On this 18-day magnificent round trip rail tour, you’ll get to explore the highlights of lush and tropical Southern India, visit cultural sights such as Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, French-influenced Pondicherry and the stunning Maharaja's Palace in Mysore, and unwind in the historic colonial town of Kochi. You’ll travel on the famous Ooty Toy Train on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to see the British colonial 'Snooty Ooty', hope to spot elephants, tigers, jaguar and black leopards at the Nagarahole National Park, and enjoy lunch aboard a Kerala houseboat gliding along the tranquil, palm fringed Kerala Backwaters.
17 nights’ accommodation in comfortable, 4-star or 5-star hotels
17 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners
Complimentary drinks with welcome and farewell dinners
Comprehensive sightseeing with expert local guides
Excursion/entrance fees, except those listed as optional in the itinerary
An Australian Railway Adventures tour leader throughout
A local Indian Tour Leader throughout
Private air conditioned vehicle transfers to and from the train
Support vehicle to travel alongside the train
Tour support from the Indian and Australian offices
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Travel to tour departure point and from tour end point
Travel insurance (Mandatory for international travel)
Visa fees
Meals and drinks not provided for in the itinerary
Things of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, room service, etc
Tipping Kitty for our Local Tour Manager/Guide (the industry norm is AUD$10-15 per person per day paid in the local currency)
The best train trips possible, private luxury coach for off-train travel, guided walking where suitable, and other appropriate and appealing options to make exploration easy
Hand-picked hotels and resorts based on location, customer feedback, value and atmosphere. Please Note: Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted.
Hear from some of our adventurers that have already ridden the rails with us.
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Reserve your place on this exciting exploration of The Splendours of South India by Rail 2026.
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