Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
You'll arrive in Chennai and start exploring the city's colonial heritage right away. Head to Fort St. George to see the historic church and museum, then make your way to Kapaleeshwarar Temple. By late afternoon, take a heritage drive that passes by the Madras High Court buildings and other notable architectural sites around the city.
- Start point
- Chennai Airport, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fort St. George with St. Mary's Church
- Explore Fort Museum
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Heritage drive past Madras High Court buildings and architectural marvels
Landmarks Fort St. George St. Mary's Church Fort Museum Kapaleeshwarar Temple Madras High Court 
- Day 2
Chennai to Pondicherry
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Pondicherry with a stop at Mahabalipuram to see the rock-cut temples and stone carvings that are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, continue to Pondicherry and walk through the French Quarter to see the blend of French and Tamil architecture. Later, visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram before settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabalipuram UNESCO World Heritage Site with rock-cut temples
- Explore French Quarter in Pondicherry
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Landmarks Mahabalipuram Sri Aurobindo Ashram 
- Day 3
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
Starting after breakfast, you'll drive to Thanjavur with stops along the way. First, check out the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, then visit the Great Living Chola Temples at both Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites show off Dravidian architecture from centuries past. You'll arrive in Thanjavur by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram
- Visit Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- Visit Great Living Chola Temples at Darasuram
Landmarks Nataraja Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple Darasuram Temple 
- Day 4
Thanjavur to Trichy
After breakfast, explore Thanjavur's heritage by visiting the Brihadeshwara Temple, the Vijayanagar Fort, and the Thanjavur Art Gallery with its ancient manuscripts and artworks. Each of these sites is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then you'll drive to Trichy and visit the Rockfort Temple, which sits on top of a rock and gives you views out over the whole city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeshwara Temple
- Explore Vijayanagar Fort
- Visit Thanjavur Art Gallery
- Visit Saraswathi Mahal Library
- Visit Rockfort Temple
Landmarks Brihadeshwara Temple Vijayanagar Fort Thanjavur Art Gallery Saraswathi Mahal Library Rockfort Temple 
- Day 5
Trichy to Madurai
Following breakfast, drive to Madurai, a city that's been continuously inhabited for thousands of years. After checking in, head to the Meenakshi Amman Temple to see its architecture and detailed carvings. Spend time in the vibrant market atmosphere, and try to catch the evening prayer ceremony at this important spiritual center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Witness evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple 
- Day 6
Madurai to Munnar
After breakfast, you'll leave for Munnar, a hill station surrounded by tea plantations and misty mountains. Once you arrive and check in, spend the afternoon at the Tea Museum learning how tea is produced locally. You'll get to taste different teas and walk around the nice surroundings of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tea Museum
- Tea tasting session
Landmarks Tea Museum Munnar 
- Day 7
Munnar
This morning after eating, spend time exploring Munnar's landscape. Walk through the tea plantations, visit Echo Point where sounds come back to you, and stroll through spice gardens. Then head to Mattupetty Dam to see the reservoir surrounded by hills and the water views it offers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore tea plantations
- Visit Echo Point
- Walk through spice gardens
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
Optional Activities
- Visit Eravikulam National Park (home to endangered Nilgiri Tahr)
Landmarks Echo Point Mattupetty Dam Eravikulam National Park 
- Day 8
Munnar to Ooty
You'll leave Munnar and drive to Ooty, which is known as the Queen of Hill Stations. The drive itself is scenic, moving through different landscapes. After you check in at your hotel, you'll have free time to either walk around the charming town or simply relax in the cool climate with all the greenery around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Ooty 
- Day 9
Ooty
After breakfast, start exploring Ooty by taking a boat out on the lake. Next, walk through the Botanical Gardens to see all the exotic plants and flowers. Later in the day, take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for nice views of the landscapes and valleys around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boating on Ooty Lake
- Visit Botanical Gardens
- Ride on Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Landmarks Ooty Lake Botanical Gardens Ooty Nilgiri Mountain Railway - Day 10
Ooty to Mysore
Following breakfast, drive to Mysore and check in. Then tour the city starting with the Mysore Palace, which blends Indo-Saracenic and Gothic styles. Head up Chamundi Hills to the Chamundeshwari Temple for views over the city, and visit St. Philomena's Church. Later that evening, come back to see the palace lit up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Mysore
- Visit Mysore Palace
- Visit Chamundi Hills and Chamundeshwari Temple
- Visit St. Philomena's Church
- View illuminated Mysore Palace
Landmarks Mysore Palace Chamundi Hills Chamundeshwari Temple St. Philomena's Church 
- Day 11
Mysore to Hassan
After eating breakfast, head to Hassan with stops at the Chennakesava Temple in Somanathapura to see the intricate Hoysala carvings, and Srirangapatna, an island fortress that was once Tipu Sultan's capital. You'll arrive in Hassan with the evening free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chennakesava Temple in Somanathapura
- Explore Srirangapatna
Landmarks Chennakesava Temple Srirangapatna 
- Day 12
Hassan to Bangalore
After breakfast, take a trip to see the temples at Belur and Halebeedu. Check out the Chennakesava Temple in Belur with its detailed carvings and craftsmanship, then visit the Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebeedu. From there, drive to Bangalore and check in at your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chennakesava Temple in Belur
- Visit Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebeedu
Landmarks Chennakesava Temple Hoysaleswara Temple 
- Day 13
Bangalore
Following breakfast, tour Bangalore, the Garden City. Visit the Bangalore Palace, which was inspired by England's Windsor Castle, and walk through the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens to see the variety of plants and the iconic Glass House. Later, head to markets like Commercial Street to see shops and try local food.
- End point
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Devanahalli, Devanahalli, Karnataka, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport., 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bangalore Palace
- Explore Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
- Visit Glass House at Lalbagh
- Explore Commercial Street or Brigade Road markets
Landmarks Bangalore Palace Lalbagh Botanical Gardens Commercial Street Brigade Road 
