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Temples, Hills, and Palaces of South India

12 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangalore

    Start point
    Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel., 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Orchid Central/ Ramada Bangalore), Hotel (Lemon Tree Premier/ Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa), Hotel (ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ Vivanta Bengaluru, Residency Road)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bangalore's vibrant city atmosphere
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  2. Day 2

    Bangalore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Orchid Central/ Ramada Bangalore), Hotel (Lemon Tree Premier/ Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa), Hotel (ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ Vivanta Bengaluru, Residency Road)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Bangalore
    • Visit Lal Bagh Garden
    • Visit Bangalore Fort
    • Visit Tippu's Summer Palace
    • Visit Vidhana Soudha
    Landmarks
    Lal Bagh Garden
    Bangalore Fort
    Tippu's Summer Palace
    Vidhana Soudha
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  3. Day 3

    Bangalore to Vellore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Regency Sameera Vellore by GRT Hotel), Hotel (Fortune Park Vellore)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vellore Fort
    • Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely stroll around Vellore
    Landmarks
    Vellore Fort
    Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
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  4. Day 4

    Vellore to Chennai via Kanchipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ZONE By The Park/ Raj Park ), Hotel (Accord Metropolitan/ The Park Chennai ), Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai/ Hilton Chennai )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Visit Varadharaja Temple
    • Visit Kamakshiamman Temple
    • Visit Fort St. George
    • Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Landmarks
    Kailasanathar Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Varadharaja Temple
    Kamakshiamman Temple
    Fort St. George
    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
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  5. Day 5

    Chennai to Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shenbaga Hotel/ Anandha Inn Convention Centre ), Hotel (Le Pondy/ Accord Puducherry ), Hotel (Palais De Mahe/ La Villa )

    Included Activities

    • Explore monolithic temples in Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Cave Temples
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    • Visit Auroville
    • Visit Pondicherry Museum
    • Walk in the French Colony

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the beach
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Krishna's Butterball
    Auroville
    Pondicherry Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Pondicherry to Thanjavur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sangam Hotels ), Hotel (GReaT Trails Riverview Resort ), Hotel (Svatma )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
    • Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
    • Visit Darasuram Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Thanjavur's cultural heritage
    Landmarks
    Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
    Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
    Darasuram Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Thanjavur to Chettinad via Trichy

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chidambara Vilas/ Chettinadu Mansion), Hotel (Chidambara Vilas/ Chettinadu Mansion ), Hotel (Visalam Cgh Earth)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Fort
    • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Explore Chettinad mansions and temples
    Landmarks
    Brihadeshwara Temple
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Rock Fort Temple
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  8. Day 8

    Chettinad to Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JC Residency/ Hotel Royal Court ), Hotel (Fortune Pandiyan Hotel/ Regency Madurai by GRT Hotels ), Hotel ( Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai )

    Included Activities

    • Explore Chettinad mansions and temples
    • Witness Aarti at Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
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  9. Day 9

    Madurai to Coimbatore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ZONE By The Park/ ZIBE Coimbatore by GRT Hotels ), Hotel (Lemon Tree Hotel/ The Residency Towers), Hotel (WelcomHotel Coimbatore/ Vivanta Coimbatore)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
    • Visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple
    • Visit Tirumal Nayak's Palace
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
    Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple
    Tirumal Nayak's Palace
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  10. Day 10

    Coimbatore to Ooty

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gem Park Ooty/ Monarch Hotel), Hotel (Fortune Resort Sullivan Court/ Accord Highland Ooty), Hotel (Savoy, Ooty - IHCL SeleQtion)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Temple
    • Visit Gass Forest Museum
    • Ride on Nilgiri Mountain Railway
    • Explore botanical gardens
    Landmarks
    Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Temple
    Gass Forest Museum
    Ooty Botanical Gardens
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  11. Day 11

    Ooty to Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandesh The Prince/ Regenta Central Herald By Royal Orchid Hotels), Hotel (Fortune Park JP Palace/ Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden), Hotel (Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chamundi Hills
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Somnathpur temple complex
    • Explore Srirangapatnam island fortress
    Landmarks
    Chamundi Hills
    Mysore City Palace
    Somnathpur Temple
    Srirangapatnam
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  12. Day 12

    Mysore to Bangalore

    End point
    Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport., 12:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    November 29th, 2025
    The tour was extremely well organized, and it had to be. I was in ten cities in eleven days. Southern India is a...
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  • Temples, Hills, and Palaces of South India reviewer 2
    November 7th, 2024
    Agora Voyages helped design and create a solo tour across central India. They made planning super easy and were quick...
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    Reply from: Agora Voyages OPC Pvt Ltd
    Dear Mr. Jonathan, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you had a seamless journey across central India and felt safe and well taken care of throughout the trip. It was our pleasure to design and plan your itinerary, and we are happy to know that our efforts made the process easy and enjoyable for you. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to have assisted you in exploring India. Should you ever wish to plan another adventure, we’d love to help you create even more unforgettable memories. Thank you once again for choosing Agora Voyages! Best regards, Shashi, Meenakshi, and the Team at Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.
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    October 25th, 2024
    Excellent tour. We travelled to so many different places in South India and visited various temples, palaces, gardens...
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    Reply from: Agora Voyages OPC Pvt Ltd
    Dear Ms. Ann, Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review of your Temples, Hills, and Palaces of South India tour! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the variety of experiences, from the serene temples and vibrant palaces to the lush nature reserves. It’s fantastic to know that our knowledgeable guides added depth to each destination, making every stop meaningful and memorable. We’re especially pleased to hear that Mr. Shaker made your travels comfortable and safe. Navigating South India’s lively streets is no easy feat, and we’re thrilled he added so much to your experience. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and it’s heartening to know you felt well-cared for from start to finish. Thank you again for choosing us to explore South India’s treasures. We look forward to welcoming you on another journey soon! Warm regards, Shashi, Meenakshi, and the Agora Voyages Team
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