Roadside food stall, Srirangapatnam, near Mysore
 
 
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South India Explored

Tripcode: AIS

Countries visited: India

Adult Group Holidays Moderate Get Involved Holidays Wildlife Culture

A fascinating journey through India's tropical south

Carved relief of elephants, Mahabalipuram

South India is a region of great charm, offering varied delights to the traveller, including beautiful cities, colonial hill stations, colourful temples, a relaxed lifestyle, attractive scenery and some of the best food in India.

The major cities of the south were once princely capitals of the Maharajas, and their magnificent remains of powerful Hindu Kingdoms contrast dramatically with the cool, mist-shrouded hill stations of the British Raj.

The natural scenery is also immensely rewarding: in the west, forest-clad hills slope down through to a shoreline of shady lagoons, wooded islands and ancient spice ports.

In the east, granite hills break up fertile plains and the coast has some of the world's longest beaches.

 

RT TripWhat makes this trip responsible?

We provide refresher training with a focus on Responsible Tourism, so our local leaders can educate our clients locally on helping to preserve the way of life in their area. Many local restaurants and shops are also used to purchase items throughout this trip which benefits the local community. Since 2005, we have also been supporting our tiger project in Bandhavgarh National Park.

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Countries visited: India

SOUTH INDIA EXPLORED
Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Cochin.
Day 3
Explore historic spice port.
Day 4
Climb through Nilgiri Hills to Ootacamund.
Day 5
Relax, walk, ride or try the miniature steam railway.
Day 6
To Mysore through Mudmalai and Bandipur N.P.
Day 7
Explore palaces and temples of Mysore.
Day 8
To Hassan via Sravanabelagola, sacred city of the Jains; visit Helbid and Balur Temples.
Day 9
Drive to Bangalore; train to Chennai (Madras).
Day 10
Sightseeing in Chennai; transfer to beach at Mahabalipuram via temples at Kanchipuram.
Day 11
Morning sightseeing; explore rock-cut caves; afternoon free.
Day 12
To Pondicherry.
Day 13
To Thanjavur through fertile Kaveri Delta.
Day 14
Explore Thanjavur; to Madurai.
Day 15
Visit Meenakshi Temple; free time.
Day 16
Westward to Kerala and Periyar N.P.
Day 17
Explore Periyar; morning walk followed by optional afternoon boat trip on lake.
Day 18
To Alleppey; board houseboat for backwater cruise.
Day 19
Leave houseboat and drive to Kovalam; afternoon free.
Day 20
Optional visit to Kanyakumari - the southernmost tip of India - or spend time relaxing on the beach.
Day 21
Fly to London.
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