10 Nights / 11 Days
On Request
Kochi - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Madurai
A journey crafted for travelers who see destinations through the lens of storytelling and visual detail, this itinerary focuses on capturing the essence of South India through its landscapes, people, and cultural settings. This South India photography tour blends natural beauty with heritage environments, allowing ample time at each location to observe, frame, and capture meaningful moments.
Starting from Kochi, the route moves into the mist-covered hills of Munnar and the forested region of Thekkady. The journey continues through the backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom before reaching the culturally rich city of Madurai.
Each destination offers distinct visual opportunities, from early morning light in tea plantations to reflections in backwaters and architectural details in temple towns, creating a complete photographic experience across South India.
Upon arrival in Kochi, you are received and transferred to your hotel. The first day is designed to ease you into the journey while offering light photographic opportunities in a relaxed environment. Kochi’s coastal setting and heritage architecture provide a strong introduction to the visual diversity of South India.
In the afternoon, you can explore Fort Kochi, where streets, old buildings, and waterfront scenes offer multiple photography subjects. The Chinese fishing nets create interesting compositions, especially during sunset when light conditions become softer and more dramatic.
The evening is free for leisure, allowing you to organize your gear and prepare for the upcoming days. The slow start ensures that you are not rushed and can adjust comfortably to the environment.
The day begins early to capture morning light in Kochi, where streets are quieter and natural light enhances textures and colors. You explore local markets, narrow lanes, and coastal areas, focusing on candid moments and everyday life.
The experience is designed to allow time for observation and composition rather than rushing between locations. Kochi offers a mix of subjects including people, architecture, and street scenes, making it ideal for building a visual narrative.
In the afternoon, you may revisit selected locations or relax. The evening again offers opportunities for sunset photography, particularly along the waterfront.
After breakfast, you proceed towards Munnar, a scenic drive filled with photographic opportunities. Waterfalls, greenery, and winding roads create multiple stops for landscape photography.
As you reach Munnar, the environment changes into rolling tea plantations and mist-covered hills. The patterns formed by tea estates create visually striking compositions, especially under diffused light.
Upon arrival, you check into your hotel and prepare for the next day’s early shoots. The rest of the day is kept relaxed to allow proper rest.
The day starts early to capture sunrise light over Munnar. The mist, combined with soft sunlight, creates ideal conditions for landscape photography. Tea plantations offer layered compositions with depth and texture.
After breakfast, you explore various viewpoints and plantation areas, focusing on different angles and perspectives. The slow pace ensures that you have enough time to frame each shot properly.
In the afternoon, you may continue shooting or relax. The evening again provides opportunities for sunset photography, completing a full day of visual exploration.
After breakfast, you drive towards Thekkady, entering a more forested and textured environment. The journey offers changing landscapes that can be captured along the way.
Upon arrival, you check into your hotel and later explore spice plantations and surrounding areas. The environment here offers a mix of greenery, shadows, and natural textures suitable for photography.
The rest of the day is free for relaxed shooting or rest. Thekkady provides a different visual mood compared to Munnar.
The day is dedicated to exploring Thekkady in detail. After breakfast, you focus on capturing smaller elements such as plants, textures, and natural patterns.
The forest environment allows for close-up and detail photography, creating a contrast to wide landscapes. The pace remains slow to allow experimentation and creativity.
In the afternoon, you may explore additional areas or relax. The evening is calm and suitable for low-light photography.
After breakfast, you proceed towards Alleppey. The landscape shifts into canals and water bodies, offering a completely different visual setting.
Upon arrival, you board your houseboat, which becomes a moving platform for photography. Reflections in water, village life, and passing scenery create continuous opportunities for capturing images.
The evening offers soft light conditions, ideal for reflection shots and calm compositions. The overnight stay on the houseboat adds to the experience.
After breakfast, you proceed towards Kumarakom. The environment remains centered around water but offers a more stable and quiet setting.
Upon arrival, you check into your resort and explore nearby areas. The still water surfaces provide perfect reflections, especially during early morning and sunset.
The rest of the day is free for relaxed photography or rest. The calm environment allows for creative exploration.
The day is dedicated to slow photography in Kumarakom. Early morning light offers soft tones and reflections that are ideal for capturing serene compositions.
You may take a boat ride or explore nearby villages, focusing on daily life and natural surroundings. The pace remains flexible and comfortable.
