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South India’s Spiritual Trails, Backwater Bliss & Regal Heritage

15 days

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From Chennai (Madras) to Bangalore

4.8 (30 reviews)

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Operator: Taj Holidays
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Chennai
Chennai
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Chennai Airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Mary's Church
- Explore San Thome Basilica
- Visit Government Museum
- Explore historic forts
- Visit Marina Beach
Landmarks
St. Mary's Church
San Thome Basilica
Government Museum
Marina Beach
Day 2
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kanchipuram Temples
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Arjuna's Penance
- Visit Five Rathas
Landmarks
Kanchipuram Temples
Shore Temple
Arjuna's Penance
Five Rathas
Day 3
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabalipuram ancient temples and rock-cut sculptures
- Explore French Quarter
Optional Activities
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit Promenade Beach
Landmarks
Aurobindo Ashram
Promenade Beach
Day 4
Pondicherry - Darasuram - Chidambaram - Thanjavur
Pondicherry - Darasuram - Chidambaram - Thanjavur
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Pondicherry French colonial buildings and churches
- Visit Auroville
- Visit Airavatesvara Temple
- Visit Chidambaram Temple
Landmarks
Auroville
Airavatesvara Temple
Chidambaram Temple
Day 5
Thanjavur - Trichy
Thanjavur - Trichy
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeshwara Temple
- Visit Thanjavur Fort
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Visit Srirangam Temple
Landmarks
Brihadeshwara Temple
Thanjavur Fort
Rock Fort Temple
Srirangam Temple
Day 6
Trichy - Madurai
Trichy - Madurai
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Temple
- Visit Tirumalai Nayak Mahal
- Visit Vaniyur Mariamman Teppakulam Temple
Landmarks
Meenakshi Temple
Tirumalai Nayak Mahal
Vaniyur Mariamman Teppakulam Temple
Day 7
Madurai - Thekkady
Madurai - Thekkady
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Spice plantation tour
- Explore local village
Day 8
Thekkady
Thekkady
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat safari in Periyar National Park
Optional Activities
- Nature exploration
- Afternoon leisure activities
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Day 9
Thekkady - Alleppey
Thekkady - Alleppey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Served onboard houseboat), Dinner (Served onboard houseboat)
Included Activities
- Traditional Kerala backwater houseboat cruise
Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters
Day 10
Alleppey - Cochin
Alleppey - Cochin
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit Jewish Synagogue
- Visit Mattancherry Palace
Landmarks
Chinese Fishing Nets
St. Francis Church
Jewish Synagogue
Mattancherry Palace
Day 11
Cochin - Ooty
Cochin - Ooty
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway joy ride
Optional Activities
- Visit Botanical Gardens
Landmarks
Botanical Gardens
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Day 12
Ooty - Mysore
Ooty - Mysore
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Botanical Gardens
- Scenic Nilgiri Mountain Railway ride
Landmarks
Botanical Gardens
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Day 13
Mysore
Mysore
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chamundi Hills
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Somnathpur Temple
- Explore Srirangapatnam
Landmarks
Chamundi Hills
City Palace
Somnathpur Temple
Srirangapatnam
Day 14
Mysore - Bengaluru
Mysore - Bengaluru
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lal Bagh Garden
- Visit Vidhana Soudha
- Visit Bangalore Palace
- Visit Bangalore Fort
Landmarks
Lal Bagh Garden
Vidhana Soudha
Bangalore Palace
Bangalore Fort
Day 15
Bengaluru
Bengaluru
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to Bengaluru Airport

Landmarks
St. Mary's Church
San Thome Basilica
Government Museum
Marina Beach

Landmarks
Kanchipuram Temples
Shore Temple
Arjuna's Penance
Five Rathas

Landmarks
Aurobindo Ashram
Promenade Beach

Landmarks
Auroville
Airavatesvara Temple
Chidambaram Temple

Landmarks
Brihadeshwara Temple
Thanjavur Fort
Rock Fort Temple
Srirangam Temple

Landmarks
Meenakshi Temple
Tirumalai Nayak Mahal
Vaniyur Mariamman Teppakulam Temple

