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The Splendours of South India by Rail 2027

20-day escorted rail tour across South India from Bengaluru to Kochi

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Railway Adventures operates this 20-day, 19-night fully escorted rail tour across South India, running from Bengaluru to Kochi. A tour leader, Danielle Munro, accompanies the group for the full journey, and Railway Adventures describes travel as being by train wherever a rail route exists, with other transport covering the stretches between towns that trains do not reach. Stops include the UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Hampi, the Hoysala monuments of Hassan, Belur and Halebeedu, the royal Mysuru Palace, the town of Ooty on the narrow-gauge Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Chennai, Puducherry, Madurai, and the Kerala Backwaters near Alappuzha and Kochi. The operator has not published a day-by-day itinerary, so the order and pacing of activities within each stop are not detailed. This trip suits history lovers drawn to South India's ruins and royal architecture, and rail travellers who want a named heritage train ride included alongside a fully guided itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package, and hotels and meals are not listed; confirm these details with Railway Adventures before booking.
  • Railway Adventures' own description says travel is 'by train wherever it is available,' which suggests some legs of this 20-day route use other transport even though the transport list names only rail.
  • Only one departure is currently listed, in January 2027, at a single price of AUD 11,985 per person.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From A$11,985 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,596 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?
Yes. Railway Adventures describes travel as being by train wherever a rail route is available, including a special journey on the Ooty Toy Train on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. A tour leader, Danielle Munro, accompanies the group for the full 20-day journey.
Which train does this tour feature?
The Ooty Toy Train on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway is named specifically; other trains used along the route are not specified.
What is the deposit and payment schedule?
A deposit of $1,000 per person is required, with the balance due by 24 November 2026.

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