Trip to South India (8 Days)

Covering the southernmost part of the Deccan peninsula, South India is bordered by the Bay of Bengal in the east, Arabian Ocean in the west and the Indian Ocean in the south. Different from North India in language, culture and cuisine, South India has its own share of unique temples, historic sites and scenic locations. Having been a part of a number of ancient empires and ruled over by a number of great rulers like the Cheras, Pandyas, Cholas and Satavahanas, this region in India is known for its temples and ancient architecture. Apart from architecture, the area is known for its natural beauty too. With innumerable beaches, lagoon, mountain ranges and coffee and tea plantations, a trip to South India is something you need to experience.
The Trip to South India package includes an 8 day trip to some of the most prominent tourist locations in Southern India. You will be able to visit some of the principal cities of South India like Bangalore and Chennai and other popular holiday destinations like Mahabalipuram, Alleppey, Pondicherry and many more. You will be able to visit and explore temples and churches and experience some of the diverse yet interesting cultures of South India. You will be able to visit World Heritage sites, explore a city on boats and spend the night on a houseboat, visit the largest IT hub and industrial hub in India and much more. This 8-day tour will take you through some of the most beautiful, unique places in South India, interact with some of the friendliest cultures and enjoy some unique South Indian cuisine and sea-food dishes.

Package Highlights

• Visit Bangalore and the Silicon Valley of India
• Visit the Lal Bagh, Maharajas Palace, and the various popular temples in Bangalore.
• Experience Alleppey or the Venice of the East with its canals, beaches, backwaters and lagoons.
• Enjoy an overnight stay on a boathouse
• Visit the city of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu and the largest commercial and industrial hub in South India
• Enjoy the colonial ambience and visit the various churches, buildings and statues of colonial influence in the city of Pondicherry
• Visit Mamallapuram or the City of Seven Pagodas.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in the city of Bangalore

On the first day, you will arrive in the city of Bangalore where you will be met by our representatives. You will be provided with your lodgings and are free for the rest of the day to rest or tour the city as per your choice. One of the most prominent cities in South India, Bangalore is also known as the Silicon Valley of India, from where some of the top-notch MNCs operate.

Day 2: Tour of the city of Bangalore

The 2nd day is totally dedicated to the tour of the city. You will be able to get a glimpse of the various parts of the city, visit some of its popular temples and visit some of the popular tourist sites like the Lal Bagh and the Maharajas Palace.

Day 3: Go from Bangalore to Kochi to Alleppey

On the 3rd day, you will be driven to the Bangalore airport from where you will be taking a flight to Kochi. Once in Kochi you will be driven to Alleppey or Alappuzha as it is also known. You will be spending the night at a hotel in Alappuzha.

Day 4: Tour of the city of Alleppey

Also known as the Venice of the East, Alleppey, which is a part of the state of Kerala, is famous for its canals, lagoons and boathouses. You will spend the day exploring the city, and in the afternoon you will experience the backwaters and canals on a rice houseboat. You will be able to spend the night on a houseboat which will be the highlight of the day!

Day 5: Alleppey to Kochi and then to Chennai

On day 5 you will be taken again to the Kochi airport where you will board a flight to Chennai. On arriving in the city, you will be taken to the hotel and the day is dedicated to the tour of the city of Chennai, which includes visiting various museums and popular tourist spots.

Day 6: Drive from Chennai to Pondicherry

On the 6th day, you will be driven from Chennai to Pondicherry and spend the night there. You will be able to visit a number of churches and buildings from the colonial era and other popular spots like Promenade Beach, Auroville Beach, Paradise Beach, and Serenity Beach.

Day 7: Explore Pondicherry and drive from Pondicherry to Mamallapuram

On this day you will be able further to explore the city of Pondicherry and some of the other popular areas like the French Quarters Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville and the Lord Ganesha Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Then you will be driven to Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and spend the night there. Here you will visit cave temples and mandapams, the five chariots, the Shore temple and more.

Day 8: Drive from Mahabalipuram to Chennai

This is the last day of the tour, and you will be taken from Mahabalipuram to Chennai Airport where you are provided assistance to board your return flight.