South India
Jewish travel to South India.
India has much to offer the traveler who wishes to be inspired by exotic cultures and ideas. A trip to this part of the world makes for unforgettable memories of a vibrant, colorful and ancient way of life. We have collected South India’s main highlights in this package, and are proud to offer it at very affordable rates. Whether traveling with one or two friends or the whole family, embark on the journey of a lifetime. As always, feel free to choose your own optimal dates.
Jewish tours to India are limited to few places. Most famous and historically interesting is the story of the Jewish community of Cochin, Jewish life in India has been limited to small and few communities. Other centers in India are run by Chabad and serve as centers for work related stays in India.
Please note:
All Private tours are based on specific dates, services & standards – all chosen by you. As each tour, therefore, will be different, we will make you our best offer, based on your requests. This Jewish travel to South India is just one sample:
This journey includes:
All Private transfers.
Deluxe or First Class Hotels (your choice).
All Private Sightseeing with licensed guides.
All Entrance fees.
Jewish sightseeing in Cochin.
Historic Jungle train from Ooty to Coonor.
Deluxe house boat on Kerala Waterways.
Full board on board the house boat.
Flight from Mumbai to Bangalore.
Flight from Cochin to Mumbai.
Tour Information
Accommodations:
Mumbai, 2 nights.
Mysore, 2 nights.
Ooty, 1 night.
Cochin, 2 nights.
Kumarakom, 3 nights.
Periyar, 1 night.
This journey includes:
All Private transfers.
Deluxe or First Class Hotels (your choice).
All Private Sightseeing with licensed guides.
All Entrance fees.
Jewish sightseeing in Cochin.
Historic Jungle train from Ooty to Coonor.
Deluxe house boat on Kerala Waterways.
Full board on board the house boat.
Flight from Mumbai to Bangalore.
Flight from Cochin to Mumbai.
Passport and Visa:
A visa is required for this tour. Always make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the tour ends.
Please note:
All private programs can be customized with regard to accommodations and/or itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Mumbai.
Transfer by private car from airport to hotel.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai – Elephanta Caves – Mumbai.
Private sightseeing tour with guide and car, including Elephanta Caves and the city of Mumbai.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 3 Mumbai – Bangalore – Mysore.
Private Transfer to the airport.
Flight from Mumbai to Bangalore.
Private Transfer by car from Bangalore to Mysore.
Evening visit to the Ghats for Aarti ceremony.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 4 Mysore.
Full day private sightseeing with guide and car, including Mysore palaces, gardens and and excursion to the Somnathpur temple complex.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 5 Mysore – Ooty.
Private transfer to Ooty.
Visit to tea plantations en route to the Hill station in Ooty.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 6 Ooty – Coonor – Cochin.
Private transferby car to the historic Jungle train.
Train ride to Coonor.
Private transfer by car to Cochin.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 7 Cochin.
Private Jewish Tour of Cochin with guide and car.
Visit to the Cochin Synagogue.
Evening performance of the traditional Kathakali dance.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 8 Cochin – Kumarakom.
Private transfer to Kumarakom.
Evening cruise in the back-waters.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 9 Kumarakom.
Full day at leisure at the Resort.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 10 Kumarakom – House Boat.
Embark on a Deluxe house boat.
Cruise the scenic waterways of Kerala.
Full board onboard the boat.
Deluxe House boat.
Day 11 House Boat – Periyar.
Relax at the wildlife resort.
Late afternoon/early eveving sightseeing by boat of the wildlife in Periyar.
First Class or Deluxe hotel.
Day 12 Periyar – Cochin – Mumbai.
Private transfer by car to Cochin.
Afternoon flight to Mumbai.
Departure from Mumbai airport.