£1999pp—Private South India tour inc tigers & temples

Uncover South India's historic sights and majestic scenery over 13 nights. Explore elegant palaces and temples, and chug through stunning mountain scenery aboard a traditional railway. You'll also join a thrilling jeep safari in Mudumalai National Park to spot elusive tigers. 

What's included

• Outbound flight to Bangalore and return flight from Thiruvananthapuram, with 20kg checked baggage
• Private transfers with an English-speaking chauffeur in an air-conditioned car
• The services of an English-speaking guide throughout
• Overnight stay at Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru, in a Superior Room
• Two nights at Grand Mercure Mysore, in a Deluxe Room 
• Two nights at Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty, in a Deluxe Room
• Two nights at Wayanad Wild, CGH Earth, Kerala, in a Superior Room
• Two nights at Casino Hotel, CGH Earth, Kochi, in a Superior Room
• An overnight stay on an air-conditioned houseboat in Alleppey, with all meals
• Three nights at Isola Di Cocco Beach Resort in Poovar, in a Heritage Room
• A 60-minute full-body Ayurvedic massage in Poovar
• Excursions as per the itinerary, with all entry fees
• Daily breakfast and dinner throughout

When
Fly from London, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, or Manchester on select dates until 30 April; 3 September–6 December, 2025; 10 January–28 March, 2026.

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Itinerary highlights

• Bangalore... take a walking tour of Bangalore Palace, the city's top attraction.
• Mysore... enjoy a vineyard tour and wine tasting in Channapatna. Explore the spectacular Mysore Palace. Continue to Chamundi Hills to admire the Temple of Chamundeswari.
• Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary... spot wild and migratory birds, from the white ibis to the open-billed stork.
• Mudumalai National Park... look out for elephants, tigers, leopards, jackals, and sloth bears during a jeep safari.
• Ooty... is in the Nilgiris district. It's known for its rolling grasslands and vast tea plantations. Visit the botanical gardens, a local tea factory, and the town of Lovedale. The British founded Lovedale in 1812.
• Nilgiri Mountain Railway... is one of the steepest narrow gauge railways in the world. It's charmingly known as the 'toy train' by locals. Chug through dense forests and lush valleys.
• Wayanad... visit the mesmerising Needle Rock View Point and the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. In the afternoon, spend time at the scenic Pookot Lake.
• Kochi... follow your guide along narrow streets and through bustling markets. See spider-like Chinese fishing nets by the shoreline. Watch a Kathakali performance, featuring music, drama, and storytelling.
• Alleppey... spend a night on a traditional houseboat and discover the region's glistening backwaters. These vessels are known as a kettuvallam and are held together entirely by coconut ropes.
• Poovar... sunbathe on pristine beaches, swim in the Arabian Sea, and relax with an included massage. You'll also take a boat trip through Poovar Island's lush mangrove forests.

 Other options

• Add a 5-night private tour of India's Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra), with flights and daily breakfast, from an extra £599 per person
• Solo travellers can book this deal from £2499

Transfers & baggage
Private chauffeured transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle are included throughout. There is a checked-baggage allowance of 20kg per person.