Best of South India Including Kerala and Bangalore 17N / 18D

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Place to Visit

Chennai – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Velankani -Rameshwaram – Tiruchendur – Madurai – Munnar – Alleppey - Coimbatore – Bangalore – Tirupati – Tiruthani – Kanchipuram -Chennai

Tour Description

An 18-day grand tour covering South India’s temples, beaches, backwaters, hills, and cityscapes. Start in Tamil Nadu with Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy-Srirangam, Madurai, Rameswaram, and Kanyakumari’s 3-sea sangam. Continue to Kerala for Trivandrum Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Alleppey houseboat cruise, Munnar tea gardens, Thekkady Periyar wildlife, and Kochi’s Fort Kochi heritage. Add Karnataka with Bangalore’s Lalbagh, Vidhana Soudha + ISKCON, Mysore Palace, and Hampi’s UNESCO Vijayanagara ruins. Includes comfortable stay, AC transfers, houseboat stay, sightseeing, darshan assistance, and guide. Ideal for families and travelers wanting the full South India experience - devotion, culture, nature, and modern cities - in one epic trip.

  • Day 01 : Arrive Chennai Airport - Transfer to hotel ( Early check in Subject to room Availability)

    Scheduled arrive in Chennai Airport; meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to Hotel.
    Overnight stay in hotel.  

  • Day 02 : Chennai – full Day Sightseeing + Shopping

    Scheduled arrive Chennai Airport; meet our representative and proceed for Chennai Sightseeing including Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeswar Temple and Marina Beach.
    Rest of time free for shopping/ Leisure.
    Overnight stay in hotel. 

  • Day 03 : Chennai – Pondicherry (120 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

    Post breakfast depart for Pondicherry. On reaching check in hotel. Post fresh up explore the union territory city of Pondicherry is one of the seven union territories of India. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India which showcase the systematic town planning and well planned French styled buildings. It is quite fascinating destination due to many beaches, churches and renowned Ashram etc. Start the city tour and visit the places including the famous Aurobindo’s Ashram; located 10 km north of Pondicherry. The ashram promotes Aurobindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and matter. Also visit Auroville- a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony.
    Rest of time spends in the beaches. Overnight stay in Hotel. 

  • Day 04 : Pondicherry – Tanjore (250 Kms)

    Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Tanjore was the capital of the ancient state ruled by the Cholas. Tanjore is popular for its temples and paintings. Visit the famous Brihadeeswarar temple housing a huge Shiva lingam and a stone sculpture of the Nandi bull. 
    Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in Hotel

  • Day 05 : Tanjore – Velankanni (100 Kms, 3 Hrs. drive)

    Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Velankanni. On reaching check into hotel. Post fresh up visit Star Church for Our Lady of Vailankanni. Proceed to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good  Health. Popularly known as the ‘Lourdes of the East’, this is where most miracles of Mother Mary have been witnessed. Spend the latter before the day soaking in the tranquility and serenity of the place at the Velankanni Beach.
    Overnight stay in hotel. 

  • Day 06 : Velankanni – Rameshwaram (250 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

    Post breakfast at hotel depart for Rameswaram. The presiding deity here is in the form of Linga with name of Sriramanatha swamy temple. It is one of the twelve jyotirlingas. The Grandest part of the temple is the 1219m pillard corridor consisting of 3.6m high granite pillars, rich carved and well proportioned.  In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel.    After some rest, proceed for Rameshwaram via Tanjore is an important pilgrim tourist destination just equivalent to Benaras (K asi). The presiding deity here is in the form of Linga with name of Sriramanatha swamy temple. It is one of the twelve jyotirlingas. The Grandest part of the temple is the 1219m pillared corridor consisting of 3.6m high granite pillars, rich carved and well proportioned.
    Visit Ra Ramanathswamy temple manathswamy temple, Sita Kund &Rama’sbridge etc. Overnight stay at Hotel

  • Day 07 : Rameshwaram – Tiruchendur (220 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

     Breakfast at hotel and drive to Tiruchendur is famous for the Murugan Temple on the beach. Tiruchendur temple is located on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. The location of the temple is ideal and draws a peren  nial stream of devotees. The temple overlooking the sea is an inspiring sight. It has been venerated by the Tamil Sangam Period work Tirumurugatruppadai and by 83 Tiruppugazh hymns of Arunagirinathar.The other abodes are situated on top hills; this one is located on the seashore in the southern part of the state. It is situated on the Kanyamumari - Tuticorin - Rameswaram bus route. It is one of the most visited shrines in Tamilnadu.
    Arrive and check into Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Day 08 : Tiruchendur – Madurai (180 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

    Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Madurai. On reaching explore the temple town which is a 2,600 years old famous temple town of south India. Visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, Mariamman Teppakulam (Great Tank).
     Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel. 

