South India Heritage & Temples: Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Tanjore, Madurai, Periyar, Cochin, Ooty, Mysore, Bangalore

14 Days / 13 Nights Multiple Destinations Premium

A grand journey through the cultural, spiritual, and natural wonders of South India, from the colonial charm of Chennai and Pondicherry to the temple cities of Tamil Nadu, the wildlife of Periyar, the backwaters of Kerala, and the hill stations of the Nilgiris.

Package Overview

Tour Program

Chennai πŸš— Mahabalipuram πŸš— Pondicherry πŸš— Tanjore πŸš— Madurai πŸš— Periyar πŸš— Cochin πŸš— Ooty πŸš— Mysore πŸš— Bangalore

Travel Period

January to December

Highlights

  • Chennai: Colonial & Dravidian heritage
  • Mahabalipuram: Shore Temple & rock art
  • Pondicherry: French Quarter & Aurobindo Ashram
  • Tanjore: Brihadeeswara Temple
  • Madurai: Meenakshi Temple & Nayak Palace
  • Periyar: Tiger Reserve & wildlife
  • Cochin: Dutch, Portuguese & Jewish heritage
  • Ooty: Nilgiri toy train & gardens
  • Mysore: Palaces & temples
  • Bangalore: Garden city

Travel Route

Transport Modes
πŸš— Car/Bus
πŸš‚ Train
✈️ Flight
🚒 Boat
🚢 Walk

Complete Travel Route

1
Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
πŸš—
Car/Bus
2
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
πŸš—
Car/Bus
3
Pondicherry
Pondicherry, India
πŸš—
Car/Bus
4
Tanjore
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India
πŸš—
Car/Bus
5
Madurai
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
πŸš—
Car/Bus
6
Periyar
Periyar, Kerala, India
πŸš—
Car/Bus
7
Cochin
Cochin, Kerala, India
πŸš—
Car/Bus
8
Ooty
Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
πŸš—
Car/Bus
9
Mysore
Mysore, Karnataka, India
πŸš—
Car/Bus
10
Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival Chennai

Arrival, meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel by our English speaking representative. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

1
Arrive Chennai, transfer to hotel
Rest and leisure
Fort St. George & Museum
San Thome Basilica & Mylapore
2

Day 02

Chennai City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, National Art Gallery, Government Museum (closed Fridays), drive along Marina, visit Mylapore, San Thome Basilica, and view Mylapore Temple from outside. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03

Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram (86 Kms/1.5-2 Hrs). Visit Kanchipuram temples and silk weaving. Continue to Mahabalipuram (64 Kms/1.5-2 Hrs), check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour: Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, open air rock art. Overnight at the hotel.

3
Drive to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
Temples & Shore Temple
Drive to Pondicherry
French Quarter & Ashram
4

Day 04

Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Pondicherry (141 Kms), check-in at hotel. Afternoon city tour: Raj Nivas, Romain Rolland Library, Pondicherry Museum, Notre Dame des Anges, Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05

Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Gangaikondacholapuram – Swamimalai – Tanjore

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Tanjore (197 Kms) via Chidambaram (temple), Gangaikondacholapuram (Shiva temple), Swamimalai. Afternoon visit of Thanjavur: Brihadeeswara Temple, Palace, Chola frescoes. Overnight at the hotel.

5
Drive to Tanjore via temples
Brihadeeswara Temple & Palace
Drive to Madurai via Trichy
Rock Fort & Meenakshi Temple
6

Day 06

Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Madurai (202 Kms) via Trichy. Visit Rock Fort, Ganesha Temple, 100-pillar mandapam. Continue to Madurai, check in at hotel. Evening Aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07

Madurai City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Mariammam Teppakulam. Overnight at the hotel.

7
Meenakshi Temple
Nayak Palace & Teppakulam
Drive to Periyar
Periyar Tiger Reserve
8

Day 08

Madurai – Periyar

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Periyar (142 Kms), check in at hotel. Explore Periyar Tiger Reserve, boat safari (optional). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09

Periyar – Cochin

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Cochin (195 Kms), check in at hotel. Afternoon visit: Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight at the hotel.

9
Drive to Cochin
Dutch Palace & Synagogue
Leisure / Ayurveda / Backwaters
Kathakali Dance (optional)
10

Day 10

Cochin Leisure

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure (optional: backwaters, Kathakali dance, Ayurvedic massage). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11

Cochin – Coonoor – Ooty (Toy Train)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Coonoor (264 Kms, 5-5.5 hrs). Board the Nilgiri Toy Train to Ooty. Arrive Ooty, check in at hotel. Explore gardens and colonial charm. Overnight at the hotel.

11
Toy Train to Ooty
Ooty Gardens & Blue Mountains
Drive to Mysore via Somnathpur
Mysore Palace & Chamundi Hill
12

Day 12

Ooty – Mysore (via Somnathpur)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mysore (158 Kms, 3-3.5 hrs) via Somnathpur (Hoysala temple). Arrive Mysore, check in at hotel. Afternoon visit: Maharaja’s Palace, Chamundi Hill, Nandi Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13

Mysore – Belur & Halebid Excursion

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day excursion to Belur (Chennakesava Temple) and Halebid (Hoysalesvara Temple). Return to Mysore. Overnight at the hotel.

13
Belur & Halebid Temples
Return to Mysore
Drive to Bangalore
Departure
14

Day 14

Mysore – Bangalore & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Rooms foreseen till 12 Noon. Afternoon drive to Bangalore (120 Kms, 3-3.5 hrs). On arrival, transfer to airport for onward journey. End of services.

Package Pricing

Duration

14 Days / 13 Nights

Complete package duration

Package Type

Premium luxury travel experience with expert guides and luxury accommodations.

Package Inclusions

β€’ Accommodation in selected hotels

β€’ Daily breakfast

β€’ All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle

β€’ English-speaking guide for sightseeing

β€’ Monument entrance fees

β€’ All applicable taxes

Package Exclusions

β€’ International/domestic flights

β€’ Meals not mentioned

β€’ Personal expenses

β€’ Tips and gratuities

β€’ Camera/video fees at monuments

β€’ Travel insurance

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