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From £3,275pp
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Escorted Group Tours
Grand Tour of Southern India
India continues to be one of our bestselling destinations and this comprehensive tour of Southern India is something very special indeed. We’ll tick off all the highlights, from serene temples and ornate palaces in Mysuru to tea plantations and ‘Toy Train’ rides in the cool Nilgiri Hills and a night on a traditional coir houseboat. There’ll be rickshaw rides and Kathakali dance shows, cookery classes and the chance to spot textbook Indian wildlife in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Every day is a sensory adventure, providing rich stories, wonderful memories and a love for Southern India that will last long after the tour is over.
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
- Ooty sightseeing and visit to Botanical Gardens
- Anglo-Indian cookery class and lunch with a local family
- Cultural evening with Kathakali show; and Kalaripayattu performance
- Backwaters cruise; and Periyar lake cruise (water level dependent)
- ‘Going to bed ceremony’ in Sri Meenakshi Temple
- Madurai sightseeing including Sri Meenakshi Temple and Thirumali Palace
Tour manager
Expert guidance throughout your holiday
Plus
Tipping (except tour manager, coach driver & coach assistant)
Exceptional value every time
VIP door-to-door
Our transfer service to and from home with unlimited mileage.
Insurance
Included optional travel insurance or £280pp price reduction if not required.
Itinerary
Duration: 19 days
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