About this trip
Nineteen days moving through Tamil Nadu and Kerala, from ancient temple towns to the quiet backwaters of the south. This is a trip that pairs history and spirituality with a slower, greener pace once you reach Kerala.
In Tamil Nadu you take in temples that have shaped the region's culture for centuries, alongside its landscapes and traditions. Kerala then shifts the mood entirely, with lush scenery and a strong sense of local heritage.
The route ends in Alleppey, where the backwaters take centre stage — a network of canals and lagoons best explored slowly, by houseboat.
What you'll do
- Visit ancient temples across Tamil Nadu
- Take in Tamil Nadu's landscapes and cultural traditions
- Experience Kerala's lush, green scenery
- Learn about Kerala's cultural heritage
- Cruise the Alleppey backwaters by houseboat through canals and lagoons
- Partially guided, so expect a mix of led activities and time to explore on your own
- At 19 days, this is a long trip covering two distinct regions rather than a quick highlights tour
- Suits travellers keen on temples, culture and a slower-paced backwater finish, including over Christmas and New Year
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 16 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
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Worth it if you value flexibility, local expertise and genuine cultural immersion. Think twice if you need rigid itineraries or prefer large group dynamics.
- Driver and guide—Santosh and Vasuki—go above and beyond, adapting plans on the fly and sharing real local knowledge.
- Itinerary balances cultural sites, everyday local life and countryside across Chennai, coast, mountains and India's southern tip.
- Operator Alkofholidays and contact Sanjeev handle organisation meticulously; staff genuinely keen to customise experiences beyond original plans.
- Reviews mention personalised/customised tours; standard group itinerary structure and pace not detailed in these accounts.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Chennai (Madras) · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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