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Discover the best of Southern India, from ancient temples and grand palaces to scenic tea plantations and boat rides. Enjoy cultural highlights like rickshaw rides, Kathakali dance shows, and local cookery classes. Explore wildlife sanctuaries and create unforgettable memories in this vibrant region.
22 excursions & visits
City tours of Bengaluru; Kochi; and Puducherry (including a cycle rickshaw ride and Sri Aurobindo Ashram)
Visits to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Complex; Chennakesava Temple; Devarajan market, Mysore Palace and Jaganmohan Art Palace; Paradesi Synagogue; Periyar Spice Garden; Keeladi Heritage Museum; Brihadeeswara Temple; Kumbakonam temple town; and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mamallapuram
Ooty Toy Train ride and Coonoor Tea Plantation visit
Ooty sightseeing and visit to Botanical Gardens
Anglo-Indian cookery class and lunch with a local family
Cultural evening with Kathakali show; and Kalaripayattu performance
Backwaters cruise; and Periyar lake cruise (water level dependent)
‘Going to bed ceremony’ in Sri Meenakshi Temple
Madurai sightseeing including Sri Meenakshi Temple and Thirumali Palace
2 days free time
Enjoy time to explore independently, relax at your hotel, join our optional excursions or ask your tour manager for their recommendations.
36 meals
17 breakfasts
2 lunches
17 dinners
Transport from the UK
International flights. Prices are based on return flights with Emirates from London Gatwick via Dubai.
Accommodation
17 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
Transport
Travel in destination by coach
Plus
Tipping (except tour manager, coach driver & coach assistant)
19-day itinerary
Day 1: UK – In flight
You will be collected from your home by Titan’s VIP travel service ahead of the flight to Bengaluru.
Day 2: Bengaluru
Transfer to your hotel after arriving in Bengaluru. The afternoon is free.
Radisson Blu Atria (5-star) – Dinner
Day 3: Bengaluru – Mysuru
Bengaluru, India’s progressive hub, offers a perfect introduction to urban India. Highlights include the Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan’s ornate palace, and the serene Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, before the journey continues to Mysuru.
Fortune JP Palace (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Mysuru
After breakfast, you’ll explore the vibrant Devaraja Market, followed by visits to Chamundi Hills, the opulent Mysore Palace, and Jaganmohan Art Palace. In the afternoon, marvel at the intricate 13th-century carvings of Chennakesava Temple.
Fortune JP Palace (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Bandipur National Park and Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Keep a keen eye out for the rich variety of wildlife as you drive through Badipur National Park and Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary during day 5.
Fortune Resort Sullivan Court (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Ooty Toy Train
This morning, enjoy a ride on the iconic Ooty Toy Train, a charming blue-and-cream locomotive that winds through lush hills and jungles. In Coonoor, you’ll visit a tea plantation (weather permitting) to see tea being plucked. Afterwards, head back to Ooty for a guided tour, including a peaceful stroll through the Botanical Gardens, filled with fragrant trees and plants.
Fortune Resort Sullivan Court (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Ooty – Coimbatore – Kochi
The journey continues to Kochi after breakfast, where you’ll have a free afternoon following your arrival.
The Trident Kochi (5-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Kochi
Kochi blends ancient mosques, synagogues, and colonial architecture, reflecting its rich history of trade and exploration. This morning, explore Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, and the iconic Chinese fishing nets. Later, enjoy an Anglo-Indian cookery class and lunch with a local family. In the evening, experience a Kathakali performance, where dancers in elaborate costumes bring myths and stories to life.
The Trident Kochi (5-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Kochi – Alappuzha
Today, visit the historic Paradesi Synagogue before heading to Alappuzha to board a traditional coir houseboat. After lunch, relax as you cruise through serene canals, coconut groves, and palm-lined forests. Enjoy a beautiful sunset followed by a peaceful night aboard the boat.
WGH Poetree, Periyar (4-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Alappuzha – Thekaddy
Start the day early to witness the sunrise over peaceful paddy fields and waterways. After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Periyar in the Cardamom Hills for a free afternoon, followed by an exciting Kalaripayattu performance.
WGH Poetree, Periyar (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 11: Thekaddy
To start day 11, you can choose to rise early for a nature walk in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, home to elephants, bison, wild boar, and tigers. After breakfast, visit the Periyar Spice Garden to learn about the region’s spice trade, followed by a relaxing cruise on the lake.
WGH Poetree, Periyar (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 12: Thekaddy – Madurai
Today, travel to Madurai, arriving by early afternoon with free time before tonight’s highlight: the “Going to Bed” ceremony at Sri Meenakshi Temple. This captivating procession features bells, drums, smoke, and chanting as Shiva’s image is put to bed.
Fortune Madurai (3-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 13: Madurai
This morning, you’ll drive through Madurai’s winding streets, exploring the stunning Sri Meenakshi Temple with its intricate carvings, shrines, and towering gopurams. Next, visit Thirumali Palace, an awe-inspiring yet crumbling structure. In the afternoon, head to the Keeladi Heritage Museum, where excavations from the 3rd century BC reveal the ancient Tamil Nadu civilization.
Fortune Madurai (3-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 14: Madurai – Thanjavur
Drive north to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu’s cultural capital, home to the magnificent Brihadeeswara Temple, an 11th-century marvel whose shadow never touches the ground. In the evening, visit Kumbakonam, a renowned temple town, known for its many religious sites.
Svatma Thanjavur (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 15: Thanjavur – Puducherry
Continue the scenic city of Puducherry, where you’ll have the afternoon free to explore at your own leisure upon arrival.
Accord Puducherry (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 16: Puducherry
Today, explore Puducherry’s Heritage French Quarter with a walk through its charming streets and a rickshaw ride. Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a spiritual hub, and for those interested there is an optional trip to Auroville, an international community focused on peace and sustainability.
Accord Puducherry (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 17: Puducherry – Mamallapuram
The journey heads north to Mamallapuram, renowned for its stunning coastal temples. A tour reveals UNESCO-listed sites, including the impressive Arjuna’s Penance relief and the twin-towered Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach (4.5-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 18: Mamallapuram
Enjoy a final day of free time before preparing to head home.
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach (4.5-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 19: UK
Head to the airport for your return flight. Titan’s VIP travel service will be ready to take you home on arrival.
22 excursions and visits (see tour highlights)
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Titan tour manager
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Headset system on excursions
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