Kerala · Exploration tour
13 nights · 14 days*Indicative price £1,560 ppPondicherry to Cochin International Airport to Nedumbassery
Discover some of the most magical hideaways in South India with our new and exclusive Hidden Treasures of South India Tour. This 13 night/14 day tour covers Tamil Nadu and Kerala, giving you the opportunity to explore the fascinating Pondicherry, the temple town of Tanjore; the cuisine and colours of Karaikudi; the wildlife of Periyar; and the port town of Cochin. Also included is an overnight cruise in the sensuous backwaters of Kerala.
Everything below is a sample. Our team in Cochin will stretch it, shorten it, swap the hotels up or down a category and build the days around what you actually want to do.
Pondicherry
3 nights
Thanjavur
1 night
Karaikudi
2 nights
Periyar
2 nights
Alleppey- House Boat
1 night
Kumarakom
1 night
Cochin
2 nights
Cochin International Airport - Nedumbassery
1 night
Pondicherry (or Puducherry), a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. Its French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored colonial villas and chic boutiques. A seaside promenade runs along the Bay of Bengal and passes several statues, including a 4m-high Gandhi Memorial.
Welcomed by a Kerala Travel Centre representative at Chennai airport and transferred to Pondicherry where you can check into your hotel and unwind. Set along the Bay of Bengal, with delightful unspoilt beaches, this enchanting town is a throwback to colonial times when it was a French enclave. Today, Pondicherry is a blend of French and Tamil culture, making it a unique destination to visit. Those fond of European colonial architecture will enjoy the profusion of Catholic churches and distinctly French buildings, such as the beachfront Hotel de Ville. The French influence continues to the excellent French restaurants.
Overnight · The Palais De Mahe with a vehicle at your disposal · Driving · 165 km · 3 .5 hrs
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.
Jan
31°C
12mm
Feb
32°C
20mm
Mar
33°C
45mm
Apr
33°C
120mm
May
32°C
250mm
Jun
29°C
650mm
Jul
28°C
600mm
Aug
28°C
380mm
Sep
29°C
250mm
Oct
30°C
290mm
Nov
30°C
170mm
Dec
30°C
40mm
30°C
Avg temperature
236mm
Avg rainfall
Kerala is at its best from October to March, when the rain has cleared, the backwaters are full and the coast is dry. April and May are hot and humid but quiet, and the south-west monsoon from June to September brings heavy afternoon rain, deep green hills and the lowest prices of the year. Many Ayurveda guests deliberately choose the monsoon, when the treatments are considered most effective.
*Indicative price
£1,560
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.
Our Kerala team will reshape every day of this itinerary around you, then price it properly.
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