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Grand South India Tour itinerary in India

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Grand South India Tour

21 nights · 22 daysPricing on requestChennai to Kochi

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Sample itinerary, we tailor it to you

About this India itinerary

South India exudes a magic that draws travellers to it from far and wide....and not without reason. The diversity it offers is awe inspiring, the colours vivid, the cultures varied, the monuments mesmerising and the whole experience is an enthralling one. Experience the very best of South India with our 21 night 22 day tour that offers you a wide array of experiences in South India including bustling cities, temple towns, monuments, hill stations, spice plantations, wildlife, the houseboat experience, French colonies, beach temples and much more.

Everything below is a sample. Our India team will stretch it, shorten it, swap the hotels up or down a category and build the days around what you actually want to do.

Trip highlights

  • Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St George, San Thome Basilica and Mylapore.
  • Mahabalipuram: The Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance and the Five Rathas.
  • Pondicherry: The French Quarter, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville.
  • Thanjavur: The Brihadeeswarar Temple, the palace and art gallery.
  • Chettinad: A mansion tour, the antique bazaars and a Chettinad cooking demonstration.
  • Madurai: Meenakshi Temple, the Thirumalai Nayak Palace and the flower market.
Route & map

Where the Grand South India Tour route takes you

  1. Chennai

    2 nights

  2. Mahabalipuram

    1 night

  3. Pondicherry

    2 nights

  4. Thanjavur

    2 nights

  5. Chettinad

    2 nights

  6. Madurai

    2 nights

  7. Periyar

    2 nights

  8. Alleppey

    1 night

  9. Kumarakom

    2 nights

  10. Munnar

    2 nights

  11. Kochi

    3 nights

Where you'll visit

Tamil Nadu's capital keeps its temples, Carnatic music halls and a long city beach.

Day by day

Your itinerary, day by day

You are met on arrival and driven to your hotel. Tamil Nadu's capital keeps its temples, Carnatic music halls and a long city beach. The rest of the day is yours to slow down after the flight. Overnight in Chennai.

Where you'll stay

Choose your comfort level

The route stays exactly the same, you are only choosing the level of hotel. Prices vary by category and your expert confirms the exact quote for the level you pick. Any individual stay can also be swapped.

When to go

The best time to visit India

Jan

21°C

20mm

Feb

24°C

20mm

Mar

30°C

15mm

Apr

36°C

10mm

May

39°C

30mm

Jun

38°C

80mm

Jul

34°C

210mm

Aug

33°C

250mm

Sep

33°C

130mm

Oct

32°C

20mm

Nov

27°C

5mm

Dec

22°C

10mm

31°C

Avg temperature

67mm

Avg rainfall

  • Best
  • Good
  • Monsoon

October to March, the sweet spot

Most of India is at its best from October to March, when the monsoon has cleared and the days are dry and warm. April to June is hot across the plains but ideal for the Himalaya, and the south-west monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain, deep green landscapes and the lowest prices of the year.

Good to know

What's included

Included

  • B&B at all hotels except where cited on the itinerary
  • Chauffeur driven AC car
  • All entrance fees
  • Guide charges
  • Assisted airport transfers

Not included

  • International flights (quoted separately)
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners unless stated
  • Tips and personal expenses
Pricing

Indicative price

*Indicative price

On request

per person, twin share

Excluding international flights

Prices exclude international flights. Includes accommodation, private transport, sightseeing and activities as described. This is a private tour, fully customisable. Adjust hotels, add destinations, change the pace. Final price varies with group size, season and hotel choice. Share your preferred dates and we will send a personalised itinerary and an accurate quote.

Sanjay, Travel Centre ManagerPriya, Senior SpecialistArun, Guest Relations

Make this trip yours

Our India team will reshape every day of this itinerary around you, then price it properly.

Start planning

21 nights · Pricing on request

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