Into the Heart of South India
Experience South India's Cultural Traditions
Begin your luxury custom trip to Southern India in Tamil Nadu, exploring its colorful temples and sensory-rich bazaars. Cross the border into Kerala, one of India’s smallest states. From its verdant tea plantations in the east to its serene backwaters, rice paddies, and coconut groves in the west, be captivated by Kerala’s hospitality and natural beauty. Every experience is designed to connect you with the region's compelling essence.
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What to Expect
Though varied colonizers made their way to its shores, India's south remained largely untouched by the invasions that reshaped the north of the country. Travel through South India and you’ll feel that difference immediately. From misty hill stations and sun-drenched coastlines to vibrant festivals and slow-cooked meals passed down for generations.
Trip Highlights
- Witness ancient rituals at Tamil Nadu’s temples
- Experience a hands-on cooking demonstration in Chettinad, a less-visited region famed for its cuisine
- Tour Southern India’s tea and cardamom plantations, a national park, and lively local markets
- Discover life along the backwaters of Kerala—beautiful canals set among mangrove forests, paddy fields, and coconut groves
Upcoming Departures
- Custom Trips OfferedOctober – March
Trip Pricing
- Custom Trip: From $15,925
Based on double occupancy
Inclusions
- All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
- All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
- Top-tier local guides
- Most meals
- Most gratuities
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
- Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team
Your Route Through South India
Journey at a Glance
Day 1 – 2Coastal Temples & UNESCO
Arrive in Chennai, gateway of southern India. Ride a tuk-tuk through the old quarter and deepen your understanding of Indian art and spirituality with a local artist.
Day 3 – 4Exploring Pondicherry
Journey to Pondicherry, stopping en route to witness the rock-carved elephants and granite gods at Mamallapuram, a coastal collection of temples and shrines and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
