Über diese Reise
Reisecode: 485X113
From calm Kerala backwaters and spice plantations to incredible temples, have your camera ready as you experience the highlights of Southern India. This two-week adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time to explore on your own. Travelling by train, bus, rickshaw, and country boats will bring you closer to the locals and is a fascinating way to gain insight into the peaceful backwaters of Kerala and stunning temples of Tamilnadu.
Highlights
- Entspanne in den friedlichen Backwaters von Kerala
- Beobachte die Tierwelt in wunderschönen Parks
- Entdecke uralte Tempel
- Erkunde Tee- und Gewürzplantagen
- Mach eine Rikschafahrt durch die Straßen von Madurai
Reiseverlauf
ACHTUNG. wichtige Infos zur Rundreise
Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr
ACHTUNG
1. Tag. Kochi
Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities before the evening welcome meeting, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. After the welcome meeting, visit the harbour to enjoy sunset over the Chinese fishing nets followed by an optional group dinner.Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)Unterkunft: Hotel Gama Heritage
Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities before the evening welcome meeting, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. After the welcome meeting, visit the harbour to enjoy sunset over the Chinese fishing nets followed by an optional group dinner.
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Gama Heritage
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Gama Heritage
1. Tag
2. Tag. Kochi / Bangalore
Enjoy a free morning to relax. After checking out, walk along the cobblestone streets of Fort Kochi on a sightseeing tour of this historic city. The rest of the day is yours to explore as you wish. Tonight, take an overnight train to Bangalore.Event: Besuch in Fort Kochi (1.0h)Freizeit: KochiTransport: Kochi - Bangalore (12.0h)Unterkunft: KTDC Pepper Grove
Enjoy a free morning to relax. After checking out, walk along the cobblestone streets of Fort Kochi on a sightseeing tour of this historic city. The rest of the day is yours to explore as you wish. Tonight, take an overnight train to Bangalore.
Event: Besuch in Fort Kochi (1.0h)
Freizeit: Kochi
Transport: Kochi - Bangalore (12.0h)
Unterkunft: KTDC Pepper Grove
Event: Besuch in Fort Kochi (1.0h)
Freizeit: Kochi
Transport: Kochi - Bangalore (12.0h)
Unterkunft: KTDC Pepper Grove
2. Tag
3. Tag. Bangalore
After a night on the train, we'll pull into Bangalore in the morning. The first stop of the day is breakfast. Second stop of the day is to the beautiful Lal Bagh Botanical garden. Walk through the incredible green houses full of colourful flowers and unique sculptures. The remainder of the day is yours to see the city. In the evening, regroup for an orientation walk through the main iconic commercial streets of Bangalore. (F) Event: Besuch der Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens (1.0h)Freizeit: BangaloreEvent: Bangalore Orientation WalkUnterkunft: Treebo Akshaya ResidencyOptionaler Ausflug:Besichtigung im Palast von Bangalore (**)
After a night on the train, we'll pull into Bangalore in the morning. The first stop of the day is breakfast. Second stop of the day is to the beautiful Lal Bagh Botanical garden. Walk through the incredible green houses full of colourful flowers and unique sculptures. The remainder of the day is yours to see the city. In the evening, regroup for an orientation walk through the main iconic commercial streets of Bangalore. (F)
Event: Besuch der Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens (1.0h)
Freizeit: Bangalore
Event: Bangalore Orientation Walk
Unterkunft: Treebo Akshaya Residency
Optionaler Ausflug:
Besichtigung im Palast von Bangalore (**)
Event: Besuch der Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens (1.0h)
Freizeit: Bangalore
Event: Bangalore Orientation Walk
Unterkunft: Treebo Akshaya Residency
Optionaler Ausflug:
Besichtigung im Palast von Bangalore (**)
3. Tag
4. Tag. Bangalore / Mysore
Depart from Bangalore and drive to Srirangapatna to visit the incredible Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and the Tipu Sultan's tomb. Then continue on to Mysore for an afternoon of free time to explore the city before an evening orientation walk in Devraja Market and an optional group dinner.Event: Devraja Market Visit and Orientation WalkTransport: Srirangapatna - Mysore (1.0h)Event: Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple VisitEvent: Tomb of Tipu SultanTransport: Bangalore - Srirangapatna (2.5h)Unterkunft: Akshaya Mahal Inn
Depart from Bangalore and drive to Srirangapatna to visit the incredible Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and the Tipu Sultan's tomb. Then continue on to Mysore for an afternoon of free time to explore the city before an evening orientation walk in Devraja Market and an optional group dinner.
