Physical Rating - Moderate

Group Tour

Fully Inclusive

"India - You'd be mad not to go!" - Joanna Lumley

Contrasting vastly from the north, southern India is an intensely tropical and wonderfully laid back region to explore. The emerald jewel in India’s crown, Kerala boasts a rich heritage and mystical backwaters, flanked by rice paddies and coconut groves, and plied by rustic kettuvallam.

Tour Highlights

Chennai

Ooty

Periyar

Kerala

What's Included

What's Included?

All meals

International flights and current taxes

Domestic transportation

3* plus – 4* accommodation

Touring with guides and entrance fees

Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Itinerary

17 Day Kerala and the Southern Highlights Tour Tour Itinerary

Kerala and the Southern Highlights Tour map

Dates & Prices

2019 Tour Dates & Prices

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price. If the dates we have available for this tour don't suit your needs, or you are not sure travelling as part of a group is for you, maybe a Private Tour would be more ideal.

Want to fly direct to your destination? Choose Manchester, Heathrow or Gatwick for the biggest selection of direct flights.

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Weather Information

Chennai

January
26°
Avg. Rain 20mm
February
27°
Avg. Rain 10mm
March
29°
Avg. Rain 10mm
April
31°
Avg. Rain 15mm
May
33°
Avg. Rain 35mm
June
32°
Avg. Rain 60mm
July
31°
Avg. Rain 105mm
August
30°
Avg. Rain 110mm
September
30°
Avg. Rain 150mm
October
28°
Avg. Rain 305mm
November
27°
Avg. Rain 380mm
December
26°
Avg. Rain 180mm

Useful Information

Hotels

SAMPLE TOUR HOTELS

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

Residency Hotel

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The Residency Hotel is a short distance to the city’s corporate and shopping areas. The en-suite rooms feature modern amenities including, TV and and tea/coffee facilities. A breakfast buffet is served daily in the Spice Bar, which also offers lunch and dinner, with guests also having the option to order a la carte from the Chin Chin restaurant....Read more

Adarsh Hamilton Hotel

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Situated in a quiet neighbourhood off Richmond Circle in the heart of Bangalore's Central Business District, Adarsh Hamilton Hotel offers luxurious en-suite rooms featuring modern amenities including, TV, tea/coffee facilities and a safety deposit box. Superb facilities include a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and fitness centre. ...Read more

The Gateway Hotel

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The Gateway Hotel Conoor is a 5-minute walk from the City Centre. Elegant en-suite rooms at Gateway Conoor come with modern interiors and amenities including a TV and personal safe. This 4-star property features a restaurant, ayurvedic massage centre and air-conditioned rooms with views of the garden. The hotel also boasts a superb restaurant serving delicious international cuisines. ...Read more

The Silvertips

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With its convenient location, The Silvertips hotel offers easy access to Munnar’s must-see destinations. The hotel features 60 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms, many of which include a balcony/terrace, complimentary bottled water, TV and a coffee/tea maker. The hotel also offers access to a vast array of services, including free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and spa. ...Read more

Cardamom County

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4* Cardamom County resort is conveniently perched on the gradient of a gently sloping hill facing the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Accommodation includes spacious en-suite rooms featuring modern amenities including a minibar, TV and fitted work desk. The hotel’s onsite restaurant is set by the open pool side, serving superb Indian, Continental and Chinese flavours. ...Read more

AC Houseboat

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Casino Hotel Kochi

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Just a 10-minute ferry ride from Fort Cochin, the Casino Hotel combines relaxed Keralan style with modern comforts. There is an outdoor pool, gym, lounge and shop, whilst the restaurants serve Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine and specialise in fresh fish dishes. There is also free Wi-Fi and an Ayurveda massage service. Bedrooms are bright and spacious with typically Keralan aspects and offer air conditioning, safe, minibar, television and en suite bathroom....Read more