Itinerary
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
- 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 - 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
