Welcome by our representative and driver, then proceed to your hotel. Later, visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Cathedral Church, Marina Beach, Fort St. George, and the Government Arts Museum. Overnight stay.
Day 02: Kanchipuram & Mamallapuram (140 km / 4 hrs)
Travel to Kanchipuram and visit Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple, and Varadaraja Perumal Temple. After lunch, drive to Mamallapuram and explore the Sea Shore, Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Ganesha Ratha, Krishna Butter Ball, and Old Lighthouse. 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 (Matri Mandir), Aurobindo Ashram, and Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Check-in at your hotel, then enjoy a walk through the French Colonial Streets, visit the Museum, and relax at Gandhi Beach. Overnight stay.
Day 04: Pondicherry to Tanjore (220 km / 5 hrs)
Enjoy breakfast and depart around 8:00 AM. Visit Chidambaram’s Dancing Shiva Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram, and the Tanjore Palace & Museum. Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Day 05: Tanjore to Madurai (170 km / 4 hrs)
Morning visit the Big Tanjore Temple, then drive to Madurai. En route, stop at Thirumayam Fort and Madurai Flower Market. Check-in at your hotel, then visit Gandhi Museum, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, and Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight stay.
Day 06: Madurai
Enjoy a half-day village tour including climbing rock formations, walking through rice fields, visiting local homes & Lotus Pond organized exclusively for guests, followed by visits to Gandhi Museum, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, and Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight stay.
Day 07: Madurai to Munnar (180 km / 5 hrs)
Drive to Munnar. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Later, visit Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) for Nilgiri Tahr, and explore the Tea Museum & Factory. Overnight stay.
Day 08: Munnar
Full day sightseeing including Top Station, Echo Point (where elephants may sometimes be seen), Mattupetty Dam, and a walk in Munnar town. Note: Eravikulam National Park is closed from February 1 to March 31 annually for breeding.
Day 09: Munnar to Thekkady (130 km / 4 hrs)
Travel to Thekkady. Activities include boat rides on Periyar Lake (advance booking required), elephant rides, jeep safaris, spice plantation visits, Ayurveda massages, and cultural shows like Kalaripayattu. To enjoy all activities, an additional overnight stay is recommended.
Day 10: Thekkady to Alleppey (150 km / 5 hrs)
Drive to Alleppey. Check-in on your houseboat by 12:30 PM. All meals included onboard, with the houseboat reserved exclusively for your group (advance booking required). Overnight on the houseboat.
Day 11: Alleppey to Cochin (50 km / 1 hr)
Disembark after breakfast, then drive to Fort Cochin. Visit Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, Vasco-da-Gama Square, St. Francis Church, Indo-Portuguese Museum, and Laundry Village. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Cochin to Mettuppalayam for Ooty (170 km / 4 hrs)
Drive to Mettuppalayam, the departure point for the Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train. Stay overnight here to board the train the next day at 7:10 AM, arriving in Ooty around 12:00 PM. Alternatively, drive directly to Ooty or enjoy a short train ride from Coonoor to Ooty. Overnight at Mettuppalayam or Ooty hotel.
Day 13: Mettuppalayam to Ooty via Toy Train
Board the scenic Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train (advance booking required), arriving in Ooty around 12:30 PM. Your driver will meet you at the station. Check-in at your hotel, then visit Elk Hill Murugan Temple, Rose Garden, and Dodda Petta Peak. Overnight stay.
Day 14: Ooty to Mudumalai (70 km / 2 hrs)
Travel to Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. En route, visit Pine Forest, Sujiyur Medu, and Pykara Waterfalls. From 3:00 to 6:00 PM, enjoy wildlife viewing as animals come to drink water. Return to your hotel or resort for overnight stay.
Day 15: Mudumalai to Mysuru (90 km / 4 hrs)
Drive to Mysuru. Check-in at your hotel. Later, visit Chamundi Hill, Bull Temple, Somanathapura (Hoysala architecture), St. Philomena’s Church, and Devaraja Flower Market. Note: The Palace is illuminated on Sundays; sound & light shows are available on Fridays and Sundays evenings. Overnight stay.
Day 16: Mysuru to Hassan (140 km / 3 hrs)
Drive to Hassan, stopping at Srirangapatnam, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Daria & Daulat Hoysala Temples (around 1000 years old), and Shravanabelagola. Check-in at your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 17: Hassan
Visit Belur’s Chennakeshava Temple, Halebeedu Hoysala Temples, and Shri Lakshmi Temple at Doddagattahalli (located in a remote village 4 km from Hassan). Overnight stay.
Day 18: Hassan to Hampi (390 km / 7 hrs)
Drive to Hampi, with an option to visit Chitradurga Fort en route. Check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 19: Hampi
Full day sightseeing including Sasivekalu Ganesha, Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Underground Shiva Temple, Lotus Pool, Lotus Palace, Hampi Bazaar, Queen’s Bath, Elephant Stables, and Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Overnight stay.
Day 20: Hampi to Badami (160 km / 4 hrs)
Drive to Badami, stopping at Aihole, Pattadakal temples & Badami Caves. Check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 21: Badami to Bengaluru or Hubli Airport
Drive to Bengaluru International Airport (440 km / 8 hrs). Alternatively, fly from Hubli Airport (105 km from Badami) to Bengaluru, as per your convenience you can choose for your option.