The Tamil Experience
For those of you who would like to enjoy exploring southern India but prefer not to have to pack your bags and move on every day, why not use Lakeside as your base? There are many well known places of interest within easy reach, but you will also have the opportunity to relax and enjoy aspects of rural life which are rarely seen on other tours. A photographer's, artist's or naturalist's paradise.
This is a fantastic value holiday – full board for the price of bed and breakfast, and no single occupancy suppliments!
A Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary for you, but please let us know your wishes and we will be happy to oblige with a tailored package (price will vary according to your choices, please see below).
| Day 1 | Arrive at Lakeside. Relax and settle in after your flight |
| Day 2 | Allow yourself a day to recover from your journey. Laze by the pool, take a walk by the lake or through the coconut and mango orchards, or take a walk in the village to see how the locals live |
| Day 3 | Half-day tour of Village Life and Rural Crafts; visiting a woodland temple, goat herder's village, local school, sari weaver, potter, coir factory and the local village market |
| Day 4 | Spend a day relaxing at Lakeside. Maybe tak e a walk or go horse riding* (subject to availablity; experience necessary) |
| Day 5 | Take a trip to Madurai to see the amazing Meenakshi temple and do some shopping |
| Day 6 | Spend another relaxing day at Lakeside. Maybe hire a cycle, swim in the pool or lake, take a walk or simply catch up with your holiday reading! |
| Day 7 | Take a trip to the wildlife park at Thekkady. Why not take a bullock cart ride*, an elephant ride* or visit a spice garden or tea plantation*. In the evening see a performance of Kathakali dancing or a display of Kalarippayattua (Keralan martial arts)*. (Overnight stay) |
| Day 8 | Enjoy more time discovering the Western Ghats, shop for souvenirs, then return to Lakeside for dinner in the evening |
| Day 9 | Take our half-day trip to Dindigul to experience life in a typical large Indian town. See our local supermarket and greengrocers, take a walk into the local rock fort (not for the fainthearted or unfit!), do a little more shopping if the mood takes you! |
| Day 10 | After a few days spent exploring, perhaps now is the time to relax, enjoy the breathtaking scenery and birdlife, maybe take a swim in the lake. Re-charge your batteries ready for your final few days stay |
| Day 11 | Take a day trip to the hill station at Kodaikanal, and while there why not take in a round of golf?* (proof of handicap needed) |
| Day 12 | Spend a day relaxing at Lakeside. Maybe tak e a walk or go horse riding* (subject to availablity; experience necessary) |
| Day 13 | Enjoy a final day relaxing at Lakeside |
| Day 14 | Depart for home with many happy memories of a wonderful stay in rural India |
We make every effort to give you the holiday of a lifetime at an affordable price. Unfortunately some optional activities will incur an extra cost; these are clearly marked with an *. If you require any clarifications, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Sample cost of Holiday:
(Per person, based on sample itinerary)
£715 – Lakeview Room
£760 – A/C Lakeview Room
£741 – Cottage with private veranda and lake view (couples only, no singles)
£806 – A/C Cottage with private veranda and lake view (couples only, no singles)
South India Tours does not charge a single supplement for nights spent at Lakeside and there are no surcharges during peak holiday seasons for a stay at Lakeside either.
Price for this Sample Holiday includes:
Full board at Lakeside, Bed and Breakfast at Thekkady; entrance to sites included on your itinerary; airport transfers from Trichy or Madurai; all travel listed on your itinerary. Transport is a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, type dependent on size of party.
Excursions which you can include in your itinerary are:
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