Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
You'll arrive at Chennai Airport and head to your hotel for check-in. After settling in and taking some time to relax, the afternoon involves a half-day city tour hitting Marina Beach, Fort St George, Santhome Cathedral, the National Art Gallery, and Kapaleeshwarar Temple. By evening you're back at the hotel.
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Chennai
- Visit Marina Beach
- Explore Fort St George and St Mary's Church
- Visit Fort Museum
- Visit Santhome Cathedral
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Landmarks Marina Beach Fort St George St Mary's Church Fort Museum Santhome Cathedral National Art Gallery Kapaleeshwarar Temple - Day 2
Chennai to Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
This morning you'll drive to Kanchipuram, one of India's seven sacred cities, to visit the 8th-century Kailasanatha Temple and Ekambaranatha Temple where there's a 3,000-year-old mango tree. From there you'll continue on to Mahabalipuram and check into your hotel, leaving the evening open for you to relax or wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanatha Temple
- Visit Ekambaranatha Temple
Landmarks Kailasanatha Temple Ekambaranatha Temple 
- Day 3
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
A guided tour takes you through Mahabalipuram's rock-cut monuments including the 7th-century Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Varaha Cave, and Arjuna's Penance. After exploring these sites, you'll drive to Pondicherry for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mahabalipuram
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Five Rathas
- Visit Varaha Cave
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
Landmarks Shore Temple Five Rathas Varaha Cave Arjuna's Penance - Day 4
Pondicherry
You'll spend the full day doing a loop around Pondicherry and Auroville. On the agenda are the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville township, Promenade Beach, Pondicherry Museum, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Manakula Vinayagar Temple before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion in Pondicherry
- Visit Auroville
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Promenade Beach
- Visit Pondicherry Museum
- Visit Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Landmarks Auroville Sri Aurobindo Ashram Promenade Beach Pondicherry Museum Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Manakula Vinayagar Temple 
- Day 5
Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur
Drive toward Thanjavur with a stop in Chidambaram, the sacred town dedicated to Lord Nataraja. You'll visit the temple complex built by the Cholas. Continue to Thanjavur where you'll see the Brihadeeshwara Temple with its 80-ton granite cupola and the Royal Palace Art Gallery. The afternoon is free to relax.
Included Activities
- Visit Chidambaram Temple
- Visit Brihadeeshwara Temple
- Visit Royal Palace and Art Gallery
Landmarks Chidambaram Temple Brihadeeshwara Temple Royal Palace and Art Gallery 
- Day 6
Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai
The drive to Madurai includes a stop in Trichy to explore Srirangam temple town with its concentric walls surrounding the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, plus you'll see the Rock Fort. Then you'll continue on to Madurai and check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Srirangam
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Visit Rock Fort, Trichy
Landmarks Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Rock Fort 
- Day 7
Madurai to Munnar
You'll visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, one of India's oldest and most important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Meenakshi. After spending time there, you'll drive to Munnar and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
Landmarks Meenakshi Amman Temple 
- Day 8
Munnar
Today you'll explore Munnar's tea estates and head into Eravikulam National Park, which is home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr mountain goat. The cool climate and scenery here are nice, and you'll have free time to wander around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tea plantation tour in Munnar
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
Landmarks Eravikulam National Park - Day 9
Munnar to Periyar
You'll take a boat ride on Periyar Lake at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to look for elephants, deer, bison, wild boar, and birds. After that, the rest of the day is yours to relax or check out nearby spice plantations and local markets if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Boat ride in Periyar
- Spice plantation tour in Periyar
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar Lake - Day 10
Periyar to Kumarakom
You'll travel to Kumarakom, a peaceful cluster of islands on Vembanad Lake in Kerala. The rest of the day is free, so you can relax, take a traditional Kettuvallam houseboat cruise, or visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary depending on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Traditional Kettuvallam houseboat cruise
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Vembanad Lake Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - Day 11
Kumarakom - Alleppey
Board your houseboat in Kumarakom and cruise across Vembanad Lake toward Alleppey. You'll watch the calm waters and lush greenery from the deck while observing village life along the shores. It's a peaceful way to experience the rhythm of life on the water.
Included Activities
- Houseboat cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey
Landmarks Vembanad Lake 
- Day 12
Alleppey to Kochi
After checking out of your houseboat, you'll travel to Kochi and explore Fort Kochi's colonial buildings. You'll stop at Santa Cruz Basilica, St Francis Church, the Jewish Synagogue, and the spice market. In the evening there's a Kathakali classical dance performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Fort Kochi
- Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
- Visit St Francis Church
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Explore spice market
- See Chinese fishing nets
- Kathakali dance show in Kochi
Landmarks Fort Kochi Santa Cruz Basilica St Francis Church Jewish Synagogue Chinese fishing nets - Day 13
Kochi to Ooty
You'll travel by road to Ooty, known as the Queen of Hill Stations, located in the Western Ghats. Check in at your hotel and the rest of the day is yours to relax or walk around town and take in the pleasant climate and scenic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Ooty to Mysore
You'll head out to Mysore, check in at your hotel, then do a half-day city tour. This includes the grand Maharaja's Palace, Srirangapatna, St Philomena's Church, Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, and if you're interested, Brindavan Gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Mysore
- Visit Maharaja's Palace
- Visit Srirangapatna
- Visit St Philomena's Church
- Visit Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
Optional Activities
- Visit Brindavan Gardens
Landmarks Maharaja's Palace Srirangapatna St Philomena's Church Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Brindavan Gardens - Day 15
Mysore to Hassan
You'll drive to Belur Temple to see the Chennakesava Temple complex, which has really detailed craftsmanship and intricate carvings throughout. After that you'll check out, then continue on to Hassan where you'll check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Belur Temple
- Visit Chennakesava Temple
Landmarks Belur Temple Chennakesava Temple - Day 16
Hassan - Shravanabelagola
In the morning you'll visit Shravanabelagola, one of the most important Jain pilgrimage sites set between Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri hills. You'll see the remarkable 57-foot statue of Gommateshwara Bahubali. Spend quiet time in the serene surroundings before heading back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit Shravanabelagola
- View Gommateshwara Bahubali statue
Landmarks Shravanabelagola Gommateshwara Bahubali statue - Day 17
Hassan to Bangalore
You'll depart for Bangalore, called the Garden City of India, and check in at your hotel. In the afternoon you'll take a city tour of Vidhan Soudha, Cubbon Park, Lal Bagh, and Bangalore Palace before spending the evening at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Bangalore
- Visit Vidhan Soudha
- Visit Cubbon Park
- Visit Lal Bagh
- Visit Bangalore Palace
Landmarks Vidhan Soudha Cubbon Park Lal Bagh Bangalore Palace 
- Day 18
Bangalore
After breakfast you'll have leisure time before checking out at 12 PM. You'll then transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
