Welcome by our representative and driver, then proceed to your hotel. Relax and reflex, visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Sandhom 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, Old Lighthouse and 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 (Matri Mandir), Aurobindo Ashram, and Managula Vinayagar Temple. Check-in at your hotel, then enjoy a walk through the French Colonial Streets, visit the Museum, Gandhi Pottal, and relax at Rock & Promenade Beach. Overnight stay.
Day 04: Pondicherry to Tanjore (200 km / 4 hrs)
Enjoy breakfast and depart around 8:00 AM. Visit Chidambaram’s Dancing Shiva Temple (Before close the temple at 12:30PM), Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram, and the Tanjore Palace, Darbar hall, Saraswathy manuscript library & Bronze Museum. Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Day 05: Tanjore to Madurai (170 km / 4 hrs)
Morning visits the Tanjore Big Temple, then drive to Madurai. En route, stop at Thirumayam Fort and Madurai Flower Market. Check-in at your hotel. 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 our guests only, followed by visits to Gandhi Museum, Mariamman big water tank (Theppakkulam), 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 forest or Eravikulam National Park (it will be closed from February 1 to March 31 annually for breeding) for Nilgiris Tahr, Tea factory & Museum. Overnight stay.
Day 08: Munnar
Half a day trekking in Tea valley, then visits Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam, and a walk in Munnar town. Overnight stay
Day 09: Munnar to Thekkady (130 km / 4 hrs)
Travel to Thekkady. Activities include boat rides on Periyar Lake (advance booking recommended), elephant rides, jeep safaris, spice plantation visits, Ayurveda massages, and cultural performances like Kalaripayattu. To do all activities, you may need to stay one or two more nights.
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, and the houseboat is reserved exclusively for you even if you are single person, two persons and family (advance booking required). Overnight on the houseboat.
Day 11: Alleppey to Cochin (50 km / 1 hr)
At 09:00Am, disembark after breakfast, then drive to Fort Cochin. Visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, Vasco-da-Gama Square, St. Francis Church, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Laundry Village & Water metro. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Cochin to Mettuppalayam for Ooty (170 km / 4 hrs)
Drive to Mettuppalayam, the departure point for the Nilgiris Mountain Toy Train. Stay overnight here to board the train the next morning at 7:15 AM, arriving in Ooty around 12:30 PM. Alternatively, drive directly to Ooty or do 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 Mudhumalai (70 km / 2 hrs)
Travel to Mudhumalai 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: Mudhumalai to Mysuru (90 km / 4 hrs)
Drive to Mysuru. Check-in at your hotel. Later, visit St. Philomena’s Church, Mysore Palace, and Devaraja Flower Market. The Mysore Palace is illuminated at a convenient time for visitors, especially on Sundays and during special occasions. Overnight stay.
Day 16: Mysuru to Hassan (140 km / 3 hrs)
Drive to Hassan, stopping at Sri Rangapattanam, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace (Daria & Daulat) and Shravanabelagola. Check-in at your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 17: Hassan – Visit Belur & Haleebeedu (Halibedu)
Visit Belur’s Chennakeshava Temple, Halebeedu Hoysala Temples, and Shri Lakshmi Temple at Doddagattahalli (a remote village 3 km from Hassan). Overnight stay.
Day 18: Hassan to Hampi (390 km / 7 hrs)
Long drive to Hampi, with an optional lunch stop at Chitradurga. 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 Goa (300 km / 6 hrs)
Post breakfast, drive to Goa. Relax on the beaches, enjoy water sports, and explore famous beaches such as Calangute, Palolem, Anjuna, Candolim, Baga, Benaulim, Agonda, Colva, and Dona Paula. Overnight stay.
Day 22: Relax at the Beach
Enjoy leisure time at your selected beach. Overnight stay.
Day 23: Goa City Tour & Relaxation
Optional city sightseeing or relaxing at the beach. Overnight stay.