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Best of Southern India
Best of Southern India
Land Tour
From calm Kerala backwaters and spice plantations to incredible temples, have your camera ready as you experience the highlights of Southern India. 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.
Tour Details
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| Tour Provider | G Adventures |
| Number Of Days | 14 |
| Price From | $1,810 Price per person, twin share |
| Start Location | Kochi, India |
| End Location | Kochi, India |
| Age Range | Avg. 30+ |
| Group Size | 1 to 16 |
| Tour Style | Standard |
| Tour Themes | Virtuoso |
| Physical Rating | Easy to Moderate |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Kochi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 - Kochi/Sultan Bathery
Take a morning train followed by a scenic drive to reach Sultan Bathery, in the Wayanad district.
Day 3 - Sultan Bathery
Walk the nature trails through the farm area in Wayanad. Also take a tour of a tea factory and plantation to learn about tea production in the area from a guide.
Day 4 - Sultan Bathery/Mysore
Settle in for the drive to the ancient city of Mysore.
Day 5 - Mysore
Explore the vibrant city of Mysore including visits to Chamundi Temple and Mysore Palace. After enjoy free time and opt to visit the Devaraja market or join a yoga class.
Day 6 - Mysore/Māmallapuram
Enjoy a full day of train travel to Chennai before a short bus ride to Mamallapuram.
Day 7 - Māmallapuram
Visit the Shore Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Mamallapuram.
Day 8 - Māmallapuram/Puducherry
Continue to Pondicherry (now known as Puducherry) and learn about Sri Aurobindo Ghose at the ashram.
Day 9 - Puducherry/Madurai
Travel inland to Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Day 10 - Madurai
Hop on a cycle rickshaw for a tour of the city before visiting the famous Meenakshi Temple.
Day 11 - Madurai/Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady. Take a guided tour of spice plantations in the Cardamom Hills.
Day 12 - Thekkady/Kerala Backwaters
Travel to Alleppey for a local homestay. Experience local life and a guided walk along the lagoon.
Day 13 - Kerala Backwaters/Kochi
Spend the morning enjoying last moments with your host family. Learn to cook some local food, watch the toddy tappers at work, or wander around the village. Travel to a Planeterra project for lunch before returning to Kochi. Head out for an orientation walk, then enjoy an evening performance of kathakali, a form of traditional dancing from Kerala.
Day 14 - Kochi
Depart at any time.
Inclusions
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Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Kerala Backwaters Homestay, Alleppey
Fort Kochi orientation walk
Kathakali dance show
Wayanad Tea Factory and Plantation Visit
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
Fort Kochi orientation walk
Kathakali dance show
Wayanad Tea Factory and Plantation Visit
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
Departure Dates
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Price per person, twin share
| Start | End | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2024 | 09 Nov 2024 | 2 | $2,099 |
| 03 Nov 2024 | 16 Nov 2024 | 8 | $2,299 |
| 08 Nov 2024 | 21 Nov 2024 | 8 | $2,299 |
| 10 Nov 2024 | 23 Nov 2024 | 6 | $2,299 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | 30 Nov 2024 | 2 | $2,299 |
| 01 Dec 2024 | 14 Dec 2024 | 2 | $2,299 |
| 08 Dec 2024 | 21 Dec 2024 | 13 | $2,299 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | 28 Dec 2024 | 11 | $2,299 |
| 29 Dec 2024 | 11 Jan 2025 | 12 | $2,299 |
| 05 Jan 2025 | 18 Jan 2025 | 6 | $2,299 |
| 12 Jan 2025 | 25 Jan 2025 | 6 | $2,299 |
| 19 Jan 2025 | 01 Feb 2025 | 4 | $2,299 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 06 Feb 2025 | 11 | $2,299 |
| 26 Jan 2025 | 08 Feb 2025 | 7 | $2,299 |
| 02 Feb 2025 | 15 Feb 2025 | 10 | $2,299 |
| 09 Feb 2025 | 22 Feb 2025 | 13 | $1,954 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | 01 Mar 2025 | 1 | $2,299 |
| 23 Feb 2025 | 08 Mar 2025 | 13 | $2,299 |
| 02 Mar 2025 | 15 Mar 2025 | 14 | $1,810 |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 20 Mar 2025 | 13 | $1,810 |
| 16 Mar 2025 | 29 Mar 2025 | 12 | $2,129 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 03 Apr 2025 | 15 | $2,129 |
| 23 Mar 2025 | 05 Apr 2025 | 15 | $2,129 |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 17 Apr 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 06 Apr 2025 | 19 Apr 2025 | 13 | $1,999 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | 01 May 2025 | 13 | $1,999 |
| 20 Apr 2025 | 03 May 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 27 Apr 2025 | 10 May 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 04 May 2025 | 17 May 2025 | 14 | $1,999 |
| 25 May 2025 | 07 Jun 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 08 Jun 2025 | 21 Jun 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 22 Jun 2025 | 05 Jul 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 06 Jul 2025 | 19 Jul 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 20 Jul 2025 | 02 Aug 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 03 Aug 2025 | 16 Aug 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 17 Aug 2025 | 30 Aug 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | 13 Sep 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 14 Sep 2025 | 27 Sep 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 28 Sep 2025 | 11 Oct 2025 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 05 Oct 2025 | 18 Oct 2025 | 14 | $2,129 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 23 Oct 2025 | 15 | $2,129 |
