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South India 16 Days Tour

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From Bangalore to Kochi (Cochin)
5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Leopard rubbing against a tree in a wildlife setting.
  • Young deer lying in the grass.
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  • Mysore Palace with ornate architecture and a large garden.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangalore

    Bangalore
    Start point
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bangalore.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Monarch or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Bangalore
    • Visit Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens
    • Visit Bull Temple (16th century)
    • Drive past Vidhana Soudha
    Landmarks
    Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens
    Bull Temple
    Vidhana Soudha
  2. Day 2

    Bangalore to Mysore

    Bangalore to Mysore
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sandesh Pride or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Srirangapatna Fort and Temple
    • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    • Visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
    • Visit Tipu Sultan's summer palace
    • Visit Brindavan Gardens and musical fountains
    • Visit flower and sandalwood market
    • Visit handicraft museum
    Landmarks
    Srirangapatna Fort
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
    Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
    Brindavan Gardens
  3. Day 3

    Mysore

    Mysore
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sandesh Pride or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Mysore
    • Visit Mysore Palace
    • Visit Chamundi Hills
    • Visit Rajendra Art Gallery
    Landmarks
    Mysore Palace
    Chamundi Hills
    Rajendra Art Gallery
  4. Day 4

    Mysore to Nagarhole

    Mysore to Nagarhole
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kalindi River Resort or Similar)
  5. Day 5

    Nagarhole

    Nagarhole
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kalindi River Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Nagarhole National Park visit
    • Coracle ride at Kabini River
    • Jeep or elephant ride at Nagarhole
    Landmarks
    Nagarhole National Park
    Kabini River
  6. Day 6

    Nagarhole to Bandipur

    Nagarhole to Bandipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mountain View Resort or Similar)
  7. Day 7

    Bandipur

    Bandipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mountain View Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Morning jungle safari at Bandipur
    • Afternoon jungle safari at Bandipur
    Landmarks
    Bandipur National Park
  8. Day 8

    Bandipur to Ooty

    Bandipur to Ooty
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Tea Nest or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Botanical Garden, Ooty
    • Visit Doddabetta Peak
    • Visit Tea plantations
    Landmarks
    Botanical Garden, Ooty
    Doddabetta Peak
  9. Day 9

    Ooty to Munnar

    Ooty to Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Eastend or Similar)
  10. Day 10

    Munnar

    Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Eastend or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Pothamedu Viewpoint
    • Visit Devikulam
    • Visit Pallivasal, Attukal and Nyayamakad Waterfalls
    • Visit Chithirapuram
    • Visit Rajamala
    • Visit Eravikulam National Park
    • Evening walk at Tea Estate
    Landmarks
    Mattupetty Dam
    Pothamedu Viewpoint
    Devikulam
    Nyayamakad Waterfall
    Eravikulam National Park
  11. Day 11

    Munnar to Periyar

    Munnar to Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit cardamom plantation areas
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
  12. Day 12

    Periyar

    Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Bamboo rafting at Periyar
    • Border hiking at Periyar
    • Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangala Temple
    • Visit Devi Temple
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
    Devi Temple
  13. Day 13

    Periyar to Alleppey

    Periyar to Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Standard House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey on backwaters
    • Explore backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha
    • Evening walk around local streets of Alappuzha
  14. Day 14

    Alleppey to Kumarakom

    Alleppey to Kumarakom
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kumarakom Heritage or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Ayurvedic massage at local spa
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Vembanad Lake
  15. Day 15

    Kumarakom to Cochin

    Kumarakom to Cochin
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Cochin
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Hill Palace
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
    • Visit Pallipuram Fort
    • Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
    • Visit Bolgatty Island
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Hill Palace
    St. Francis Church
    Dutch Palace
    Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
    Pallipuram Fort
    Santa Cruz Basilica
    Bolgatty Island
    Indo Portuguese Museum
  16. Day 16

    Departure from Cochin

    Departure from Cochin
    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin (Kochi).)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • Rnand5.0•March 2026
    As first-time travelers to India, this tour gave us a great introduction. The driver was exceptional punctual,...
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    Dear Rnand, thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your South India 16 Days Tour. Your valuable feedback helps us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
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  • Charlotte5.0•August 2025
    We really enjoyed this South India tour. Each destination had its own charm Bangalore gardens, Mysore grandeur, and...
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    Dear Charlotte, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your South India 16 Days Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
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  • Sebastian5.0•August 2025
    This tour gave me a amazing taste of South Indian culture and historical stops, especially Mysore and Cochin, were...
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    Reply from: Golden Triangle India Tours
    Dear Sebastian, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your South India 16 Days Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
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  • Andrew
    Andrew5.0•June 2025
    We had a wonderful trip, we felt we were in good hands. Our driver Nishad was with us for the entire trip and ensured...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Golden Triangle India Tours
    Dear Andrew, Thank you for your valuable time to share your feedback about your South India 16 Days Tour. Your valuable feedback help us to improve our services. Team GTIndia Tours
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    Is there a solo component to the price

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      For 2 persons traveling together: USD 1794 per person. For a solo traveler: USD 3142 per person

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      unfortunately, my travel companion has some family issues and cant travel at this time and solo amount would be out of reach of my budget

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    Could we please have a price for an extra night at the beginning of the trip and the name of the hotel if possible?

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      The extra night in Bangalore will be AUD 85 /- Per Person.

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      What would be the best way to book the trip with the extra night?

    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperator•Written January 2025

      You can book the tour first and after we can added at extra night in your booking page.

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    Can you please provide the option to utilise higher grade accommodation on this tour: Superior (4* Hotels/Heritage Hotels) or Prestige (4* Premium Hotels/5* Hotels/Heritage Hotels)?

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      4 Star Deluxe Hotels @ AUD 2670 /- Per Person

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    • Golden Triangle India ToursOperator•Written August 2022

      Yes during the monuments visit and historical places the guide will be there. But the temples our driver will guide you. Yes for this trip the driver would be same from 1 day to End of the tour. For reviews, we ask to our guest who visit this tour but we can't force them to write a reviews.

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