From steamy 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 Southern India. This 2-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.
Itinerary
Day 1 Kochi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Kochi
Take a orientation walk to the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue and town. Enjoy a kathakali performance.
Days 3-4 Wayanad
Morning train followed by a scenic drive to Wayanad. Walk the nature trails in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Eddakal prehistoric caves.
Day 5 Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Spend the night at the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary provides one of the most important refuges for elephants and bison in India.
Days 6 Mysore
Visit the Chaumundi Temple and Mysore Palace.
Days 7-8 Mamallapuram
Take an afternoon train to Chennai then a short bus ride to Mamallapuram. Visit the Shore Temple.
Day 9 Pondicherry
Continue to Pondicherry, a former French territory; learn about Sri Aurobindo Ghose at the ashram.
Days 10-11 Madurai
Drive to Madurai and enjoy a cycle-rickshaw tour of the city and Sri Meenakshi Temple.
Day 12 Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady. Take a guided tour of spice plantations in Cardamom Hills.
Day 13 Kerala Backwaters Homestay
Take a private bus to Alleppey then a riverboat to the homestay. Experience local life and a guided walk along the lagoon.
Day 14 Kochi
Travel back to Fort Kochi where the trip ends upon arrival. Onward travel can be booked for 4pm or later.
Trip Specifics
- Price: From £639 (available to book in other currencies)
- Duration: 14 days
- Start/Finish: Kochi
- Code: AHBS
