South India Nature & Devotional Tour

Welcome to Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore. Our representative will escort you by an air-conditioned car to your pre-booked hotel. After check-in, you will be provided with all the necessary documents related to your tour, and any queries regarding the itinerary and services will be explained. If you arrive early, you may explore nearby markets and cafés to understand the city’s pace and urban character. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, explore Bangalore, beginning with the hilltop ISKCON Temple, a major spiritual complex. Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden, developed during the 18th century with diverse plant species and a central glasshouse. Continue to Cubbon Park, a large green space located within the city’s administrative zone. Visit the Bull Temple, featuring a monolithic Nandi sculpture carved from granite, followed by Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, a rock-cut cave shrine dedicated to Shiva. Drive past Vidhana Soudha, the state legislature building constructed in Neo-Dravidian style, and conclude at Ulsoor Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Mysore. En route visit Srirangapatna, an island town on the Cauvery River, home to the Ranganathaswamy Temple, a key Vaishnavite pilgrimage site. Continue to Mysore and check in. Later visit Brindavan Gardens, laid out along the river with terraced sections and a musical fountain. You may also explore local markets offering sandalwood products and regional handicrafts. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit Mysore Palace, a royal residence combining Indo-Saracenic architectural elements with decorated interiors. Continue to St. Philomena’s Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic church among the tallest in India. Drive to Chamundi Hills to visit Chamundeshwari Temple and view the city from above. En route stop at the large monolithic Nandi Statue. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Ooty, located in the Nilgiri Hills. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Visit the Botanical Gardens, featuring a wide range of plant species and a fossilized tree trunk. Continue to Ooty Lake, surrounded by wooded slopes, followed by Fernhill Palace, a historic summer residence. Drive to Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris, and visit nearby pine forests. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, continue exploring Ooty. Revisit Botanical Gardens for extended walks among plant collections. Spend time at Ooty Lake with options for boating. Visit Fernhill Palace, reflecting colonial-era architecture, and Ooty Golf Course, set across an elevated terrain. Return to Doddabetta Peak for additional views and explore surrounding forest stretches. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, take the toy train to Coonoor, passing through tunnels and bridges across the Nilgiri terrain. Visit Sims Park, a botanical garden with curated plant collections. Continue to viewpoints such as Dolphin’s Nose, offering views of Catherine Falls, and Ketti Valley, one of the largest valleys in the region. Return to Ooty by road and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kodaikanal. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Visit Mother Salette Church, a long-established pilgrimage site. Continue to Kodai Lake, a man-made lake with a distinctive star-shaped layout, where boating activities are available. The town’s elevated setting provides cooler weather and forested surroundings. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, explore Kodaikanal, starting with Devil’s Kitchen, a cave formation with deep rock fissures. Walk along Coaker’s Walk, a pathway offering valley views. Visit Bryant Park, a botanical garden hosting seasonal plant displays. The day focuses on viewpoints, landscaped areas, and natural terrain around the hill station. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Madurai. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple to witness the Aarti ceremony, involving structured rituals and temple processions. The temple complex forms the religious and cultural core of the city. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, explore Madurai, beginning with Meenakshi Amman Temple, a large temple complex with multiple towers and pillared halls. Continue to Tirumalai Nayak Palace, featuring large courtyards supported by tall columns. Visit Koodal Azhagar Temple and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, a temple tank used for annual float festivals. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Rameshwaram, located on an island in the Gulf of Mannar. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, visit Ram Setu (Adam’s Bridge), a chain of limestone shoals associated with epic traditions. The region is considered one of the important pilgrimage destinations in South India. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kanyakumari, located at the southern tip of India. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, view the sunset from coastal viewpoints where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning, view the sunrise near Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar Statue. Visit Kanyakumari Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kumari. Continue to Gandhi Memorial and nearby temple towns such as Suchindram, known for Dravidian-style temple structures. The day includes coastal viewpoints and cultural landmarks. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Trivandrum. Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (external view), a major Vishnu temple and landmark of the city. If time permits, visit Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Padmatheertha Kulam. Later transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey. Upon departure, the tour concludes with cherished memories.