Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangalore
A driver meets you at Bangalore airport and takes you to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is open for you to settle in or walk around the city and get a feel for the local atmosphere 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bangalore's vibrant city atmosphere
- Day 2
Bangalore
You'll take a guided tour around Bangalore to see the main attractions. The day includes stops at the city's gardens, historic forts, and palaces. Vidhana Soudha stands out with its neo-Dravidian granite design. Throughout the day you'll see different sides of the city's landscape and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Bangalore
- Visit Lal Bagh Garden
- Visit Bangalore Fort
- Visit Tippu's Summer Palace
- Visit Vidhana Soudha
Landmarks/POIs Lal Bagh Garden Bangalore Fort Tippu's Summer Palace Vidhana Soudha 
- Day 3
Bangalore to Vellore
After driving to Vellore, you check into your hotel in this historic city. Later that afternoon, you'll take a casual walk around town to see the fort and golden temple, getting a sense of the area's historical character and what makes it distinctive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vellore Fort
- Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll around Vellore
Landmarks/POIs Vellore Fort Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple - Day 4
Vellore to Chennai via Kanchipuram
You drive toward Chennai, but first stop in Kanchipuram, known for its many ancient temples. After exploring several of these temples along the route, you continue to Chennai. Once there, you visit Fort St. George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple before checking out the city's vibrant atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanathar Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Visit Varadharaja Temple
- Visit Kamakshiamman Temple
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Landmarks/POIs Kailasanathar Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Varadharaja Temple Kamakshiamman Temple Fort St. George Kapaleeshwarar Temple 
- Day 5
Chennai to Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram
Heading to Pondicherry takes you through Mahabalipuram first, where you'll see ancient monolithic temples, Shore Temple, and cave temples carved into rock. After reaching Pondicherry, you visit cultural museums and historical sites, then walk through the French Colony and spend time relaxing by the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore monolithic temples in Mahabalipuram
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Cave Temples
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
- Visit Auroville
- Visit Pondicherry Museum
- Walk in the French Colony
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks/POIs Shore Temple Krishna's Butterball Auroville Pondicherry Museum 
- Day 6
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
On the drive to Thanjavur, you stop to see three temples: Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, and Darasuram Temple. After checking in to your hotel in Thanjavur, you'll have time to explore the city's rich cultural heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
- Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
- Visit Darasuram Temple
Optional Activities
- Explore Thanjavur's cultural heritage
Landmarks/POIs Chidambaram Nataraja Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple Darasuram Temple 
- Day 7
Thanjavur to Chettinad via Trichy
Starting in Thanjavur, you visit Brihadeshwara Temple and the fort there. Then you drive to Trichy to see Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Rock Fort Temple. From there, you continue on to Chettinad to check out its impressive mansions and see what makes its architecture unique.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Fort
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Explore Chettinad mansions and temples
Landmarks/POIs Brihadeshwara Temple Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Rock Fort Temple 
- Day 8
Chettinad to Madurai
You spend the morning exploring Chettinad's ornate mansions and temples. Driving to Madurai takes the rest of your day, but once you arrive in the evening, you'll catch the Aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple and experience the city's lively cultural scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Chettinad mansions and temples
- Witness Aarti at Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
Landmarks/POIs Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple 
- Day 9
Madurai to Coimbatore
Madurai's temples and palace fill your day: Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and Tirumal Nayak's Palace. Later you drive toward Coimbatore and spend time exploring the local food and culture there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
- Visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Visit Tirumal Nayak's Palace
Landmarks/POIs Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple Tirumal Nayak's Palace - Day 10
Coimbatore to Ooty
In Coimbatore, you visit Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Temple and Gass Forest Museum before heading up to Ooty. You'll ride the scenic Nilgiri Mountain Railway and then walk through the botanical gardens to see why Ooty is known for its quiet, peaceful setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Temple
- Visit Gass Forest Museum
- Ride on Nilgiri Mountain Railway
- Explore botanical gardens
Landmarks/POIs Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Temple Gass Forest Museum Ooty Botanical Gardens 
- Day 11
Ooty to Mysore
You drive to Mysore to explore its royal history. The day takes you to Chamundi Hills, the City Palace, and Somnathpur's temple complex. You also visit Srirangapatnam, an island fortress, to see the scale of Mysore's historical importance and architectural heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chamundi Hills
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Somnathpur temple complex
- Explore Srirangapatnam island fortress
Landmarks/POIs Chamundi Hills Mysore City Palace Somnathpur Temple Srirangapatnam 
- Day 12
Mysore to Bangalore
After breakfast, you drive back to Bangalore and head to the airport for your departure. This concludes your trip through South India's temples, hill stations, and palaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
