Indien 22 Tage Southern India Encompassed Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Over 22 unforgettable days, western and southern India unfold like a storybook of colour and culture. Wander Mumbai’s lively streets, trace Goa’s Portuguese charm, and watch the sun dip behind Hampi’s ancient ruins. Feel Mysore’s royal grandeur, marvel at sacred temples in Tamil Nadu, and taste spices where they’re grown in Thekkady. End your journey drifting through Kerala’s serene backwaters, where time slows down and traditions linger. This is India at its most vibrant – a mix of history, flavour, and soul.

• Drift through the peaceful backwaters of Kerala on a traditional boat

• Watch the sunset glow over Hampi’s ancient ruins

• Explore Mamallapuram’s Shore Temples and wander local markets

• Ignite your senses on a spice plantation tour in Thekkady

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Mumbai

Arrive at any time. In the evening, join your CEO for a welcome meeting, followed by an orientation walk around Colaba and the waterfront market.

Event: Colaba Orientation Walk
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Manama

2. Tag Mumbai

Spend the day getting acquainted with Mumbai on a sunrise walking tour followed by a driving tour of the city. For a cooler, quieter and even more beautiful experience, we head out around sunrise to see places like Gateway of India, Flaura Fountain and Rajabai Clock Tower. Then hop into a local taxi to visit places like Dhobi Ghat and Baangang Water reservoir.

Event: Colaba and Gateway of India Sunrise Walk
Event: Mumbai Driving Tour
Freizeit: Mumbai
Unterkunft: Hotel Manama

3. Tag Mumbai / Goa

An early morning train brings us to Goa by the mid afternoon. After checking into the hotel, join your CEO for an orientation walk of Panjim Fontainhas.

Event: Panjim Fontainhas Orientation Walk
Transport: Mumbai – Goa (9.0h)
Unterkunft: Alor Holiday Resort

4. Tag Goa / Hubballi

Today is yours to explore the amazing beach town of Goa. Choose to spend the day however you’d like, from taking a tour of Old Goa Church, visiting a spice plantation or relaxing on the beach. In the evening, take an overnight train towards Hampi.

Freizeit: Goa
Transport: Goa – Hubballi (6.0h)

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch von Velha Goa (**)
Strandausflug in Goa (**)

5. Tag Hubballi / Hampi

Pull into Hubballi early this morning and switch to a private vehicle for the remainder of the way to Hampi, famous for its incredible ruins and historic temples. After arrival, drop your things at the hotel, eat some breakfast then enjoy some free time to rest or explore. We’ll head to Raghunatha Temple in the evening for an amazing sunset view over the temple boulders.

Transport: Hubballi – Hampi (2.5h)
Freizeit: Hampi
Event: Shri Malyavanta Raghunatha Temple
Unterkunft: Dream Hampi Villa & Home Stay

6. Tag Hampi

Start the day by watching the sun rise over Bada Nandi, the famous monolithic bull sacred to Lord Shiva. The Hampi adventure continues with a tuktuk tour through the famous ruins. Learn about the interesting history of this place while admiring some of India’s most incredible temple ruins and historic architecture. Following the tour, enjoy a free afternoon.

Event: Bada Nandi Monolithic Bull
Event: Hampi Ruin Tuktuk Tour
Freizeit: Hampi
Unterkunft: Dream Hampi Villa & Home Stay

7. Tag Hampi / Halibedu

Head out for a scenic drive to Halibedu, the ancient capital of the Hoysala Empire and known for its amazing temples. After arrival, take a tour of the Halibedu ruins and learn of the long, interesting history if this place twice plundered by the Muslim armies of Northern India.

Event: Halibedu Ruins
Transport: Hampi – Halibedu (6.0h)
Unterkunft: Mallige Residency

8. Tag Halibedu / Mangalore

Visit the spectacular Hoysaleswara Temple at sunrise this morning, the only surviving monument in Halibedu. In the afternoon, drive to Mangalore and enjoy a restful evening.

Event: Hoysaleswara Temple
Transport: Halibedu – Mangalore (6.0h)
Freizeit: Mangalore
Unterkunft: Treebo The Horizon Kankanady

9. Tag Mangalore / Kochi

Travel by train and tuktuk to Kochi, a historic port town in Southwest India. Enjoy the day to rest or explore. Then, in the evening, join your CEO for an orientation walk of Fort Kochi.

