Indien 9 Tage East to West Coast: Southern India Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Southern India is a kaleidoscope of colour, culture, and calm – and this journey takes you straight into its heart. Wander the sculpted temples of Mamallapuram, stand in awe at Thanjavur’s towering Brihadeshwara Temple, and lose yourself in Madurai’s vibrant Meenakshi complex. Between temple visits, you’ll taste spices where they’re grown, float through Kerala’s famous backwaters, and discover daily life in bustling markets and quiet villages. It’s history, nature, and culture rolled into one unforgettable adventure.

• Explore Mamallapuram’s Shore Temples and bustling local markets

• Marvel at Thanjavur’s Brihadeshwara Temple and learn the art of bronze casting

• Experience Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple and wander the Thousand Pillared Hall

• Stroll through spice plantations and cruise the lake in Thekkady

• Drift through Kerala’s tranquil backwaters on a traditional boat

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

1. Tag Mamallapuram

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: Vilasam Rooms

2. 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 Küstentempels
Freizeit: Mamallapuram
Unterkunft: Vilasam Rooms

3. 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 Workshops
Event: Brihadeeswara Temple
Unterkunft: ABI’S RESIDENCY

4. 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 Visit
Transport: Kanadukathan – Madurai (2.0h)
Transport: Kanadukathan – Madurai (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Rio Grande Hotel Madurai

5. 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 Tour
Unterkunft: Rio Grande Hotel Madurai

6. 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: 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 (**)

7. 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 your CEO 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

8. 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

9. Tag Kochi

Depart at any time.

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

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

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

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Mittagessen im Theuvoram Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Gastfamilie in den Kerala Backwaters, Alleppey. Free Time in Mamallapuram. Sunrise Shore Temple Visit. Brihadeeswara Temple. Bronze Casting Workshops. Chettinad Traditional House Visit. Thirumalai Nayak Palace Visit. Meenakshi Temple Visit. Cardamom Hills Spice Plantation Tour. Free Time in Thekkady. Boat through Kerala Backwaters. Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project. Orientation Walk in Kochi. Kathakali Dance show. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotels (7 nts), homestay (1 nt, multi-share).
Transport: Private Vehicle, Train, Boat, Walking.
Mahlzeiten: 1 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

09.10.2026 -29.12.2028 EUR 209

Gruppengröße: Max 16