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Grand Tour of South India
21 days from £3937 per person

Chennai | Mysore | Sultans Battery | Cochin | Backwaters | Madurai | Chettinad | Tanjore | Pondicherry | Mahabalipuram



This fabulous journey around South India cherry-picks the region's highlights including the regal city of Mysore, the colonial charm of Cochin, the buzzing temple-town of Madurai and the fabulous architecture of Tanjore and Pondicherry. There are some hidden treats too like wandering around a coffee plantation, learning to cook Keralan specialities with a charming host and discovering the lesser known Chettinad region. The final few days are spent on the beach in Mahabalipuram, just south of Chennai. This tour is purely a suggested itinerary. It can be booked as is or alternatively used as a starting point for creating your own perfect bespoke holiday to south India.


Itinerary Details

Day 1 - Taj Connemara - Chennai

Daytime flight to Chennai

Day 2 - Taj Connemara - Chennai

Morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Chennai

Day 3 - Lalitha Mahal Palace - Mysore

Train to Mysore. Afternooon sightseeing tour of Mysore..

Day 4 - Tranquil - Sultans Battery

Drive to Sultan's Battery. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 5 - Tranquil - Sultans Battery

Dat at leisure.

Day 6 - Tranquil - Sultans Battery

Day at leisure.

Day 7 - Brunton Boatyard - Cochin

Drive to Cochin. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 8 - Brunton Boatyard - Cochin

Full day sightseeing tour of Cochin.

Day 9 - Philip Kutty's Farm - Backwaters

Drive to Backwaters to board houseboat for the day. Afternoon transfer to hotel.

Day 10 - Philip Kutty's Farm - Backwaters

Day at leisure.

Day 11 - Taj Gateway - Madurai

Drive to Madurai.

Day 12 - Taj Gateway - Madurai

Full day sightseeing tour of Madurai.

Day 13 - Visalam - Chettinad

Drive to Chettinad. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Chettinad

Day 14 - Ideal River View Resort - Tanjore

Drive to Tanjore.

Day 15 - Ideal River View Resort - Tanjore

Full day sightseeing of Tanjore and Trichy.

Day 16 - Le Dupleix - Pondicherry

Drive to Pondicherry via Dharasuram, Kumbakonam and Gangaikondacholapuram.

Day 17 - Le Dupleix - Pondicherry

Sightseeing tour of Pondicherry.

Day 18 - Taj Fisherman's Cove - Mahabalipuram

Drive to Mahabalipuram. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 19 - Taj Fisherman's Cove - Mahabalipuram

Morning sightseeing tour of Mahabhalipuram. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 20 - Taj Fisherman's Cove - Mahabalipuram

Day at leisure.


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