Itinerary
- Day 1
Kolkata
You'll land at Kolkata airport and a representative will meet you for the drive to your hotel. Once you've settled in, grab breakfast at the hotel and take the rest of the day to acclimate. Walk around the neighborhood a bit if you feel up to it and soak in the energy of the City of Joy without rushing into anything.
- Start point
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 09:00 - 18:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Kolkata
After breakfast, you'll head out to explore Kolkata's cultural heart. The day includes the Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Howrah Bridge, and the Marble Palace. You'll also visit the Missionaries of Charity to learn about Mother Teresa's work. By evening, you'll return to your hotel to rest after a full day of walking and sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Victoria Memorial
- Visit Indian Museum
- Visit Howrah Bridge
- Visit Marble Palace
- Visit Missionaries of Charity
Landmarks Victoria Memorial Indian Museum Howrah Bridge Marble Palace Missionaries of Charity 
- Day 3
Kolkata to Bhubaneswar
Breakfast at the hotel comes first, then you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Bhubaneswar. Once there, you'll visit three temples: Lingaraj, Mukteshwar, and Rajarani. After that, head to the Dhauli Stupa, an important Buddhist site. Later you'll check in at your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lingaraj Temple
- Visit Mukteshwar Temple
- Visit Rajarani Temple
- Visit Dhauli Stupa
Landmarks Lingaraj Temple Mukteshwar Temple Rajarani Temple Dhauli Stupa 
- Day 4
Bhubaneswar to Puri
You'll drive toward Puri after breakfast with several stops along the way. First, the Konark Sun Temple with its intricate stone work. Then the village of Pipili to see applique artists at work, and Raghurajpur where local craftspeople create Pattachitra paintings. Once in Puri, visit the sacred Jagannath Temple before heading to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Konark Sun Temple
- Visit Pipili
- Visit Raghurajpur
- Visit Jagannath Temple
Landmarks Konark Sun Temple Pipili Raghurajpur Jagannath Temple 
- Day 5
Puri
Breakfast happens at your hotel, then you'll board a boat for a cruise on Chilika Lake, India's largest coastal lagoon. You'll observe wildlife and the landscape from the water for a few hours. Back in Puri by afternoon, the rest of the day is yours to explore local markets or relax on the beach before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat cruise on Chilika Lake
Landmarks Chilika Lake 
- Day 6
Puri to Chennai
After breakfast, you'll head to Bhubaneswar airport for your flight to Chennai. Upon arrival, start exploring the city right away. Visit Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, and the Government Museum. You'll check in at your hotel in the evening after taking in several of Chennai's main attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Marina Beach
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Visit Fort St. George
- Visit Government Museum
Landmarks Marina Beach Kapaleeshwarar Temple Fort St. George Government Museum - Day 7
Chennai to Pondicherry
You'll drive from Chennai to Pondicherry with stops at the temples of Kanchipuram and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram along the way. Both places have impressive carved temple structures and rock-cut sculptures worth seeing. You'll arrive in Pondicherry in time for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kanchipuram temples
- Visit Mahabalipuram
Landmarks Kanchipuram Temples Mahabalipuram 
- Day 8
Pondicherry
This day is dedicated to exploring Pondicherry itself. You'll see Sri Aurobindo Ashram, check out Auroville, walk around Promenade Beach, and visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The French Quarter is worth spending time in, and the whole town has a peaceful, laid-back feel. Return to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Auroville
- Visit Promenade Beach
- Visit Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Visit French Quarter
Landmarks Sri Aurobindo Ashram Auroville Promenade Beach Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Day 9
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
You'll drive toward Thanjavur with stops at the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and the Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram. These temple sites have historical significance and interesting architecture. Later you'll reach Thanjavur, check into your hotel, and have dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
- Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- Visit Darasuram
Landmarks Chidambaram Nataraja Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Darasuram 
- Day 10
Thanjavur to Madurai
After breakfast, explore Thanjavur's main sites: the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Palace, and the Saraswathi Mahal Library. Then you'll drive toward Madurai with a stop in Trichy to see the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Rock Fort. You'll arrive in Madurai by evening and check into your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Visit Thanjavur Palace
- Visit Saraswathi Mahal Library
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Visit Rock Fort
Landmarks Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur Palace Saraswathi Mahal Library Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Rock Fort 
- Day 11
Madurai to Munnar
Start the day at the Meenakshi Temple with its impressive architecture. Then move on to Thirumalai Nayakar Palace. From there, you'll visit sacred sites including Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Later, drive to Munnar in the hills and check in at your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakar Palace
- Visit Alagar Koil
- Visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Visit Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple
Landmarks Meenakshi Temple Thirumalai Nayakar Palace Alagar Koil Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple 
- Day 12
Munnar
After breakfast at your hotel, spend the day exploring Munnar and its surroundings. Visit Pothamedu for views of tea plantations and hills, then check out Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill (where you might spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr), and Eravikulam National Park. You'll also see the Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point, and the Tea Museum. Evening brings you back to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Pothamedu viewpoint
- Visit Mattupetty dam
- Visit Rajamala hill
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
- Visit Mattupedi Dairy Farm
- Visit Echo Point
- Visit Tea Museum
Landmarks Pothamedu Mattupetty Dam Rajamala Eravikulam National Park Tea Museum 
- Day 13
Munnar to Thekkady
You'll leave Munnar after breakfast and drive to Thekkady, taking in the hill landscapes along the way. Stop at Ramakkalmedu for views of the Western Ghats. By late afternoon or early evening, you'll reach Thekkady and check in at your hotel to relax before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ramakkalmedu
Landmarks Ramakkalmedu 
- Day 14
Thekkady
After breakfast, head out on a boat safari in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You might spot elephants, tigers, deer, and various bird species from the water. Later, visit a spice plantation and learn how the region grows cardamom, pepper, and other aromatic spices. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit spice plantation
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 15
Thekkady to Alleppey
You'll leave Thekkady after breakfast and drive to Alleppey, also called the Venice of the East. Head to the boat jetty and board a traditional houseboat for a cruise through the Kerala backwaters. The journey takes several hours as you move through lush green landscapes and quiet waterways. Dinner is served on the houseboat, and you'll sleep on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on the houseboat)
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise on Kerala backwaters
Landmarks Kerala Backwaters 
- Day 16
Alleppey to Cochin
After disembarking from the houseboat, you'll drive to Cochin (Kochi) and check in at your hotel. Later, explore Fort Kochi and the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets. Visit Mattancherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance, a traditional Kerala art form. You'll have dinner at your hotel afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit Mattancherry Palace
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Watch Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks Fort Kochi Chinese Fishing Nets Mattancherry Palace Jewish Synagogue 
- Day 17
Cochin
After breakfast, you'll head to Cochin International Airport according to your flight time. This marks the end of your trip through South India's temples, beaches, backwaters, and cultural sites.
- End point
- Cochin International Airport (COK), Nedumbassery, Aluva, Kerala, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport., 08:00 - 20:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
