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Mumbai to Chennai Overview

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    • HDOB
    • 4.60 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,435
      CAD $1,445
      AUD $1,395
      EUR €1,120
      GBP £870
      NZD $1,790
      ZAR R11,155
      CHF FR1,295
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $500
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,935*
      CAD $1,930*
      AUD $1,873*
      EUR €1,469*
      GBP £1,175*
      NZD $2,390*
      ZAR R14,632*
      CHF FR1,690*
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  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Discover Pappadams and Palm Trees on an adventure tour of India.

Discover Pappadams and Palm Trees on an Intrepid adventure tour of India from Mumbai to Chennai. This trip is the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. For starters you've got Mumbai, India's most cosmopolitan city. Then travel overland through the Western Ghats for a stay on the stunning beaches of Goa and head into the hills for a homestay in the tea and coffee plantations of Wayanad. Back on the coast we explore the lush waterways of Kerala's backwaters by boat, rounding the southernmost tip of India en route to the magnificent temples of Madurai. Finally, travelling through Tamil Nadu, we pass through a part of the country many travellers never get to see before ending our Indian journey in the bustling city of Chennai.

  • Climb onboard a toy train from Ooty
  • Discover the Gallic influences in Pondicherry
  • Imagine the royal life in the Maharaja's Palace
  • Kick back on Goa's beaches
  • Learn of the stories behind the Kathakali dances
  • Look out over the Indian Ocean from the sub-continent's southernmost point
  • Meet locals over a chai in Kerala
  • Take up the challenge of a fiery fish curry

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Mumbai to Chennai Summary

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Day 1 Mumbai

A city of contradictions and never dull, Mumbai has truly wonderful sights vs the hard to see; incredible cultural depth vs rampant consumerism; immense riches vs crippling poverty.

Day 2 Ganpatipule

With endless white beaches and a small town that is virtually tourist free, Ganpatipule is a tranquil haven home to the famous Ganpati Temple.

Days 3-4 North Goa

Tinged with a Portuguese flavour, the state of Goa is blessed with lovely beaches, rich traditions, mouth-watering cuisine, World Heritage buildings and a wealth of attractions.

Days 5-6 South Goa

Take a break from the world on the southern beaches of Goa, where sun-filled days, fresh tropical foods and relaxation play a big part of the day.

Days 7-8 Hampi

Hampi is a relaxed village awash with captivating ruins and temples of the 15th-century city Vijayanagar, now a World Heritage site.

Day 9 Bush Camp

Travel through the heart of southern India taking in sights, colours and Indian rural life along the way. Set up camp among the wilderness.

Days 10-11 Mysore

The peaceful city of Mysore has a score of lovely parks, grand buildings, well-regarded yoga centres and an incredible palace, the product of its Wodeyar Dynasty heritage.

Days 12-13 Wayanad District

Home to natural beauty and a wondrous wildlife sanctuary, India's Wayanad District has verdant hills, lush plantations and the aroma of spices in the air.

Days 14-15 Kochi

As a centre for the spice trade for centuries, cosmopolitan Kochi has an intriguing mix of cultural influences from both the Indian continent and overseas.

Day 16 Kerala Backwaters

With numerous canals linking the countryside and being the gateway to the gorgeous Kerala backwaters, life in Alleppey centres around the water.

Days 17-19 Varkala

Blessed by dramatic cliffs falling into the Arabian sea, Varkala is an unassuming town with a relaxed feel and some great temples, beaches and eateries.

Day 20 Madurai

With incredible temple complexes and a recorded history going back to the 3rd century BC, Madurai has some wonderful buildings and heritage sites to discover.

Day 21 Trichy

Tiruchirappalli - or Trichy to most - is famed for its cheroots (cigars) and temples, especially the colourful and ornate Ranganathaswamy temple complex and sacred, towering Rockfort.

Day 22 Pondicherry

A former French colony, Pondicherry (now Puducherry) has a distinct French feel while retaining its Indian roots, making it one of India's more surprising and delightful cities.

Day 23 Mahabalipuram

Mamallapuram (also Mahabalipuram) is a town with ancient origins. It has nice beaches, good restaurants and the intricately carved Shore Temple, still standing from the 9th century.

Day 24 Chennai

Located in India's Bay of Bengal, Chennai is a Tamil cultural centre and home to India's second largest film industry, known as Kollywood.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Mumbai, India

  • Finish:

    Chennai, India

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 21

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Beach hut (1 nt), Bush camp (no facilities) (1 nt), Guesthouse (4 nts), Hotel (16 nts), Houseboat (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    City tour by boat, Community Homestay, Wayanad, Ganpati Temple, Kochi - Kathakali dance show, Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple, Mysore - Maharaja's Palace, Visit the Rock Fort and Temples, Trichy, Visit to Kanyakumari

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    734kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.
    2. For trips in Southern India that occur over Christmas and New Year please allow approximately $130USD extra on the kitty for seasonal increases in accommodation costs.

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,435
    CAD $1,445
    AUD $1,395
    EUR €1,120
    GBP £870
    NZD $1,790
    ZAR R11,155
    CHF FR1,295
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    Kitty

    USD $500
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $1,935*
    CAD $1,930*
    AUD $1,873*
    EUR €1,469*
    GBP £1,175*
    NZD $2,390*
    ZAR R14,632*
    CHF FR1,690*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $80
    CAD $80
    AUD $78
    EUR €61
    GBP £48
    NZD $99
    ZAR R609
    CHF FR70
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    • 24
    • HDOB
    • 4.60 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,435
      CAD $1,445
      AUD $1,395
      EUR €1,120
      GBP £870
      NZD $1,790
      ZAR R11,155
      CHF FR1,295
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $500
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,935*
      CAD $1,930*
      AUD $1,873*
      EUR €1,469*
      GBP £1,175*
      NZD $2,390*
      ZAR R14,632*
      CHF FR1,690*
      *
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    • Overland
    • Basix
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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