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South India Explorer – Karnataka Kerala Pondicherry Tamilnadu

14 days
From Bangalore to Chennai (Madras)
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangalore

    You'll arrive in Bangalore and connect with your driver for the hotel transfer. After settling in, head out on a city tour hitting Lal Bagh, Bull Temple, Tipu's Fort and Palace, Cave Temple, Cubbon Park, and Ulsoor Lake before returning for dinner and overnight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bangalore city sightseeing tour
    • Visit Lal Bagh
    • Visit Bull Temple
    • Visit Tipu's Fort and Palace
    • Visit Cave Temple
    • Visit Cubbon Park
    • Visit Ulsoor Lake
    Landmarks
    Lal Bagh
    Bull Temple
    Tipu's Fort
    Tipu's Palace
    Cave Temple
    Cubbon Park
    Ulsoor Lake
  2. Day 2

    Bangalore to Mysore

    Following breakfast, check out and drive to Mysore. Once there, get checked in and take some rest time. After lunch, you'll head up to Chamundi Hills to visit the ancient Kali Maa Temple, then see Chamundi Mandir and Mahabaleshwara Mandir before touring Mysore Palace. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Mysore
    • Chamundi Hills excursion
    • Visit Kali Maa Temple
    • Visit Chamundi Mandir
    • Visit Mahabaleshwara Mandir
    • Visit Mysore Palace
    Landmarks
    Chamundi Hills
    Kali Maa Temple
    Chamundi Mandir
    Mahabaleshwara Mandir
    Mysore Palace
  3. Day 3

    Mysore to Coonoor

    After breakfast and checkout, drive to Coonoor through scenic hill routes with tea gardens, green valleys, and waterfalls surrounding you the whole way. Check in to your hotel for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Coonoor
    Landmarks
    Nilgiris
  4. Day 4

    Coonoor

    This morning you'll explore Coonoor starting with Sim's Park botanical garden and nearby picnic spots. From there, check out Droog Fort, Dolphin's Nose viewpoint, and Lamb's Rock for the views. Grab lunch at a restaurant, then head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Restaurant lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sim's Park
    • Visit Droog Fort
    • Visit Dolphin's Nose viewpoint
    • Visit Lamb's Rock

    Optional Activities

    • Explore additional botanical gardens in Coonoor
    • Visit picnic spots nearby
    Landmarks
    Sim's Park
    Droog Fort
    Dolphin's Nose
    Lamb's Rock
  5. Day 5

    Coonoor to Kochi

    After breakfast, depart for Kochi on approximately a 6-hour drive. You'll arrive in this coastal city on India's western coast facing the Arabian Sea. Check in and then you have the rest of the day to yourself.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Kochi
    Landmarks
    Arabian Sea
  6. Day 6

    Kochi

    Breakfast comes first, then you'll explore Kochi's sites including St. Francis Xavier's Church, Kochi Fort, Pareekshith Thampuran Museum, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, and Shiva Temple. By evening, catch the Kathakali Dance Show, have dinner, and return to the hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Francis Xavier's Church
    • Visit Kochi Fort
    • Visit Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit Mattancherry Palace
    • Visit Shiva Temple
    • Kathakali Dance Show in the evening
    Landmarks
    St. Francis Xavier's Church
    Kochi Fort
    Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
    Jewish Synagogue
    Mattancherry Palace
    Shiva Temple
  7. Day 7

    Kochi to Alleppey

    After breakfast and checkout, travel to Alleppey, an island surrounded by rivers and sea. Your hotel offers backwater views from a traditional setting. Have lunch and spend time exploring Alleppey's backwaters. In the evening, visit nearby villages and stay overnight at the hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during backwater cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Alleppey
    • Backwater experience

    Optional Activities

    • Evening exploration of nearby villages
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
  8. Day 8

    Alleppey to Thekkady

    Breakfast in the houseboat, then cruise to Thekkady passing rubber plantations and tea gardens. Check into your resort surrounded by coconut trees, paddy fields, and backwaters. After lunch, explore Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary to see diverse wildlife and birds, then check out the Spice Market. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in houseboat), Lunch (Resort lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat breakfast
    • Cruise to Thekkady
    • Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary exploration
    • Visit Spice Market of Thekkady
    Landmarks
    Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary
    Spice Market of Thekkady
  9. Day 9

    Thekkady to Madurai

    After breakfast and checkout, drive to Madurai, a temple city surrounded by mountains. Check in and rest at your hotel. Following lunch, you'll explore Sri Meenakshi Amman Mandir, Badri Narayan Mandir, Gandhi Museum, Koodal Azhagar Kovil Mandir, and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Return for dinner and overnight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Madurai
    • Visit Sri Meenakshi Amman Mandir
    • Visit Badri Narayan Mandir
    • Visit Gandhi Museum
    • Visit Koodal Azhagar Kovil Mandir
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    Landmarks
    Sri Meenakshi Amman Mandir
    Badri Narayan Mandir
    Gandhi Museum
    Koodal Azhagar Kovil Mandir
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
  10. Day 10

    Madurai to Trichy

    Following breakfast, check out and drive to Trichy. After checking in and relaxing, have lunch then go sightseeing at Rockfort, Tiruvanaikaval, Samayapuram, and Ranganathasamy Mandir. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Trichy
    • Visit Rockfort
    • Visit Tiruvanaikaval
    • Visit Samayapuram
    • Visit Ranganathasamy Mandir
    Landmarks
    Rockfort
    Tiruvanaikaval
    Samayapuram
    Ranganathasamy Mandir
  11. Day 11

    Trichy to Thanjavur

    After breakfast and checkout, drive to Thanjavur. Complete your check-in and rest at the hotel. Have lunch, then explore Brihadeeswarar Temple, the Museum, and Thanjavur Palace. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Thanjavur
    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
    • Visit Museum
    • Visit Thanjavur Palace
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Thanjavur Palace
  12. Day 12

    Thanjavur to Pondicherry

    Breakfast followed by checkout from your hotel. Drive to Pondicherry on India's southern coast. Check in and settle in, then after lunch, explore the coastlines, backwaters, fishing villages, ashrams, and spiritual centers. Walk through the local market in the evening to check out seafood and local goods. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Pondicherry
    • Explore Pondicherry attractions and local market
  13. Day 13

    Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram

    After breakfast and checkout, drive to Mahabalipuram to see Tiger Caves, Arjuna's Penance Caves, and the Temples of Five Rathas. Then continue to Kanchipuram and check in. Have lunch and rest, then explore the city's temples including Sakkiswarar Mandir, Kailasanthar Temple, and Vardarajanperumal Mandir. Dinner and overnight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiger Caves
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance Caves
    • Visit Temples of Five Rathas
    • Visit Sakkiswarar Mandir
    • Visit Kailasanthar Temple
    • Visit Vardarajanperumal Mandir
    Landmarks
    Tiger Caves
    Arjuna's Penance Caves
    Temples of Five Rathas
    Sakkiswarar Mandir
    Kailasanthar Temple
    Vardarajanperumal Mandir
  14. Day 14

    Kanchipuram to Chennai

    Have a final breakfast at the hotel and check out. Your driver transfers you to Chennai Railway Station or Airport for your journey home, wrapping up the South India tour.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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