15 Days Private South India Tour Package

Day 1: Chennai Tour

The day 1 of your South India tour package from Chennai will begin with our chauffeur picking you up from the Chennai hotel/airport somewhere between 9:00-11:00 AM. After checking in at the hotel and resting for some time, you will join us for a half-day Chennai city tour. During this tour, you will visit the Santhome Church, Kapaleeshwar Temple, and Government Museum and Art Gallery. Later, you will head with us to the Marina Beach—the 2nd longest urban beach in the world! After a soothing walk on the beach, we will drop you back to your hotel for a restful night.

Day 2: Chennai—Mahabalipuram—Kanchipuram—Mahabalipuram

Breakfast will be followed by checking out of the hotel. We will then proceed to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, you will check into the hotel and then get ready for the Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram trip. In Mahabalipuram, you will explore the clusters of rock-cut cave temples that make for a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These include the Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas Shrine, and Krishna Mandapam.

After lunch at your own expense at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to Kanchipuram. Here, you will visit the Ekambareswarar Temple and Kailasanath Temple—two prominent places of worship that are also an architectural delight. Then, we will drop you back to your hotel where you can retire for the night.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram—Pondicherry

After breakfast and checking out from the hotel in Mahabalipuram, our chauffeur will take you to Pondicherry. Once you have checked into the Pondicherry hotel, join us for the day-tour, starting from the Museum and Sculpture Gallery. Here, you will get to explore antiques of the Pallave and Chola dynasties.

After having a satiating meal for lunch at your own expense, you will be headed to Promenade and Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Finally, you will be taken to the Pondicherry Beach for a soothing and relaxing end to the day. At last, we will drop you back to your hotel so that you can enjoy a peaceful overnight stay.

Day 4: Pondicherry—Tanjore

Post breakfast, you will checkout from the hotel and travel with us to the Matri Temple and Aurobindo Ashram. Later, we will drive toward Tanjore. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the same hotel.

Day 5: Tanjore—Madurai

As usual, day 5 will begin with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. You will then check out and join us on our visit to the Brihadeeswara Temple and Palm Leaves Library. Then, we will head towards Madurai. As you reach the hotel, check in and get ready for the Gandhi Museum tour. In the evening, we will take you to the famous Meenakshi Temple. After this, the day will come to an end and you will be dropped back to your hotel for a good night’s sleep.

Day 6: Madurai—Rameshwaram—Madurai

After a delectable breakfast, you will check out of the Madurai hotel and proceed towards Rameshwaram. Upon reaching there, we will take you to the ancient Ramanathaswamy Temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. We will also visit Agnitheertham, Five-Faced Hanuman Temple, and Dhanushkodi—a town frozen in time which is known for its ruins and sandy beaches. Later, we will drop you back to your hotel for your comfortable overnight stay.

Day 7: Madurai—Kanyakumari

Day 7 will start with a delicious breakfast, after which you will check out of the hotel and proceed to Kanyakumari. Upon reaching the destination, you will check into the hotel and rest for a while. Then we will take you on your Kanyakumari tour. You will visit several attractions in the cultural landmark, including the Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Suchindram Padmanabhapuram Palace, and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Later, enjoy the panoramic view of the sea during sunset for a soothing end to the day. Afterwards, we will take you back to your hotel where you can rest for the night.

Day 8: Kanyakumari—Kovalam

On day 8, we will take you out for a magnificent sunrise view of the city. After savoring the beauty of Kanyakumari in the early hours of the day, head back to the hotel for a tasty breakfast. Post breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and join us on the drive to Kovalam. On arrival, you will check into the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at the beach. You can try different fun activities at the beach as per your own interests or simply relax and recuperate. Overnight stay will be at the same hotel.

Day 9: Kovalam Beach Tour

A palatable breakfast at the hotel will be followed by a visit to the beach. Spend some time relaxing and unwinding. You can walk along the beach to savor its serene beauty. In the evening, you will be dropped back to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 10: Kovalam—Alleppey

Once you have had a filling breakfast, you will check out of the Kovalam hotel and head with us to Alleppey. At Alleppey, you will board a beautiful houseboat to cruise on the alluring backwaters of Kerala. Lunch will be served on board to satiate your hunger while you absorb the surrounding beauty. Spend time getting a panoramic view of the backwaters and relaxing in the company of Mother Nature. Dinner will also be provided on board, after which you can enjoy a memorable overnight stay in the houseboat.

Day 11: Alleppey—Kochi

After a scrumptious breakfast with a view, check out of the houseboat and proceed toward Kochi. As you reach the hotel, check in and freshen up for the next part of the day—a guided Kochi tour. You will visit numerous popular places during the day-tour, including St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, and the Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening, we will take you to an entertaining Kathakali Dance Show. Then, you will be driven back to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 12: Kochi—Ooty

Breakfast at the Kochi hotel will be followed by checking out and driving to Ooty. On the way, you will get to take a toy train ride if it's operational. Upon reaching Ooty, check into the hotel and spend the rest of the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay is arranged at the same hotel.

Day 13: Ooty Tour

After having your breakfast, join us on a full-day Ooty tour. The tour will begin with a trip to the famous Tea Factory, followed by exploring the Tea Garden and Doddabetta Peak. Next, we will take you for a picturesque boat ride on the Ooty Lake. In the evening, you can indulge in some retail therapy at the local market. Finally, we will drop you back to the hotel where you will spend the night.

Day 14: Ooty—Mysore

After a flavorful breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and head to Mysore. On the way, we will stop by the Bandipur Wildlife Resort for a fun excursion. We will continue our journey to Mysore and upon arriving at the destination, you will check in at the hotel and get ready for the visit to the Mysore Palace and Brindavan Garden. After exploring these iconic sites, our chauffeur will drop you to the hotel so you can rest for the night.

Day 15: Mysore—Bangalore

In the morning of day 15, you will have the last breakfast of the tour at the Mysore hotel. After checking out, we will take you on a half-day Mysore trip. The trip includes a visit to the Chamundi Hill and Big Bull. With this, your South India tour for 14 nights and 15 days will come to an end and our driver will drop you at the Bangalore airport for your onward journey.

Note:

Sunrise depends on the weather and may impact the tour timing.

The order of monuments to be visited during the tour can change based on your hotel’s location.

Guide services are not required in Kovalam, Ooty, and Kumarakom and, hence, will not be provided.