Welcome to Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore, where our representative will assist you and transfer you by air-conditioned car to the pre-booked hotel. During check-in, receive the required tour documents and a briefing about the itinerary and services. If arriving on an early flight, the remainder of the day is free to relax, explore local markets or enjoy the city's restaurants. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore Bangalore, beginning with ISKCON Temple and Lalbagh Botanical Garden, known for its extensive collection of tropical and subtropical plants. Continue to Cubbon Park and the Bull Temple, home to a large monolithic Nandi carved from granite. Visit Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, a natural rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, followed by the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum and Vidhana Soudha, Karnataka's legislature building noted for its Neo-Dravidian architecture. Later, if time permits, visit Ulsoor Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna en route. Explore Srirangapatna Fort and the Ranganathaswamy Temple, an important Vaishnava pilgrimage centre dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu. Continue to Mysore and transfer to the hotel. Later visit Brindavan Gardens, known for its landscaped terraces and musical fountains, followed by time for local sandalwood products, handicrafts and markets. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Mysuru Palace, a three-storey Indo-Saracenic palace built between 1897 and 1912, distinguished by domes, arches, ornate interiors, stained glass and carved doors. Continue to St. Philomena's Church, a Gothic Revival church known for its twin spires and stained-glass windows. Later drive to Chamundi Hill to visit Chamundeshwari Temple and see the monumental Nandi on the hillside. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ooty, entering the Nilgiri Hills through forested mountain roads. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and later visit the Government Botanical Garden, established in 1848 and known for its landscaped slopes, rare plants and an ancient fossilised tree. Continue to Ooty Lake and Fernhills Palace, the former summer residence of the Mysore royal family. If time permits, visit the historic Ooty Golf Course. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, board the historic Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Ooty to Coonoor. The railway forms part of the UNESCO-listed Mountain Railways of India and is known for its mountain engineering, tunnels, viaducts and steep gradients. On arrival in Coonoor, visit Sim's Park, followed by Lamb's Nose and Dolphin's Nose for views across the Nilgiri valleys. Later return to Ooty by road via Kotagiri, visiting Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, and the surrounding pine forests. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin, visiting Guruvayur en route. The Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple is one of Kerala's most important pilgrimage centres and is dedicated to Lord Krishna as Guruvayurappan. Continue to Cochin and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, attend a traditional Kathakali Dance performance, known for elaborate costumes, expressive makeup, music and highly stylised gestures. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore historic Fort Kochi, beginning with St. Francis Church, one of India's oldest European-built churches and associated with the original burial of Vasco da Gama. Continue to the waterfront to see the traditional Chinese fishing nets. In Mattancherry, visit the Paradesi Synagogue and the surrounding Jew Town, known for its spice shops, antique stores and historic Jewish heritage. Visit the Mattancherry Palace, known for its Kerala-style architecture and 17th- and 18th-century murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and other Hindu traditions. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar. The hill station lies at the meeting point of the Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala streams and is surrounded by extensive tea estates, forests and mountain landscapes. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and later visit the Tata Tea Museum, which traces the history and development of tea cultivation and processing in the region. The remainder of the evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore the surrounding landscapes of Munnar. Visit Pothamedu View Point for views across tea, coffee and spice plantations, followed by Devikulam. Continue to Mattupetty Dam and its reservoir, followed by Echo Point and Kundala Lake. The route combines tea-covered slopes, forests, reservoirs and mountain viewpoints before returning to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Periyar (Thekkady). On arrival, transfer to the jungle resort and later explore the Periyar Tiger Reserve. A boat cruise on Periyar Lake offers opportunities to see elephants, sambar, gaur, wild boar and waterbirds along the forested shoreline. Later visit a spice plantation to learn about cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, coffee and other crops, followed by time at the local spice market. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey. On arrival, board your traditional Kerala houseboat and cruise through the backwaters, passing palm-lined canals, paddy fields, villages and narrow waterways. Relax on the sun deck and observe everyday life along the waterways, with fishing boats, birds and traditional homes along the banks. Enjoy the sunset from the houseboat before dinner, prepared and served onboard. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and drive to Kovalam. On arrival, transfer to the beach resort and relax. Kovalam is known for its crescent-shaped beaches, coconut-lined shoreline and established Ayurvedic wellness centres. The remainder of the day is free for beach activities, swimming, relaxation or an optional Ayurvedic treatment. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day at Kovalam. Relax on the beach or choose from locally operated activities such as surfing, kayaking and other water sports, subject to sea conditions. An optional Ayurvedic wellness experience can also be arranged at the resort or a reputable centre. The remainder of the day is free for leisure, with optional cultural programmes or a catamaran cruise. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, check out from the resort and drive to Kanyakumari, India's southernmost mainland point. Visit Kumari Amman Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari, followed by Gandhi Mandapam. Take a boat ride to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892, and see the Thiruvalluvar Statue offshore. In the evening, enjoy the sunset from the coast, subject to weather conditions. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Rameshwaram, one of India's major pilgrimage centres and one of the twelve Jyotirlinga sites dedicated to Lord Shiva. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. If time permits, visit Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai, located at the eastern end of Rameshwaram Island, where the surrounding waters meet. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of India's most important pilgrimage temples and known for its enormous corridors lined with carved pillars. The temple developed over several centuries and is particularly noted for its long third corridor. After sightseeing, check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, explore the historic and religious heart of Madurai. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a vast temple complex developed over centuries and expanded substantially during the Nayak period, known for its monumental gateways, sculptural decoration, the Thousand Pillar Hall and twin shrines dedicated to Meenakshi and Sundareswarar. Continue to Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple, an important rock-cut pilgrimage site, followed by Thirumalai Nayak Palace, a 17th-century palace known for its massive arches and monumental courtyard. In the evening, return to Meenakshi Temple for the evening rituals, subject to temple timings and access. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Madurai Airport, Madurai for your scheduled flight onward. The tour concludes with happy memories.
The final cost of a customized tour varies depending on accommodation choices, travel period, number of travellers and individual preferences. The following indicative price range is based on a minimum of two persons sharing a double room.
