tour of the city.

Event: Besuch im Thirumalai Nayak Palast (1.0h)
Event: Fahrradrikscha Tour (2.0h)
Event: Besuch des Minakshi-Tempels (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Rio Grande Hotel Madurai

Drive to Thekkady this morning. Thekkady, adjacent to Periyar National Park, is the spice capital of India. Take a guided tour of spice plantations in the Cardamom Hills. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Thekkady how you wish maybe on a boat tour on Periyar Lake or an ayurvedic massage. (A)

Event: Besuch auf einer Gewürzfarm in den Kardamombergen (1.0h)
Freizeit: Thekkady
Transport: Madurai - Thekkady (4.0h)
Unterkunft: Michael's Inn

Optionale Ausflüge:
Ayurvedic Massage (**)
Bootsfahrt am Periyar-Stausee (**)

Travel down to Allepey and catch a private boat for the short ride to the village homestay. In the afternoon, explore the island with a local person to observe the different facets of local life - it's a great opportunity to meet and talk with the people who live in this unique location. Just before sunset, hop on a small country boat and journey along with the locals to enjoy sunset on the winding backwaters. (M) (A)

Transport: Thekkady - Alleppey (4.0h)
Transport: Alleppey - Kerala Backwaters (0.25h)
Event: Gastfamilie in den Kerala Backwaters (24.0h)
Unterkunft: Greenpalm Homes

Spend the morning enjoying your last moments with your host family before departing for Kochi. On the way, stop at your G Adventures-supported project TWE, a coop run by local women, for lunch. Head out for an orientation walk after arrival in Kochi, then enjoy an evening performance of Kathakali, a form of traditional dancing from Kerala. (F) (M)

Transport: Kerala Backwaters - Alleppey (1.5h)
Transport: Alleppey - Kochi (2.0h)
Event: Mittagessen im Theuvoram Women Empowerment Project (1.0h)
Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (1.0h)
Event: Kathakali-Tanz (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Gama Heritage

Depart at any time.

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)