Arrive at Chennai International Airport, where our representative will greet you and assist with the transfer to your hotel. Rest after your journey or take a short evening stroll along Marina Beach. Overnight stay in Chennai.

Begin your South India adventure with a guided city tour of Chennai. Visit Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, and San Thome Basilica. Explore Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a fine example of Dravidian architecture, and walk through the bustling Mylapore district. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay in Chennai.

Drive to Mahabalipuram (approx. 1.5 hrs), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Shore Temple, PanchaRathas (Five Chariots), and Arjuna’s Penance — all carved from stone and narrating mythological tales. Evening at leisure by the Bay of Bengal. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry (approx. 3 hrs). On arrival, check into your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the French Quarter with its colonial villas, cafés, and churches. Evening stroll along Promenade Beach. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Explore Pondicherry’s unique charm. Visit Aurobindo Ashram, a center of yoga and meditation, followed by a trip to Auroville, an experimental township promoting spirituality and harmony. Afternoon free for café hopping in the French Quarter or exploring heritage streets. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Drive to Thanjavur with stops at Chidambaram Temple, dedicated to Lord Nataraja, and Kumbakonam, famous for its temples and brass work. Continue to Thanjavur and check into your hotel. Evening free to enjoy Carnatic music or local handicrafts. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.

Explore the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Great Living Chola Temples. Visit Thanjavur Palace, which houses an art gallery with bronze statues and manuscripts. In the evening, experience a traditional South Indian cultural performance. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.

Drive to Chettinad, famous for its heritage mansions and unique cuisine. Check into a restored Chettiar mansion. Afternoon, take a guided walk through the town to admire palatial homes decorated with Burmese teak, Italian marble, and Belgian glass. Dinner includes authentic Chettinad dishes, known for bold flavors and spices. Overnight stay in Chettinad.

After breakfast, drive to Madurai, one of South India’s oldest cities. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a stunning example of Dravidian temple architecture. In the evening, witness the temple’s night ceremony, where idols are carried in a colorful procession. Overnight stay in Madurai.

Drive to Thekkady (approx. 4 hrs), located in Kerala’s Western Ghats. Check into your hotel or spice plantation resort. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance or Kalaripayattu martial arts show. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Enjoy a morning boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot elephants, wild boars, and birds. Later, take a spice plantation tour to learn about cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon. Afternoon free for an optional elephant ride or Ayurvedic massage. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Drive to Alleppey and board your private Kerala houseboat. Cruise through serene backwaters lined with coconut groves and villages. Enjoy freshly cooked Kerala meals onboard as you drift past rice paddies and fishing nets. Overnight on the houseboat.

Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Kochi. Visit the Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and St. Francis Church. Evening enjoy a Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay in Kochi.

Drive to Wayanad, a hill station in northern Kerala known for its lush forests, waterfalls, and tribal heritage. Check into your eco-resort. Evening free for nature walks. Overnight stay in Wayanad.

Spend the day exploring Wayanad. Visit Edakkal Caves with prehistoric carvings, Pookode Lake, and Soochipara Waterfalls. You may also visit a tribal village to learn about local culture. Overnight stay in Wayanad.

Drive to Mysore (approx. 4–5 hrs). On arrival, check into your hotel. In the evening, visit the illuminated Mysore Palace, one of India’s most stunning royal residences. Overnight stay in Mysore.

Visit Mysore Palace again during the day, Chamundi Hills for panoramic views, and St. Philomena’s Church. Explore the bustling Devaraja Market for spices, silk, and flowers. Evening free. Overnight stay in Mysore.

Drive to Hassan and visit the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebidu, known for their intricate stone carvings. Overnight stay in Hassan.

Drive to Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Check into your hotel. Evening free to explore the riverside ruins. Overnight stay in Hampi.

Spend the day exploring Hampi’s magnificent ruins — Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple with its iconic stone chariot, Lotus Mahal, and elephant stables. Hampi’s landscapes of giant boulders and temple ruins are unforgettable. Overnight stay in Hampi.

Drive to Bangalore (approx. 6–7 hrs) for your onward flight. Depending on flight timings, you may take a short city tour covering Lalbagh Gardens or Bangalore Palace. Your Grand South India Tour ends with lasting memories of temples, palaces, backwaters, wildlife, and heritage towns.