Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
You'll land at Chennai Airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of the day settling in and resting from your flight.
- Start point
- Chennai International Airtport, Meenambakkam, Pallavaram, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India (Main Entrance)
- Day 2
Mahabalipuram
Head out to Mahabalipuram on the Coromandel Coast to see the historic temples there. You'll walk through the Shore Temple, check out Panch Rath, the Varah Caves, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna's Butter Ball. The evening is yours to relax and wander around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Panch Rath
- Visit Varah Caves
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Krishna's Butter Ball
Landmarks Shore Temple Panch Rath Varah Caves Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butter Ball 
- Day 3
Mahabalipuram to Trichy
This morning you have time to explore Mahabalipuram on your own pace, catching anything you might have missed the day before. In the afternoon, get transported to the railway station and board a train heading to Trichy. The route offers nice views along the way. You'll have dinner once you arrive and settle into your Trichy hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Mahabalipuram independently
- Day 4
Trichy
After breakfast, visit Rockfort Temple and see its three temples: Thayumanavar, Manikka Vinayagar, and Ucchi Pillayar. From there, head to Sri Ranganathaswamy temple to check out the impressive pillared hall. If it interests you, Jambukeshwar Temple is also an option. Later in the evening, browse through the lively markets in Trichy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rockfort Temple - Thayumanavar temple
- Visit Rockfort Temple - Manikka Vinayagar temple
- Visit Rockfort Temple - Ucchi Pillayar Temple
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Jambukeshwar Temple (Thiruvanaikoil temple)
- Visit lively markets of Trichy
Landmarks Rockfort Temple Thayumanavar Temple Manikka Vinayagar Temple Ucchi Pillayar Temple Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Jambukeshwar Temple - Day 5
Trichy to Tanjore
Drive about 2 hours to Tanjore, a city known for its historical and cultural significance. You'll explore Vijayanagar Fort and see its architecture, palace, Sangeetha Mahal art gallery, library, and Shiva Ganga garden. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Brihadeeswarar Temple, a major Chola temple with a 66-meter tower and 13-foot Nandi figurine. Head back to your hotel after.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vijayanagar Fort
- Visit Tanjore Palace
- Visit Sangeetha Mahal
- Visit Shiva Ganga garden
- Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
Landmarks Vijayanagar Fort Tanjore Palace Brihadeeswarar Temple 
- Day 6
Tanjore to Madurai
After breakfast, drive to Madurai, an ancient city on the River Vagai banks with rich cultural roots. Start at the Meenakshi Temple, one of India's oldest, showcasing intricate Dravidian architecture and carvings. Continue to Thirumalai Nayak Palace, built in 1635 and blending Dravidian and Islamic styles. Spend your remaining time at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Landmarks Meenakshi Temple Thirumalai Nayak Palace 
- Day 7
Madurai
Today is yours to spend in Madurai however you'd like. Walk through the busy markets or take a rickshaw ride around the city. Grab lunch and dinner at local restaurants to try South Indian dishes. By evening, head to the railway station and board an overnight train to Mysore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit lively markets of Madurai
- Rickshaw ride through Madurai
- Enjoy South Indian dishes at local restaurants
- Day 8
Mysore
You'll arrive at Mysore railway station and transfer to your hotel. After cleaning up, start exploring Mysore with the Mysore Palace, a royal residence with Indo-Saracenic architecture. Walk through Philomena's Cathedral, one of Asia's tallest churches, featuring Neo-Gothic style, 175-foot twin spires, and French stained glass. Return to your hotel to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mysore Palace
- Visit Philomena's Cathedral
Landmarks Mysore Palace Philomena's Cathedral - Day 9
Mysore to Hassan
Check out and drive to Shravanabelagola to see the 57-foot monolith of Bhagawan Bahubali on Vindhyagiri Hill, the world's tallest monolith from 981 AD. Continue to Belur with its star-shaped temple and intricate hand-carved pillars. Drive on to Halebidu, the 12th-century capital, and see Hoysaleswara temple in Dravidian style. Finish in Hassan, the temple-architecture capital, and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shravanabelagola monolith statue
- Visit Belur temple
- Visit Halebidu
- Visit Hoysaleswara temple
Landmarks Shravanabelagola Belur Temple Hoysaleswara Temple 
- Day 10
Hassan to Hospet
After breakfast, check out and drive to Chitradurga to explore Chitradurga Fort, also called Kallina Kote. Built between the 10th and 18th centuries, it has seven enclosure walls plus 18 ancient temples, 19 gateways, and 38 entrances. The fort also contains a palace, mosque, granaries, and water tanks. Later, continue to Hospet, known for exquisite temples and UNESCO ruins from the Vijayanagar empire, and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chitradurga Fort
Landmarks Chitradurga Fort 
- Day 11
Hampi
Spend the day exploring Hampi's main areas: Hampi Bazaar and the Royal center. In Hampi Bazaar, visit the 15th-century Virupaksha Temple with its 50-meter tower. Walk through Hemakuta Hill to see ancient ruins, Jain temples, and a monolithic Lord Narasimha sculpture. Check out the 16th-century Vittal Temple with musical pillars, Achyutaraya Temple, plus the Monolithic Ganesh, Nandi, Kodandarama, and Krishna temples. In the Royal center, explore Lotus Mahal, the Elephant Quarter, Queen's Bath, Underground Virupaksha temple, and the Archeological Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Virupaksha Temple
- Visit Hemakuta Hill
- Visit Vittal Temple
- Visit Achyutaraya Temple
- Visit Lotus Mahal
- Visit Elephant Quarter
- Visit Archeological Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Monolithic Ganesh statue
- Visit Nandi statue
- Visit Kodandarama Temple
- Visit Krishna Temple
- Visit Queen's Bath
- Visit Underground Virupaksha temple
Landmarks Virupaksha Temple Hemakuta Hill Vittal Temple Achyutaraya Temple Lotus Mahal Elephant Quarter Archeological Museum Queen's Bath Underground Virupaksha Temple - Day 12
Aihole - Pattadakal
Explore Badami, a Chalukya dynasty site from the sixth century with four caves containing murals, sculptures, and inscriptions, plus Agastya lake and Bhootanatha temple complex. Move on to Aihole, a quiet temple town featuring the Vishnu (Durga) Temple with curved walls and other temples. Next, visit Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ten temples built during the Chalukya dynasty along the Malaprabha river's west bank, blending north Indian and Dravidian styles. Return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Badami caves
- Visit Agastya lake
- Visit Bhootanatha temple complex
- Visit Vishnu Temple (Durga Temple)
- Visit Aihole temples
- Visit Pattadakal monuments
Landmarks Badami Caves Agastya Lake Bhootanatha Temple Vishnu Temple Pattadakal Monuments - Day 13
Hubli
Get transferred to Hubli airport with time to spare before your flight departure. Your tour ends here.
- End point
- Hubli Airport (HBX), Gokul Road, Hubli, Karnataka, India (Main entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