Transport: Mangalore – Kochi (5.5h)
Transport: Kochi – Kochi (0.75h)
Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Gama Heritage

10. Tag Kochi / Bangalore

Enjoy a free morning to relax. After checking out, walk along the cobblestone streets of Fort Kochi on a sightseeing tour of this historic city. The rest of the day is yours to explore as you wish. Tonight, take an overnight train to Bangalore.

Event: Besuch in Fort Kochi (1.0h)
Freizeit: Kochi
Transport: Kochi – Bangalore (12.0h)

11. Tag Bangalore

After a night on the train, we’ll pull into Bangalore in the morning. The first stop of the day is breakfast. Second stop of the day is to the beautiful Lal Bagh Botanical garden. Walk through the incredible green houses full of colourful flowers and unique sculptures. The remainder of the day is yours to see the city. In the evening, regroup for an orientation walk through the main iconic commercial streets of Bangalore. (F)

Event: Besuch der Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens (1.0h)
Freizeit: Bangalore
Event: Bangalore Orientation Walk
Unterkunft: Treebo Akshaya Residency

Optionaler Ausflug:
Besichtigung im Palast von Bangalore (**)

12. Tag Bangalore / Mysore

Depart from Bangalore and drive to Srirangapatna to visit the incredible Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and the Tipu Sultan’s tomb. Then continue on to Mysore for an afternoon of free time to explore the city before an evening orientation walk in Devraja Market and an optional group dinner.

Event: Devraja Market Visit and Orientation Walk
Transport: Srirangapatna – Mysore (1.0h)
Event: Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Visit
Event: Tomb of Tipu Sultan
Transport: Bangalore – Srirangapatna (2.5h)
Unterkunft: Akshaya Mahal Inn

13. Tag Mysore

Explore the best of Mysore today with visits to Chamundeshwari Temple at Chamundi Hills, the Mysore Palace and St. Philomena Cathedral. The rest of the day is yours to explore this historic, opulent city.

Event: Ausflug zum Chamundi Hill (1.0h)
Event: Besuch von Amba Vilas
Event: St. Philomena’s Cathedral Visit
Freizeit: Mysore
Unterkunft: Akshaya Mahal Inn

14. Tag Mysore / Mamallapuram

Take a train to Chennai and transfer to a private vehicle to arrive to Mamallapuram by the afternoon. This famous town is steeped in myth and history, so enjoy the opportunity to experience it with a free afternoon.

Transport: Chennai – Mamallapuram (1.5h)
Transport: Mysore – Chennai (6.5h)
Freizeit: Mamallapuram
Unterkunft: Vilasam Rooms

15. Tag Mamallapuram

An early morning is dedicated to a tour of the Shore Temple, an iconic complex of temples and shrines known to the be one of the oldest stone temples in India, and best viewed at sunrise. After an incredible walking tour, take the remainder of the day for your own exploration of Mamallapuram. Most use this time to enjoy a visit to the beach or a yoga class.

Event: Besichtigung des Küstentempels
Freizeit: Mamallapuram
Unterkunft: Vilasam Rooms

16. Tag Mamallapuram / Thanjavur

Leave Mamallapuram and drive to Chennai. Then transfer to a train to arrive in the afternoon to Thanjavur, a town renowned globally for its bronze metal sculptures. After settling in, visit the 200+ foot tall Brihadeeswarar Temple and walk around the markets.

Transport: Mamallapuram – Chennai (1.0h)
Transport: Chennai – Thanjavur (6.0h)
Event: Bronze Casting Workshops
Event: Brihadeeswara Temple
Unterkunft: ABI’S RESIDENCY

17. Tag Thanjavur / Madurai

This morning, drive to Kanadukathan, known as the land of Chettiars, the collection of over 75 villages. Here we will visit the traditional houses of Chettinad, famous for their spaciousness, opulence and intricate tiles. Afterwards, continue on to Madurai, considered the home of goddess Parvati in her form of Meenakshi – the fish eyed goddess.

