Southern India
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Small Group
Light
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Southern India
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15 days
Small Group
Moderate
Light
English
Experience Overview
Explore lush and tropical Southern India on this 15-day adventure through lush lands and small villages. Beneath the green shade of a coastal paradise, you’ll meet with locals in their fishing villages and tribal homes.
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (5), Lunch (4), Dinner (3)Accommodation: Homestay (1 night), Hotel (12 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Highlights
- Explore the waterfalls, tea plantations and spice markets of southern India’s Western Ghats – a jungle-clad mountain range older than the Himalayas and one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.
- Step back in time among the hills of the British ‘Snooty Ooty’ and take in countryside views along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
- Search for elusive wildlife, including elephants, sloth bears and rare birds on a safari around one of the best places in India to observe nature up close – Periyar National Park.
- Go on a punt boat ride through the Kerala backwaters, taking in the tranquil scenery. Then, be welcomed into a local family home in an island village.
- Get a taste of regional life, cuisine and hospitality when you share home-cooked meals with local families in Mysore, Periyar and the Kerala backwaters.
Trip Details
15 days
Auto rickshaw, Boat, Bus, Cycle rickshaw, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle
English
Kochi, India
Kochi, India
Moderate
Explorer, Rail & Cruises, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Kochi - Leader-led Fort Kochi walking tour
- Kochi - Dutch Palace
- Kochi - Kathakali performance
Optional Activities:
- Kochi - Jewish Synagogue (5 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Ooty - Nilgiri Mountain Railway & Tea Plantation visit
Optional Activities:
- Ooty - Botanical Gardens (50 INR)
- Ooty - Boat ride (200 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Bandipur - National Park Safari
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mysore - Home cooked lunch & family visit
- Mysore - Maharaja's Palace
- Mysore - Leader-led walking tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mysore - Keshava Temple
- Mysore - Chamundi Hill & Temple
Optional Activities:
- Mysore - Cinema (200 INR)
- Mysore - Tipu Sultan's Mausoleum (200 INR)
Accommodation:
- Overnight Sleeper Train (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mamallapuram - Shore Temples guided tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Puducherry - Leader-led French Quarter walking tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Periyar - Spice plantation visit
- Periyar - Home cooked meal
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Periyar - National Park
- Periyar - Guided nature walk
Optional Activities:
- Periyar - Boat trip (650 INR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Kerala Backwaters - Pole boat ride
- Kerala Backwaters - Village walk
Accommodation:
- Homestay (Number of Nights: 1)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $2650
Duration: 15 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Explore lush and tropical Southern India on this 15-day adventure through lush lands and small villages. Beneath the green shade of a coastal paradise, you’ll meet with locals in their fishing villages and tribal homes.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 04 Sep 2026
Customer Reviews
04/06/2024
The Southern India trip was amazing. So much to see, eat and experience in the 2 weeks. The variety of places we visited, from national parks, cities and the coast made each day so memorable. The variety of transportation was also so fun and nice not to be ferried by private minibus everywhere. Our tour leader Garima was wonderful. We were in very safe hands with her and she took any travel stress away. Southern India is definitely worth a visit and very different to the north.
03/26/2024
Excellent itinerary in a fascinating place with by a company who care about the impact of tourism on the wider environment
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
04/06/2024
The Southern India trip was amazing. So much to see, eat and experience in the 2 weeks. The variety of places we visited, from national parks, cities and the coast made each day so memorable. The variety of transportation was also so fun and nice not to be ferried by private minibus everywhere. Our tour leader Garima was wonderful. We were in very safe hands with her and she took any travel stress away. Southern India is definitely worth a visit and very different to the north.
03/26/2024
Excellent itinerary in a fascinating place with by a company who care about the impact of tourism on the wider environment
03/26/2024
Southern India trip far exceeded my expectations. The range of transport, accommodations, meal arrangements and included activity gives a fantastic feel and insight into the destination in a relatively short trip. I loved it!
03/26/2024
We had an extraordinary 15 days with the world class leader Usha and 10 other great explorers. We all got on so well and really bought in to the idea of adventuring together. Do the Southern India trip!
04/16/2024
I loved all of this trip. It showed me a calm and relaxed side of India I never imagined I would find here. I loved the balance between ancient temples and modern adventures. Chandler was an outstanding guide and a wonderful person.
03/26/2024
My trip to South India exceeded all expectations. The schedule was excellent and involved a wide range of experiences. The highlight for me was watching a wild tiger bathe in a creek and calmly walk very close to us. Our guide Usha was truly wonderful with great knowledge and patience and high organisational skills. I have food requirements which she was very attentive to which really enhanced my experience. Highly recommend this trip.
03/20/2024
Great itinerary to experience the South of India. Our guide Chetan was exceptionally good. Most of the included activities were really fun, however some of the hotels (Puducherry, Tea plantation area, Kochi) were a bit disappointing (not clean or poorly maintained.
03/18/2024
Trip of a lifetime made ever so memorable by a fantastic tour guide, jam packed itinerary & peace of mind knowing that intrepid had my safety at forefront. What an adventure!!!!
03/10/2024
Wonderful trip exploring the highlights of South India. Our guide, Garima is an excellent leader so informative. Do not hesitate to book this amazing trip with such an excellent itinerary. Thank you Intrepid and Garima!!!
03/10/2024
Amazing holiday, a good balance of what South India has to offer, from culture, history, religion, geography and environment and of course the food! Travelling in a range of vehicles including rickshaws allowed us to be immersed in South Indian life. It’s a beautiful region with beautiful people.
03/12/2024
Lovely trip to a lovely country with a lovely guide and lovely travel companions
03/06/2024
This is a great trip if you want to experience the real India and visit historical sites and see the wildlife . Great variety in this trip and you get to meet the locals too . Highly recommend
03/03/2024
The tour of Southern India was varied and fascinating. It gave me a chance to see and experience things I never would have done on a solo trip. I loved getting to know the other members in my group and our guide Deepa was fantastic- friendly, warm and armed with a wealth of knowledge about her home country. I am planning to book another Intrepid tour to India soon!
03/05/2024
An excellent way of seeing Southern India. It does include a lot more travelling than I thought but the travelling is countered by the sights and scenery. Our guide, Deepa, was excellent.
03/15/2024
South India trip was an amazing experience. Extremely busy and packed full ! We had a very good leader Usha who made the trip brilliant.
02/21/2024
Undoubtedly exceeded my expectations. Not always super comfortable, but enjoyed not being cocooned from normal Indian life. All the hotels well chosen and every day interesting. Definitely one of the best holiday experiences I have had.
02/21/2024
A well organised tour covering many of the great sights of South India. What really made it special was our wonderful tour guide Deepa and our group of like minded and adventurous travellers.
02/09/2024
We had a fantastic trip in Southern India, a great mix of cities, temples and countryside. Very well led by our guide Chandra.
02/09/2024
Excellent tour for anyone who has interested of India. Especially for first time visitors. It gives you a broad and interesting taste of southern India.
02/15/2024
This Southern India itinerary is a virtual tasting menu for southern India. The trip is fast moving and you don't stay long in any one area. It's more of an overview than an in-depth experience. As previous reviewers mentioned, there is a lot of travel. I personally enjoyed the travel days - from local trains and buses to watching the scenery go by from the window of our private coach. There are plenty of interesting experiences along the way, temple visits, wildlife, cooking classes and tasting local cuisine. I would recommend this trip for anyone interested in experiencing southern India. Chandra did an excellent job organizing, educating and entertaining a diverse group of travelers.
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