overview
Tour Details
This itinerary through south India covers the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, starting in Chennai and ending in Bangalore. It’s a complete trip to see the best of South India, though there’s the option to add a few more places like Chettinad and Hampi.
Day 01
Arrival in Chennai on the night of day 1 or early hours of day 2. Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 02
Travel to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram, the city of temples. Visit some of the main temples. Arrival in Mahabalipuram and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
Day 03
Visits and experiences in Mahabalipuram. Visit monuments like the Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, and the Shore Temple. Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
Day 04
Travel to Tanjore, visiting the temples in Darasuram and GangaikondaCholapuram along the way. Arrival in Tanjore and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Tanjore.
Day 05
Visits and experiences in Tanjore. Visit the great Chola temple. Visit the royal palace. Overnight in Tanjore.
Day 06
Travel to Madurai visiting the Srirangam temple in Trichy. Arrival in Madurai and check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Madurai.
Day 07
Visits and experiences in Madurai. Visit the Meenakshi temple and the royal palace. At night, attend the palanquin ceremony at Meenakshi temple. Overnight in Madurai.
Day 08
Travel to Periyar/Thekkady. Arrival in Periyar and check-in at your hotel. Afternoon activity. Visit a spice plantation. Public boat ride on Periyar Lake. Overnight in Periyar.
Day 09
Travel to Cochin stopping in Alleppey to enjoy a traditional boat ride with lunch on board. Arrival in Cochin and check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 10
Visits and experiences in Cochin. Visit the Mattancherry Palace, the Paradesi Synagogue. Attend a Kathakali dance show. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 11
Fly to Bangalore and continue by road to the city of Mysore. Arrival in Mysore and check in at your hotel.
Day 12
Visits and experiences in Mysore. Visit the royal palace. Visit Chamundi Hill. Walk through the Devraja market. Overnight in Mysore.
Day 13
Travel to Hassan. Arrival and check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, excursion to Belur and Halebidu to visit their Hoysala temples. Overnight in Hassan.
Day 14
Travel to Bangalore. Stay at the hotel or, depending on your international flight schedule, transfer to Bangalore airport to catch your return or onward flight, departing in the evening of day 14 or the morning of day 15.
