Original
Explorer
Rail
South India Highlights
9 days
Start
Goa, India
Finish
Kochi, India
Trip Code
HHSG
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
From £1,249(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore Hampi’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites where ancient ruins and carved stonework reveal the grandeur of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Hike Anjandari Hill – the birthplace of Lord Hanuman and watch the sunset over the Tungabhadra River and Hampi’s ancient ruin.
Learn about hill station farming traditions in Karnataka on a visit to Chikmagaluru's coffee plantations. Walk through the estate and discover the rich history of India’s coffee culture from local growers.
Cruise the Kerala Backwaters on a traditional houseboat. Float past palm-lined canals and quiet villages while enjoying a Kerala meal and learning about the region’s network of waterways, originally used for the transportation of goods.
Share a traditional Kochi dinner with a welcoming local family in their homes. Enjoy authentic flavours and conversations as you gain insight into the daily lives of the people of Kerala.
Is this trip right for you?
This adventure uses a variety of transport options, including train and bus travel for up to 8 hours. There is also an included overnight sleeper train, so be sure to have a book, some podcasts and your best travel games ready.
Sleeper trains are a quintessential Indian experience and a great way to travel long distances while still getting maximum time in each place. With the experience can come some unpredictability – there are occasional delays or even cancellations. Beds are padded berths with sheets, pillows, and blankets provided (although some people prefer to bring their own sleeping sheets). Please note that you may be sharing with locals of the same or opposite gender. See the Transport section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail about train travel in India or this guide for more about train travel around the world: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/overnight-train-travel-around-the-world/ https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/overnight-train-travel-around-the-world/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/overnight-train-travel-around-the-world/)
Part of travelling with Tuuur means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. You’ll be visiting a few temples throughout your adventure, so please ensure that you’re dressed appropriately with legs and shoulders covered.
We've sourced our accommodation carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Tuuur style of travel. Service and accommodation in India may be different from western standards.
Itinerary
Hit the hotspots of South India, from Goa to Kochi
Journey through South India on a nine-day adventure from Goa to Kochi. Begin in Goa, where you’ll visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral. Then, discover Hampi's UNESCO World Heritage Sites then, maybe hike Anjanadri Hill to catch the sunset over the surrounding ancient ruins. Learn about the region’s farming culture on your visit to Chikkamagaluru's coffee plantations before travelling to Nileshwar where you’ll cruise the interconnected network of Kerala’s Backwaters on a traditional houseboat. Catch an overnight train to Kochi and spend your final night sharing a Kochi-style meal with a local family in their home as you learn about local life.
Inclusions
Meals
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Included activities
Goa - Spice plantation visit
Goa - Old Goa guided tour
Hampi - Full day sightseeing tour
Chikkamagaluru - Coffee planation walk
Nileshwar - Kerala Backwaters sunset cruise
Nileshwar - Village walking tour and homecooked lunch
Kochi - Home cooked dinner
Kochi - Kathakali dance performance
Kochi - Fort Kochi walking tour
Optional activities
Goa - Reis Magos Fort - INR100
Goa - Aguada Fort - INR300
Hampi - Sunset hike - Free
Nileshwar - Bekal fort visit - INR300
Kochi - Dutch Palace - INR20
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 7 (Sleeper Train) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport). Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
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