Traditional house boat in Kerala's Backwaters
Meenakshi hindu temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, South India
Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. One of the world heritage sites UNESCO.
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Grand Tour of Southern India

  • 19 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.

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)

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 §

A price reduction is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover.

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Important information

§Underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited and subject to medical screening or a price reduction if not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover is provided by Saga and only available when taking out the included insurance.