b'YOUR ITINERARY 16 DAY HOLIDAYFROM INDIAN SUBCONTINENTDays 1-3 - Arrival in historic MysuruDays 10-11 - To the atmospheric2,795 PPMeeting our Tour Manager and fellowspice village of Thekkady travellers at London Heathrow, weA journey by coach to aromatic board an overnightight to Bengaluru.Thekkady takes us to our unique2025 Departures in: Arriving on Day 2, we transfer to ouraccommodationa recreation of aJAN, FEB, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC5-Star Mysuru hotel and unwind amidtraditional tribal village where we dine lovely views of the Chamundi Hills.on excellent local produce tonight. 1 2 3 4Everyday Traveller ratedOn Day 3, we enjoy a tour of MysuruAn excursion to one of Thekkadys with a local guide. We view glisteningfamed spice plantations awaits on DayENHANCE YOUR HOLIDAY:Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna fort and11. Here, we enjoy an aroma- lled tourFlight upgrades available. the views from sacred Chamundi Hill,with an expert guide who helps us before visiting a unique Hindu templeuncover the secrets of southern IndiasYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES avourful spices. This afternoon, we13 nights 3, 4 & 5-Star hotel dedicated to NandiShivas bull.enjoy a peaceful cruise on Lake Periyar.accommodation Days 4-6 - Time for tea in the stunning Nilgiri Mountains Days 12-13 - To ancient Madurai,Flights from London Heathrow to Leaving Mysuru, we travel by coach tothe City That Never Sleeps Bangalore via Dubai, Chennai to the gorgeous Nilgiri town of Ooty.Our destination today is MaduraioneLondon Heathrow via Dubai of the oldest cities in India. On arrival,All internalightsWe explore Indias mini-Switzerland onwe visit a village that is home to manyAC Chair Class rail travel Day 5, taking in the vibrant displays ofcrafts people specialising in clay. and all transfersthe expansive Botanical Garden, beforeAll rail and coach travel throughout marvelling at views from DoddabettaA sightseeing tour of Madurai on Dayyour tourmountain. After lunch at a hilltop13 presents the impressive 17th- Escorted throughout your tour hotel, we visit the historic St Stephenscentury regal Thirumalai Nayak Palaceby one of our experienced Church and delve into Ootys market. and the jaw-droppingly colourfulTour Managersand ornate gateway towers of the Day 6 is a highlight of our holiday. FromMeenakshi Amman Temple, which isBreakfast and dinner each day, Ooty, the delightful Toy Train windsdedicated to the wife of Shiva. 6 lunchespast dense forest as the track carvesGroup luggage transfers between through misty mountains and neat teaDay 14 - Shortight to Chennaihotels from Mysuru to Chennaiplantations. In Coonoor, we visit a teaAfter breakfast this morning, we takeSuperb excursions includedfactory before continuing our journeya short internalight to Chennai, on the steam-hauled Nilgiri Mountainformerly known as Madras. On arrival, Railway along Asias steepest section ofwe embark on a sightseeing tour of railway. Afterwards, we board a coachMadras War Cemetery, Marina Beach, to tonights hotel in Coimbatore.San Thome Cathedral Basilica, theRegister your interest for this holiday in Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the citys2026 online at greatrail.com/GCJ26Days 7-9 - Keralas spice city of Kochi ower market in George Town. and an idyllic backwater cruise After a free morning in Coimbatore,Days 15-16 - Homeward boundUnforgettable Experiences we board the Intercity Express for aA day at leisure in Chennai reveals aINDIAjourney to Kochi in Kerala with a picnicchoice of options. You may wish to join lunch to enjoy at our seats enroute.an optional excursion to the templesBengaluru 1 Chennaiof Mamallapuram (payable locally) orMysuru 2The historic spice city reveals itselfexplore Fort St Georgetherst British2during a tour on Day 8, exploringfortress in India. In late afternoon, weOotycolonial Fort Kochi, 16th-centuryleave our hotel for the airport to beginCoimbatore 1Mattancherry Palace, Hill Palace, andour overnight journey homeward.2 2 MaduraiDhobi Khana public laundry. DinnerKochi 2follows a Kathakali dance performance.Flying to London Heathrow via Dubai,Kumarakom 1 Thekkladywe land back in the UK early on Day 16. On Day 9, we visit Indias oldestBidding farewell to new friends, we can synagogue before setting sail on anlook back on the sights and fragrances enjoyable cruise through the tranquilthat have impressed us during ourTour Code: GCJ| per person based on backwaters to our lakeside hotel.exploration of southern India. 2 sharing. Deposit from 550 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 850.To book and for information visit greatrail.com/GCJ25or call 01904 527168 & speak to our expert team.33'