South India Cultural & Wellness Tour for LGBT Travelers

After breakfast, drive to Mysore, a city of grand palaces and spiritual serenity. Upon arrival, check in at The Royal Orchid Metropole or the Radisson Blu Plaza, both welcoming all identities with warm, gracious service.
In the afternoon, visit the iconic Mysore Palace – an Indo-Saracenic masterpiece. Your private guide will share majestic stories, including the town's role in supporting art, yoga, and inclusivity through the ages. Proceed up to the Chamundi Hill Temple, then enjoy a tranquil sunset at the Brindavan Gardens.

Dinner is arranged at a heritage restaurant, where you dine under arches lit up with antique chandeliers.

Overnight in Mysore.

Drive through the Nilgiri Hills to reach Coonoor, a quiet hill town famous for tea plantations and British-era cottages. Check in at the Gateway Coonoor or The Taj Savoy, both of which offer a safe and serene environment for same-sex couples.

Take a light walk among the tea plantations, or enjoy afternoon tea on the hotel lawn. Optional activities include a visit to Sim's Park or a ride on the heritage toy train through the hills. This is a day to slow down, take a breath, and enjoy the cool, misty air.

Overnight in Coonoor.

After a hearty breakfast, transfer to Coimbatore Airport for your flight to Cochin (Kochi). On arrival, your local driver will welcome you and check-in at Brunton Boatyard, Fragrant Nature, or Taj Malabar Resort, which are known for their open-minded hospitality and refined luxury.

In the evening, stroll through Fort Kochi, browsing antique shops, Jewish synagogues, and colonial churches. Attend a Kathakali dance performance, where dramatic facial expressions tell timeless stories.
Dinner is best enjoyed at a beachside seafood restaurant – candlelit, slow, and peaceful.

Overnight in Cochin.
 

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, where a luxury private houseboat awaits you. Step into a floating villa with beautiful interiors, a sun-deck, chef service and smiling staff trained to provide calm, dignified service. Travel slowly through backwaters, palm-lined canals, tiny temples and villagers in small boats. Enjoy fresh coconut water, Kerala-style lunch and silent moments with your partner or friends as birds fly overhead and dusk colours the sky. The boat anchors overnight in a quiet lagoon, and dinner is served under lantern light on the deck. Overnight stay on a private luxury houseboat.

After breakfast disembark your houseboat and transfer to a wellness resort in Kumarakom like Kumarakom Lake Resort or Carnoustie Ayurveda and Wellness Resort – both offer Ayurveda in a sophisticated, discreet setting. The day is yours to relax. Choose from a curated spa menu – including abhyanga massages, shirodhara, or detox sessions – all overseen by Ayurvedic professionals. Relax poolside or in your private cottage overlooking the lotus pond. Couples can opt for a private yoga session, sunset canoe ride, or simply relax in silence.

Overnight in Kumarakom. 

After a relaxing breakfast, drive to Kovalam, a peaceful beach town in South India. Check in to The Leela Kovalam or Niramaaya Retreats Surya Samudra, luxury properties perched above the Arabian Sea, offering stunning views and personalized service.

Spend your evening by the sea – walking on the soft sand, sipping cocktails at the Cliff Bar, or enjoying a private beach dinner hosted by the resort.

Overnight in Kovalam.

This day is set aside for rest and contemplation. Start with sunrise meditation or yoga on the beach. Enjoy an Ayurvedic therapy of your choice or relax in the infinity pool. You can also visit the nearby Padmanabhaswamy Temple (outdoor visit only for non-Hindus) or explore Trivandrum’s art museums and gardens. All activities are optional – this day is yours to linger and connect.

Overnight in Kovalam.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum International Airport for onward journey. Assistance with airport formalities, baggage and lounge access is available on request.
You will take with you not just Ayurvedic oils or cotton saris - but also a calm mind, a fulfilled heart and the quiet joy of being cared for with respect and dignity.

Note: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers interruptions brought on by COVID-19. 

If you need to cancel the tour, you have up to 45 days before it starts. In that instance, your whole land deposit will be returned, along with any advance payments you made, within 14 business days.

Note: Domestic and international rail and plane tickets are not subject to cancellation and rebooking policies; only the land leg of the route is. 

Note: Full payment must be made at the time of booking for both domestic and international tickets. The specific airline and rail operator's cancellation, rebooking, and booking policies must also be followed. 

Should travel restrictions imposed by the government necessitate the cancellation of your trip, your deposit and any advance payments will be completely reimbursed towards a complimentary future tour with us.

45 days before the tour's start date:
If you have to cancel a trip after it has begun for whatever reason, we are not obligated to reimburse you for any unused services. Golden Triangle Tours In India will try our best to get back as much of your money as possible on your behalf or arrange a credit for future use.

You shall be responsible for and obligated to pay for any expenses incurred by cancellation or modification made between thirty days before the start date of the tour and the end date of the tour within twenty-four hours of the modification. 

If the tour needs to be rescheduled or postponed for any reason other than illness or COVID-19, we are not obligated to pay you for any unused services. Golden Triangle Tours In India would try our best to get back as much of your money as possible on your behalf or arrange a credit for future use. You are accountable for any related expenses, which need to be covered within a day.

Until we receive formal confirmation of the cancellation, refunds or cancellations won't be effective.

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Either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the travel date, customers must provide valid passport details. The reservation may be canceled if this isn't done. Customers will be in charge of any associated costs and fees in this case.

Please provide information from a valid passport. Customers must supply valid passport information at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. If this isn't done, the reservation can be canceled. In this instance, customers will be responsible for any related expenses and fees.

All tourists entering India excluding natives of Nepal and Bhutan require a valid visa. The six-month validity of a tourist visa cannot be extended. Certain nationals can obtain a visa upon arrival, while others must apply online in advance. Except in certain cases, leaving on a tourist visa prevents you from returning within two months. Entrepreneurs and scholars are eligible for five-year visas. Some sites are off-limits to foreigners, and others require specific licenses. 

To get a visa apply online at  https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Travel insurance for overseas travel is meant to accompany you and assist you in making more informed travel choices. All travellers must obtain travel insurance, which must be purchased from their home country with a sum insured of at least USD 100,000. Insurance should be obtained before departure. Personal accidents, death, medical costs and emergency repatriation must all be covered by your insurance. It is highly recommended that you obtain coverage for personal responsibility, loss of luggage, cancellation and curtailment.

You are responsible for all of your belongings during the tour. On domestic carriers, the standard weight limit for checked baggage is 15 kg, and the weight limit for carry-on luggage is 7 kg.

Unfortunately, because our automobiles are not wheelchair accessible, those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility cannot join us on trips anymore. 

Be aware that some level of general fitness will be needed for this. If you have any concerns, please see your healthcare provider before making any purchases or scheduling a vacation.

Please note that if admission to a location is impacted by changes to working hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary may be adjusted, subject to availability, or a comparable activity may be provided in its place.

This includes any requested changes you make to your reservation, such as reissuing an airline ticket or the Purchase Confirmation, among other things. 

Changes: $100.00 per reservation plus any additional costs imposed by the travel agency, airline, cruise company or hotel.

In the event that Golden Triangle India Tours receives notification of an inaccurate name, there will be a $100.00 booking fee in addition to any additional fees levied by the airline, cruise line, lodging provider or other travel suppliers.