Grand South India Tour - 27 Days Luxury Journey from Chennai to Goa

Upon arrival at Chennai Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Check-in and relax after your long journey. Evening at leisure to explore the Marina Beach or rest. Overnight stay in Chennai. The schedule is intentionally relaxed so travellers can complete check-in comfortably and settle into the destination. Any remaining time can be used for a short local walk or leisure depending on arrival timing.

After breakfast, visit the iconic Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Basilica, Fort St. George, and Government Museum. Evening stroll along the Marina Beach. Overnight stay in Chennai. The itinerary is planned to balance sightseeing with comfortable transfers and free time. Your travel expert can adjust the pace, sightseeing priorities and hotel category according to your travel dates and preferences.

After breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram (approx. 2 hours). Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and Arjuna’s Penance. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram. The itinerary is planned to balance sightseeing with comfortable transfers and free time. Your travel expert can adjust the pace, sightseeing priorities and hotel category according to your travel dates and preferences.

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry (approx. 3 hours). Visit Auroville and the famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Explore the French Quarter (White Town). Overnight stay in Pondicherry. The itinerary is planned to balance sightseeing with comfortable transfers and free time. Your travel expert can adjust the pace, sightseeing priorities and hotel category according to your travel dates and preferences.

Full day sightseeing: Paradise Beach, Promenade Beach, Botanical Garden, and local French colonial architecture. Enjoy a relaxing evening by the beach. Overnight stay in Pondicherry. The itinerary is planned to balance sightseeing with comfortable transfers and free time. Your travel expert can adjust the pace, sightseeing priorities and hotel category according to your travel dates and preferences.

After breakfast, drive to Madurai (approx. 6-7 hours). Evening visit to the magnificent Meenakshi Temple for the evening aarti. Overnight stay in Madurai. The itinerary is planned to balance sightseeing with comfortable transfers and free time. Your travel expert can adjust the pace, sightseeing priorities and hotel category according to your travel dates and preferences.

Full day exploration of Madurai: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Museum, and local markets. Overnight stay in Madurai. The itinerary is planned to balance sightseeing with comfortable transfers and free time. Your travel expert can adjust the pace, sightseeing priorities and hotel category according to your travel dates and preferences. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

After breakfast, drive to Periyar (approx. 5 hours). Afternoon boat safari on Periyar Lake to spot wildlife. Overnight stay in Periyar. Wildlife sightings are naturally dependent on season, weather and animal movement, but the experience offers an opportunity to appreciate the forest ecosystem and surrounding landscapes. Optional nature activities can be arranged subject to availability.

Early morning nature walk or bamboo rafting. Visit the spice plantations and enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch. Overnight stay in Periyar. Wildlife sightings are naturally dependent on season, weather and animal movement, but the experience offers an opportunity to appreciate the forest ecosystem and surrounding landscapes. Optional nature activities can be arranged subject to availability.

Drive to Munnar (approx. 4-5 hours) through scenic tea plantations. Visit the Tea Museum and enjoy the breathtaking hill station views. Overnight stay in Munnar. The route allows time to enjoy the cooler hill climate, viewpoints and plantation landscapes. Sightseeing can be paced according to weather and local conditions so the day remains comfortable and enjoyable.

Visit Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), and Anamudi Peak viewpoint. Overnight stay in Munnar. The route allows time to enjoy the cooler hill climate, viewpoints and plantation landscapes. Sightseeing can be paced according to weather and local conditions so the day remains comfortable and enjoyable. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Drive to Alleppey (approx. 5 hours). Check into a traditional houseboat and enjoy a backwater cruise on the Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay on Houseboat in Alleppey. The experience focuses on Kerala’s waterways, village landscapes and slower pace, giving you time to enjoy the scenery rather than rushing between attractions. Meals and activities remain subject to the selected hotel or houseboat plan.

Disembark from houseboat after breakfast. Drive to Kumarakom. Relax at a lakeside resort and enjoy bird sanctuary visit. Overnight stay in Kumarakom. The experience focuses on Kerala’s waterways, village landscapes and slower pace, giving you time to enjoy the scenery rather than rushing between attractions. Meals and activities remain subject to the selected hotel or houseboat plan.

