SOUTH INDIA
The Southern Explorer - A 10-Day Journey through Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Rameshwaram, and Kanyakumari
Duration
09 Nights / 10 Days
Tour Type
Domestic
Best time to visit
The best time to visit these places is from October to March when the weather is pleasant.
ideal for
This itinerary is ideal for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and those who are interested in exploring the cultural and religious heritage of South India.
DAY 1 : Bangalore
Arrive in Bangalore and check-in to your hotel. Spend the day exploring the city, visit the
Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, and the famous Bull Temple.
DAY 2 : Bangalore
Explore more of Bangalore's attractions including the ISKCON temple and the Tipu Sultan's
Summer Palace.
DAY 3 : Bangalore – Mysore (145 Kms, 3.5 hrs)
Drive to Mysore, known for its magnificent palaces and rich cultural heritage. Visit the
Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple, and the Brindavan Gardens in the evening.
DAY 4 : Mysore – Ooty (140 Kms, 4 hrs)
Drive to Ooty, a hill station known for its tea plantations and scenic views. Visit the Ooty
Lake, Botanical Gardens, and the Doddabetta Peak.
DAY 5 : Ooty
Spend the day exploring more of Ooty's natural beauty. Visit the Rose Garden and the
Pykara Falls.
DAY 6 : Ooty – Kodaikanal (280 Kms, 7 hrs)
Drive to Kodaikanal, a hill station known for its scenic beauty and waterfalls. Enjoy a boat
ride in the Kodaikanal Lake and visit the Bryant Park.
DAY 7 : Kodaikanal
Spend the day exploring more of Kodaikanal's natural beauty. Visit the Coaker's Walk and
the Pillar Rocks.
DAY 8 : Kodaikanal – Rameshwaram (170 Kms, 4.5 hrs)
Drive to Rameshwaram, a pilgrimage town known for its Ramanathaswamy Temple. Visit
the temple and the Dhanushkodi Beach.
DAY 9 : Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari (340 Kms, 8.5 hrs)
Drive to Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of India where the Bay of Bengal, the
Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean meet. Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the
Thiruvalluvar Statue.
DAY 10 : Kanyakumari(340 Kms)
Spend the day exploring Kanyakumari's natural beauty. Visit the Kanyakumari Beach and
the Kumari Amman Temple.