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Spotlight on South India - Tamilnadu, Kerala & Karnataka

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Start point
    Chennai International Airport (MAA), Great Southern Trunk Rd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (You will be greeted outside the airport exit gate by a representative holding a personalized name placard. Pick-up can also be arranged from any car-accessible location within Chennai., 07:00 - 12:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Club House), (The Residency), (La Woods)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Marina Beach
    • Visit San Thome Basilica
    • Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Landmarks
    Marina Beach
    San Thome Basilica
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
  2. Day 2

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Annamalai International), Hotel (Shenbaga Hotel & Convention), Hotel (Hotel Accord)

    Included Activities

    • Explore UNESCO-listed rock-cut temples
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Five Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Explore French Quarter
    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Five Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    French Quarter
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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  3. Day 3

    Pondicherry to Gangaikondacholapuram to Darasuram to Tanjore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gnanam), (Indeco Swamimalai), (Mantra Koodam)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Airavatesvara Temple
    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
    • Explore Raja Museum and Art Gallery
    • Visit Saraswati Mahal Library
    Landmarks
    Airavatesvara Temple
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Raja Museum
    Saraswati Mahal Library
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  4. Day 4

    Tanjore to Trichy to Chettinad to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Chettinad lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heritage Madurai), Hotel (Madurai Residency), (Poppy's Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam
    • Explore Chettinad heritage mansions
    • Authentic Chettinad lunch in heritage hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Chettinad Bullock Cart Ride Experience - USD 60 Per Person
    Landmarks
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
  5. Day 5

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heritage Madurai), Hotel (Madurai Residency), (Poppy's Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mattuthavani Flower Market
    • Visit Nayaka Palace
    • Rickshaw ride through Madurai markets
    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Madurai - Heritage Walking Tour - USD 55 per person
    Landmarks
    Mattuthavani Flower Market
    Nayaka Palace
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
  6. Day 6

    Madurai to Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peppervine), Hotel (Elephant Court), Hotel (Elephant Route)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Periyar Lake
    • Visit traditional spice plantation

    Optional Activities

    • Thekkady - Cooking Class and Dinner - USD 35 per person
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
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  7. Day 7

    Periyar to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared local meals on houseboat), Dinner (Freshly prepared local meals on houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Deluxe Houseboat ), Houseboat (Premium Houseboat ), Houseboat (Luxury Houseboat )

    Included Activities

    • Board private traditional Kerala houseboat
    • Backwater cruise past villages and paddy fields
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters
  8. Day 8

    Alleppey to Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Abad Plaza), Hotel (Casino Hotel ), Hotel (Fragrant Nature)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
    • Visit Mattancherry Dutch Palace
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Paradesi Synagogue
    • Watch traditional Kathakali dance performance
    Landmarks
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    Mattancherry Dutch Palace
    St. Francis Church
    Paradesi Synagogue
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  9. Day 9

    Cochin to Coimbatore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zone Connect By The Park Coimbatore), Hotel (The Residency Towers Coimbatore), (CAG Pride Coimbatore)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Marudamalai Temple
    • Visit Isha Yoga Center
    • View Adiyogi Statue
    Landmarks
    Marudamalai Temple
    Isha Yoga Center
    Adiyogi Statue
  10. Day 10

    Coimbatore to Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandesh Pride), Hotel (Southern Star), Hotel (Radisson)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Somnathpur Temple
    Landmarks
    Somnathpur Temple
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  11. Day 11

    Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandesh Pride), Hotel (Southern Star), Hotel (Radisson)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mysore Palace
    • Explore Chamundi Hill
    • Visit Chamundeshwari Temple
    • Visit St. Philomena's Church
    Landmarks
    Mysore Palace
    Chamundi Hill
    Chamundeshwari Temple
    St. Philomena's Church
  12. Day 12

    Mysore to Sravanbelagola to Hassan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ashok Hassan - Superior Hotel), Hotel (Hoyasala Village Resort - Prestige Hotel), Hotel (Mallige Residency - Standard Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bahubali statue at Sravanbelagola
    • Visit Belur Temple (Chennakesava Temple)
    • Visit Halebidu Temple (Hoysaleswara Temple)
    Landmarks
    Bahubali Statue
    Chennakesava Temple
    Hoysaleswara Temple
  13. Day 13