Transport: Thanjavur – Kanadukathan (2.0h)
Event: Chettinad Traditional House Visit
Transport: Kanadukathan – Madurai (2.0h)
Transport: Kanadukathan – Madurai (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Rio Grande Hotel Madurai

18. Tag Madurai

Explore the best of Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with tours of Thirumalai Nayakar Palace and Meenakashi Temple. The afternoon leaves you with time to venture on your own before our very own CEO leads us on a walking foodie tour of the town!

Event: Besuch im Thirumalai Nayak Palast (1.0h)
Event: Besuch des Minakshi-Tempels (2.0h)
Event: Madurai Foodie Tour
Unterkunft: Rio Grande Hotel Madurai

19. Tag Madurai / Thekkady

Drive to Thekkady this morning. Thekkady, adjacent to Periyar National Park, is the spice capital of India. Take a guided tour of spice plantations in the Cardamom Hills. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Thekkady how you wish maybe on a boat tour on Periyar Lake or an ayurvedic massage. (A)

Freizeit: Thekkady
Event: Besuch auf einer Gewürzfarm in den Kardamombergen (1.0h)
Transport: Madurai – Thekkady (4.0h)
Unterkunft: Michael’s Inn

Optionale Ausflüge:
Ayurvedic Massage (**)
Bootsfahrt am Periyar-Stausee (**)

20. Tag Thekkady / Kerala Backwaters

Travel down to Allepey and catch a private boat for the short ride to the village homestay. In the afternoon, explore the island with your CEO to observe the different facets of local life – it’s a great opportunity to meet and talk with the people who live in this unique location. Just before sunset, hop on a small country boat and journey along with the locals to enjoy sunset on the winding backwaters. (M) (A)

Transport: Thekkady – Alleppey (4.0h)
Transport: Alleppey – Kerala Backwaters (0.25h)
Event: Gastfamilie in den Kerala Backwaters (24.0h)
Unterkunft: Greenpalm Homes

21. Tag Kerala Backwaters / Kochi

Spend the morning enjoying your last moments with your host family before departing for Kochi. On the way, stop at your G Adventures-supported project TWE, a coop run by local women, for lunch. Head out for an orientation walk after arrival in Kochi, then enjoy an evening performance of Kathakali, a form of traditional dancing from Kerala. (F) (M)

Transport: Kerala Backwaters – Alleppey (1.5h)
Transport: Alleppey – Kochi (2.0h)
Event: Mittagessen im Theuvoram Women Empowerment Project (1.0h)
Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (1.0h)
Event: Kathakali-Tanz (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Gama Heritage

22. Tag Kochi

Depart at any time.

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Mittagessen im Theuvoram Women Empowerment Project, Alleppey
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Gastfamilie in den Kerala Backwaters, Alleppey. Colaba Sunrise Walk. Heritage walk of Fontainhas (Portuguese quarter). Visit to Old Goa churches. Sunset visit and exploration of Hampi ruins. Guided exploration of Halebidu ruins. Hoysaleshwara Temple. Scenic train journeys: Mumbai → Goa, Goa → Hampi, Mangalore → Kochi. Fort Kochi Visit. Free Time in Kochi. Lal Bagh Gardens Visit. Free Time Bangalore. Bangalore Orientation Walk. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Visit. Tomb of Tipu Sultan. Devraja Market Visit and Orientation Walk. Chamundi Hills Visit. Mysore Palace Visit. St Philomena’s Cathedral Visit. Mysore Free time. Free time in Mamallapuram. Sunrise Shore Temple Visit. Brihadeeswara Temple. Bronze Casting Workshops. Chettinad Traditional House Visit. Thirumalai Nayak Palace Visit. Meenakshi Temple Visit. Cardamom Hills Spice Plantation Tour. Free Time in Thekkady. Boat through Kerala Backwaters. Kerala Backwaters Homestay. Lunch at Theruvarom Women Empowerment Project. Orientation Walk in Kochi. Kathakali Dance. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Unterbringung: Hotels/ Guesthouses (twin-share, 18 nights); Overnight Trains: (2 nights); Homestay: (1 nt, multi-share)
Transport: Private vehicle, Walking, Basic Overnight Train, Local Train, Boat.
Mahlzeiten: 2 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

14.11.2026 -16.12.2028 EUR 569

Gruppengröße: Max 16