Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
You'll touch down at Chennai Airport where a GTIndia Tours representative meets you for the drive to your hotel. Once you've settled in, Georgetown Bazaar is there if you want to walk around and check things out, though the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please.
- Start point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Chennai, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Georgetown Bazaar market stalls
Landmarks Georgetown Bazaar - Day 2
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Starting after breakfast, you'll head toward Mahabalipuram but first stop in Kanchipuram, which holds major significance as one of India's seven sacred Hindu cities. The day involves visiting five key temples: Kamakshi Amman, Kanchi Kailasanathar, Varadaraja Perumal, Ekambareswarar, and Ulagalanda Perumal, the last one featuring an impressive Lord Vishnu statue. From there you'll continue to Mahabalipuram for check-in, leaving your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram
- Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
- Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
- Visit Ulagalanda Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
Landmarks Kamakshi Amman Temple Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple Varadaraja Perumal Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Ulagalanda Perumal Temple 
- Day 3
Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
After breakfast, you'll have a guided tour through Mahabalipuram's main sites: the Shore Temple, Thirukadalmallai, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Cave Temples, Krishna's Butterball, and the India Seashell Museum. You'll get time to walk along the beach and take in the coastal views before heading to Puducherry later. Check-in happens in the evening, leaving the rest of your time open.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
- Visit Thirukadalmallai
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Cave Temples
- Visit Krishna's Butterball
- Visit India Seashell Museum
- Explore Mahabalipuram beach
Landmarks Shore Temple Pancha Pandava Rathas Arjuna's Penance Cave Temples, Mahabalipuram Krishna's Butterball India Seashell Museum - Day 4
Puducherry
You'll spend the full day on a guided tour of Puducherry, covering Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the Government Museum, Sacred Heart Basilica, French War Memorial, and Mahe de Labourdonnais Street. The day also includes Pondy Bazaar, the Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and Vedapureeswarar Temple. As evening approaches, there's a heritage walk through the French Quarters where you can see colonial architecture, European-style streets, and the seafront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Puducherry
- Visit Auroville
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Government Museum
- Visit Sacred Heart Basilica
- Visit French War Memorial
- Explore Mahe de Labourdonnais Street
- Explore Pondy Bazaar
- Visit Memorial House
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Visit Vedapureeswarar Temple
- Heritage walk through French Quarters
Landmarks Auroville Sri Aurobindo Ashram Government Museum, Puducherry Sacred Heart Basilica French War Memorial Mahe de Labourdonnais Street Pondy Bazaar Memorial House, Puducherry Manakula Vinayagar Temple Vedapureeswarar Temple - Day 5
Puducherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Thanjavur with a stop at Chidambaram to see the Chettinad Maharaja's Palace and Lord Ganesha Temple at Kundrakudi. Once in Thanjavur, you'll check in and after resting, visit the Schwartz Memorial, Sivaganga Garden, Lord Murugan Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple, and Thanjavur Maratha Palace. Your evening is free for shopping or unwinding at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Chettinad Maharaja's Palace, Chidambaram
- Visit Lord Ganesha Temple, Kundrakudi
- Visit Schwartz Memorial
- Visit Sivaganga Garden
- Visit Lord Murugan Temple
- Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Visit Thanjavur Maratha Palace
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thanjavur
Landmarks Chettinad Maharaja's Palace Lord Ganesha Temple, Kundrakudi Schwartz Memorial Sivaganga Garden Lord Murugan Temple Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur Maratha Palace 
- Day 6
Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai
You'll check out after breakfast and drive toward Madurai, but first stop in Trichy to visit the Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam. Then it's on to Madurai for check-in, and if time works out, you might catch the evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Rock Fort Temple, Trichy
- Visit Jambukeshwara Temple, Trichy
- Visit Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, Trichy
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
Optional Activities
- Witness evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple (if time allows)
Landmarks Rock Fort Temple Jambukeshwara Temple Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Meenakshi Temple 
- Day 7
Madurai - Munnar
Check out after breakfast and head into a guided tour of Madurai covering Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Adhi Chokkanathar Temple, Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, and Samanar Hills. Later you'll drive to Munnar, a hill station in Kerala where you'll see lush green landscapes, misty mountains, and waterfalls along the way. Check-in happens in the afternoon with your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madurai
