Sacred South India Circuit Tour - 14 Nights / 15 Days

After a fulfilling breakfast, you will drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon your arrival, check into your accommodation in Mahabalipuram. You will first visit and explore the Shore Temple, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The next stop will be the Pancha Rathas and Krishna’s Butter Ball. Later in the evening, you will attend a Bharatnatyam Show, showcasing the culture of Tamil Nadu in the most beautiful way possible. Return to your accommodation for the night.

Overnight Stay: Mahabalipuram.

After a delicious breakfast, you will first transfer to Arjuna’s Penance. Afterwards, visit the Tiger Cave and go for a beach walk. You can also enjoy the light & sound show on Pallava history at sunset. Retire to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight Stay: Mahabalipuram.

After a fulfilling breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Upon your arrival, check into your accommodation in Pondicherry. Embark on a French Colonial walk, exploring the unique infrastructure.

You will also visit the Auroville Matrimandir, followed by a visit to the Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Later in the evening, explore the Rock Beach for a peaceful time. Return to your accommodation for an overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Thanjavur. After checking into your accommodation, your first stop in Thanjavur will be the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Brihadeeswarar Temple.

Then you will visit the Royal Palace and Saraswati Mahal Library. Later in the evening, you can attend another cultural performance of Bharatnatyam. Return to your accommodation for an overnight stay.

Overnight Stay: Thanjavur.

After a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred from Thanjavur to Gangaikonda. Visit Gangaikondacholapuram, a UNESCO Chola Temple. Explore this temple for a culturally enriching experience.

By afternoon, you will return to Thanjavur for local exploration and craft shopping. Return to your accommodation in Thanjavur for the night.

Overnight Stay: Thanjavur.

After a fulfilling breakfast, you will start your journey to Madurai. After you reach Madurai, check into your accommodation. Your first stop will be Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Later, you will visit the Thousand-Pillar Hall and learn about the Pandyas' history. Attend the night aarti before returning to your accommodation in Madurai.

Overnight Stay: Madurai.

You will be transferred to Rameshwaram in the morning after an early breakfast. Upon your arrival, check into your accommodations and visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple.

Later in the afternoon, visit and explore the Dhanushkodi Beach ruins, followed by an evening visit to the Sethu Karai viewpoint to watch the sunset. Return to your accommodation for the night.

Overnight Stay: Rameshwaram.

Take a morning flight to Bengaluru, from where you will be transferred to Mysore. After checking into your hotel in Mysore, you can start your local sightseeing.

Visit the Bull Temple and Lalbagh Gardens. Later in the evening, visit and explore the Brindavan Gardens and attend the fountain show. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight Stay : Mysore.

Start your day with a visit to the Chamundeshwari Temple. Then you will visit and explore the Mysore Palace. Mysore Palace is one of the most significant cultural spots in India, showcasing the regal heritage of the country.

You can explore the local markets and shop for local specialities like sarees and incense. Return to your hotel before leaving for Hampi on an overnight journey.

After your overnight journey, you will reach Hampi in the morning. Check into your accommodation and get some rest before you begin Hampi exploration. Your first visit will be to Virupaksha Temple.

Afterwards, visit and explore the Royal Enclosure ruins. Return to your accommodation for an overnight stay.

Start your day with a visit to the Vittala Temple. Then your next stop will be Lotus Mahal, where you can also take a coracle ride. You can explore the culturally rich and significant city of Hampi on your own accord.

Later in the evening, visit the Hemakuta Hill viewpoint to watch the sunset. After a day of exploration and fun, return to your hotel in Hampi for the night.

Start your day with an early morning drive to the Badami Cave Temples. Explore the temples at your own accord before starting your journey towards Aihole, where there are more than 50 temples and then to Pattadakal, to explore the UNESCO Chalukya.

After your exploration, check into your accommodation in Pattadakal. You will take an overnight train from Pattadakal to Trivandrum if you choose to transfer from a train; otherwise, stay overnight.

Drive to Guruvayoor early in the morning. Visit the Guruvayoor Krishna Temple. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Kochi International Airport. Take home the adventurous memory of the South India tour as you leave for home or your next destination.

Departure: Your tour ends here.