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From £3,495pp
Based on two sharing. Departing 12 Sept 2026
Escorted Group Tours
Grand Tour of Southern India
Including flight
20 days
22 excursions and visits
2.5 days - free time
Moderately active
Explore Southern India on a journey through Mysuru’s temples and palaces, tea plantations and ‘Toy Train’ rides in the Nilgiri Hills, and a night on a traditional coir houseboat. Enjoy rickshaw rides, Kathakali performances, cookery classes, and wildlife spotting in national parks and sanctuaries. Each day uncovers new sights, sounds, and experiences, capturing the vibrant culture, landscapes, and traditions of Southern India.
No surcharges guaranteed
For further peace of mind, once you have booked your holiday and we have confirmed your booking, we guarantee not to increase the price you pay if fuel prices or exchange rates change.
Your holiday includes
Meals
17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 17 dinners
Flight
International flights and luggage are included
Accommodation
17 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
Excursions
- City tours of Bengaluru; Kochi; and Puducherry (including a cycle rickshaw ride and Sri Aurobindo Ashram)
- Visits to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Complex; Chennakesava Temple; Devarajan market, Mysore Palace and Jaganmohan Art Palace; Paradesi Synagogue; Periyar Spice Garden; Keeladi Heritage Museum; Brihadeeswara Temple; Kumbakonam temple town; and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mamallapuram
- Ooty Toy Train ride and Coonoor Tea Plantation visit
Tour manager
Expert guidance throughout your holiday
Plus
Tipping (except tour manager, coach driver & coach assistant)
§ Travel insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. Pre-departure cancellation cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance. Click here for more information.
Exceptional value every time
Nationwide return chauffeur service
Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour.
Travel insurance and additional cancellation cover included §
Price includes travel insurance and additional cancellation cover. A price reduction of £195 per person applies if the included travel insurance and cancellation cover is not required §.
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