Rachel’s two week trip across South India route & tour description

Mumbai,Maharashtra
Goa,Goa
Hampi,Karnataka
Mysore,Karnataka
Wayanad,Kerala
Calicut,Kerala
Cochin,Kerala

On her first trip to India Rachel wanted to explore both North and South India. On her month-long visit, Rachel chose to explore a couple of weeks exploring the South of India.

This route is ideal for people wanting to spend just a couple of weeks in South India. It also makes sense for people who would like to experience a little bit of the North and South; you could start the trip in Delhi and make your way towards Mumbai, before travelling on this route.

We had her start this route from the finance capital of India – Mumbai and made her way to the serene beaches of Goa. Followed by the majestic ruins of Hampi which takes you back in time. Next we had her brush with royalty in Mysore, before she made her way in to God’s own country (Kerala). South India is a great place to explore but Kerala has it’s own charm.

In Kerala, we had her visit Wayanad for it’s coffee plantations, followed by Calicut and she ended her trip in the delightful Kochi. Kochi is home to India’s finest homestays and heritage accommodations. There is a lot to see such as a 400 year old synagogue, beautiful ancient mosques and charming Portuguese houses which would take you back in time.

South India is not as chaotic as compared to the North India. It is an interesting combination of beautiful beaches; wildlife and architecture. This makes South India a very interesting destination for travellers. If you have the time it is always good to include both these regions as they are extremely different from one another. Different people, different cultures and a different way of life!

We plan trips across budgets. So just get in touch with us if you are interested in a tour similar to the one described in this blog. We’d love to help you plan a memorable Indian Holiday!

Ideal for

  • Culture & History
  • Relax
  • Nature

Best time

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • Aug
  • Sept
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

BESTE ZEIT

  • Jänner
  • Februar
  • März
  • April
  • Mai
  • Juni
  • Juli
  • August
  • September
  • Oktober
  • November
  • Dezember

Approximate Price

Backpacker

USD 385

Budget

USD 550

Comfort

USD 820

Luxury

USD 1500

Rachel’s two week trip across South India Tour itinerary

Day 1-2    Mumbai Day 3-5    Goa Day 6-8    Hampi Day 9-11    Mysore Day 12-13    Wayanad Day 14-14    Calicut Day 15-16    Cochin

Day 1-2

Mumbai

  
Stay at Abode Boutique Hotel

Mumbai can certainly be called a mega city with a metropolitan population estimate of 21 Millions. Traditionally not a tourist favorite, the locals will assure you there is a certain charm to the city which you will discover if you take time to explore.

Day 3-5

Goa

  
Stay at Agonda Villas

Hippie-paradise in the 60s and 70s, famous for rave parties in the 90s and nowadays honeymoon destination for domestic couples – Goa went through a lot in the last decades and has still managed to retain its charm

Day 6-8

Hampi

  
Stay at Thilak Homestay

No, this is not a scene out of the Flintstones even though it definitely looks like with the many red colored boulders covering the landscape and an impressive stone chariot to maze at. Hampi is rather a paradise for backpackers looking to relax at cheap but comfortable accommodations and mattress-lined restaurants.

Day 9-11

Mysore

  
Stay at Mysore Bed And Breakfast, Mysore

Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India's southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947 and is therefore known for its glittering royal heritage and magnificent monuments and buildings. Most visitors come to see the world heritage-listed palace or to practice Ashtanga yoga in the many institutes.

Day 12-13

Wayanad

  
Stay at Dhanagiri Homestay, Wayanad

Wayanad is a disctrict in the north of Kerala famous for its lush greenery and tea- and coffee estates. Less touristy than Munnar or Thekkady further south, this place welcomes hikers and nature lovers with easy to moderate hiking routes through forests and plantations to waterfalls and view points.

Day 14-14

Calicut

  
Stay at The Jackfruit tree, Calicut

Calicut or Kozhikode is Kerala’s most northern city and therefore for most visitors a quick stop worth between travelling from and to Goa, Karnataka and other destinations in the Western Ghats like Wayanad. It was the place where the Portuguese adventurer Vasco da Gama first landed on the Indian land.

Day 15-16

Cochin

  
Stay at Fort Abode

This little sleepy town on a group of islands went through many colonists hands – first the Portuguese, then the Dutch and last but not least the British. So it’s no wonder that you find Hindu temples, Catholic churches in European style, Synagogues and mosques just a stone throw away from each other.

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