Event: Devraja Market Visit and Orientation Walk
Transport: Srirangapatna - Mysore (1.0h)
Event: Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Visit
Event: Tomb of Tipu Sultan
Transport: Bangalore - Srirangapatna (2.5h)
Unterkunft: Akshaya Mahal Inn
Event: Devraja Market Visit and Orientation Walk
Transport: Srirangapatna - Mysore (1.0h)
Event: Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Visit
Event: Tomb of Tipu Sultan
Transport: Bangalore - Srirangapatna (2.5h)
Unterkunft: Akshaya Mahal Inn
4. Tag
5. Tag. Mysore
Explore the best of Mysore today with visits to Chamundeshwari Temple at Chamundi Hills, the Mysore Palace and St. Philomena Cathedral. The rest of the day is yours to explore this historic, opulent city.Event: Ausflug zum Chamundi Hill (1.0h)Event: Besuch von Amba VilasEvent: St. Philomena's Cathedral VisitFreizeit: MysoreUnterkunft: Akshaya Mahal Inn
Explore the best of Mysore today with visits to Chamundeshwari Temple at Chamundi Hills, the Mysore Palace and St. Philomena Cathedral. The rest of the day is yours to explore this historic, opulent city.
Event: Ausflug zum Chamundi Hill (1.0h)
Event: Besuch von Amba Vilas
Event: St. Philomena's Cathedral Visit
Freizeit: Mysore
Unterkunft: Akshaya Mahal Inn
Event: Ausflug zum Chamundi Hill (1.0h)
Event: Besuch von Amba Vilas
Event: St. Philomena's Cathedral Visit
Freizeit: Mysore
Unterkunft: Akshaya Mahal Inn
5. Tag
6. Tag. Mysore / Mamallapuram
Take a train to Chennai and transfer to a private vehicle to arrive to Mamallapuram by the afternoon. This famous town is steeped in myth and history, so enjoy the opportunity to experience it with a free afternoon.Transport: Chennai - Mamallapuram (1.5h)Transport: Mysore - Chennai (6.5h)Freizeit: MamallapuramUnterkunft: Vilasam Rooms
Take a train to Chennai and transfer to a private vehicle to arrive to Mamallapuram by the afternoon. This famous town is steeped in myth and history, so enjoy the opportunity to experience it with a free afternoon.
Transport: Chennai - Mamallapuram (1.5h)
Transport: Mysore - Chennai (6.5h)
Freizeit: Mamallapuram
Unterkunft: Vilasam Rooms
Transport: Chennai - Mamallapuram (1.5h)
Transport: Mysore - Chennai (6.5h)
Freizeit: Mamallapuram
Unterkunft: Vilasam Rooms
6. Tag
7. Tag. Mamallapuram
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 KüstentempelsFreizeit: MamallapuramUnterkunft: Vilasam Rooms
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: Vilasam Rooms
Event: Besichtigung des Küstentempels
Freizeit: Mamallapuram
Unterkunft: Vilasam Rooms
7. Tag
8. Tag. Mamallapuram / Thanjavur
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 walk around the markets.Transport: Mamallapuram - Chennai (1.0h)Transport: Chennai - Thanjavur (6.0h)Event: Bronze Casting WorkshopsEvent: Brihadeeswara TempleUnterkunft: ABI'S RESIDENCY
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 walk around the markets.
