Itinerary
- Day 1
Mumbai
You'll arrive at Mumbai airport where a GTIndia Tours representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to settle in and get your bearings after traveling.
- Day 2
Mumbai
After breakfast, you'll join a full day guided tour hitting the major spots: 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. By evening you'll have free time to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Mumbai including 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/POIs Gateway of India Elephanta Caves Gandhi Memorial Parliament House Marine Drive Prince of Wales Museum Hanging Gardens Jain Temples Kamla Nehru Garden Juhu Chowpatty - Day 3
Mumbai to Goa
You'll check out after breakfast and head to Mumbai railway station to catch the train to Goa. Once you arrive at Goa railway station, a representative will pick you up and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Goa
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided tour of Goa including Old Goa, Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's Church and Arch of Vice Roy. Later you'll have free time to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goa including Old Goa, Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's Church and Arch of Vice Roy
Landmarks/POIs Old Goa Se Cathedral Church of St. Francis Xavier St. Catherine's Church Arch of Vice Roy - Day 5
Goa
After breakfast, you'll head to the beaches of North Goa, visiting Calangute and Anjuna. Later you'll stop at Dona Paula fishing village. The rest of your day is unscheduled for you to explore or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beach exploration of North Goa including Calangute and Anjuna
- Visit to Dona Paula fishing village
Landmarks/POIs Calangute Beach Anjuna Beach Dona Paula - Day 6
Goa
You'll enjoy a day boat cruise on the Mandovi River after breakfast. Several options are available including Dolphin Fantasy, Pearl of the Orient and Backwater Thrills. After the cruise wraps up, you'll have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise ride on Mandovi River
Optional Activities
- Dolphin Fantasy river cruise
- Pearl of the Orient river cruise
- Backwater Thrills river cruise
Landmarks/POIs Mandovi River - Day 7
Goa to Hampi
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Hampi. Once you arrive and check in, the rest of your day is open for you to settle in or start exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Hampi
Following breakfast, you'll visit the famous ruins of Hampi including Virupaksha Temple, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Group of Monuments and dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Shiva. You'll also see the Vittala Temple complex known for its creative architecture including a moving stone chariot and musical pillars. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Virupaksha Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site Group of Monuments at Hampi
- Visit Vittala Temple complex with moving stone chariot and musical pillars
Landmarks/POIs Virupaksha Temple Vittala Temple Group of Monuments at Hampi - Day 9
Hampi to Mysore
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Mysore. You'll check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Mysore
You'll take a full day guided tour of Mysore after breakfast, visiting Mysore Palace with its exquisite carvings and art from around the world, Chamundi Hills for views overlooking Mysore city, and Rajendra Art Gallery with its paintings by Raja Ravi Verma. You'll have free time later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Mysore including Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and Rajendra Art Gallery
Landmarks/POIs Mysore Palace Chamundi Hills Rajendra Art Gallery - Day 11
Mysore to Wayanad
You'll check out after breakfast and drive to Wayanad. After checking in to your hotel, the rest of your day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Wayanad
Following breakfast, you'll take a Wayanad sightseeing tour from 09:30 AM to 03:30 PM visiting Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam in India and second largest in Asia, Pazhassi Raja Tomb and museum, Mananthavadi, and Kuruvadweep, a series of islands on the Kabini River. You'll have free time after.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wayanad sightseeing tour including Banasura Sagar Dam, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pazhassi Raja Museum, Mananthavadi and Kuruvadweep
Landmarks/POIs Banasura Sagar Dam Pazhassi Raja Tomb Pazhassi Raja Museum Mananthavadi Kuruvadweep - Day 13
Wayanad to Cochin
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Cochin. You'll check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Cochin
You'll take a full day sightseeing tour after breakfast visiting Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) and Chinese Fishing Market. In the evening, you'll watch the Kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup and masks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour of Cochin including Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) and Chinese Fishing Market
- Evening Kathakali dance show
