Ultimate South India Itinerary: Explore Temples, Beaches, and Scenic Landscapes

On arrival at Chennai airport / railway station meet, greet and transfer to hotel and check in. Later after small refreshments you can visit Parthasarathy Temple, Kapaleeshwarar temple & Vadapalani Murugan Temple. Evening you can visit Ashtalakshmi Temple and spend your time in Besant Nagar beach / Marina Beach. Overnight Hotel in Chennai.

Overnight stay in Chennai.

After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram and check in to hotel. Later you can visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, & Ekambaranatha, ancient temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. Later visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Kailasanathar Temple. After that proceed drive to Mahabalipuram, UNESCO HERITAGE Monument centre, visiting Shore Temple, Arjuna Penance, Varaha Cave, Mahishasuramarthini Cave & Light House etc. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

After breakfast drive to Pondicherry and visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram it is a spiritual community (ashram) located in Pondicherry, later visit French Colony, Pondicherry Museum, Botanical garden, French war memorial, Bharathi Park, Manakula Vinayagar Temple dedicated to the god Ganesa, Evening relax at Promenade beach. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Post breakfast, drive to Auroville – it is open to public by appointment & it is a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony. After that Varadharaja Perumal Temple, and Panchamukha SriAnjaneya Temple. Spend the evening relaxing at Rock Beach. Have your dinner at your preferred hotel in Pondicherry and then, head back to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

post breakfast check out and rive to Chidambaram and visit Natarajar Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva) it represents one of the five elements (sky) and this is only temple where we can see Lord Shiva in dancing posture. Afternoon drive to visit Gangaikonda Chozhpuram Brihadeeswarar temple is a village located near to Jayankondam, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India. It became the capital of the Chola dynasty in c. 1025 by Chola emperor Rajendra I, and served as the capital for around 250 years. Later in the evening you can visit visit Aadi Kumbeswarar Temple (Shiva) the major one among the Saivite temples and located in the centre of Kumbakonam and Aadhi Kumbeswarar is the presiding deity of Kumbakonam and Manthrapeeteshwari Mangalambika (Parvathi) is the lord's Consort. The famous festival of Hindus Mahamaham is associated with this temple. After that visit Airavateeswarar Temple at Darasuram located close to Kumbakonam this Temple is a storehouse of art and architecture which was built by Raja Raja Chola II in the 12th century A D. This temple is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Monument and Later drive to pay a visit to Swamimalai Murugan Temple. It is fourth among the six Arupadai Veedu of Lord Murugan. Also, it is the place where Lord Murugan explains the meaning of the Pranava Mantra "Aum" to his father, Lord Shiva. After that proceed drive to Tanjore and upon arrival check in to hotel. Overnight stay in Tanjore.

Post breakfast check out and Big Temple also called as Brihadeeswarar Temple and 1000Years old temple built by Famous King Raja Raja Chola. After that proceed drive to Madurai and en route you can visit Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple. This is the only temple out of the Six Holy Abodes of Lord Muruga where the Lord is seen with his consorts Valli and Deivayanai. Devotees often come to this temple to pray for children, marriage and even education. Later check in to hotel. Evening you can visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple – one of the famous temples in South India and visit Kudal Azhagar temple (One famous temple in Madurai located in near Meenakshi Amman temple. The dedicated to lord Vishnu, who worshiped as Koodal Azhagar. Koodal Aḻagar is believed to have appeared to slay the demon Somuka who abducted the four Vedas. The temple believed to have constructed by Pandyas). Overnight stay in Madurai.

Post breakfast check out and drive towards Thekkady (Periyar), upon arrival check in to hotel. Later Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Thekkady - The Periyar wild life sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick ever green forest, activities like Boating at Periyar lake, Kathakali, Kalari (Martial Art show),and Spice Plantation can also be done on direct payment basis. Overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel drive to Alleppey(04 Hrs) It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters Check in at hotel and relax later visit Sree Mullakkal Rajeshwari temple, light house, & Beach Stay overnight at the hotel.

*Note: (In case you prefer a Houseboat Stay, check in to the houseboat and enjoy the rest of the day in Houseboat, indulging in the exceptional and soul-soothing beauty of God's Own Country. Satisfy yourself with the traditional Kerala lunch, evening tea with traditional Kerala snacks, and delicious dinner served on board. If you wish, go shopping in the evening at nearby local markets (at your own expense) as well as explore the typical village life of Kerala. Later, enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the houseboat.)

