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This 23 day tour highlights southern India and includes the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. In the state capital Chennai visit Fort St. George with its remnants of a British heritage. Mahabalipuram has an ancient history and a spectacular Shore Temple. Stroll along the boulevards of Pondicherry and enjoy a day in this Former French Capital known for its wonderful eateries. See the Tanjore Temple which is one of the biggest temples in Asia. There is much to see in Madurai. Highlights include the Gandhi museum and spectacular Meenakshi temple. Wash and feed the elephants or take a nature walk in the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar. In Kanjirapally where rubber is an important crop witness rubber-tapping. Visit Alleppey, known as ‘the Venice of the east ‘, with its crisscrossing canals, and villages. Enjoy meals prepared in the traditional Keralan style while relaxing on a houseboat cruising the canals. The port town of Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing experiences. These include the Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church and the Chinese fishing nets. Be enchanted by the orange hued rock and scenic coastline of Thalassery. The greenery, waterfalls and wildlife of Wyanad and verdant spice plantations make this a popular area for walking and outdoor activities. The colorful fruit and vegetable markets of Mysore and its fabulous palace ensure a delightful highlight and conclusion of this tour.
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A 2 week tour exploring Kerala, a narrow strip of land bound by high mountains in the east and the turquoise waters of the sea in the west. With its long trading history the port town of Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing experiences such as the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Watch a Kathakali dance performance at Fort Cochin. Visit a plantation in the gentle hills of Munnar and discover how tea, coffee, and cardamom are grown. Wash and feed the elephants or take a nature walk in the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar. Admire the beauty of the Vagamom mountain range known for its beautiful forests, verdant meadows and tea plantations. Alleppey is known for its villages and interesting local industries that can be discovered while exploring the backwater canals. Kovalam is a perfect tropical beach: a tradition of fresh fish, fruits, toddy (coconut beer) and Ayurveda massage are just some of the things it has to offer while you relax at a beach resort
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This 17 day tour highlights the attractions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In the state capital Chennai, visit Fort St. George with its remnants of a British heritage. Walk along the Marina which is part of India’s largest urban beach. A UNESCO world heritage site, Mahabalipuram, has an ancient history and a spectacular Shore Temple. Explore the boulevards of Pondicherry and enjoy a day in this former French capital known for its wonderful eateries. Tanjore Temple is one of the biggest temples in Asia. There is much to see in Madurai with its colorful fruit and vegetable markets, Gandhi museum and spectacular Meenakshi temple. In Kanjirapally where rubber is an important crop discover how coffee, cocoa, tapioca, pepper and vanilla are grown while you experience a plantation home stay. In Alleppey, also known as ‘the Venice of the east’, explore the peaceful backwaters. Observe the local village life of the people or simply relax. Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing, the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. With its trading history, this is also a place to see a Kathakali dance performance.
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Starting in Cochin, this 17 day tour highlights the attractions of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. With its long trading history Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing experiences such as the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Watch a Kathakali dance performance at Fort Cochin and relax in the Alleppey backwaters. A highlight is seeing the backwater villages and local industries at work. Enjoy meals prepared in the traditional Keralan style while you sit back in a cane chair on board your private houseboat cruising the canals. Wash and feed the elephants or take a nature walk in the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar. There is much to see in Madurai with its colorful fruit and vegetable markets, Gandhi museum and spectacular Meenakshi temple. A blessing by the temple elephant can be a possibility. Visit the Tanjore Temple which is one of the biggest temples in Asia. Mahabalipuram has an ancient history and a spectacular Shore Temple. Explore the boulevards of Pondicherry and enjoy a day in this Former French Capital known for its wonderful eateries. In the state capital Chennai, visit Fort St. George with its remnants of a British heritage. Stroll along the Marina which is part of India’s largest urban beach.
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Spend 2 weeks discovering some of the lesser known locations in Kerala. With its long trading history the port town of Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing experiences. These include the Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Watch a Kathakali dance performance at Fort Cochin. Enjoy the wonderful sight of the Athirapally waterfalls cascading from rocks within a dense green jungle. Visit a plantation in the gentle hills of Munnar and discover how tea, coffee, and cardamom are grown. Wash and feed the elephants or take a nature walk in the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar. In Kanjirapally where rubber is an important crop, witness rubber-tapping while you experience a plantation homestay. Relax against the backdrop of green paddy fields while staying in the backwaters at Kumarakom. Visit Alleppey, known as ‘the Venice of the east ‘, with its crisscrossing canals, and villages. Sunbathe on the golden beach at Varkala where you will have fewer crowds to share the sand with.
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Spend 20 days in the natural beauty of India and its hill stations. In the state capital Chennai visit Fort St. George with its remnants of a British heritage. Mahabalipuram has an ancient history and a spectacular Shore Temple. Trichy’s Rock Fort Temple commands the town from its rocky outcrop and the view from the top is absolutely stunning. Bird watching, observing rural village life, walks around the lake and seeing a waterfall are just some of the ways to enjoy your stay at Dindugal. Wash and feed the elephants or take a nature walk in the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar. In Kanjirapally where rubber is an important crop witness rubber-tapping. Visit Alleppey, known as ‘the Venice of the east ‘, with its crisscrossing canals, and villages. Enjoy meals prepared in the traditional Keralan style while relaxing on a houseboat cruising the canals. The port town of Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing experiences. These include the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Explore the Blue mountains with its scenic trails by a staying in Ooty or travel through spectacular scenery on the mountain train. Enjoy nature by taking a safari at Nagarhole national park with its large elephant and bison populations. The colorful fruit and vegetable markets of Mysore and its fabulous palace will ensure further sightseeing opportunities on the conclusion of this tour.
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With 20 days available you can tour of hot spots in Tamil Nadu and Kerala includes the state capital Chennai. Visit Fort St. George with its remnants of a British heritage. Mahabalipuram has an ancient history and a spectacular Shore Temple. This is a land of myths and mysteries and pilgrims still walk around Arunachala Hill, the backdrop of Tiruvannamalai, on a full moon. Stroll along the boulevards of Pondicherry and enjoy a day in this Former French Capital known for its wonderful eateries. Visit the magnificent heritage temples at Kumbakonam and be amazed. Tanjore Temple is one of the biggest temples in Asia. The Chettinad region with its unique architecture and fabulous food is memorable. There is much to see in Madurai with its colorful fruit and vegetable markets, Gandhi museum and spectacular Meenakshi temple. The place where the three oceans meet at Kanyakumari is steeped in Hindu mythology. Relax at the beach at Poovar and explore the peaceful backwaters in Alleppey to observe village life. Cochin will delight the senses with its varied sightseeing and experiences that include the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets, and Kathakali dance.
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