Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka Tour Itinerary – 21 Days
Discover the cultural heritage, scenic hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, and beautiful backwaters of South India on this carefully designed 21-day journey covering Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.
Day 01 – Arrival Chennai – Mamallapuram
Distance: 60 km | Travel Time: 2 Hours
• Arrival at Chennai International Airport
• Meet and greet by our representative
• Transfer to Mamallapuram by air-conditioned car
• Check-in at the hotel
Sightseeing:
• Arjuna’s Penance
• Five Rathas
• Shore Temple
Mamallapuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient rock-cut temples and stone carvings.
Overnight stay in Mamallapuram.
Day 02 – Mamallapuram – Pondicherry
Distance: 100 km | Travel Time: 3 Hours
• Check-out from the hotel
• Drive to Pondicherry, a former French colonial town
• Check-in at the hotel
Enjoy the charming atmosphere of the French Quarter.
Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 03 – Pondicherry
• Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
• Visit Ganesha Temple
• Explore the French Quarter
• Leisure time for café visits and shopping
Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 04 – Pondicherry – Tanjore
Distance: 180 km | Travel Time: 4.5 Hours
• Drive to Tanjore (Thanjavur)
• En-route visit Darasuram Temple
• Check-in at the hotel
Sightseeing:
• Brihadeshwara Temple – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Day 05 – Tanjore – Madurai
Distance: 180 km | Travel Time: 4.5 Hours
• Check-out from the hotel
• Drive to Madurai
• Check-in at the hotel
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 06 – Madurai Sightseeing
• Visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Cycle rickshaw tour through the colorful local streets
Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 07 – Madurai – Periyar
Distance: 140 km | Travel Time: 4 Hours
• Drive to Periyar (Thekkady)
• Check-in at the hotel
Activities:
• Visit a spice plantation
• Evening cooking demonstration
Overnight stay in Periyar.
Day 08 – Periyar
• Morning trekking in Periyar Wildlife Reserve
• Explore the lush forest landscapes
• Leisure time in the evening
Overnight stay in Periyar.
Day 09 – Periyar – Alleppey
Distance: 160 km | Travel Time: 4.5 Hours
• Drive to Alleppey
• Board a private houseboat at 12:30 PM
Enjoy a cruise through the scenic Kerala backwaters.
Houseboat experience includes:
• Lunch
• Evening tea/coffee with snacks
• Dinner on board
Watch a beautiful sunset from the boat.
Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Day 10 – Alleppey – Thattekad
• Disembark from the houseboat at 09:00 AM
• Drive to Thattekad
• Check-in at the nature camp
Leisure time surrounded by nature.
Overnight stay in Thattekad.
Day 11 – Thattekad
• Visit Thattekad Bird Sanctuary with a naturalist guide
• Enjoy a 3-hour river kayaking experience
Overnight stay in Thattekad.
Day 12 – Thattekad – Cochin
Distance: 70 km | Travel Time: 2.5 Hours
• Drive to Cochin (Kochi)
• Check-in at the hotel
Leisure time to explore the coastal city.
Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 13 – Cochin Sightseeing
Explore the historic attractions of Fort Kochi:
• Jewish Synagogue (Closed Friday & Saturday)
• St. Francis Church
• Santa Cruz Basilica
• Dutch Palace (Closed Friday)
• Walk through the spice market
Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 14 – Train: Cochin – Coimbatore – Coonoor
• Transfer to railway station
• Train 12678 SBC Intercity
Departure: 09:10 AM
Arrival: 12:47 PM
• Drive to Coonoor
• Check-in at the hotel
Overnight stay in Coonoor.
Day 15 – Coonoor – Ooty – Wayanad
• Visit a Tea Factory and enjoy tea plucking experience
• Walk through Ooty local market
• Drive to Wayanad
Overnight stay in Wayanad.
Day 16 – Wayanad Activities
• 3-hour hike through tea plantations
• Enjoy panoramic mountain and valley views
• Cycling through village trails
Overnight stay in Wayanad.
Day 17 – Wayanad – Kabini
Distance: 110 km | Travel Time: 3.5 Hours
• Morning cycling tour
• Drive to Kabini
Activities:
• Check-in and buffet lunch
• Afternoon wildlife safari
• Evening wildlife presentation
Overnight stay in Kabini.
Day 18 – Kabini
• Morning wildlife safari (jeep or boat)
• Leisure time at the lodge
• Evening safari in Kabini Wildlife Reserve
Overnight stay in Kabini.
Day 19 – Kabini – Mysore
Distance: 70 km | Travel Time: 2 Hours
• Drive to Mysore
Sightseeing:
• Mysore Palace
• Explore Devaraj Market
Overnight stay in Mysore.
Day 20 – Mysore – Bangalore
Distance: 170 km | Travel Time: 4.5 Hours
• Visit Chamundi Hill Temple
• Visit a traditional Silk Factory
• Drive to Bangalore
• Check-in at the hotel
Overnight stay in Bangalore.
Day 21 – Departure
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to Bangalore International Airport
• Board your international flight
Inclusion
- All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an individual Air Conditioned vehicle with.
- Driver Accommodation
- Fuel,Toll, Tax and Parking
- All currently applicable taxes
Exclusion
- Any kind of personal expenses such as monument Fees, laundry, telephone bills and alcoholic beverages. Camera fees (still or movie).
- Anything not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance charges to places of interest & monuments.
Special Note for Your Information:-
- Accommodation in Double Rooms on twin sharing basis.
- Hotels, train & flight reservations are subject to availability.
- Fares / rates are subject to change.
- Euro, British Ponds and Dollars easily exchangeable in India.
- Any other service that has not been specified and you want to add, please let us know.
- If any above hotel is sold-out then other similar level hotel is guaranteed.
- During travel if you want to change any hotel, you have to inform us 7 days prior.
- We are not responsible for any political demonstration, Natural calamity, Traffic jams etc.
- We are not responsible for any flight or train cancellation or no show at the last moment. In such situation the compensation and dealings will be between you and the concerning company, we are not obliged to play role as mediator.
- Elephant ride in Jaipur is subject to availability of elephant.
- Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
- Red Fort (Delhi) is closed on Monday.
