Southern India: West to East Coast Tour by G Adventures

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

15 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Kerala & Tamil Nadu, India

Ends

Mamallapuram, India

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

15 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Kerala & Tamil Nadu, India

Ends

Mamallapuram, India

Highlights

Stroll Kochi’s historic Jew Town and explore the Dutch Palace and St. Francis Church.

Step inside Mysore Palace.

wander Srirangapatna.

and taste the colours of Devraja Market.

Relax at Mamallapuram’s stunning Shore Temples on the Bay of Bengal.

Explore Bangalore’s Lalbagh Gardens and lively city parks

Itinerary

South India is a feast for the senses — and this journey serves up the very best. Drift through Kochi’s backwaters, where spice-scented streets reveal centuries of history. Wander royal halls in Mysore, lose yourself in the buzz of colourful markets, and follow the coastline to Mamallapuram’s sculpted temples that glow at sunset. Add in Bangalore’s gardens and energy, and you’ve got an adventure that blends history, culture, and just the right amount of coastal calm.

day 1 - Kochi

Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities before the evening welcome meeting, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. After the welcome meeting, visit the harbour to enjoy sunset over the Chinese fishing nets followed by an optional group dinner.

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Kochi/Bangalore

Walk along the cobblestones streets of Fort Kochi on a sightseeing tour of this historic city. The rest of the Day is yours to explore as you wish. Tonight, take an overnight train to Bangalore.

Transport:Basic Overnight Train (beds) Duration : 12.0 hr Distance : 635 km

Included Activity:Fort Kochi Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 2 km

day 3 - Bangalore

After a night on the train, we'll pull into Bangalore in the morning. The first stop of the Day is breakfast. Second stop of the Day is to the beautiful Lal Bagh Botanical garden. Walk through the incredible green houses full of colourful flowers and unique sculptures. The remainder of the Day is yours to see the city. In the evening, regroup for an orientation walk through the main iconic commercial streets of Bangalore.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activities:Lal Bagh Gardens Visit Duration : 1.0 hr, Bangalore Orientation Walk

Optional Activities:Bangalore Palace Visit Get a taste of life with the royals with a visit to this magnificent palace, built between 1862 and 1944. Owned by the Mysore royal family, it was built in Tudor style architecture that has been said to resemble Windsor Castle in England.

day 4 - Bangalore/Mysore

Depart from Bangalore and drive to Srirangapatna to visit the incredible Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and the Tipu Sultan's tomb. Then continue on to Mysore for an afternoon of free time to explore the city before an evening orientation walk in Devraja Market and an optional group dinner.

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 20 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 2.5 hr Distance : 135 km

Included Activities:Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Visit, Tomb of Tipu Sultan, Devraja Market Visit and Orientation Walk

day 5 - Mysore

Explore the best of Mysore today with visits to Chamundeshwari Temple at Chamundi Hills, the Mysore Palace and St. Philomena Cathedral. The rest of the Day is yours to explore this historic, opulent city.

Included Activities:Chamundi Hills Visit Duration : 1.0 hr, Mysore Palace Visit, St. Philomena's Cathedral Visit

day 6 - Mysore/Māmallapuram

Take a train to Chennai and transfer to a private vehicle to arrive to Mamallapuram by the afternoon. This famous town is steeped in myth and history, so enjoy the opportunity to experience it with a free afternoon.

Transport:Train Duration : 6.5 hr Distance : 496 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 60 km

day 7 - Māmallapuram

An early morning is dedicated to a tour of the Shore Temple, an iconic complex of temples and shrines known to the be one of the oldest stone temples in India, and best viewed at sunrise. After an incredible walking tour, take the remainder of the Day for your own exploration of Mamallapuram. Most use this time to enjoy a visit to the beach or a yoga class.

Included Activity:Sunrise Shore Temple Visit