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Grand Tour of South India

15 days
From Bangalore to Chennai (Madras)
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Grand Tour of South India - Golden Triangle India Tours
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 1 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Srirangapatna fort and temples
  • Visit Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills
  • Tour tea gardens and parks in Ooty
  • Enjoy a houseboat journey in Alleppey
  • Discover Periyar's wildlife and temples

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival at Bangalore
  2. Day 2 Bangalore - Srirangapatna - Mysore (184 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  3. Day 3 At Mysore
  4. Day 4 Mysore - Ooty - Coonoor (150 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 At Coonoor
  6. Day 6 Coonoor - Coimbatore (70 Kms / 2.30 Hrs) - Cochin (By Train)
  7. Day 7 At Cochin
  8. Day 8 Cochin - Alleppey (53 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  9. Day 9 Alleppey - Kumarakom (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  10. Day 10 Kumarakom - Thekkady (130 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  11. Day 11 At Thekkady
  12. Day 12 Thekkady - Madurai (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
  13. Day 13 Madurai - Trichy - Thanjavur (190 Kms / 3 Hrs)
  14. Day 14 Thanjavur - Chennai (340 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)
  15. Day 15 Departure from Chennai
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4.6
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Age Range

1 to 90 years old

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  • EN
    · December 5th, 2024
    This tour was a dream come true! The hotels were comfortable, and the guides were very informative and friendly. The backwaters of Kumarakom were unforgettable experience. Every day we enjoy a different experience about the South India culture.
    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Esteban, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your trip Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • DW
    · December 5th, 2024
    The tour was excellent. I learned much about the south India places we visited and had fun doing so.
    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Donald, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your trip Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: October 2024
  • MC
    · December 5th, 2024
    This tour exceeded my expectations! Great services and the guides provided wonderful insights into the cultural and historical of South India. I particularly enjoyed the houseboat ride in Alleppey. Meet with local peoples experience was also unforgettable.
    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Mary, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your trip Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: October 2024
  • AT
    · December 4th, 2024
    Well paced and insightful tour. Comfortable stay, knowledgeable guides, and breathtaking destinations. Mysore, Cochin, and Kumarakom were fantastic, with the backwaters in Alleppey being the highlight. The experience at the temples in Madurai were truly magnificent. Highly recommend this tour!"
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    Dear Alberta, Thank you for your valuable time to share your wonderful feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • LT
    · December 3rd, 2024
    The accommodations were comfortable, and the guides were both professional and friendly. The trip South India historic sites to the serene backwaters of Kumarakom was beautiful. The wildlife safari in Thekkady was incredible, and the historical temples of Madurai were mesmerizing. A memorable South India adventure! I recommend.
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    Dear Lukas, Thank you for your valuable time to share your wonderful feedback about your Grand Tour of South India Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: October 2024
  • SM
    · December 3rd, 2024
    This tour was exceptional comfortable hotels, and well curated destinations. Highlights were the beautiful Mysore Palace, the peaceful backwaters in Alleppey, and the culture of South India. The wildlife experience in Thekkady was incredible, and the temples in Madurai were awesome. A well organized tour with great value for money!
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Silvia, Thank you for your valuable time to share your wonderful feedback about your Grand Tour of South India Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: August 2024
  • LM
    · November 29th, 2024
    A fantastic tour! The accommodations were comfortable, and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. In South India the cultural was amazing, backwaters in Kumarakom also interesting, each stop was unforgettable. The temples in Madurai, the wildlife sanctuary, and the historic sites were all are breathtaking. The entire journey was seamless, and I highly recommend this tour.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Lily, Thank you for your valuable time to share your wonderful feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: October 2024

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Grand Tour of South India
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