Overview

Southern India comprises of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. You will witness lush greenery, palm trees, backwaters, Ayurvedic spas and beachside resorts. But explore deeper into the region’s surroundings and find enchanting spice forests, dense jungles with leopards, luxuriant tea estates. Retreat to the serenity of a private lakeside house. Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields. That’s not all, you will find more seductive and fun loving beauty as you sail cruising all night long in the Rice boats.

Visa Requirements
All non-residents require a visa for India, which must be obtained prior to departure. Tourist visas for British passport holders are usually valid for 6 months from the date of issue and currently costs £60.00 per person.Passports must have at least 2 blank pages and should be valid for 6 months after your return from India.

Health
Local medical facilities are not comparable to those in the UK, especially in remote areas.  However, in the major cities private medical care is available. There are many diseases common to India. You should take care with your water and food hygiene.You should drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks.If you suffer from diarrhoea during a visit to India you should seek immediate medical attention.Mosquito-borne diseases, such as Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya affect most of India.

Insurance
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before traveling. You should check all exclusions, and that the policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.

Best Time to Visit
All year except from mid-April to June.

Sample itineraries based in South India:
Cochin (Kochi) Stopover Tour - 2 Days
Glimpses of South Eastern Cost - 3 Days
The Spirit of India- 8 Days
Chennai - Mahabalipuram - 9 Days
West and South India Tour - 14 Days
Kerala - The Paradise of India - 15 Days
South India - 15 Days
South India Panorama- 20 Days

Locations we travel to in South India:
Alleppey - Aurangabad - Bangalore - Calicut - Chennai - Cochin - Hyderabad - Kovalam- Kumarakom - Madurai - Mahabalipuram - Munnar - Mumbai - Mysore - Goa - Ooty - Periyar - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Thiruvananthapuram - Tiruchirapalli - Varkala - Vythiri