This is a suggested private itinerary. Sightseeing, hotels, transport and pacing can be tailored to your dates and interests.
Day 01
Arrival in Chennai
On arrival, meet your local representative and transfer comfortably to the hotel. The remaining time is kept easy for rest or a gentle introduction to the destination. Discover Chennai's temples, colonial landmarks and Tamil cultural traditions. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 02
Chennai sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy a privately guided exploration with comfortable transport between the principal sights and time for photographs, refreshments and local discoveries. Discover Chennai's temples, colonial landmarks and Tamil cultural traditions. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 03
Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
Enjoy a thoughtfully paced private touring day with local assistance, comfortable transport and time to experience the destination beyond the main landmarks. See Mahabalipuram's UNESCO-listed shore temples and rock-cut monuments. Visit Kanchipuram's historic temples and learn about its silk-weaving tradition. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 04
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. See Mahabalipuram's UNESCO-listed shore temples and rock-cut monuments. Explore Pondicherry's French Quarter, Tamil neighborhoods and seaside promenade. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 05
Pondicherry to Thanjavur and Tiruchirappalli
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Explore Pondicherry's French Quarter, Tamil neighborhoods and seaside promenade. Visit Thanjavur's great Chola temple and discover the region's artistic heritage. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 06
Tiruchirappalli to Madurai
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Explore Tiruchirappalli's temple architecture and historic Rockfort area. Experience Madurai's magnificent Meenakshi Temple and energetic old city. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 07
Madurai to Rameswaram
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Experience Madurai's magnificent Meenakshi Temple and energetic old city. Visit Rameswaram's sacred temple corridors and coastal pilgrimage sites. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 08
Rameswaram and Kanyakumari to Kovalam
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Relax beside Kovalam's Arabian Sea beaches and coastal scenery. Visit Rameswaram's sacred temple corridors and coastal pilgrimage sites. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 09
Kovalam leisure
Enjoy a relaxed day to rest, revisit favorite places, shop or choose an optional local experience. Your driver and travel planner can help shape the day around your interests. Relax beside Kovalam's Arabian Sea beaches and coastal scenery. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 10
Kovalam to Periyar
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Experience Periyar's forested hills, spice country and wildlife-rich lake environment. Relax beside Kovalam's Arabian Sea beaches and coastal scenery. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 11
Periyar to Alleppey
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Experience Periyar's forested hills, spice country and wildlife-rich lake environment. Cruise through Kerala's palm-lined backwaters and waterside villages. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 12
Alleppey to Kochi
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Explore Fort Kochi's layered trading history, waterfront and cultural landmarks. Cruise through Kerala's palm-lined backwaters and waterside villages. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 13
Kochi sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy a privately guided exploration with comfortable transport between the principal sights and time for photographs, refreshments and local discoveries. Explore Fort Kochi's layered trading history, waterfront and cultural landmarks. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 14
Kochi to Ooty
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Explore Fort Kochi's layered trading history, waterfront and cultural landmarks. Enjoy Ooty's gardens, tea country and cool Nilgiri mountain scenery. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 15
Ooty and Coonoor
Enjoy a thoughtfully paced private touring day with local assistance, comfortable transport and time to experience the destination beyond the main landmarks. Enjoy Ooty's gardens, tea country and cool Nilgiri mountain scenery. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 16
Ooty to Mysore
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Enjoy Ooty's gardens, tea country and cool Nilgiri mountain scenery. Discover Mysore Palace, colorful markets and the city's royal heritage. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 17
Mysore and Srirangapatna
Enjoy a thoughtfully paced private touring day with local assistance, comfortable transport and time to experience the destination beyond the main landmarks. Discover Mysore Palace, colorful markets and the city's royal heritage. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 18
Mysore to Hassan via Belur and Halebidu
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Discover Mysore Palace, colorful markets and the city's royal heritage. Explore the Hoysala temple region around Belur, Halebidu and Hassan. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 19
Hassan and Shravanabelagola to Bengaluru
After breakfast, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle. The journey includes suitable comfort stops, and sightseeing can be arranged en route before hotel check-in on arrival. Explore the Hoysala temple region around Belur, Halebidu and Hassan. Experience Bengaluru's gardens, landmark buildings and cosmopolitan character. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.
Day 20
Bengaluru departure
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the airport or railway station in good time for your onward journey. Experience Bengaluru's gardens, landmark buildings and cosmopolitan character. The exact order of visits can be adjusted for opening times, local conditions and your preferred pace.