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THE TROPICAL SOUTH

Adult Group Holidays Solo Traveller Leisurely Culture

15 days from GBP1,499 to GBP1,869 including flights
Tripcode: AIT

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Countries Visited: India

Spice ports, hillstations, boat trips, tea plantations, temples and beaches!

Hindu Temple, Madurai

After exploring the old spice town of Cochin we journey inland to visit the Raj town of Munnar, surrounded by tea plantations, grassland and verdant forest. Christianity and even Judaism have left their mark on the coastal regions but it is Hinduism that dominates, producing one of India's most elaborately decorated temples at Madurai. The wildlife sanctuaries at Eravikulam and Periyar are home to an array of wildlife and an abundance of colourful birdlife. We finish by cruising along the backwaters and lagoons of Kerala as well as relaxing on the sweeping beaches of Kovalam with the chance to try some delicious fresh seafood.

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THE TROPICAL SOUTH
Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Cochin.
Day 3
Sightseeing by motorboat around harbour of Cochin; explore historic spice port.
Day 4
To Munnar.
Day 5
Day walk through tea plantations to Mapprine Peak.
Day 6
To Madurai.
Day 7
Visit colourful Sri Meenakshi Temple; optional cycle rickshaw ride through town.
Day 8
To Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, home to wild elephant and many other animals and birds.
Day 9
Explore the wildlife sanctuary including a motorboat trip on Periyar Lake.
Day 10
To Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater cruise.
Day 11
Leave houseboat and drive to Thrikunpuzzha.
Day 12
Thrikunpuzzha to Kovalam.
Day 13
Optional visit to Kanyakumari - the southernmost tip of India - or spend time relaxing on the beach.
Day 14
Free time to relax on beach.
Day 15
Fly to London.

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Houseboats on backwaters
Hindu Temple, Madurai Kerala backwaters boat trip Locals working chinese fishing net, Cochin Syrian Orthodox Church, Cochin Chinese fishing nets at sunset, Cochin Sambal deer at Periyar lake

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