Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangalore
A representative will be waiting at Bangalore airport to pick you up and drive you to your hotel. After you check in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and get comfortable with the city.
- Start point
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 00:00 - 23:00)
- Day 2
Bangalore
Following breakfast, you'll take a comprehensive city tour that covers Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace with its Indo-Islamic design, Bangalore Palace, and finishes at Cubbon Park. From there you'll head back to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Guided tour of Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
- Visit Bangalore Palace
- Visit Cubbon Park
Landmarks Lalbagh Botanical Garden Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace Bangalore Palace Cubbon Park 
- Day 3
Bangalore to Mysore
After breakfast, the drive to Mysore includes a stop at Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna to see detailed carvings. Once you arrive in Mysore, you'll check in and start exploring the opulent Mysore Palace, climb Chamundi Hills for views, see St. Philomena's Cathedral, and walk through the busy Devaraja Market before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna
- Guided tour of Mysore Palace
- Ascend Chamundi Hills
- Visit St. Philomena's Cathedral
- Explore Devaraja Market
Landmarks Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple Mysore Palace Chamundi Hills St. Philomena's Cathedral Devaraja Market - Day 4
Mysore to Hassan
You'll leave Mysore after breakfast and head to Hassan, stopping at Shravanabelagola where you can see the colossal Bahubali statue at this significant Jain pilgrimage site. In Hassan, after checking in, you'll spend the evening looking at the detailed architecture of Belur and Halebidu temple complexes before an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shravanabelagola and Bahubali statue
- Guided tour of Belur temple complex
- Guided tour of Halebidu temple complex
Landmarks Shravanabelagola Bahubali statue Belur temple complex Halebidu temple complex 
- Day 5
Hassan to Hampi
After breakfast, the drive to Hampi takes you through the Belur and Halebidu temple complexes for en route exploration. When you arrive in Hampi, you'll check in at your hotel and have the rest of the day free to walk around the ancient ruins and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Hampi UNESCO World Heritage site
Optional Activities
- Explore Belur temple complex en route
- Explore Halebidu temple complex en route
Landmarks Hampi 
- Day 6
Hampi
Breakfast comes first, then a guided city tour takes you through Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, and Queen's Bath. You'll see the architectural details and learn about the history of this UNESCO-listed site, then stay overnight in Hampi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Hampi
- Visit Virupaksha Temple
- Visit Vittala Temple
- Visit Lotus Mahal
- Visit Elephant Stables
- Visit Queen's Bath
Landmarks Virupaksha Temple Vittala Temple Lotus Mahal Elephant Stables Queen's Bath 
- Day 7
Hampi to Badami
After breakfast, you'll drive to Badami with stops at Lakkundi to see ancient temples and sculptures, and Gadag for its architectural features. Upon arrival in Badami, you'll check in and explore the rock-cut cave temples and other local attractions before an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lakkundi temples and sculptures
- Visit Gadag architectural sites
- Explore Badami rock-cut cave temples
Landmarks Lakkundi Gadag Badami Cave Temples 
- Day 8
Badami
Following breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring regional architectural gems including Badami's rock-cut cave temples, Aihole's architectural sites, and Pattadakkal's temples at this UNESCO World Heritage location. Later you'll return to Badami for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakkal
- Explore Badami rock-cut cave temples
- Visit Aihole temples
- Visit Pattadakkal temples UNESCO World Heritage site
Landmarks Badami Cave Temples Aihole Pattadakkal - Day 9
Badami to Cochin
After breakfast, you'll drive to Hubli airport for your flight to Cochin. A representative helps with your hotel transfer upon arrival. In the evening, you'll watch a traditional Kathakali dance show, which is a classic Kerala art form, then stay overnight in Cochin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kathakali dance show in the evening
- Day 10
Cochin to Alleppey
Following breakfast, you'll see Cochin's main sights including the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, and St. Francis Church. Then you'll drive to Alleppey and board a traditional houseboat for a cruise through Kerala's backwaters and serene canals, staying overnight on the houseboat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Traditional houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters
Landmarks Dutch Palace Jewish Synagogue Chinese Fishing Nets St. Francis Church 
- Day 11
Alleppey to Thekkady
After leaving the houseboat and having breakfast, you'll drive to Thekkady, a scenic hill station with a wildlife sanctuary. You'll check in at your hotel and have time to relax. In the evening, there's a Martial Arts and Kathakali dance performance to watch before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Martial Arts and Kathakali dance performance in the evening
