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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mumbai

    Your representative will meet you at Mumbai airport and take you to your hotel. After that, the day is yours to rest and settle in at your own pace.

    Start point
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Mumbai.)
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  2. Day 2

    Mumbai

    Following breakfast, you'll take a guided tour through Mumbai's main attractions like the Gateway of India, temples, museums, and coastal areas. The afternoon and evening are free for whatever you'd like to do.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Mumbai
    • Visit Gateway of India
    • Visit Elephanta Caves
    • Visit Gandhi Memorial
    • Visit Parliament House
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Prince of Wales Museum
    • Visit Hanging Gardens
    • Visit Jain Temples
    • Visit Kamla Nehru Garden
    • Visit Juhu Chowpatty
    Landmarks
    Gateway of India
    Elephanta Caves
    Gandhi Memorial
    Parliament House
    Marine Drive
    Prince of Wales Museum
    Hanging Gardens
    Jain Temples
    Kamla Nehru Garden
    Juhu Chowpatty
  3. Day 3

    Mumbai to Chennai

    Check out after breakfast and head to the airport for your flight to Chennai. Once you land, your representative will pick you up and take you to your hotel for check-in.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  4. Day 4

    Chennai

    After breakfast, a full day guided tour takes you around Chennai to see Marina Beach, historic temples and churches, museums, and cultural sites including some of India's oldest forts and botanical gardens.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided tour of Chennai
    • Visit Marina Beach
    • Visit Kapaleeshwar Temple
    • Visit Fort St.George
    • Visit Santhome Cathedral
    • Visit National Art Gallery
    • Visit St.Mary's Church
    • Visit Anna Zoological Park
    • Visit Birla Planetarium
    • Visit People's Park
    • Visit Kalakshetra
    • Visit Theosophical Society
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    Kapaleeshwar Temple
    Fort St.George
    Santhome Cathedral
    National Art Gallery
    St.Mary's Church
    Anna Zoological Park
    Birla Planetarium
    People's Park
    Kalakshetra
    Theosophical Society
  5. Day 5

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram

    You'll leave after breakfast and drive toward Mahabalipuram with a stop in Kanchipuram to visit temples in this sacred city. Later you'll reach Mahabalipuram, check in, and explore the ancient monuments and temples there.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kanchipuram
    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Visit The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Caves
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    Landmarks
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadaraja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Thirukadalmallai
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
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  6. Day 6

    Mahabalipuram to Kumbakonam

    Early breakfast and checkout, then you're off to Kumbakonam with stops along the way to see the ancient monuments at Mahabalipuram. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, the rest of the day is relaxation time.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Caves
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    Landmarks
    Thirukadalmallai
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
  7. Day 7

    Kumbakonam to Trichy

    After breakfast and checkout, the drive to Trichy includes visits to two significant temples showcasing Chola and Dravidian architecture, the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram and the Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur, both representing some of South India's finest temple design.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Airavatesvara Temple
    • Visit Brihadeeswara Temple
    Landmarks
    Airavatesvara Temple
    Brihadeeswara Temple
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  8. Day 8

    Trichy to Madurai

    Checkout and drive to Madurai with a detour through Chettinad to see its famous mansions. When you arrive in Madurai and freshen up, a guided tour takes you through one of India's largest temple complexes plus other temples, palaces, and museums.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chettinad
    • Sightseeing tour of Madurai
    • Visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar
    • Visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    • Visit Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    • Visit Alagar Kovil
    • Visit Gandhi Museum
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Sundareswarar
    Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    Alagar Kovil
    Gandhi Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Madurai to Periyar

    You'll check out after breakfast and drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of India's largest sanctuaries and Tiger Reserve. After arriving and checking in, the day is yours to relax and settle in.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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  10. Day 10

    Periyar

    A full day of activities at Periyar includes bamboo rafting, border hiking, and an elephant safari through the sanctuary where you might spot tigers and other wildlife. You'll also visit nearby spots like Kumily and Devi Temple.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day sightseeing tour of Periyar
    • Bamboo Rafting
    • Border Hiking
    • Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangala and Devi Temple
    • Boat ride at Periyar Lake
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
    Kumily
    Devi Temple
  11. Day 11

    Periyar to Alleppey

    After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Alleppey to board your houseboat for the scenic backwater journey. Lunch and dinner happen on board, and later you can take an evening walk through Alleppey's local streets.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat journey on backwaters and lagoons
    • Evening walk around local streets of Alleppey
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  12. Day 12

    Alleppey to Cochin

    Check out and drive to Cochin where you'll check into your hotel. After freshening up, a half day guided tour covers Fort Kochi, coastal drives, historic churches and palaces, museums, and islands. The rest of your day is free.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half day guided tour of Cochin
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Hill Palace
    • Visit St.Francis Church
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
    • Visit Pallipuram Fort
    • Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
    • Visit Bolgatty Island
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Marine Drive
    Hill Palace
    St.Francis Church
    Dutch Palace
    Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
    Pallipuram Fort
    Santa Cruz Basilica
    Bolgatty Island
    Indo Portuguese Museum
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  13. Day 13

    Cochin

    Following breakfast and hotel checkout, you'll head to Cochin airport for your flight home.

    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin (Kochi).)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Pablo
    · October 3rd, 2025
    This tour was an unforgettable experience. From the hustle and bustle of New Delhi to the serene beauty of Udaipur, each stop offered something unique. The guides were excellent, explaining the history and significance of each site with passion. The hotels were comfortable. The drivers were friendly and made much more bearable thanks to their professionalism. The safari in Ranthambore was thrilling, and I was lucky enough to spot a tiger. Cultural experiences, this is the one.
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  • Rebecca
    · October 3rd, 2025
    Good hotels, nice selection of destinations, enough time for your own explorations, experienced tour guide, highly recommended.
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  • Karen
    · October 2nd, 2025
    I really appreciated the attention to detail in the services. The airport pickup in Delhi was prompt, and the check-in process at every hotel was smooth. Each hotel provided basic comforts clean rooms. Guides were informative and made the sightseeing feel purposeful. They explained architecture, local stories, and culture clearly. Our driver was outstanding polite, punctual, and very careful on long stretches. All entries, rickshaw rides, and safaris were pre-arranged. It’s clear this company has good experience running multi-city tours with minimal stress for the traveler.
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