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South India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Goa)

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South India — spanning Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Goa — is one of the subcontinent's most diverse and rewarding travel regions. Tamil Nadu is home to some of India's most spectacular Dravidian temple architecture, including the towering gopurams of Madurai and Thanjavur, while Kerala draws travellers with its tranquil backwaters, lush hill stations like Munnar, and Ayurvedic wellness traditions. Goa blends a laid-back beach culture with Portuguese colonial heritage, attracting visitors for its coastline, nightlife, and vibrant food scene. Together, these three destinations offer an extraordinary mix of history, nature, spirituality, and culture that makes the south a compelling alternative to the well-worn northern circuit.

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South India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Goa) · 12 days

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South India Self-Launched: Chennai to Goa via Temples, Periyar & Backwaters

A self-launched 12-day run from Chennai down the Coromandel Coast through the temple towns of Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur and Madurai, into the Western Ghats at Periyar, along the Alleppey backwaters in a shared rice boat, up to Fort Kochi, and finally north to Goa's beaches. The original is a fully guided 4-star group tour from Real viaggi india priced at US$3,000pp (~£2,370) after a 50% discount. This version uses Indian Railways sleeper/AC-chair trains, government and private buses, shared houseboats, and hostel/guesthouse/budget-hotel stays — all bookable yourself on IRCTC, RedBus, KSRTC and GetYourGuide. Costs are approximate backpacker/mid-budget rates in GBP.

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