All of our arrangements have been specially designed to incorporate a reason to travel and, for ease of choice, these have been categorised under the titles shown below.
15 nights from
£2995
India’s magic lies in a vibrant abundance of people and landscapes. Southern India provides a mixture of experiences, from palaces and national parks to backwaters, temples and the natural beauty of the Western Ghats in three contrasting regions.
Karnataka’s treasures include the extravagant and slightly eccentric Mysore Palace with its intricate carvings and dramatic scenery, the natural beauty of Bandipur and Ooty hill station. Take the Ooty toy train to Coonoor through the picturesque Nilgiri hills.
Kerala’s natural splendour and heritage is revealed. See a way of life from the past on the backwater cruise, the great old town of Fort Cochin with its historic buildings and scenic lake and landscape of Periyar National Park.
Tamil Nadu’s magnificent temples at Madurai, Tanjore, and Mahbalipuram contrast with colonial Pondicherry and Madras (now Chennai), first colonial capital.
The opportunity is afforded for independent exploration or to add optional performances and temple visits.
This itinerary includes some walking over uneven ground. Temple visits include a walk with shoes off.
Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements
ITC Windsor
(per night) £85
Single supplement £70
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels
(per night) £60
Single supplement £47
Visit Bandipur National Park for a second time on the optional jeep safari. Travelling through the park by canter, this reserve is home to a huge variety of endangered animals such as tigers, Indian elephants, sloths, bears to name a few. It is also home to over 200 species of birds.
Known as the city of a thousand temples, Kanchipuram is renowned for its incredible temple architecture with a 1000 pillared halls and huge temple towers. It is also known for its high quality vibrant silk saris, still woven on hand looms. Visiting this fascinating and awe-inspiring city is a truly an amazing experience.
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 14 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 3 dinners, itinerary as described, services of local guides and representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, visa procurement fee, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
*The later arrival of Emirates flights does not allow time for wash and change facilities.
Grand Tour of Southern India
Revealing the relics and religions, nature, and traditions of southern India, this is a journey to mystical temples, majestic monuments, colonial towns, and wildlife reserves; touring Tamil Nadu, floating on Kerala’s canals, and climbing into the Western Ghat mountains
Highlights of Northern India
A mesmerising mix of northern India’s most iconic places, from Agra’s Taj Mahal to lakeside palaces in Udaipur, the Blue City of Jodhpur, rose-pink Jaipur, and Ranthambore National Park