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Visit Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Visit Adhi Chokkanathar Temple
- Visit Subramaniya Swamy Temple
- Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Visit Chokkanathar Temple
- Visit Samanar Hills (Samanar Malai), Keelakuilkudi
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Memorial Museum Adhi Chokkanathar Temple Subramaniya Swamy Temple Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam Chokkanathar Temple Samanar Hills 
- Day 8
Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Periyar. Upon arrival and checking in, you'll have a short rest before trying activities like bamboo rafting, border hiking, and a wildlife safari within Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The rest of your time is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bamboo rafting at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Border hiking at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wildlife safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Landmarks Periyar National Park Periyar Lake 
- Day 9
Periyar - Kumarakom
You'll check out after breakfast and drive to Kumarakom, known for its quiet backwaters. After checking in, you'll visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (just keep in mind it closes at 4 PM). The remainder of the day is free for you to spend as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary 
- Day 10
Kumarakom - Alleppey
After breakfast and check-out, you'll transfer to Alleppey for a backwater cruise experience. You'll board your private houseboat for an overnight journey through scenic canals and lagoons. Meals are freshly prepared onboard, and in the evening you can take a walk through the local streets of Alappuzha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on houseboat), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner on houseboat)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Deluxe House Boat)
Included Activities
- Private houseboat overnight cruise through backwaters
- Scenic journey through canals and lagoons
- Evening stroll along local streets of Alappuzha
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters 
- Day 11
Alleppey - Kochi
You'll have breakfast on the houseboat before disembarking and driving to Kochi. After checking in, a guided city tour takes you to Fort Kochi, the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Indo-Portuguese Museum, and Marine Drive. Your evening includes a traditional Kathakali dance performance featuring elaborate makeup and expressive storytelling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kochi
- Visit Fort Kochi
- Visit Dutch Palace
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit Indo-Portuguese Museum
- Visit Marine Drive
- Traditional Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks Fort Kochi Dutch Palace Chinese Fishing Nets Indo-Portuguese Museum Marine Drive - Day 12
Kochi - Ooty
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Ooty, known as the Queen of Hill Stations. Once you check in, the rest of the day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Ooty
Landmarks Ooty - Day 13
Ooty - Mudumalai - Mysore
You'll check out after breakfast and head toward Mysore with a stop for a jungle safari at Mudumalai National Park, where you might see tigers, panthers, elephants, and deer. After the safari finishes, you'll continue driving to Mysore and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Jungle safari at Mudumalai National Park
Landmarks Mudumalai National Park - Day 14
Mysore - Hassan
Following breakfast and check-out, you'll drive to Hassan. After checking in and taking a short break, you'll visit the historic temple complexes at Halebid and Belur, both notable for their intricate Hoysala architecture and especially the Chennakeshava Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Halebid temple complex
- Visit Belur temple complex
- Visit Chennakeshava Temple
Landmarks Halebid Belur Chennakeshava Temple - Day 15
Hassan - Shravanabelagola - Hassan
You'll take a day trip to Shravanabelagola, which features a colossal Jain statue of Gommateshwara and ancient temples that display Hoysala art and craftsmanship. You'll return to Hassan by evening with the rest of your time at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Shravanabelagola
- Visit colossal Jain statue of Gommateshwara
- Visit ancient temples at Shravanabelagola
Landmarks Gommateshwara Statue Shravanabelagola - Day 16
Hassan - Bangalore
After breakfast you'll check out and drive to Bangalore. Once you check in and rest a bit, you'll visit major landmarks including Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, the 16th-century Bull Temple, and you'll drive past the iconic Vidhana Soudha building.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Lal Bagh Botanical Garden
- Visit Bull Temple
- Drive past Vidhana Soudha
Landmarks Lal Bagh Botanical Garden Bull Temple Vidhana Soudha - Day 17
Bangalore
After breakfast you'll check out of your hotel and transfer to Bangalore Airport for your flight to your next destination.
- End point
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Bengaluru, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bengaluru.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
