Tamilnadu - Kerala - Karnataka Tour
16 Days Tour
Chennai / Kanchipuram & Mamallapuram / Pondicherry / Tanjore (en route covers Chidambaram, Gangai konda Cholapuram & Darasuram) / Trichy visit Chettinad stay / Madurai / Munnar / Thekkady / Alleppey / Cochin / Ooty / Mudhumalai wildlife / Mysuru / Hassan / Bengaluru Airport departure
- Day 01: Arrival at Chennai Airport.
You will be welcomed by our representative and driver, then proceed to your hotel. Later, visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Sandhom church, Marina Beach, Fort St. George, and the Government Arts Museum. Overnight stay.
- Day 02: Chennai - Kanchipuram & Mamallapuram (140 km / 4 hrs)
Proceed to Kanchipuram and visit Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple, and Varadaraja Perumal Temple. After lunch, drive to Mamallapuram and visit the Sea Shore, Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Ganesha Ratha, Krishna Butter Ball, Old Lighthouse & Beach. Overnight stay.
- Day 03: Mamallapuram to Pondicherry (100 km / 2 hrs)
Drive to Pondicherry, stopping en route at Salt Farm to see salt production and Auroville (Mandri Mandir). After check-in, visits Aurobindo Ashram, Managula Vinayagar Temple, then enjoy a walk through the French Colonial Street & Nehru Street, visit the Museum, Gandhi Pottal and Rock & Promenade Beach. Overnight stay.
- Day 04: Pondicherry to Tanjore (220 km / 5 hrs)
After breakfast, depart around 8:00 AM to visit Chidambaram (Dancing Shiva Temple, open until 12:30 noon), Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram, Tanjore Palace, Darbar Hall, Saraswathy manuscript library and Bronze Museum. Overnight stay in Tanjore.
- Day 05 : Tanjore to Madurai (170kms / 4hrs drive):
Morning visit the Tanjore Big Temple, then drive to Madurai, stopping at Flower Market en route. Check in at your hotel, then visit Gandhi Museum, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, and Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight stay.
- Day 06: Madurai & Drive to Munnar (180 km / 5 hrs)
Half-day village tour including climbing rock formations, walking through rice fields, visiting local homes & Lotus Pond (organized for our guests only), then depart for Munnar. En route stopping at the Tea valley photo point and Tea museum & factory visit before Check in. Overnight stay.
- Day 07: Munnar Full Day
Visit Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park, home to Nilgiri Tahr (Eravikulam National Park will be closed from February 1 to March 31 annually for breeding), Top Station, Echo Point (watch for wild elephants), Mattuppatty Dam & Munnar town by walk. Optional: You can opt for either half-day or full-day trekking in the tea valley. Overnight stay.
- Day 08: Munnar to Thekkady (130 km / 4 hrs)
Travel to Thekkady, home of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Activities are available for boat rides on Periyar Lake (book in advance), elephant rides, jeep safaris, spice plantation visits, Ayurveda massages, and cultural performances like Kalaripayattu Martial arts. Overnight stay.
- Day 09: Thekkady to Alleppey Backwaters (150 km / 5 hrs)
Depart from Thekkady and drive to Alleppey. Check in on your houseboat by 12:30 PM for a Kerala backwater cruise, with all meals prepared onboard (book in advance). Overnight on the houseboat.
- Day 10: Alleppey to Cochin (50 km / 1 hr)
At 09:00AM disembark after breakfast and drive to Fort Cochin. Visit Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, Vasco-da-Gama Square, St. Francis Church, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Laundry Village & water Metro. Evening Kathakali dance show (Tickets available in the avenue). Overnight stay.
- Day 11: Cochin to Mettuppalayam (200 km / 4 hrs)
Drive to Mettuppalayam, the departure point for the Nilgiri Mountain Train to Ooty. Stay overnight to board the train next day (advance booking recommended & essential). Alternatively, drive directly to Ooty if preferred.
- Day 12: Mettuppalayam to Ooty via Toy Traineed to book in advance):
Board the scenic Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train to Ooty. Depart at 07:15AM and arrive Ooty around 12:30 PM, then check in at your hotel. Later, visit Elk Hill Murugan Temple, Rose Garden, and Dodda Petta Peak. Overnight stay.
- Day 13: Ooty to Mudumalai (Masinagudi Wildlife Sanctuary) – 50 km / 2 hrs
Travel to Mudumalai. En route, visit Pine Forest, Shooting Medu, and Pykara Waterfalls. Hire a jeep safari in the afternoon (3:00–6:00 PM), to enjoy wildlife viewing as animals come to drink water. Check into your hotel or resort for overnight stay.
- Day 14: Mudumalai to Mysuru (110 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Mysuru. Before check in visit Chamundi Hill, Bull Temple, St. Philomena’s Church, Mysuru Palace, and Devaraja Flower Market. Overnight stay.
- Day 15: Mysuru to Hassan (140 km / 3 hrs)
Drive to Hassan, stopping at Srirangapatnam and Shravanabelagola. Check in and overnight stay.
- Day 16: Hassan to Bengaluru Airport :- Breakfast & Check out, visit Belur Chennakesava Temple and Hoysala monuments in Halebeedu. After lunch Drive to Bengaluru Airport for departure to your country (200 km / 5 hrs).