    Hassan to Belur to Halebidu to Bangalore

    End point
    Kempegowda International Airport Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India (You will be dropped off at the airport or any car-accessible location within Bangalore, ensuring a smooth and comfortable end to your journey.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clarks Inn), Hotel (Ashok Hassan - Superior Hotel), Hotel (Hoyasala Village Resort - Prestige Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vidhana Soudha
    • Explore Cubbon Park
    • Explore MG Road
    Landmarks
    Vidhana Soudha
    Cubbon Park
    MG Road
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  • O
    March 7th, 2026
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    An outstanding travel experience! Spotlight on South India – Tamilnadu, Kerala & Karnataka offers a wonderful...
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    April 22nd, 2025
    3
    Excellent selection of top accommodations. Excellent driver Mr. Vincent, very personable with good command of the...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Dear Barbara, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding your recent Spotlight on South India tour through Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated the selection of top accommodations, the service provided by Mr. Vincent, and the overall communication with our MTA team. Your kind words truly encourage us to continue striving for excellence. We sincerely regret to learn that the local guiding services did not fully meet your expectations. We take your comments seriously and will work more carefully with our local partners to ensure that future guides are not only fluent in English but are also better trained to balance historical, cultural, and social aspects during the tours. We will also emphasize to our guides the importance of adapting the content to our guests' preferences and ensuring the experience remains engaging and accessible. Regarding the exploration of temples during peak heat hours, we understand the discomfort this may have caused. We will make greater efforts in future itineraries to adjust the timings wherever possible to provide a more comfortable experience. As for the driving experience, we are sorry to hear that you felt distressed with the driving style. Safety and comfort are of utmost importance to us, and we will be reinforcing our standards and expectations with all drivers to ensure a smoother and more relaxed journey for our guests. We will also work on improving the drivers' English communication skills to avoid any future misunderstandings. Your insights are extremely valuable to us as they help us refine and enhance our services. We truly appreciate your candid feedback and your trust in choosing MTA for your South India journey. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and to provide you with an even better and more enriching travel experience. Warm regards, MTA DMC
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  • Spotlight on South India - Tamilnadu, Kerala & Karnataka reviewer 3
    February 11th, 2024
    5
    Very exciting tour along rather different interesting buildings, temples, palaces , boats and meeting local people of...
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    Traveled in January 2024
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Dear Eddy, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour exciting and filled with diverse experiences, from exploring unique buildings, temples, and palaces to interacting with local people in various settings such as weddings, markets, and statements of faith. Your adventurous spirit and openness to different cultures enrich our tours, and we're delighted that you had such memorable encounters. Warm regards, Team MTA
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  • K
    December 9th, 2023
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    The tour was well organized. Each day was filled with enough activities that were engaging, educational and fun with...
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    Traveled in November 2023
  • N
    December 9th, 2023
    5
    The tour was well planned with tour guides at each location who were informative. The driver was ever so helpful,...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed our well-planned tour, informative guides, and helpful driver. We're delighted you loved the fantastic food spots we picked. Your satisfaction means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences. TEAM MTA
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  • Spotlight on South India - Tamilnadu, Kerala & Karnataka reviewer 6
    November 6th, 2023
    4
    We enjoyed our tour very much. Our driver for the majority of the trip was Gopal. He took excellent care of us. The...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Ms Taylors Thanks very much for your positive feedback. Its great to know that your tour went as per your expectations.We look forward to see you again on an another exciting Trip, Warm Regards Team MTA
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  • Spotlight on South India - Tamilnadu, Kerala & Karnataka reviewer 7
    March 20th, 2023
    5
    Great exploration trip, was able to see centuries old amazing architecture and stone carvings of ancient India.
    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Ms Arora Good morning Thanks for your encouraging feedback, We look forward to hearing from You soon. Regards TEAM MTA
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  • V
    February 12th, 2020
    5
    Everything went great . The assistance was very good and we recommend it.
    Traveled in February 2020
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Hello Ms valeria. Greetings from MTA Destinations. we appreciate your review. and look forward to serve you in future too, Warm Regards Manish
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  • K
    December 29th, 2019
    5
    Had a wonderful time. The drivers and guides were informative and helpful.
    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Ms Noble Greetings from MTA Destinations we are really glad that you liked our Services, we look forward to your next trip in INDIA with MTA Destinations. Regards Manish
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  • A
    December 27th, 2019
    5
    Excellent organization and at affordable costs
    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Mr Fabris Greetings from MTA Destinations Thanks a lot for your Review, we r really happy that you liked the tour and our services. we look forward to your next trip in INDIA with MTA Destinations. Regards Manish
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    Is transport in a private car or shared bus? We plan to arrive early (Day 0) and stay overnight in Chennai. Can we join tour from city hotel in Chennai instead of airport? We intend to stay overnight in Bangalore at end of tour (Day 13). Can you drop at hotel of choice?

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      Private Transportation: This tour will be operated exclusively for your party of two, with private car transport throughout. Chennai Arrival: Arrangements can be made to pick you up from your city hotel in Chennai on Day 1, rather than the airport. Bangalore Post-Tour Accommodation: You may provide us with your chosen hotel in Bangalore at a later stage, or we can assist in arranging post-tour accommodation.

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