Itinerary
- Day 1
Mumbai
A GT India Tours representative will meet you at Mumbai airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please, whether that's settling in, grabbing a meal, or walking around the neighborhood to get your bearings.
- Start point
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Mumbai.)
- Day 2
Mumbai
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour covering Mumbai's main attractions. The itinerary includes the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, and Marine Drive along with various temples, memorials, and gardens throughout the day. Your evening is free to explore on your own or rest at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden and Juhu Chowpatty
Landmarks Gateway of India Elephanta Caves Prince of Wales Museum Hanging Gardens Marine Drive Jain Temples Kamla Nehru Garden Juhu Chowpatty Gandhi Memorial Parliament House - Day 3
Mumbai to Chennai
You'll have breakfast at the hotel before checking out and heading to Mumbai airport for your flight to Chennai. Once you land, another GT India Tours representative meets you and transfers you to your Chennai hotel where you can settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Chennai
Starting with breakfast at your hotel, you'll head out on a full day guided tour of Chennai. The tour takes in Marina Beach, ancient temples, historic forts, churches, museums, and parks, including stops at a zoological park and planetarium covering most of the city's major landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to 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 and 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 - Day 5
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
After breakfast and checkout, the drive to Mahabalipuram takes about 3.5 hours (140 km). En route, you'll stop in Kanchipuram to visit several temples like Kamakshi Amman Temple. Once in Mahabalipuram, you'll check in and then explore the Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, caves, and Krishna's Butterball.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram
- Sightseeing tour to Mahabalipuram including Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Caves, and Krishna's Butterball
Landmarks Kamakshi Amman Temple Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple Varadaraja Perumal Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butterball Thirukadalmallai 
- Day 6
Mahabalipuram to Kumbakonam
Starting early with breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Kumbakonam, a journey of about 4.5 hours (230 km). Along the way, you'll revisit some of Mahabalipuram's key sites including Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, caves, and Krishna's Butterball before continuing on. After checking in, the afternoon and evening are at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- En-route visit to Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Caves, and Krishna's Butterball
Landmarks Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butterball Thirukadalmallai - Day 7
Kumbakonam - Darasuram - Thanjavur - Trichy
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Trichy (about 2.5 hours, 100 km). En route, you'll stop at Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram to see excellent examples of Chola architecture, then visit the grand Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur, one of South India's most impressive temples. You'll arrive in Trichy and check in by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram
- Visit Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur
Landmarks Airavatesvara Temple Brihadeeswara Temple 
- Day 8
Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai
After breakfast and checkout, the drive to Madurai takes roughly 3.5 hours (171 km). You'll pass through Chettinad and see its historic mansions along the way. Once in Madurai, after checking in and freshening up, you'll explore the massive Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple complex, Thirupparamkunram temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temples, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil, and Gandhi Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple
- Visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
- Visit Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
- Visit Alagar Kovil
- Visit Gandhi Museum
Optional Activities
- En-route visit to the town of Chettinad known for mansions
Landmarks Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple Thirumalai Nayak Palace Alagar Kovil Gandhi Museum 
- Day 9
Madurai to Periyar
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Periyar (about 3.5 hours, 150 km). Periyar sits in the heart of one of India's largest wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves covering 777 square kilometers. After checking into your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to relax or explore the area at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 
- Day 10
Periyar
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring Periyar's wildlife sanctuary. The day includes activities like bamboo rafting and border hiking, followed by an elephant safari through the sanctuary. You'll also visit Kumily, Mangala, and Devi Temple, giving you a good sense of the region's natural and cultural highlights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bamboo Rafting at Periyar
- Border Hiking at Periyar
- Elephant safari at Periyar wildlife sanctuary
- Visit Kumily
- Visit Mangala and Devi Temple
- Boat ride at Periyar Lake
Landmarks Periyar Lake Kumily Mangala and Devi Temple - Day 11
Periyar to Alleppey
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Alleppey (about 3.5 hours, 128 km) to start your backwater houseboat experience. Once you check in to your houseboat, you'll begin cruising through scenic backwaters and lagoons with lunch and dinner served on board. Later in the evening, you can take a walk through Alleppey's local streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at houseboat)
Included Activities
- Backwater houseboat journey on Alappuzha backwaters and lagoons
- Evening walk around local streets of Alleppey
Landmarks Alappuzha Backwaters 
- Day 12
Alleppey to Cochin
After breakfast and checkout, the drive to Cochin is short, just about an hour (60 km). You'll check in, refresh, then join a half day guided tour visiting Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, museums, historic churches, and islands. The remainder of the day is free for your own activities or exploring at a slower pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour to Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Pareekshith Thampuran Museum, Pallipuram Fort, Santa Cruz Basilica, Bolgatty Island, 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 
- Day 13
Cochin
After breakfast, you'll check out from your hotel and transfer to Cochin airport for your flight home, wrapping up your South India tour.
- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Cochin (Kochi).)
- Meals
- Breakfast