Transport: Mamallapuram - Chennai (1.0h)
Transport: Chennai - Thanjavur (6.0h)
Event: Bronze Casting Workshops
Event: Brihadeeswara Temple
Unterkunft: ABI'S RESIDENCY
Transport: Mamallapuram - Chennai (1.0h)
Transport: Chennai - Thanjavur (6.0h)
Event: Bronze Casting Workshops
Event: Brihadeeswara Temple
Unterkunft: ABI'S RESIDENCY
8. Tag
9. Tag. Thanjavur / Madurai
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 VisitTransport: Kanadukathan - Madurai (2.0h)Transport: Kanadukathan - Madurai (2.0h)Unterkunft: Rio Grande Hotel Madurai
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
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
9. Tag
10. Tag. 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 our very own CEO leads us on a walking foodie tour of the town!Event: Besuch im Thirumalai Nayak Palast (1.0h)Event: Besuch des Minakshi-Tempels (2.0h)Event: Madurai Foodie TourUnterkunft: 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 our very own CEO leads us on a walking foodie tour of the town!
Event: Besuch im Thirumalai Nayak Palast (1.0h)
Event: Besuch des Minakshi-Tempels (2.0h)
Event: Madurai Foodie Tour
Unterkunft: Rio Grande Hotel Madurai
Event: Besuch im Thirumalai Nayak Palast (1.0h)
Event: Besuch des Minakshi-Tempels (2.0h)
Event: Madurai Foodie Tour
Unterkunft: Rio Grande Hotel Madurai
10. Tag
11. Tag. Madurai / Thekkady
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) Freizeit: ThekkadyEvent: Besuch auf einer Gewürzfarm in den Kardamombergen (1.0h)Transport: Madurai - Thekkady (4.0h)Unterkunft: Michael's InnOptionale Ausflüge:Ayurvedic Massage (**)Bootsfahrt am Periyar-Stausee (**)
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)
Freizeit: Thekkady
Event: Besuch auf einer Gewürzfarm in den Kardamombergen (1.0h)
Transport: Madurai - Thekkady (4.0h)
Unterkunft: Michael's Inn
Optionale Ausflüge:
Ayurvedic Massage (**)
Bootsfahrt am Periyar-Stausee (**)
Freizeit: Thekkady
Event: Besuch auf einer Gewürzfarm in den Kardamombergen (1.0h)
Transport: Madurai - Thekkady (4.0h)
Unterkunft: Michael's Inn
Optionale Ausflüge:
Ayurvedic Massage (**)
Bootsfahrt am Periyar-Stausee (**)
11. Tag
12. Tag. Thekkady / Kerala Backwaters
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
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
Transport: Thekkady - Alleppey (4.0h)
Transport: Alleppey - Kerala Backwaters (0.25h)
Event: Gastfamilie in den Kerala Backwaters (24.0h)
Unterkunft: Greenpalm Homes
12. Tag
13. Tag. Kerala Backwaters / Kochi
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
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
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
13. Tag
14. Tag. Kochi
Depart at any time.________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)
Depart at any time.
________
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)
________
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)
14. Tag
Leistungen & Infos
Startort: Kochi
Zielort: Kochi
Transportmittel während der Reise: Zug, Privatfahrzeug, Fahrradrikscha, Autorikscha, Fähre.
Unterbringung: Hotels (12 N), Gastfamilie (1 N, Mehrbettzimmer).
Verpflegung: 2 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen
Gruppengröße: Max. 16, im Schnitt 12.
Körperliche Anforderungen: Fitness-Faktor 2: Freu dich auf leichte Spaziergänge und Wanderungen ohne allzu große Herausforderungen. Geeignet für fast alle mit ein wenig Kondition!
Reisestil: Fantastische Erlebnisse zu einem vernünftigen Preis: Komfortable Unterkünfte in der Touristenklasse, alle Highlights inklusive und genug Zeit für dich.
Zielort: Kochi
Transportmittel während der Reise: Zug, Privatfahrzeug, Fahrradrikscha, Autorikscha, Fähre.
Unterbringung: Hotels (12 N), Gastfamilie (1 N, Mehrbettzimmer).
Verpflegung: 2 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen
Gruppengröße: Max. 16, im Schnitt 12.
Körperliche Anforderungen: Fitness-Faktor 2: Freu dich auf leichte Spaziergänge und Wanderungen ohne allzu große Herausforderungen. Geeignet für fast alle mit ein wenig Kondition!
Reisestil: Fantastische Erlebnisse zu einem vernünftigen Preis: Komfortable Unterkünfte in der Touristenklasse, alle Highlights inklusive und genug Zeit für dich.
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