Best Of South India Tour Package

Best Of South India Tour Package

Destinations: Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Coimbatore, Kodaikanal, Madurai, Trichy, Thanjavur,
Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Chennai
Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Tour Type: Private / Customisable
Starting Point: Bangalore
Ending Point: Chennai

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and night in Bangalore

Bangalore Airport | Church & Museum | City Exploration

Welcome to the Silicon Valley of India - Bangalore. On your arrival at Bangalore Airport, our representative will greet you with a placard. Then, he will assist you to your hotel. Check-in to your rooms and relax after travel.

After lunch in the afternoon, visit historic monuments such as St Mary's Church & St George Fort Museum. Evenings are free to experience Bangalore’s café culture or local markets. Come back to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay in Bangalore.

Arrival and night in Bangalore
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in
Day 02

Bangalore City Sightseeing Tour

Sightseeing Tour | Palaces & Buildings | Shopping

Breakfast will be at the hotel. After that, proceed for the sightseeing of the city.

Top places to visit:

  • Vidhana Soubha
  • Cubbon park
  • Lal Bagh
  • The Glass House
  • Tipu’s Palace & Fort

Evening is for shopping on Commercial Street - pick up Mysore silk sarees, sandalwood items, or Kanjeevaram. You can also try local pubs on MG Road if interested. Return to the hotel.

Bangalore City Sightseeing Tour
Source:- wikipedia.org
Day 03

Bangalore to Mysore

Check out after breakfast. Drive to Mysore. On your way from Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, stop at Srirangapatna fort. Close to this is the famous Ranganathaswamy Temple. After you reach Mysore, check-in and relax at the hotel.

In the late afternoon, explore the beautiful Mysore Palace. If time permits, we can visit the Chamundeshwari Temple on top of Chamundi Hills. The rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay in Mysore.

Bangalore to Mysore
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in
Day 04

Mysore to Ooty

Mysore | Nilgiri Hills Drive | Street Food

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ooty. The journey covers around 125 km and takes 4–5 hours, moving from plains into the Nilgiri hills. Enjoy the tea and coffee plantations around you while you drive.

Stop there for a while. Reach Ooty by afternoon and check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is kept easy to help you adjust to the altitude and weather. You can step out in the town to explore the local street food. Overnight will be in Ooty.

Mysore to Ooty
Source:- en.wikipedia.org
Day 05

Ooty Exploration

Botanical Gardens | Doddabetta Peak | Local Markets

After breakfast, start with Ooty sightseeing. Begin with the Botanical Gardens, known for old trees and seasonal flower displays. Later, drive up to Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris. In the evening you can go shopping from the local market. Buy homemade chocolates, spices, natural oils and more. Come back for dinner at the hotel. Stay in Ooty.

Ooty Exploration
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in
Day 06

Ooty to Coimbatore

Hill Drive | Coimbatore City Excursion | Temple Visit

After breakfast, proceed with your drive to Coimbatore (Kovai). The city is located on the banks of the Noyyal River, surrounded by the Western Ghats. Reach there and check in the hotel.

Later, get ready for your sightseeing. Visit Kovai Kutralam waterfalls situated at Siruvani. Then after lunch, head to Anubhavi Subramaniar temple. In the evening, seek blessings at the Marudhamalai hill temple on the Western Ghats. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Coimbatore.

Ooty to Coimbatore
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in
Day 07

Coimbatore to Kodaikanal

Mountain Drive | Kodailkanal Exploration | Evening at Lake

After breakfast, start with your trip to Kodaikanal. Arrive by late afternoon and check in to the hotel. Later, get ready to visit the Kodaikanal Observatory. Within 7 kms is Kurinji Andavar Temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. Seek blessings here. In the evening, spend time at star shaped Kodaikanal Lake. You can do boating, cycling or simply sitting by the cool weather here. End the day with a short walk around the pine forest nearby. Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.

Coimbatore to Kodaikanal
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in
Day 08

Kodaikanal to Madurai

Hill Exit | Temple City Arrival

After breakfast, drive to Madurai - Tamil Nadu’s most happening cultural area. Reach there and check in the hotel. Later get ready to visit Thirupparankundram Temple and the Nayak Palace. In the evening, soak up the calm energies at Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Kodaikanal to Madurai
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in
Day 09

Madurai – Trichy

Temple Towns | Cauvery River Belt | Bazar Shopping

Post breakfast, drive to Trichy. After arrival and check-in, proceed for sightseeing. Top places to cover:

  • Cauvery River
  • Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
  • Rock Fort Temple

In the evening walk around the local bazaar near the Rock fort where people sell glass bangles, jasmine garlands, and brass lamps. Overnight stay in Trichy.

Madurai – Trichy
Source:- en.wikipedia.org
Day 10

Trichy – Tanjore

Chola Architecture | UNESCO Heritage Site

Short drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore), capital of the Chola empire. Check in the hotel. Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple - a UNESCO heritage site. Then visit the Thanjavur Palace and Art Gallery. The rest of the day is relaxed, allowing time to absorb the town’s heritage feel. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.

Trichy – Tanjore
Source:- en.wikipedia.org
Day 11

Tanjore to Pondicherry

Long Drive | Coastal Entry | French Quarters

Check out after breakfast and head to Pondicherry. After check-in, take an evening walk through the French Quarter, lined with colonial buildings and quiet cafés. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Tanjore to Pondicherry
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in
Day 12

Pondicherry Exploration

Auroville | Ashram | Seaside Walks

After breakfast, visit Auroville and view the Matrimandir from the outside. Later, visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram. The rest day is for relaxation. Explore the promenade, local bakeries, or simply relax by the sea. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Pondicherry Exploration
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in
Day 13

Pondicherry to Chennai (via Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram)

Stone Temples | Silk City | Coastal Drive

Early checkout after breakfast. En route, stop at Mahabalipuram to see the Shore Temple and rock-cut monuments. Continue to Kanchipuram. Stop at silk weaving centers where artisans work on handlooms making Kanchipuram sarees. Proceed to Chennai by evening. Check in and rest. Overnight stay in Chennai.

Pondicherry to Chennai (via Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram)
Source:- en.wikipedia.org
Day 14

Chennai

Museums | Fort | Beach | Shopping

Morning visit the Government Museum at Egmore. In the afternoon, visit the St. George Fort. Take a drive at Marina beach. Evening shopping at T Nagar - Ranganathan Street for silk sarees and jewelry. Return to the hotel.

Chennai
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in
Day 15

Chennai Airport departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Chennai Airport based on your flight time. Trip comes to an end.

Discovery PrimeTour Package Inclusions
  • Airport arrival & departure transfers
  • Free wifi rooms
  • All transfers and sightseeing by AC private vehicle
  • Experienced local driver
  • Fuel, toll taxes, parking charges
  • English-speaking guide (one sightseeing day per destination)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Complimentary bottled water during travel
  • 24×7 local assistance
Discovery Prime Tour Package Exclusions
  • Monument / attraction entry fees
  • Personal expenses (tips, laundry, calls)
  • Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions”
Chennai Airport departure
Source:- incredibleindia.gov.in

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