Landmarks
Periyar National Park

Landmarks
Kerala Backwaters

Landmarks
Chinese Fishing Nets
St. Francis Church
Jewish Synagogue
Mattancherry Palace

Landmarks
Botanical Gardens
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Landmarks
Botanical Gardens
Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Landmarks
Chamundi Hills
City Palace
Somnathpur Temple
Srirangapatnam

Landmarks
Lal Bagh Garden
Vidhana Soudha
Bangalore Palace
Bangalore Fort

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4.8

Timothy5.0•September 2025
The overall tour was very good. Vishwanath was our driver the entire trip and from meeting us at the airport to...
The overall tour was very good. Vishwanath was our driver the entire trip and from meeting us at the airport to dropping us off on the last day, he did a fantastic job and made sure that we were taken care of, providing water before tours and taking us to places on the journey. All of the tour guides spoke English very well and provided a lot of information about each sight. They all also did a great job of taking photos at each place and making sure that there were as few people as possible in them. Our trip was August 20th through the 27th and due to heavy rains the road to Ranthombore was closed, so we did spend an extra day in Jaipur and did a leopard safari there. Communication with the tour operator was good and we would look at them for tours if we return to India. In Delhi, we stayed at the Suncourt Hotel Yatri for two nights, if you would like to see reviews online. The second day we started around 9 and spent most of the day out. The India Gate and Red Fort were both drive-bys, and the Lotus Temple was just on the outside. Overall, the day was good, not too long and we didn’t feel that we spent too much time driving. I would recommend that you make sure you have some small bills/coins, as Jama Masjid and the ride through Old Delhi will require some tips (person watching shoes, the rickshaw driver). The second day we left Delhi right after breakfast. In Agra we stayed at the Hotel Maple Grand. This was better than the stay in Delhi, the room felt cleaner. After arriving in Agra, we met our guide, checked into the hotel, and departed for Fort Agra. The Fort was nice to visit, however make sure you bring water and something for the sun (Vishwanath let us borrow his umbrella to help with the sun). After the Fort, we had the rest of the day to ourselves and met early for Taj Mahal the next morning. Our guide gave us a great tour of both and helped us get great pictures at both without having too many people in them or waiting too long. After Taj Mahal, we had breakfast and started the trip to Bharatpur. On the road to Bharatpur, we stopped in Fatehpur and Sikri for a 90 minute tour. The area was nice, just be sure to bring some small denominations of rupees with you as once again you will be having someone watch shoes. Wearing socks might also help, as the rocks do get pretty hot there. In Bharatpur we stayed at Regenta Resort. The hotel was fine and the restaurant in the hotel was ok. After check-in, we had the rest of the night to ourselves. The next morning we went to Kaleodeo National Park and spent the morning with a guide pointing out birds. This was a nice change of pace, since it was out of the city and quiet. Afterwards, we ate breakfast and checked out, making our way to Jaipur (the tour would usually go to Ranthombore, however due to rains we were unable to go). In Jaipur we stayed at the Rime Vesta. This was the cleanest of the hotels we stayed at and the location was alright. The first day in Jaipur we only did the Leopard Safari (did not see any, hope you have better luck if you go). The second day was a tour of the city, with scenic stops throughout including the Lake Palace. We did also go to Elejungle to see the elephants and one of the highlights of the whole trip was feeding them (7500 INR for rides for 2 people, 2000 INR to feed per person, the feeding is the better option). I appreciated that the tour had a different guide in each area, as it felt they had expanded knowledge of the sights in their area (even though most travel) as it was mainly close to their homes. Be prepared for lots of tips though, as each day you will have a different guide. We did get a lot of great pictures without having to spend too much time ourselves finding spots, as the guides all knew good areas. The drives were sometimes long and Vishwanath did a great job of planning stops along the way. I would recommend this tour if you would like a private tour that is not too rushed with decent hotels (I think you can upgrade to 5-star throughout and my partner said she would do that if we did it again).Show more

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South India’s Spiritual Trails, Backwater Bliss & Regal Heritage

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