South India Tour

After breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram. On the way, stop at Kanchipuram, known for silk sarees and temples. Visit Kailasanathar and Ekambareswarar temples. Reach Mahabalipuram by afternoon. Explore the Shore Temple and Arjuna’s Penance. Stay overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Drive to Pondicherry after breakfast. Check into the hotel and explore the French Quarter. Walk along the Promenade Beach, visit Aurobindo Ashram, and enjoy local cafes. Stay overnight in Pondicherry.

After breakfast, head to Tanjore. On the way, stop at Chidambaram and see the Nataraja Temple. Reach Tanjore and visit Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stay overnight in Tanjore.

Drive to Trichy in the morning. Visit the Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple. Later, continue your drive to Madurai. Check into the hotel and relax. Stay overnight in Madurai.

Start your day by visiting the famous Meenakshi Temple. Watch the morning prayers and explore the temple complex. Later, visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and enjoy a local cultural show in the evening. Stay overnight in Madurai.

Leave for Thekkady, a hill station in Kerala. On arrival, visit a spice plantation and see how cardamom, pepper, and other spices grow. In the evening, enjoy a traditional martial arts show (Kalaripayattu). Stay overnight in Thekkady.

Go on a nature walk or take a boat ride on Periyar Lake. You might see elephants, deer, or birds along the lake. Spend your evening exploring the local market. Stay overnight in Thekkady.

Drive to Munnar, a beautiful hill station with tea gardens and cool weather. On the way, stop at waterfalls like Cheeyappara and Valara. Reach Munnar and relax at the hotel. Stay overnight in Munnar.

Visit the Tea Museum and learn how tea is made. Later, see Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake. Take photos of the beautiful hills and valleys. Stay overnight in Munnar.

Drive to Alleppey, the land of backwaters. Check into a houseboat and enjoy a ride through peaceful canals. Watch village life, palm trees, and birds. Enjoy fresh meals cooked on the boat. Stay overnight on the houseboat.

After breakfast, leave the houseboat and drive to Kochi. Explore Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets, and Mattancherry Palace. Visit the Jewish Synagogue and walk through the spice markets. Stay overnight in Kochi.

Take a morning flight or an overnight train to Mysore. On arrival, check into the hotel. Visit the grand Mysore Palace and see the royal rooms and paintings. Stay overnight in Mysore.

Climb up Chamundi Hill to visit Chamundeshwari Temple. Later, visit St. Philomena’s Church and the local market for silk sarees and sandalwood. In the evening, visit the Brindavan Gardens to see the musical fountain. Stay overnight in Mysore.

After breakfast, drive to Bangalore. Depending on your flight time, you may visit Lalbagh Garden or do last-minute shopping. Catch your flight back home with sweet memories of South India.