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South India Unplugged [INHRS] |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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| Overview |
Unplug from everyday routine and head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India. Explore the lush landscapes, the intriguing religions, the contrasts of daily life and the exotic bazaars. Jump on and off local transport, go rural with spice plantations and fishing villages and discover the heart of the subcontinent. See ancient ruins and beautiful temples, eat spicy curries and drink luscious lassis, join the bustle of city streets and, finally, unwind on the gorgeous beaches of Goa.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
conversion.
This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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Small Group Basic |
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15 days |
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ex Chennai
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Maximum of 12 travellers per group |
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Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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Departure Availability
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| Overview |
Unplug from everyday routine and head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India. Explore the lush landscapes, the intriguing religions, the contrasts of daily life and the exotic bazaars. Jump on and off local transport, go rural with spice plantations and fishing villages and discover the heart of the subcontinent. See ancient ruins and beautiful temples, eat spicy curries and drink luscious lassis, join the bustle of city streets and, finally, unwind on the gorgeous beaches of Goa.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Admire the magnificent Maharaja's Palace of Mysore, Boat the backwaters in Kerala, Get a taste of a beach holiday in Goa, Experience the strange landscape of Hampi, See the Shore Temple of Mamallapuram, Uncover charming places to visit in Chennai, Try yoga in Varkala, Visit the Sri Meenakshi Temple in Madurai |
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- Hotel (8 nts), Overnight sleeper train (3 nts), Guesthouse (2 nts), Homestay (1 nt)
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- Auto rickshaw, Overnight sleeper train, Train, Boat, Bus, Canoe
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Day 1 ChennaiRevel in an exciting mix of modern commercialism and tropical languor - hang out with the locals along Marina Beach or check out the museums, palaces and bazaars. Day 2 MamallapuramRelax on the beaches or cycle around the village to see the worn and weathered Shore Temple. Indulge in a feast of freshly caught seafood by the beach. Days 3-4 MaduraiWeave through chaotic streets filled with bazaars, pilgrims and rickshaws or explore the labyrinthine corridors of the Sri Meenakshi Temple. Days 5-6 VarkalaTake a dip in the Arabian Sea, sip chai at a cliff-top cafe, practise some yoga or visit the ancient Janardhana Temple. Day 7 Kerala Backwaters HomestayCruise past palm trees, rice fields and coconut groves on a sunset boat trip through the winding backwaters of Kerala. Enjoy an island homestay, including a delicious home-cooked Keralan meal. Days 8-9 KochiExplore the heart of Kerala on a local ferry. This fascinating city is an invigorating mix of Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and English influences. See spice bazaars, the beautiful Dutch Palace and perhaps a catch a Kathakali dance performance. Days 10-11 MysoreFamous for its silk, incense and sandalwood, relaxed Mysore also boasts amazing temples. Take time to climb Chamundi Hill and be sure to visit the Maharaja's Palace. Days 12-13 HampiWander through the ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire, nestled in an outlandish boulder-strewn landscape. Hampi also has plenty of temples, chilled cafes and great little markets to explore. Days 14-15 GoaThis southern adventure concludes in Goa, famed for its palm-fringed beaches and relaxed pace. The Portuguese influence endures in the city's whitewashed churches.
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| A wise traveler never despises his own country. - Carlo Goldoni |
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