| 12 Oct 2025 | 25 Oct 2025 | 15 | $2,129 |
| 19 Oct 2025 | 01 Nov 2025 | 14 | $2,129 |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 06 Nov 2025 | 15 | $2,129 |
| 26 Oct 2025 | 08 Nov 2025 | 15 | $2,129 |
| 02 Nov 2025 | 15 Nov 2025 | 15 | $2,299 |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 | 15 | $2,299 |
| 09 Nov 2025 | 22 Nov 2025 | 15 | $2,299 |
| 16 Nov 2025 | 29 Nov 2025 | 15 | $2,299 |
| 23 Nov 2025 | 06 Dec 2025 | 15 | $2,299 |
| 30 Nov 2025 | 13 Dec 2025 | 15 | $2,299 |
| 07 Dec 2025 | 20 Dec 2025 | 15 | $2,299 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 27 Dec 2025 | 12 | $2,299 |
| 28 Dec 2025 | 10 Jan 2026 | 15 | $2,299 |
| 02 Jan 2026 | 15 Jan 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 04 Jan 2026 | 17 Jan 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 22 Jan 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 11 Jan 2026 | 24 Jan 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 26 Jan 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 29 Jan 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 18 Jan 2026 | 31 Jan 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 02 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 05 Feb 2026 | 14 | $1,999 |
| 25 Jan 2026 | 07 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 09 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 12 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 01 Feb 2026 | 14 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 19 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 08 Feb 2026 | 21 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 23 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 26 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 28 Feb 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 05 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 22 Feb 2026 | 07 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 09 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 12 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 01 Mar 2026 | 14 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 19 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 08 Mar 2026 | 21 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 26 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 15 Mar 2026 | 28 Mar 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 02 Apr 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 22 Mar 2026 | 04 Apr 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 09 Apr 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 29 Mar 2026 | 11 Apr 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 03 Apr 2026 | 16 Apr 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 05 Apr 2026 | 18 Apr 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 12 Apr 2026 | 25 Apr 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 19 Apr 2026 | 02 May 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 26 Apr 2026 | 09 May 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 03 May 2026 | 16 May 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 10 May 2026 | 23 May 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 24 May 2026 | 06 Jun 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 07 Jun 2026 | 20 Jun 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | 04 Jul 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 05 Jul 2026 | 18 Jul 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 01 Aug 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 02 Aug 2026 | 15 Aug 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 16 Aug 2026 | 29 Aug 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 30 Aug 2026 | 12 Sep 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 13 Sep 2026 | 26 Sep 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | 10 Oct 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 02 Oct 2026 | 15 Oct 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 04 Oct 2026 | 17 Oct 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 09 Oct 2026 | 22 Oct 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 24 Oct 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | 05 Nov 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 25 Oct 2026 | 07 Nov 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | 12 Nov 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 01 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 06 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 08 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 13 Nov 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 15 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 20 Nov 2026 | 03 Dec 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 22 Nov 2026 | 05 Dec 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 27 Nov 2026 | 10 Dec 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 29 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 04 Dec 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 06 Dec 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 13 Dec 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 20 Dec 2026 | 02 Jan 2027 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 27 Dec 2026 | 09 Jan 2027 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 03 Jan 2027 | 16 Jan 2027 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 08 Jan 2027 | 21 Jan 2027 | 15 | $1,999 |
| 10 Jan 2027 | 23 Jan 2027 | 15 | $1,999 |