Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangalore
You'll arrive at Bangalore airport and transfer to your hotel whenever you're ready. Check-in happens at noon, and the rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax at your own pace.
- Start point
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 00:00 - 23:55)
- Day 2
Bangalore
This day focuses on Bangalore's history and culture. You'll walk through Lal Bagh Garden, see the historic Bangalore Fort, then head to Tipu's Summer Palace. After that, you can check out government buildings like Vidhana Soudha, which shows off some impressive architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lal Bagh Garden
- Visit Bangalore Fort
- Visit Tipu's Summer Palace
- Visit Government buildings including Vidhana Soudha
Landmarks Lal Bagh Garden Bangalore Fort Tipu's Summer Palace Vidhana Soudha 
- Day 3
Bangalore to Vellore
You'll drive to Vellore, which takes about 5 hours covering roughly 220 km, and the landscapes change quite a bit along the way. Once there, you'll see the 16th-century Vellore Fort and the Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, which is covered in pure gold. Later you'll head back to your hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vellore Fort (16th-century)
- Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
Landmarks Vellore Fort Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple - Day 4
Vellore to Chennai
The drive to Chennai is about 3 hours and covers 145 km, going through Kanchipuram on the way. That city is known for its many temples, and you'll visit several including Kailasanathar, Ekambareswarar, Varadharaja, and Kamakshiamman. By evening you'll do a city tour of modern Chennai to see the contemporary side of things.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanathar Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Visit Varadharaja Temple
- Visit Kamakshiamman Temple
- City tour of Chennai
Landmarks Kailasanathar Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Varadharaja Temple Kamakshiamman Temple 
- Day 5
Chennai to Pondicherry
You're heading to Pondicherry, a 3-hour drive about 160 km away via Mahabalipuram. Along the way you'll see monolithic temples and the Shore Temple there. Once in Pondicherry, you can explore Auroville, the local museum, and walk through the French Colony to soak up that colonial atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabalipuram temples and Shore Temple
- Visit Auroville
- Visit Pondicherry Museum
- Explore French Colony
Landmarks Shore Temple Auroville Pondicherry Museum 
- Day 6
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
This drive to Thanjavur takes about 4 hours and covers roughly 180 km. On the way you'll stop at Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and see the architectural details at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram, where there are intricate stone carvings throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
- Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- Visit Darasuram
Landmarks Chidambaram Nataraja Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Darasuram 
- Day 7
Thanjavur to Chettinad
In the morning you'll explore Thanjavur with visits to Brihadeshwara Temple and the Fort. Later you'll drive to Chettinad, about 140 km away through Trichy, stopping at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple, and Tiruvanaikkaval. You'll finish by checking out Chettinad's unique mansion architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeshwara Temple
- Visit Thanjavur Fort
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Visit Tiruvanaikkaval
- Explore Chettinad's mansions
Landmarks Brihadeshwara Temple Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Rock Fort Temple 
- Day 8
Chettinad to Madurai
You'll spend the morning seeing more of Chettinad's distinctive mansions with their interesting design and history. In the afternoon you'll drive to Madurai, which is only about 90 km and takes 2 hours. When you arrive, you'll head to Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple in the evening to see the vibrant rituals there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Chettinad's mansions
- Visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
Landmarks Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple 
- Day 9
Madurai to Munnar
The morning includes a visit to Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple and Tirumal Nayak's Palace in Madurai. By afternoon you'll drive to Munnar, about 160 km away, and you'll notice the landscape transition from plains to hills as you head into the higher elevations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Visit Tirumal Nayak's Palace
Landmarks Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple Tirumal Nayak's Palace 
- Day 10
Munnar
You'll spend this day going through Munnar's green landscapes. There's Pothamedu to see, Mattupetty dam, Eravikulam National Park, and Echo Point. It's a nice day for taking in the views and enjoying the quiet of this hill station.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pothamedu
- Visit Mattupetty dam
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Echo Point
Landmarks Pothamedu Mattupetty Dam Eravikulam National Park Echo Point 
- Day 11
Munnar to Thekkady
You're driving to Thekkady, about 110 km away taking 3 hours, and you'll stop at Ramakkalmedu on the route. Once there, you'll take a spice plantation tour where you can see and learn about cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, and other spices growing there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Spice plantation tour
Landmarks Ramakkalmedu 
- Day 12
Thekkady to Kumarakom
You'll go out on a boat through Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to spot animals and birds in their habitat. Later you'll drive to Kumarakom, roughly 140 km away and taking about 4 hours, which is surrounded by backwaters and has its own quiet charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 13
Kumarakom to Alleppey
You'll board a houseboat and spend the day cruising through the backwaters toward Alleppey. You'll pass paddy fields and small hamlets, and you'll see the traditional Chinese fishing nets. You'll spend the night on the houseboat, waking up to the water all around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise through backwaters
- View Chinese fishing nets
- Day 14
Alleppey to Cochin
You'll leave the houseboat and drive to Cochin, about 60 km away taking an hour and a half. In Fort Cochin you can see St. Francis Church, the Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Dutch Palace. Before evening, you'll catch a Kathakali Dance performance to experience local cultural traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fort Cochin
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace
- Kathakali Dance performance
Landmarks Fort Cochin St. Francis Church Jewish Synagogue Mattancherry Dutch Palace 
- Day 15
Cochin to Kovalam
You'll head to Kovalam's beaches, a 4-hour drive covering around 200 km. During the drive or once there, you'll visit Trivandrum to see Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Napier Museum, and Sri Chitra Art Gallery before settling into your beach location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Visit Attukal Temple
- Visit Napier Museum
- Visit Sri Chitra Art Gallery
Landmarks Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Attukal Temple Napier Museum Sri Chitra Art Gallery 
- Day 16
Kovalam
This day is completely at your leisure. You can relax on Kovalam's beaches, take a swim, walk along the shore, or just spend time doing whatever you prefer. It's a good chance to unwind before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach activities and relaxation
- Day 17
Kovalam
Like the previous day, this is your time to enjoy Kovalam at your own pace. You might try a beach activity, explore local shops, grab a meal at a seaside restaurant, or simply relax and take in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach activities and relaxation
- Day 18
Kovalam
Another leisure day at Kovalam where you can do whatever feels right for you. Some people get a massage, others explore nearby areas, or you might just enjoy the calm of the beach and ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach activities and relaxation
- Day 19
Kovalam
Your last leisure day in Kovalam before heading home. You can spend it however you'd like, whether that's more beach time, local exploration, or simply relaxing and reflecting on your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach activities and relaxation
- Day 20
Kovalam to Trivandrum Airport
Based on your flight time, you'll transfer to Trivandrum airport for your departure. This marks the end of your South India journey as you head home with your memories from the trip.
- End point
- Trivandrum International Airport (New Terminal), Chackai,Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport., 00:00 - 14:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
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