Landmarks Thekkady 
- Day 12
Thekkady
After breakfast, you'll take a boat cruise through Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to see the flora and fauna there. If conditions are right, you might spot elephants, tigers, and different bird species. In the afternoon, a spice plantation tour shows you how various spices are grown, then you'll return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat cruise through Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Spice plantation tour
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 13
Thekkady to Munnar
You'll drive to Munnar after breakfast, a hill station known for tea plantations and misty mountains. En route, you'll stop at Ramakkalmedu for panoramic views. After checking in to your hotel in Munnar, the rest of the day is free to relax and take in the green landscapes around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ramakkalmedu
Landmarks Ramakkalmedu Munnar 
- Day 14
Munnar
After breakfast, a city tour of Munnar includes Eravikulam National Park where you might see endangered Nilgiri Tahr, the Tea Museum to learn about tea production, and views of the tea gardens and valleys. You'll also visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Top Station before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Tea Museum
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Echo Point
- Visit Top Station
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam Echo Point Top Station - Day 15
Munnar to Madurai
You'll drive to Madurai after breakfast, a city with rich cultural heritage and historical importance. After checking in and relaxing, you'll explore the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, and Gandhi Memorial Museum. Later, you'll watch the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Witness evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Memorial Museum 
- Day 16
Madurai to Thanjavur
After breakfast, you'll drive to Thanjavur with a stop in Trichy along the way. In Trichy, you'll check out the Rock Fort Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Continuing to Thanjavur, you'll visit the Brihadeshwara Temple at this UNESCO World Heritage site, see Vijayanagar Fort, and browse the art gallery and library before an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rock Fort Temple in Trichy
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy
- Visit Brihadeshwara Temple UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore Vijayanagar Fort
- Visit Thanjavur Art Gallery & Saraswathi Mahal Library
Landmarks Rock Fort Temple Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Brihadeshwara Temple Vijayanagar Fort 
- Day 17
Thanjavur to Pondicherry
You'll head to Pondicherry after breakfast, stopping to see the Great Living Chola Temples at Darasuram and Gangaikondacholapuram, both UNESCO World Heritage sites known for their architecture. In Chidambaram, you'll visit the famous Nataraja Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, then continue to Pondicherry, check in, and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Great Living Chola Temple at Darasuram
- Visit Great Living Chola Temple at Gangaikondacholapuram
- Visit Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram
Landmarks Darasuram Temple Gangaikondacholapuram Temple Nataraja Temple 
- Day 18
Pondicherry
After breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring Pondicherry. You can visit the Aurobindo Ashram for its spiritual teachings and Auroville, an experimental township focused on unity and peace. The charming French Quarter has colonial buildings and small cafes to explore, and you can relax on the beaches before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Auroville
- Explore French Quarter
- Relax on Pondicherry beaches
Landmarks Aurobindo Ashram Auroville - Day 19
Pondicherry to Chennai
After breakfast, you'll drive to Chennai via Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. In Mahabalipuram, you'll see the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and the Five Rathas at this UNESCO World Heritage site. In Kanchipuram, known for temples and silk sarees, you'll visit the Ekambareswarar Temple and Kailasanathar Temple before heading to Chennai and checking in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shore Temple UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Five Rathas
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Visit Kailasanathar Temple
Landmarks Shore Temple Arjuna's Penance Five Rathas Ekambareswarar Temple Kailasanathar Temple 
- Day 20
Chennai
After breakfast, a city tour of Chennai takes you to Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Marina Beach, and the Government Museum. You can browse the vibrant markets for souvenirs and gifts. Based on your flight schedule, you'll then transfer to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport., 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Visit Marina Beach
- Visit Government Museum
- Explore Chennai markets
Landmarks Fort St. George Kapaleeshwarar Temple Marina Beach Government Museum
