Grand Tour of Southern India
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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.
Included with every escorted tour
- VIP door-to-door travel service
- Knowledgeable tour managers
- Included excursions
- Selected meals and international flights
Including
36 meals
- 17 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 17 dinners
Accommodation
17 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
Transport
Travel in destination by coach
Excursions and visits
- 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
Plus
Tipping (except tour manager, coach driver & coach assistant)
Overview
2 passengers
18 nights . 24 Jan 2026
Asia . India . Bangalore . Mysore . Kochi . Madurai . Puducherry
Based on London Gatwick Airport, check for other options
Multiple
36 meals: 17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 17 dinners
Moderately active
From £3,575 per person
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction if not required
Itinerary
Duration: 19 days
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