Landmarks/POIs Fort Kochi St. Francis Church Jewish Synagogue Mattancherry Palace Chinese Fishing Market - Day 15
Cochin to Alleppey (Houseboat)
After breakfast you'll check out and transfer to Alleppey to board your houseboat for a backwater journey. You'll have lunch and dinner on board while cruising the backwaters and lagoons. In the evening, you'll walk around the local streets of Alappuzha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat journey on backwaters and lagoons of Alappuzha
Landmarks/POIs Alleppey Backwaters Alappuzha - Day 16
Alleppey to Varkala
You'll have breakfast at the houseboat, then check out and drive to Varkala. After checking in and freshening up, you'll visit Papanasam Beach in the evening, a place perfect for a relaxing time with golden sunsets, calm waves and towering red laterite cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Papanasam Beach in evening
Landmarks/POIs Papanasam Beach - Day 17
Varkala
You'll visit the Janardanaswamy Temple after breakfast, a 2000 year old temple said to have been built on divine bidding. The rest of your day is yours to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Janardanaswamy Temple
Landmarks/POIs Janardanaswamy Temple - Day 18
Varkala
You'll spend your day at Varkala Beach after breakfast, soaking up the sun, playing in the surf and tasting local tropical fruits. You'll have free time for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Enjoy Varkala Beach
Landmarks/POIs Varkala Beach - Day 19
Varkala to Kanyakumari
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Kanyakumari, stopping at Padmanabhapuram Palace along the way. Once you arrive and check in, you'll refresh and then visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Mandir (one of the fifty two Shakti Peethas), Tri Samudra Milan, Gandhi Mandapam and Suchindram Temple. Later you'll have free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace (en route)
- Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Visit Kanyakumari Mandir
- Visit Tri Samudra Milan
- Visit Gandhi Mandapam
- Visit Suchindram Temple
Landmarks/POIs Padmanabhapuram Palace Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial Kanyakumari Mandir Tri Samudra Milan Gandhi Mandapam Suchindram Temple - Day 20
Kanyakumari to Madurai
You'll check out after breakfast and drive to Madurai. Upon arrival you'll check in, refresh, then take a half day tour visiting Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in India, Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil Temple and Gandhi Museum. You'll have free time after.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day tour of Madurai including Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Alagar Kovil Temple and Gandhi Museum
Landmarks/POIs Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple Thirumalai Nayak Palace Alagar Kovil Temple Gandhi Museum - Day 21
Madurai to Pondicherry
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Pondicherry, stopping in Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) en route to see Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple and Srirangam Temple. Upon arriving in Pondicherry you'll check in to your hotel. You'll enjoy boating at Chunnambar backwater and visit the beaches of Pondicherry.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rock Fort Temple in Trichy
- Visit Jambukeshwara Temple in Trichy
- Visit Srirangam Temple in Trichy
- Boating at Chunnambar backwater
Landmarks/POIs Rock Fort Temple Jambukeshwara Temple Srirangam Temple Chunnambar Backwater - Day 22
Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided tour of Pondicherry visiting Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple. Later you'll check out and drive to Mahabalipuram. Once you arrive and check in, the rest of your day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pondicherry including Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple
Landmarks/POIs Aurobindo Ashram Botanical Garden Memorial House Manakula Vinayagar Temple Vedapureeswarar Temple - Day 23
Mahabalipuram to Chennai
You'll check out after breakfast and take a guided tour of Mahabalipuram visiting Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Caves and Krishna's Butterball. You'll then drive to Chennai, stopping in Kanchipuram en route to see the 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple with intricate sandstone carvings, Ulagalanda Perumal Temple with its huge Vishnu statue, and Ekambareswarar Temple with a sacred mango tree. After checking in to your hotel in Chennai, the rest of your day is yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mahabalipuram including Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Caves and Krishna's Butterball
- Visit Kanchipuram including Kailasanathar Temple, Ulagalanda Perumal Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple
Landmarks/POIs Thirukadalmallai Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Kanchipuram Kailasanathar Temple Ulagalanda Perumal Temple Ekambareswarar Temple - Day 24
Chennai
You'll check out after breakfast and transfer to Chennai airport to board your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
