À la Découverte des Joyaux de l'Inde du Sud

Arrival in Chennai - Mahabalipuram

Arrive in Chennai and transfer to Mahabalipuram. Check in to your hotel and relax. Explore the Shore Temple and the Five Rathas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rock-cut architecture.

Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

Take a day trip to Kanchipuram, known as the city of a thousand temples. Visit the Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, and Kailasanathar Temple. Return to Mahabalipuram in the evening.

Mahabalipuram - Auroville - Pondicherry

Depart for Pondicherry with a stop at Auroville, an experimental township and spiritual community. Continue to Pondicherry, check in to your hotel, and explore the French Quarter and Promenade Beach.

Pondicherry

Spend the day exploring Pondicherry. Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the vibrant local markets. Enjoy the blend of French and Indian cultures.

Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Tanjore

Travel to Tanjore with stops at Chidambaram to see the Nataraja Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram for its grand temple, and Darasuram for the Airavatesvara Temple. Arrive in Tanjore and check in.

Tanjore

Explore Tanjore, starting with the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Tanjore Palace and Art Gallery to see Chola bronzes and other artifacts.

Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai

Depart for Madurai with a stop in Trichy to visit the Rock Fort Temple and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam. Continue to Madurai and check in to your hotel.

Madurai - Munnar

Explore the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, then travel to Munnar. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the lush tea plantations and scenic beauty.

Munnar - Periyar

Spend the morning exploring Munnar's tea gardens and Eravikulam National Park. Travel to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the afternoon. Check in to your hotel.

Periyar

Enjoy a day in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with activities such as a boat ride on Periyar Lake, trekking, and spotting wildlife like elephants and tigers.

Periyar - Kumarakom

Depart for Kumarakom, known for its backwaters and bird sanctuary. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing day by the Vembanad Lake.

Kumarakom - Alleppey

Travel to Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha. Board a houseboat and enjoy a cruise through the serene backwaters, witnessing village life and beautiful landscapes.

Alleppey - Fort Kochi

Depart for Fort Kochi. Check in to your hotel and explore the colonial architecture, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, and Jew Town.

Fort Kochi - Ooty

Travel to Ooty, a hill station in the Nilgiris. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the pleasant weather and beautiful landscapes. Visit the Botanical Gardens and Ooty Lake.

Ooty - Coonoor - Ooty

Take a day trip to Coonoor, exploring Sim's Park, Dolphin's Nose, and the tea gardens. Return to Ooty in the evening.

Ooty - Mysore

Travel to Mysore. Check in to your hotel and visit the Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, and the local markets.

Mysore - Somnathpur - Mysore

Take a day trip to Somnathpur to visit the Chennakesava Temple, known for its intricate Hoysala architecture. Return to Mysore in the evening.

Mysore - Shravanabelagola - Hassan

Depart for Hassan with a stop at Shravanabelagola to see the gigantic statue of Gommateshwara Bahubali. Continue to Hassan and check in to your hotel.

Hassan - Halebidu - Belur - Hassan

Explore the twin towns of Halebidu and Belur, known for their exquisite Hoysala temples. Return to Hassan in the evening.

Hassan - Chitradurga - Hospet

Travel to Hospet with a stop at Chitradurga Fort, known for its impressive fortifications. Continue to Hospet and check in.

Hospet - Hampi - Hospet

Spend the day exploring the ruins of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its stunning temples, palaces, and royal complexes. Return to Hospet in the evening.

Hospet - Badami

Travel to Badami, famous for its rock-cut temples. Check in to your hotel and explore the Badami Cave Temples and Agastya Lake.

Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal - Goa

Visit Aihole and Pattadakal, both renowned for their historic temples and architecture. Continue your journey to Goa and check in to your hotel.

Goa

Enjoy a relaxing day in Goa. Explore its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and Portuguese heritage sites like the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral.

Goa

Another day in Goa to relax and explore at your leisure. Enjoy the local cuisine, visit flea markets, or simply unwind by the beach.

Departure from Goa

Depart from Goa with wonderful memories of your trip.