Best of South India

Tour Type : Customizable

Duration

13Nights & 14 Days

Destinations Covered

Bangalore - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Darasuram - Kumbakonam - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Cochin - Calicut - Mysore - Srirangapatnam - Halebidu - Hassan - - Shravanabelagola - Bangalore

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Overview

This 14‑day South India tour blends heritage, culture, and nature across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Explore ancient temples in Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, and Madurai, enjoy vibrant performances like Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, and Kalaripayattu, and immerse in local life with cooking classes, rickshaw rides, and boat cruises. Scenic journeys through Thekkady, Kumarakom, Mysore, Halebidu, and Shravanabelagola complete a rich experience of South India’s history, spirituality, and traditions.

Itinerary

Day 01

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Arrive Bangalore

Upon arrival in Bangalore, you will be met and assisted at the airport before being transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Bangalore/Chennai

After breakfast, proceed to visit the Vidhan Sabha and the beautiful Lalbagh Garden. In the afternoon, transfer to the railway station to board the train for Chennai. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for check‑in, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 03

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry

Post breakfast, depart for Mahabalipuram and visit the remarkable Five Rathas and Arjuna’s Penance, with lunch arranged at a local restaurant. Later, continue the drive to Pondicherry and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Pondicherry

Begin the day with an early morning visit to a Fisherman’s Village, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Afterward, visit the serene Aurobindo Ashram, enjoy lunch at the hotel, and later take a rickshaw ride through the charming lanes of White Town. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Pondicherry → Darasuram → Kumbakonam

After breakfast, depart for Kumbakonam with an en‑route stop at Darasuram to see the magnificent Airavatesvara Temple. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. On arrival in Kumbakonam, check in at the hotel and enjoy an evening of cultural immersion with a Bharatnatyam dance show and a cooking class demonstration. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Kumbakonam → Tanjore → Trichy → Madurai

Post breakfast, drive to Tanjore to visit the grand Brihadeeswara Temple and the Tanjore Art Gallery. Continue to Trichy for sightseeing at Srirangam and the Rock Fort, with lunch at a local restaurant. Later, proceed to Madurai, check in at the hotel, and enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Madurai

After breakfast, explore the highlights of Madurai including the Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, and the Temple Museum, with lunch at the hotel. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Temple before returning for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Madurai → Thekkady

Post breakfast, depart for Thekkady. On arrival, check in at the hotel and enjoy lunch. In the evening, witness the thrilling Kalaripayattu martial arts show. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Thekkady → Kumarakom

After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant, followed by a three‑hour boat cruise with lunch served on board. Later, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

 

 

Day 10

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Kumarakom → Cochin

After breakfast, depart for Cochin. On arrival, begin sightseeing with visits to the Dutch Palace, the historic Jewish Synagogue, and the Portuguese Museum. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance before transferring to the hotel for check‑in, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 11

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Cochin → Calicut → Mysore

Early morning transfer to the railway station with packed breakfast to board the train for Calicut. Upon arrival, continue the journey by road to Mysore, with lunch en route. On reaching Mysore, check in at the hotel, followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Mysore

Post breakfast, embark on a city tour including Chamunda Hills, the revered Shri Chamundeshwari Temple, and the majestic Mysore Palace. Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Mysore → Srirangapatna → Halebidu → Hassan

After breakfast, drive to Srirangapatna to visit the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan, an Indo‑Islamic architectural gem that served as the ruler’s summer residence. Continue to Halebidu to see the Hoysaleswara Temple and the Chennakeshava Temple, both masterpieces of Hoysala architecture. Later, proceed to Hassan, check in at the hotel, and enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

Day 14

Meals : Lunch/Dinner

Hassan → Shravanabelagola → Bangalore → Departure

Post breakfast, depart for Shravanabelagola, renowned for its Jain heritage, and enjoy a vegetarian lunch. Later, drive to Bangalore and transfer to a hotel for wash‑and‑change rooms and dinner. In the evening, proceed to the airport to board your international flight for onward journey.

Experiences Included

Tuk Tuk Ride

Glide through the charming lanes of White Town in a traditional cycle rickshaw.

Cooking class

Learn authentic South Indian recipes during a hands‑on culinary demonstration.

Bharatnatyam dance show

Experience the grace of India’s classical dance performed by local artists.

Kalaripayattu martial arts show

Witness Kerala’s ancient martial art in a thrilling live performance.

Boat cruise with lunch on board

Enjoy a serene three‑hour backwater cruise with lunch served on board.

Kathakali dance show

Discover Kerala’s iconic dance‑drama with vibrant costumes and expressive storytelling.

Visit to Fisherman’s Village

Observe traditional coastal life and morning routines of local fishermen.

Evening Aarti ceremony

Join the spiritual evening ritual at the sacred Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.

Our Commitment to Safe Holidays

Regular Temperature Checks

Regular screening of hotel staff, guests, drivers, and guides.

Availability of Protection Gear

Sanitizers, masks & gloves available during commute and at hotels.

Sanitized Premises

Vehicles, hotel rooms, and premises are thoroughly sanitized.

Price Includes and Excludes

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis on full board
  • AC transportation
  • Services of accompanying French-speaking escort
  • Entrances to monuments
  • Train fare (Bangalore to Chennai) – Chair Car
  • Rickshaw ride in Pondicherry
  • Bharatnatyam dance show in Kumbakonam
  • Cooking class demonstration in Kumbakonam
  • Kalarippayattu show in Thekkady
  • Boat cruise and lunch in Kumarakom
  • Kathakali dance show in Cochin
  • Train fare (Cochin to Calicut) – Chair Car
  • All applicable government taxes
  • Tips to hotels, guide, restaurants, driver, etc.
  • Camera fees
  • Boat ride in Thekkady
  • Vaikom
  • Anything not mentioned in the above clause “Price Includes”

Duration

08 Nights & 09 Days

Destinations Covered

Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaipur - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

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Hotels

monuments

Meals

Sightseeing

Transfers

Inclusions

Hotels

Comfortable stays at curated properties throughout the journey.

Breakfast & Dinner

Daily meals included to keep you energized and satisfied.

Taxes

All applicable taxes are covered in the package cost.

Welcome Drinks

Refreshing welcome drinks served on arrival at select hotels.

Airport Transfers

Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel for convenience.

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