In the afternoon, you can relax or continue shooting. The evening again offers beautiful light conditions.
After breakfast, you proceed towards Madurai, where the journey transitions from nature to culture and architecture.
Upon arrival, you check into your hotel and later explore local areas. Madurai offers a completely different visual experience with its temples, streets, and cultural activity.
The evening provides opportunities for low-light and architectural photography.
The day begins with exploring Madurai in detail, focusing on architectural and cultural photography.
You capture details, patterns, and activities that define the city’s character. The experience remains unhurried.
Later, you proceed for departure, concluding the journey with a diverse collection of visual experiences.
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Your final payment won't be due until 45 days before the start of your tour. The entire cost must be paid at the time of booking if your reservation is made less than 60 days before the tour begins.
Note: All airline booking and cancellation restrictions apply, and full payment must be made at the time of booking for both domestic and international tickets.
We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist!
We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist!
We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist! We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist!
Note: We strongly advise getting travel insurance that includes coverage for disruptions caused by COVID-19.
You have up to 45 days before the tour begins to cancel, in which case your entire land deposit and any advance payments you paid will be refunded within 21 business days.
Note: Only the land portion of the journey is subject to cancellation and rebooking policies; domestic and international train and airline tickets are not.
Note: When purchasing tickets for domestic or international travel, you must pay in full at the time of booking. You must also abide by the cancellation, rebooking and booking regulations of the individual airline and rail operators.
45 days before the tour's commencement date:
Should government travel restrictions force the cancellation of your journey, your deposit and any progress payments will be fully credited towards a future tour with us at no additional cost.
We are not required to provide any reimbursement for services that you do not use if you cancel a trip after it has started for any reason. On your behalf, Royal India Tours will make every effort to retrieve as much of your money as we can or work out a credit for later usage.
Any costs resulting from a cancellation or adjustment made between thirty days before the tour start date and the tour end date will be your responsibility and must be paid by you within twenty-four hours of the modification.
We are not required to provide any reimbursement for services that are not used if the tour must be changed or cancelled for any reason other than illness or COVID-19. On your behalf, Royal India Tours will make every effort to retrieve as much of your money as we can or work out a credit for later usage. Any associated costs are your responsibility and must be paid for within a day.
Refunds or cancellations won't take effect until we get official documentation of the cancellation.
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There is a required single surcharge for travellers travelling alone.
Please provide valid passport details Either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the travel date, customers must provide valid passport details. The reservation may be cancelled if this isn't done. Customers will be in charge of any associated costs and fees in this case.
Most visitors need a visa to enter India, except for citizens of Nepal and Bhutan. Tourist visas last for six months but cannot be extended. Nationals of some countries can get a visa on arrival, while others need to apply in advance online. Leaving on a tourist visa means no re-entry within two months, with some exceptions. Businessmen and students can get five-year visas. Certain areas require special permits, and some are off-limits to foreigners.
To get a visa apply online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
The purpose of international travel insurance is to go with you and help you make better-informed travel decisions. Travel insurance is mandatory for all travellers and should be taken out before travel and must be purchase from your home country with Sum Insured $50,000 USD to $200,000 USD. Your insurance must cover personal accidents, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with coverage. We also strongly recommend coverage for cancellation, curtailment, personal liability, loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide your policy number and the insurer's emergency contact 15 days before the tour starts. Without these details, you will not be able to join the trip.
During the tour, you are in charge of all your possessions. The standard weight limit for checked baggage on Indian domestic airlines is 15 kg, while carry-on luggage is 7 kg.
Unfortunately, wheelchair users and anyone with limited mobility cannot now participate in our tours because our cars are not wheelchair accessible.
Note that this will require a general degree of fitness. Before making a purchase or booking a trip, please speak with your healthcare physician if you have any concerns.
Please be aware that your schedule may be changed, subject to availability, or an equivalent activity may be provided in its place if entry to a site is impacted by modifications to working hours or public holiday closures.
This covers any modifications to your reservation that you request, including but not restricted to those that call for reissuing the Purchase Confirmation or an airline ticket.
Changes: $100.00 per reservation plus any extra fees levied by the airline, cruise line, lodging or any travel agencies.
In the event that Royal India Tours receives notification of an inaccurate name, there will be a $100.00 booking fee in addition to any additional fees levied by the airline, cruise line, lodging provider or other travel suppliers.