Post breakfast check out and drive to Cochin. Later visit Dutch Palace is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was originally erected in 1557 by the Portuguese for the ruler of Cochin. (Clo: Fri &Nat Holidays.), St. Francis Church was established in 1506 in the European architectural style and was originally composed of wood, but bricks and mortar were added to strengthen, It is one of India's earliest European churches, Chinese fishing nets are a sort of stationary lift net. They are stationary land fishing equipment with fishing nets, It is built of teak wood and bamboo poles and operates on the balancing concept, The Jewish Synagogue also known as the Paradesi Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue, it is one of the oldest active synagogues in India and has a rich heritage., Fort Kochi Beach Often known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea', Fort Kochi Beach is a serene beach that offers a scenic view and natural beauty to its visitors, Indulge in a peaceful night's sleep at hotel in Cochin.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and embark on the journey to the next destination. enroute visit Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls located in close proximity on the Cochin-Munnar highway with dense growth of trees all around. This beautiful falls cascades down in seven steps and meet the Valara Waterfalls in the most amazing manner to create a glorious sight. later drive to Munnar is a popular hill station at an elevation of approx 1,600 meters above sea level.it is Known for its breath-taking natural beauty and characterized by vast expanses of tea plantations, waterfalls, picturesque valleys, and dense forests. The landscape offers panoramic views of green carpets of tea bushes, interspersed with spice gardens and meandering streams, on arrival check in at hotel & Stay overnight at hotel.

After breakfast start the day with local sightseeing of Munnar, visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo point, Photo Point and in the afternoon proceed to Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) were the rarest species of mountain goat,"Nilgiri Thars", can be spotted. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Post breakfast check out and drive to Ooty and en route you can visit Lakkam Waterfalls & Coonoor - located around 20 km from Ooty, Coonoor is one of the largest hill stations after Ooty. In the Nilgiris Hills, at an altitude of 1,850 m above sea level, this hill station presents an alluring list of tourist attractions and adventure sports like trekking. Sim's Park - Located at a height of 1780 meters, Sim’s Park is a botanical garden, established in 1874. It has more than 1000 species of flora including Queensland Karry Pine, Rudraksha (the bead tree) and Ornamental tree making it a place worth visiting. Lamb's Rock - Located on the way to Dolphin’s Nose in Ooty, Lamb’s Rock is also called Echo Rock. A popular picnic spot, it offers an admirable view of Coimbatore Plains and surrounding lush greenery. Route to this place offers trekking opportunities too. Overnight stay in Ooty.

Today after breakfast proceed to Rose Garden - The pride of Ooty with wide varieties of colourful and fragrant roses. It belongs to an elite club of35 rose gardens around the world which have won the Garden of Excellence Award for South Asia. Later visit Tea Garden - Coonoor, known as the tea garden town that boasts of many breath-taking tea gardens. A walking tour through these lush green tea plantations with the refreshing aroma of tea is an experience worth trying. Visit the Botanical Garden that covers an area of about 55 acres and serves as an excellent medium of communication between the botanical science and the general public. Then visit Tea Factory along with Tea Museum where you can purchase organic tea to take back home. Later visit Thread Garden – which is famous for its collection of flowers and plants made of thread, worth visiting for craft lovers. Also, visit the Wax World and Glass House. Go shopping in the evening and overnight stay at the hotel in Ooty.

Relish your South Indian breakfast and be ready to travel to Wayanad en route visit Pykara falls & lake. On arrival, check-in at the hotel later visit proceed to Banasura Sagar Dam. It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia. You will also visit Pookode Lake, Tea Museum and Soochipara Waterfalls on this trip. Evening get back to hotel spend your time for shopping have your dinner at your preferred hotel and don't forget to try some lip-smacking Kerala cuisines. Then, head back to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Today start the day very early as possible Venture into the wild at the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. If you wish, you can opt for a jeep ride inside the forest (Direct Payment Basis). History fascinates you at the Edakkal Cave. Believed to date back to 6000BC, this prehistoric natural cave is a well-known UNESCO certified monument, famous for its painting. It is among the oldest human settlement ever discovered. After lunch, drive to Wayanad Heritage Museum. Dating back to the second century, it has one of Kerala's largest collections of remnants which cannot be seen anywhere else in Kerala. Later drive to Arattupara View Point for breath-taking views. Head back to your hotel for an overnight stay after having a delicious dinner at your preferred hotel in Wayanad.

