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Grand Tour of South India

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From Bangalore to Chennai (Madras)
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Grand Tour of South India - Golden Triangle India Tours
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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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  • DW
    · March 12th, 2025
    GT India Tours organised the trip well. Both drivers were excellent, particularly Renke. They're very happy to stop or add destinations. The trip was hugely varied in terms of experiences and terrain covered. We added a day at Pondicherry and afternoon at Mahabalipuram. Very, very happy with the service, and the price.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Dominic, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: February 2025
  • GS
    · January 25th, 2025
    What an amazing tour! The accommodations were good, and the guides were informative and friendly. South Indian history, the hill stations of Ooty and Coonoor, and the temples of Madurai were unbelievable. The houseboat experience in Alleppey and the wildlife safari made this trip truly memorable.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Gabriel, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: December 2024
  • YR
    · January 25th, 2025
    Unforgettable tour! The accommodations were comfortable, and the guides were incredibly helpful and informative. Mysore, Cochin, and Kumarakom was amazing, I enjoy cultural and heritage of South India. The houseboat ride in Alleppey was perfect, and the wildlife experience in Thekkady was exceptional.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Yvonne, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: December 2024
  • DH
    · January 25th, 2025
    Perfect South India tour! The accommodations were good as a standard trip, and the guides were great at explaining the history and significance of each destination. I loved South India temples and palaces, the scenic beauty of Ooty, and the vibrant culture of India. The backwaters in Kumarakom and the wildlife safari in Thekkady were wonderful. Nice trip.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Douglas, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: December 2024
  • MS
    · January 15th, 2025
    The accommodations were perfect, and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, and Brindavan Gardens were unforgettable. The backwater ride in Alleppey and the peaceful village of Kumarakom were perfect experience. The wildlife experience was an adventure not to be missed!
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Marianna, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: November 2024
  • RF
    · January 7th, 2025
    The hotels perfect, and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Nice trip and serviecs.
    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Renate, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: December 2024
  • AW
    · January 6th, 2025
    The hotels are good, and the guides were great at destination. I enjoyed exploring the heritage sites and scenic beauty of south India also enjoy cultural experiences. The backwater tour was wonderful, and the wildlife was a unique experience.
    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Anita, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: November 2024
  • ND
    · January 6th, 2025
    We enjoy South India trip, It was perfect just need upgrade the hotels for more comfort, if you want standard trip it was ok.
    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Nikolaos, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: November 2024
  • M
    · January 4th, 2025
    A seamless and memorable experience of South India! Hotels were comfortable, and the guides were fantastic. I loved the cultural sites of Mysore and the beautiful hill stations of Ooty and Coonoor. Alleppey houseboat experience was amazing, and the temples were awe-inspiring. Highly recommended.
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    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Melvin, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: November 2024
  • AM
    · January 4th, 2025
    Fantastic tour! Hotels were good, and the guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. South Indian culture was beautiful, every destination was unique. The backwaters and the wildlife safari were unforgettable experiences.
    Golden Triangle India Tours commented on this review
    Dear Anna, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your Grand Tour of South India. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services.
    Trip date: November 2024

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Grand Tour of South India
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