Highlights of Southern India Round-Trip Tour
This nature and history tour of Southern India will take you along forest nature trails and on wildlife drives in the Mudumalai Sanctuary before heading to ancient cities like Mysore. From calm Kerala backwaters and spice plantations to incredible temples and searching for tigers in the wild, have your camera ready as you experience the highlights of India’s three most southern states. This two-week adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time to explore on your own. Travelling by train, bus, rickshaw, and country boats will bring you closer to the locals and is a fascinating way to gain insight into the peaceful backwaters of Kerala and stunning temples of Tamilnadu.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels (12 nights)
Homestay (1 night, multi-share)
EXPERIENCES
Lunch at Theuvoram Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
Kerala Backwaters Homestay, Alleppey
Fort Kochi orientation walk
Kathakali dance show
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary walk and safari
Chaumundi Temple and Mysore Palace visit
Mamallapuram Shore Temple visit
Pondicherry orientation walk
Madurai cycle-rickshaw ride and Sri Meenakshi Temple visit
Cardamom Hills spice plantation tour
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
FOOD & DRINK
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Trip Pace
Relaxed
Day 1 Kochi
Meals included: None
Day 2 Kochi to Kalpetta
Meals included: None
Day 3 Kalpetta
Meals included: None
Day 4 Kalpetta to Mysore
Meals included: None
Day 5 Mysore
Meals included: None
Day 6 Mysore to Māmallapuram
Meals included: None
Day 7 Māmallapuram
Meals included: None
Day 8 Māmallapuram to Puducherry
Meals included: None
Day 9 Puducherry to Madurai
Meals included: None
Day 10 Madurai
Meals included: None
Day 11 Madurai to Thekkady
Meals included: Dinner
Day 12 Thekkady to Kerala Backwaters
Meals included: Lunch | Dinner
Day 13 Kerala Backwaters to Kochi
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 14 Kochi
Meals included: None
