Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangalore
You'll arrive in Bangalore and get transferred to your hotel. After you settle in, the afternoon and early evening are free to relax and recharge. When evening comes around, head out to a local restaurant for authentic South Indian dinner.
- Start point
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 00:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Personal activities and relaxation
- Day 2
Bangalore
Following breakfast at the hotel, you'll take a guided city tour through Bangalore. The tour includes Lal Bagh Garden, Bangalore Fort, Tippu's Summer Palace, and Vidhana Soudha. Later in the evening, you can either walk through the local markets or try some regional food at restaurants around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Bangalore
- Visit Lal Bagh Garden
- Visit Bangalore Fort
- Visit Tippu's Summer Palace
- Visit Vidhana Soudha
- Local English speaking tour guide
Optional Activities
- Stroll through vibrant markets
- Indulge in local delicacies
Landmarks Lal Bagh Garden Bangalore Fort Tippu's Summer Palace Vidhana Soudha 
- Day 3
Bangalore to Vellore
After breakfast, you'll drive to Vellore and check in at your hotel. From there, you'll see the impressive 16th-century Vellore Fort and the Jalakandeswarar Temple. By evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant serving traditional Tamil cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit 16th-century Vellore Fort
- Visit Jalakandeswarar Temple
- Local English speaking tour guide
Landmarks Vellore Fort Jalakandeswarar Temple - Day 4
Vellore to Kanchipuram to Chennai
You'll drive to Chennai via Kanchipuram, where you'll visit five significant temples: Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadharaja Temple, Vaikundhaperumal Temple, and Kamakshiamman Temple. After that, a guided city tour of Chennai shows you its rich cultural heritage and historical sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanathar Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Visit Varadharaja Temple
- Visit Vaikundhaperumal Temple
- Visit Kamakshiamman Temple
- City tour of Chennai
- Local English speaking tour guide
Landmarks Kailasanathar Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Varadharaja Temple Vaikundhaperumal Temple Kamakshiamman Temple 
- Day 5
Chennai to Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
The drive to Pondicherry goes through Mahabalipuram, where you'll check out the Monolithic Temples, Shore Temple, Cave Temples, and Krishna's Butterball. Once in Pondicherry, you'll explore Auroville, the Pondicherry Museum, and the French Colony. You'll finish the day relaxing on the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Monolithic Temples
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Cave Temples
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
- Explore Auroville
- Visit Pondicherry Museum
- Explore French Colony
- Local English speaking tour guide
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach in the evening
Landmarks Monolithic Temples Shore Temple Cave Temples Krishna's Butterball Auroville Pondicherry Museum 
- Day 6
Pondicherry to Thanjore via Chidambaram
After breakfast, you'll drive to Thanjore and stop at three significant ancient temples along the way: Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, and Darasuram Temple. You'll spend time exploring their architecture and history before arriving in Thanjore.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
- Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
- Visit Darasuram Temple
- Local English speaking tour guide
Landmarks Chidambaram Nataraja Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple Darasuram Temple - Day 7
Thanjore to Trichy to Chettinad
You'll start with breakfast, then visit Brihadeshwara Temple and Fort in Thanjore. From there, you'll drive to Trichy to see Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple, and Tiruvanaikkaval. Later you'll head to Chettinad and have a Chettinad-style dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Fort
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Visit Tiruvanaikkaval
- Local English speaking tour guide
Landmarks Brihadeshwara Temple Thanjore Fort Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Rock Fort Temple Tiruvanaikkaval 
- Day 8
Chettinad to Madurai
After breakfast, you'll walk through Chettinad's historic mansions, palaces, and temples. Then you'll participate in a culinary session to learn Chettinad recipes and techniques. Later you'll drive to Madurai, and by evening you can attend the Aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Chettinad mansions, palaces, and temples
- Culinary session to learn Chettinad recipes
- Attend Aarti at Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
- Local English speaking tour guide
Landmarks Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple 
- Day 9
Madurai to Munnar
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided city tour of Madurai visiting Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and Tirumal Nayak's Palace. In the afternoon, you'll drive to Munnar.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Madurai
- Visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
- Visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Visit Tirumal Nayak's Palace
- Local English speaking tour guide
Landmarks Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple Tirumal Nayak's Palace 
- Day 10
Munnar
After breakfast, you'll visit several sites around Munnar including Pothamedu, Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, and Echo Point. You'll take a leisurely walk through the tea gardens before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Pothamedu
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupedi Dairy Farm
- Visit Echo Point
- Leisurely walk in the tea gardens
- Local English speaking tour guide
Landmarks Pothamedu Mattupetty Dam Eravikulam National Park Echo Point 
- Day 11
Munnar to Thekkady
You'll drive to Thekkady, stopping at Ramakkalmedu on the way. Once there, you'll take a boat ride on Periyar Lake to see wildlife and explore the water. You'll also visit spice plantations and watch a traditional Kalaripayattu show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ramakkalmedu
- Boat Safari in Periyar Lake
- Explore spice plantations
- Attend traditional Kalaripayattu show
- Local English speaking tour guide
Landmarks Periyar Lake Ramakkalmedu - Day 12
Thekkady to Kumarakom
After breakfast, you'll take a boat tour through Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to explore its natural habitat. Then you'll drive to Kumarakom by Vembanad Lake for a relaxing evening by the backwaters.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat
- Local English speaking tour guide
Optional Activities
- Relax by the backwaters in the evening
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Vembanad Lake 
- Day 13
Kumarakom to Alleppey
Following breakfast, you'll head to the boat jetty and board a houseboat for your sail to Alleppey. During the journey, you'll pass through palm-fringed narrow canals and take in the panoramic views. You'll have traditional Kerala dinner served on the houseboat.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Traditional Kerala dinner on the houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat sailing from Kumarakom to Alleppey
- Traditional Kerala dinner on the houseboat
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters 
- Day 14
Alleppey to Cochin
After breakfast, you'll leave the houseboat and drive to Cochin. You'll explore Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, and other local sites. As evening approaches, you'll enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on the houseboat)
Included Activities
- Explore Fort Cochin
- Visit St. Frances Church
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace
- Sunset cruise
- Local English speaking tour guide
Landmarks Fort Cochin St. Frances Church Jewish Synagogue Mattancherry Dutch Palace 
- Day 15
Cochin
You'll have breakfast and then head to the airport according to your flight schedule. Your South India tour concludes with memories of the diverse cultures and landscapes you've experienced throughout the journey.
- End point
- Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Alwaye, Kerala, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport., 00:00 - 18:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