Drive to Kochi (approx. 1.5 hours). Visit Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Jewish Synagogue. Evening Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay in Kochi. The experience focuses on Kerala’s waterways, village landscapes and slower pace, giving you time to enjoy the scenery rather than rushing between attractions. Meals and activities remain subject to the selected hotel or houseboat plan.

Drive to Ooty (approx. 6-7 hours) via scenic Nilgiri Hills. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain landscapes en route. Overnight stay in Ooty. The route allows time to enjoy the cooler hill climate, viewpoints and plantation landscapes. Sightseeing can be paced according to weather and local conditions so the day remains comfortable and enjoyable. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Visit Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, and Rose Garden. Enjoy a toy train ride (if available). Overnight stay in Ooty. The route allows time to enjoy the cooler hill climate, viewpoints and plantation landscapes. Sightseeing can be paced according to weather and local conditions so the day remains comfortable and enjoyable. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Drive to Mysore (approx. 5 hours). Evening visit to Mysore Palace illuminated with lights. Overnight stay in Mysore. The route allows time to enjoy the cooler hill climate, viewpoints and plantation landscapes. Sightseeing can be paced according to weather and local conditions so the day remains comfortable and enjoyable. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens, and Zoo. Shop for local silk and sandalwood. Overnight stay in Mysore. The itinerary is planned to balance sightseeing with comfortable transfers and free time. Your travel expert can adjust the pace, sightseeing priorities and hotel category according to your travel dates and preferences. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Drive to Hampi (approx. 6-7 hours). En route stop at ancient temples if time permits. Overnight stay in Hampi. The day combines major heritage landmarks with time to appreciate their architecture, history and surrounding landscape. Comfortable walking shoes and a relaxed pace are recommended, especially where monuments involve open courtyards or uneven surfaces. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Full day sightseeing of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, and Royal Enclosure. Overnight stay in Hampi. The day combines major heritage landmarks with time to appreciate their architecture, history and surrounding landscape. Comfortable walking shoes and a relaxed pace are recommended, especially where monuments involve open courtyards or uneven surfaces.

Drive to Badami (approx. 3 hours). Visit the famous rock-cut caves and ancient temples. Overnight stay in Badami / Hospete. The day combines major heritage landmarks with time to appreciate their architecture, history and surrounding landscape. Comfortable walking shoes and a relaxed pace are recommended, especially where monuments involve open courtyards or uneven surfaces. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Drive to Goa (approx. 7-8 hours). Check into your beach resort and relax by the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Goa. The day combines major heritage landmarks with time to appreciate their architecture, history and surrounding landscape. Comfortable walking shoes and a relaxed pace are recommended, especially where monuments involve open courtyards or uneven surfaces.

Visit Calangute, Baga, Anjuna Beach, Fort Aguada, and Chapora Fort. Enjoy water sports and beach shacks. Overnight stay in Goa. The coastal schedule leaves room for relaxed beach time alongside sightseeing. Optional activities such as water sports, cruises or additional local visits can be considered according to weather, operating schedules and personal preference. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Visit Old Goa Churches, Margao, Colva Beach, and Palolem Beach. Optional dolphin spotting cruise. Overnight stay in Goa. The coastal schedule leaves room for relaxed beach time alongside sightseeing. Optional activities such as water sports, cruises or additional local visits can be considered according to weather, operating schedules and personal preference. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Full day at leisure to enjoy the beaches, spa, or optional activities like scuba diving or parasailing. Overnight stay in Goa. The coastal schedule leaves room for relaxed beach time alongside sightseeing. Optional activities such as water sports, cruises or additional local visits can be considered according to weather, operating schedules and personal preference. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Visit Mapusa Market, Dudhsagar Waterfalls (if time permits), and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mandovi River. Overnight stay in Goa. The coastal schedule leaves room for relaxed beach time alongside sightseeing. Optional activities such as water sports, cruises or additional local visits can be considered according to weather, operating schedules and personal preference. Overnight stay at the destination as per the selected accommodation plan.

Morning at leisure. Later, check out from the hotel and transfer to Goa Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey with beautiful memories of South India. Keep the final hours flexible for last-minute shopping, photography or a relaxed breakfast before the onward transfer. Departure timing can be adjusted around the confirmed flight or train schedule.