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South India – Kerala Backwaters – Toy Train & Wildlife Tour – 15 Days

15 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Bangalore
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    You'll arrive at Chennai Airport and get transferred to your hotel. If there's time before evening, a half-day city tour takes you through Santhome Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and the Government Museum. Later you'll head to Marina Beach to wind down before dinner and your first night.

    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Main Entrance)

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day city tour including Santhome Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and Government Museum
    • Visit Marina Beach
    Landmarks
    Santhome Church
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Government Museum
    Marina Beach
  2. Day 2

    Mahabalipuram

    After breakfast, you'll drive out to Mahabalipuram to see the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and the Five Rathas. These monuments show off some really intricate stone work. You'll return to the hotel for dinner and settle in for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Five Rathas
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Arjuna's Penance
    Five Rathas
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Pondicherry

    Following breakfast, the drive to Pondicherry takes you along the coast. Once you check in, you'll explore the Pondicherry Museum, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and the Promenade before hitting the beach. Dinner and your overnight stay wrap up the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pondicherry Museum
    • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Explore the Promenade
    • Visit the beach
    Landmarks
    Pondicherry Museum
    Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Pondicherry Promenade
  4. Day 4

    Pondicherry to Tanjore

    This morning starts with visits to the Aurobindo Ashram and Matrimandir. Then you'll drive to Tanjore and check into your accommodation. You'll have a free evening to do as you like, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Matrimandir
    Landmarks
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Matrimandir
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Tanjore to Madurai

    You'll start with breakfast and head to the Brihadeeswarar Temple plus the Palm Leaf Manuscript Library. From there, you'll drive to Madurai, check in, and see the Gandhi Museum and Meenakshi Temple before dinner and an overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
    • Visit Palm Leaf Manuscript Library
    • Visit Gandhi Museum
    • Visit Meenakshi Temple
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Palm Leaf Manuscript Library
    Gandhi Museum
    Meenakshi Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Madurai to Periyar

    After breakfast, you're off to Periyar National Park. You'll do a guided nature walk and visit a spice plantation to learn about local varieties. By evening, you can watch either Kathakali dance or Kalaripayattu martial arts, then have free time for shopping. You'll stay overnight at the park.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided nature walk with naturalist in Periyar National Park
    • Visit local spice plantation
    • Watch Kathakali dance or Kalaripayattu martial arts show

    Optional Activities

    • Shop during free evening time
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Kerala Backwaters

    Following breakfast, you'll travel to Alleppey and board a private houseboat for your backwater cruise. The boat winds through Kerala's canals past villages and waterside life. All meals are prepared onboard, and you'll sleep on the houseboat for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (All meals served onboard), Dinner (All meals served onboard)

    Included Activities

    • Private houseboat cruise through Kerala Backwaters
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Alleppey to Cochin

    You'll disembark after breakfast and drive to Cochin for a guided tour covering St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, the Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, and the Chinese Fishing Nets. Then it's dinner and an overnight stay in the city.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochin
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit Mattancherry Palace
    • Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
    Landmarks
    St. Francis Church
    Santa Cruz Basilica
    Jewish Synagogue
    Mattancherry Palace
    Chinese Fishing Nets
  9. Day 9

    Cochin to Ooty

    After breakfast, you'll drive to Ooty. If available, you can ride the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a scenic UNESCO-listed train route through the hills. Once in Ooty, you'll check in and have a free evening before dinner and an overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Nilgiri Mountain Railway ride
    Landmarks
    Nilgiri Mountain Railway
  10. Day 10

    Ooty to Kabini

    After breakfast, you'll drive to Kabini and check into your resort. Following lunch, you'll take a safari (either by jeep or boat) through Nagarhole National Park to look for wildlife. In the evening, there's a wildlife documentary, a campfire gathering, dinner, and an overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife safari in Nagarhole National Park (jeep or boat)
    • Watch wildlife documentary
    • Campfire gathering
    Landmarks
    Nagarhole National Park
  11. Day 11

    Kabini

    You'll wake early for a boat ride on the Kabini River to spot wildlife, or you can opt for a jeep safari instead. Later, you'll relax back at the resort, watch another wildlife film, and enjoy dinner before staying the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning wildlife safari on Kabini River (boat or jeep option)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at resort
    • Watch wildlife film
    Landmarks
    Kabini River
  12. Day 12

    Kabini to Mysore

    After breakfast, you'll drive to Mysore and visit Chamundi Hills, the zoo, St. Philomena's Church, and Mysore Palace. In the evening, you'll check out the illuminated Brindavan Gardens. An overnight stay in Mysore follows.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chamundi Hills
    • Visit Mysore Zoo
    • Visit St. Philomena's Church
    • Visit Mysore Palace
    • Explore illuminated Brindavan Gardens
    Landmarks
    Chamundi Hills
    Mysore Zoo
    St. Philomena's Church
    Mysore Palace
    Brindavan Gardens
  13. Day 13

    Mysore to Coorg

    Following breakfast, you'll drive to Coorg and check in at your hotel. You'll tour a local coffee plantation with a guide and have lunch made with local ingredients. Later, you'll see Abbey Falls and the Omkareshwara Temple. Dinner and an overnight stay finish the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch at coffee plantation)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coffee plantation visit with local lunch
    • Visit Abbey Falls
    • Visit Omkareshwara Temple
    Landmarks
    Abbey Falls
    Omkareshwara Temple
  14. Day 14

    Coorg to Hassan

    After breakfast, you'll drive to Hassan to explore the temples at Halebid and Belur. These sites feature intricate stone carvings and distinctive star-shaped architecture. You'll spend the night in Hassan.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Halebid temples
    • Visit Belur temples
    Landmarks
    Halebid Temple
    Belur Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Hassan to Bangalore

    After breakfast, you'll head to Bangalore Airport for your departure. Your tour ends here as you catch your onward flight.

    End point
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Main Entrance)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Christian
    · August 24th, 2025
    The round trip was really very well organized. Ashu instructed all the drivers and guides precisely, took us to our seats on the train and picked us up again directly in front of the carriages. Ps. Tell the guide straight away not to approach any sales events, we are in India, everyone wants to sell something. Top trip.
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  • Robert
    · August 17th, 2025
    Our group of four had an unforgettable November 2024 train tour through India! From Delhi’s vibrant energy to Kochi’s dreamy backwaters, every moment was magical with barely a hiccup. Stunning sights, seamless travel, and thrilling adventures await. Highly recommend this epic journey!
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  • Michael
    · August 3rd, 2025
    We had an amazing 10-day trip with the Himalayas Tour! From Amritsar to Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, and the Shimla Toy Train, everything was awesome. The guides were super friendly, the McLeod Ganj hotel was great, and the toy train ride was so much fun. The hotels were comfy, and our group of four loved every moment. Totally recommend this tour for a fun and easy Himalayan adventure!
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