Explore South India
13 night tour from Chennai to Cochin
from £1,495
Essential Experiences:
- Visit the rock carved temples of Mahabalipuram
- Spend leisurely time in colonial Pondicherry
- Search for wildlife in Periyar
Set between The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, Southern India offers a colourful and contrasting mix of experiences. Sample the spicy local cuisine, explore ancient Dravidian temples, view elephants in the wild and relax on the region's scenic backwaters.
Commencing in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu our tour visits the rock carved temples of Mahabalipuram and former French colony of Pondicherry before travelling inland to visit the astounding temples at Trichy and Madurai. We the cross into the state of Kerala to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, historic Cochin and take a cruise along the peaceful backwaters.
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Factfile
TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT +5.5 hours
VISA
Visa required for UK passport holders
CLIMATE
From October to April the temperatures are very warm with minimal rainfall. Short cooling tropical showers can occur at anytime.
DID YOU KNOW
Chennai is the city formally known as Madras. The name Madras was derived from Madraspatuam, the site chosen by the British East India Company for permanment settlement in 1639.
Extensions
- KERALA BEACH EXTENSION
Extend your stay with 5 nights at the Leela Kempinski in Kovalam
- BACKWATERS EXTENSION
Extend your stay with 5 nights at the Poovar Island Resort set in a beautiful setting on the tranquil backwaters.
