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South India Grand Experience

Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Thanjavur → Madurai → Munnar → Kochi → Alleppey

Temples, tea hills and backwaters in one journey, with luxury stays throughout.

from ₹1,85,000per person, two sharing
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Tea plantations on rolling hills of Munnar at sunrise

In short

What is the South India Grand Experience?

The South India Grand Experience is a 15-day, 14-night private tour of South India covering Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Munnar, Kochi, Alleppey. Temples, tea hills and backwaters in one journey, with luxury stays throughout. It starts from ₹1,85,000 per person and includes 14 nights in luxury hotels and one private houseboat night, private car and driver, daily breakfast; all meals on the houseboat.

Duration
15 days / 14 nights
Price from
₹1,85,000 pp
Region
Kerala
Best season
October to March

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Chennai

    Airport welcome and rest.

  2. Day 2

    Chennai

    City heritage and Mylapore.

  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram

    Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas; beach-side resort.

  4. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram

    Free day or Kanchipuram excursion.

  5. Day 5

    To Thanjavur

    Drive through the Kaveri delta.

  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur

    Brihadeeswarar Temple and palace.

  7. Day 7

    Madurai

    Meenakshi Amman Temple evening ceremony.

  8. Day 8

    Madurai

    Palace and markets.

  9. Day 9

    To Munnar

    Climb into the Western Ghats.

  10. Day 10

    Munnar

    Tea estate walk and tea museum.

  11. Day 11

    To Kochi

    Down through spice country.

  12. Day 12

    Kochi

    Fort Kochi, fishing nets, Mattancherry and Kathakali.

  13. Day 13

    Alleppey

    Board your private houseboat.

  14. Day 14

    Kochi

    Disembark; final evening.

  15. Day 15

    Depart

    Transfer to Kochi airport.

Good to know

South India Grand Experience: your questions

Straight answers to what international travellers ask us most.

All questions

How much does the South India Grand Experience cost?

The South India Grand Experience starts from ₹1,85,000 per person based on two people sharing, for 15 days and 14 nights of ground arrangements. International flights are not included. You receive a written, itemised quotation before booking.

What is included in the South India Grand Experience?

14 nights in luxury hotels and one private houseboat night, Private car and driver, Daily breakfast; all meals on the houseboat, Licensed guides in every city, Kathakali performance in Kochi, Airport transfers, 24/7 support line.

Can the South India Grand Experience be customised?

Yes. Every journey can be shortened, extended, upgraded or re-paced. Tell us your dates and interests and we send an adjusted itinerary within 24 hours.

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