Post breakfast, drive to Mysore and upon arrival check in to hotel. After some fresh up begin your tour with Mysore sightseeing. Visit the Royal Palace of Mysore which takes you on a journey through the royal lifestyles of Mysore kings. You can't miss the famous Bull Temple or Nandi Temple and Chamundi Hills on your Mysore tour. Later, pay a visit to St. Philomena’s Cathedral. A renowned Catholic church in Mysore, it is said to be one of the tallest churches in Asia as well as the second-largest on the continent. You will also explore, Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery which has one of the largest collections of artefacts in South India. In the evening, treat yourself to an unforgettable and spectacular sound and light show at Brindavan Garden. Later, have your dinner at your preferred hotel and don't forget to try some traditional Mysore dishes and sweets. Then, head back to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Coorg is known for its stunning landscapes, mist-covered hills, and lush green valleys, also it is famous for its coffee and spice plantations, offering a refreshing retreat for nature lovers. The region boasts beautiful waterfalls and it is home to diverse wildlife in its protected areas, Coorg has a distinct culture, with the local Kodava community celebrating their traditions through festivals and dance forms. Coorg is a popular tourist destination for its natural beauty, adventure sports, and mouth-watering cuisine en route visit Golden Temple is one of the largest teaching centre of Tibetan Budhhism. The Monastery has one of the finest quality architecture and attractive artworks on the wall. Cauvery Nisargadhama it is an ideal destination for nature lovers, families, and adventure enthusiasts. On arrival check in at Hotel, then in the evening visit Omkareshwar Temple is a serene and ancient place of worship. Later visit Raja's Seat was a favourite recreational spot of the Kodagu kings, the main highlight of Raja's Seat is undoubtedly the beautiful view it offers. From the elevated viewpoint, you can witness the rolling hills, mist-covered valleys, the convergence of rivers and the stunning sunset views. Overnight say in Coorg.

Post breakfast, drive for excursion to Tala kaveri is considered to be the origin of the River Kaveri. It is said that the river emerges as a spring from the Brahmagiri Hills, which are a part of the Western Ghats. At Talakaveri, there is a small temple dedicated to Goddess Kaveri amma, believed to be the presiding deity of the River Kaveri. Devotees offer prayers and seek blessings at this temple & Bhagamanda Temple etc, then visit Abbey Falls offers a picturesque setting. it is formed by the combination of several small streams that converge and cascade down a rocky cliff, creating a sight from a height of about 70 feet into a pool below, creating a misty atmosphere and a pleasant sound, later drive to Mandalpatti will be rewarded with nice vistas of mist-covered mountains, lush green valleys, and dense forests stretching as far as the eye can see. The viewpoint is especially popular during sunrise and sunset when the sky is painted with vibrant hues, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere. Visitors can spot various species of birds, butterflies, and occasionally even spot wild animals like elephants and deer (To reach need to Trek or hire Jeep on Direct payment basis). Overnight stay in Coorg.

After breakfast check out and drive to Hassan and check in to hotel. After some fresh up drive visit Belur Chennakesava temple (The Chennakeshava Temple is located in Belur taluk in Hassan district of the Indian state of Karnataka and visit Halibeedu (protected monument site) Hoysaleeswara Temple, Jain Temple complex. Later return back to Hassan and overnight stay.

Post breakfast drive to Hospet and upon arrival check in to hotel. Overnight stay in Hospet.

After breakfast proceed to visit Hampi – one of the biggest monument site of Karnataka & India, visit Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Elephant Stable, Lotus Mahal, Queen’s Bath House, Achutharaya Temple etc. Later return back to hotel. Overnight stay in Hospet.

After breakfast check out and drive to Bangalore and on arrival to transfer to airport to board for onward journey. With memories of great South India Trip.

Check out from the hotel and start your drive to Bangalore. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to explore the beauty of the Garden City.

Overnight stay in Bangalore