  • Day 09 : Madurai – Munnar (200 Kms, 4. 5 Hrs drive)

    Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Munnar. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel.
    Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in Hotel. 

  • Day 10 : Munnar - Sightseeing

    Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoys the sightseeing tour of Munnar. Walk through the green carpet of well organized tea bushes; watch the beautiful mist and romantic green meadows, romantic view of the waterfall. Visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden,  Attukad Waterfalls, Tea Plantation, Tea Factory, etc.
    Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Day 11 : Periyar – Alleppey (145Kms, 4.5Hrs drive)

     After breakfast at hotel drive to Alleppey. On arrival check in to houseboat for a Kerala houseboat tour over the scenic backwaters. Sit back and relax at the houseboat and enjoy the scenic beauty as the boat passes through the emerald green paddy fields, refreshing natural beauty, exotic resorts and the rustic villages.
    Overnight stay in Houseboat.

  • Day 12 : Alleppey - Coimbatore (300 Kms, 6.5 Hrs drive)

     After breakfast at hotel depart for Coimbatore. On reaching visit Marudamalai Temple, Eachanari Vinayagar Temple , Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Adi Yogi Shiva Temple etc.
    Evening check into hotel. Overnight stay in hotel. 

  • Day 13 : Coimbatore – Bangalore (250 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

    After morning breakfast check out and proceed for sightseeing including Pattiswarar Temple and Marudhamalai Temple. Later depart for Bangalore, the capital city of the state of Karnataka. In the Afternoon arrive and check into hotel.
    Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel. 

  • Day 14 : Bangalore – Sightseeing

    Post breakfast at hotel explore the city of Bangalore, the capital city of state of Karnataka is the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India, as well as the largest city in South India, and the 27th largest city in the world. Bangalore is widely regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.  The city's history dates back to around 890 CE, as found in a stone inscription found at the Nageshwara Temple in Begur, Bangalore. Lets visit the places of tourist attractions including Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens well known for its architecture, garden and flora, Bangalore palace, National Gallary of Modern Art, Vidhana Soudha and Chola Temples  and Isckon Temple etc.
    Rest of time free for shopping. Overnight stay in hotel. 

  • Day 15 : Bangalore / Tirupati (250 Kms, 4Hrs drive)

    Post breakfast at hotel depart for Tirupati which is famous for Temple of Lord Venkateshwara.
    On arrival check into Hotel. After fresh up go for Darshan of Balaji. Late evening back to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Day 16 : Tirupati / Thiruthani / Kanchipuram (200 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

    After breakfast at hotel drive to Tiruthani which is famous for Murugan temple is a Hindu temple in the hill of Thiruttani, South India, dedicated to Lord Muruga. The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. Visit the temple later.  After worship continue your drive to Kanchipuram. On arrival check into hotel. Later visit the Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, the Vardarajanperumal Temple and the Sakiswarar Temple & Crocodile Farm.
    Overnight stay in hotel. 

  • Day 17 : Kanchipuram – Chennai (70 Kms) / Shopping

    Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Chennai. On reaching check into hotel .
    Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel. 

  • Day 18 : Chennai – Airport departure

    Post breakfast at hotel spend time at leisure /own activities until scheduled transfer to Chennai Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
    Tour Ends with happy memories.

What's Included

  • 16 Nights hotel stay in Double / twin / Triple sharing
  • 01 Nights houseboat stay in Alleppey with all meals – B,L,D)
  • Daily breakfast during stay in the hotel
  • Airport transfers by private car during the tours
  • All Transportation & s/seeing by Air-conditioned Vehicle
  • All Toll Taxes & Parking during the tours
  • All currently applicable taxes

What's Excluded

  • Flight fare
  • Lunch/ Dinner During the tour ( Except Houseboat)
  • Breakfast on the day of arrival
  • Monument entrance fees
  • VIP Darshan anywhere during the trip
  • Tour guide during sightseeing
  • Travel Insurance
  • Ferry boat ride anywhere
  • Vehicle for Dhanuskodi trip in Rameshwaram
  • Large Vehicle like Tempo will not be allowed to go Tirumala Hills , hence take free shuttle service of Tirupati bala ji
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, telephone, laundry bills etc
  • Tips and porter charges
  • Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc
  • Any other service/s not specified above

special notes

  • Hotel check in / Checkout 1200 Noon
  • The offered package prices are net &non Commissionable to you
  • Price is available on request
  • The above is only an offer and not confirmation of your bookings, which are subject to availability once the booking is confirmed by you.

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