Southern Splendor
Discover Southern Splendor through a carefully paced journey shaped around heritage, landscapes, coastal character and local culture. The itinerary brings together coast, culture & temples, sri aurobindo ashram, puducherry → madurai.
Arrival & First Impressions
Arrive at Chennai Airport and transfer to hotel. Later, visit St. Mary’s Church, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St George Museum, and Marina Beach. The coastal setting gives the day an easy rhythm, combining heritage and local experiences with sea views, beaches and time by the water.
Chennai → Puducherry
Chennai to Puducherry via Mahabalipuram (160 km / 4 - 5 hours) en route, visit Shore Temple, Panch Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance and Covelong Beach. Following the shoreline, the day blends cultural exploration with open landscapes and seaside experiences that reflect the character of the coast.
Temples & Sacred Heritage
Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Auroville, Botanical Garden, French Quarters, French War Memorial, and Paradise Beach. Sea, shoreline and local heritage come together naturally, creating a day that feels relaxed while still offering plenty to discover.
Puducherry → Madurai
Puducherry to Madurai (325 km / 6-7 hours). Later, visit Gandhi Memorial Museum, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, and Koodal Azhagar Temple (6th – 9th Century Vishnu temple). The day follows a meaningful spiritual and cultural thread, connecting revered places with the traditions that continue to define the region.
Madurai → Thekkady
Madurai to Thekkady (140 km / 3 hours) to visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Spice Plantation. In the evening optional visit Kathakali Show / Kalarippayattu Show. Changing landscapes, open views and time in nature give the day a refreshing rhythm and a strong connection to the destination’s natural character.
Thekkady → Alleppey
Thekkady to Alleppey (140 km / 4 hours) to board the Houseboat to cruise through Vembanad lake, narrow village canals, paddy fields, Sunset over backwaters. Active experiences and striking surroundings come together to create a memorable change of pace within the wider journey.
Alleppey → Kochi
Alleppey to Kochi (60 km / 2 hours) to visit Fort Kochi, St, Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Chinese fishing net and later, enjoy Kathakali show. The day follows a meaningful spiritual and cultural thread, connecting revered places with the traditions that continue to define the region.
Kochi → Kozhikode
Travel from Kochi to Kozhikode (190 km / 5 – 6 hours), with an en-route you may visit Guruvayur Temple and Kappad beach (Vasco da Gama landing site). In the evening, enjoy sunset at Kozhikode beach. Following the shoreline, the day blends cultural exploration with open landscapes and seaside experiences that reflect the character of the coast.
Kozhikode → Wayanad
Kozhikode to Wayanad (90 km / 3 hours) drive through the scenic Western Ghats en route enjoy one of the most beautiful hill drives in Keralam, Thamarassery Churam (hairpin bends viewpoint), Lakkidi View Point and Pookode Lake. The day is shaped by the scenery itself, with forests, hills, waterways or wildlife creating a memorable sense of place along the route.
Heritage & Historic Sights
Full day exploration of Edakkal Caves, Soochipara Waterfalls, Banasura Sagar Dam, Tribal Museum and Tea Plantation. Together, these experiences reveal the region’s history, architecture and cultural identity, giving the day a strong sense of place.
Wayanad → Mysuru
Wayanad to Mysuru (140 km / 3 hours) via Bandipur National Park. Later, visit Mysuru Palace. The day moves through layers of history and architecture, bringing landmark monuments and cultural traditions into a single, coherent experience.
Temples & Sacred Heritage
Visit Chamundi Hills, St Philomena’s Church, Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery. In the evening, enjoy musical fountain at Brindavan Gardens. The journey moves through places of faith and reflection, adding a distinctive cultural depth to the wider travel experience.
Mysuru → Bengaluru
Travel from Mysuru to Bengaluru (150 km / 3-4 hours), with an en-route visit Srirangapatna, Ranganathaswamy Temple, Daria Daulat Bagh and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. After lunch visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park. The day follows a meaningful spiritual and cultural thread, connecting revered places with the traditions that continue to define the region.
Departure & Onward Journey
After breakfast, transfer to Bengaluru Airport for your onward journey. With the final transfer arranged, the journey comes to a seamless close as you continue to your next destination.