Summary
A 2-week adventure through South India's varied scenery, cuisine, culture and history|Explore Tamil Nadu's ancient temples, a riot of colour and packed with local pilgrims|Discover Kerala's peaceful backwaters, spice gardens and lush Western Ghats mountains|20
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Join Trip In Chennai
- Day 2
- Drive To Pondicherry Via Vedanthangal Bird Sanctua...
- Day 3
- Visit The Srirangam River Island Temples En Route ...
- Day 4
- Explore Meenakshi Temple And Thirumalai Nayak Pala...
- Day 5
- Drive To Thekkady For Spice Garden Tour
- Day 6
- Journey Through The Backwaters Via Houseboat
- Day 7
- Travel To Kochi
- Day 8
- Walking Tour Of Kochi And Sunset Cruise
- Day 9
- Explore Palakkad Fort En Route To Coimbatore
- Day 10
- Ride The Toy Train To Snooty Ooty
- Day 11
- Game Drive In Bandipur National Park
- Day 12
- Optional Morning Safari And Drive To Mysore
- Day 13
- Explore The Mysuru Market And Palace Before Overni...
- Day 14
- Travel To Mamallapuram
- Day 15
- Trip Ends In Mamallapuram
Travel Cities (7): Backwaters, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Madurai, Mysore, Pondicherry
Details
From temples to tea plantations and sleeper trains, this two-week journey through India's south is a true adventure. Winding through varied scenery - from bustling cities to the tranquil Ghats foothills and the peaceful Kerala backwaters - get a taste for Indian culture, cuisine, and history, visiting palaces, national parks, and villages along the way.
Palaces and temples - Visit the ornate Maharajah's Palace in Mysore and discover the colourful Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.
Bandipur National Park - Search for endemic wildlife including elephant, chital and bison.
Kochi and surrounds - Explore the Portuguese-influenced city including the Chinese fishing nets and cruise the nearby backwaters.