{"id":2029,"date":"2025-04-29T15:33:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T15:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/?p=2029"},"modified":"2025-04-29T15:34:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T15:34:02","slug":"south-india-with-karnataka-tamil-nadu-and-kerala-15-nights-16-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/south-india-with-karnataka-tamil-nadu-and-kerala-15-nights-16-days\/","title":{"rendered":"South India With Karnataka Tamil Nadu And Kerala (15 Nights \/ 16 Days)"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Best Tour of Kerala-Karnataka-Tamil Nadu is a 15 Nights \/ 16 Days package<\/strong><\/a> that takes you on a journey through the most scenic and culturally rich states of South India. This tour provides a comprehensive experience of the best that Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu have to offer. The tour includes visits to historical sites, stunning beaches, hill stations, and more. Experience the natural beauty of Kerala\u2019s backwaters, Karnataka\u2019s royal heritage, and Tamil Nadu\u2019s rich cultural heritage.<\/div>\n

Duration<\/strong> : 15 Nights \/ 16 Days<\/p>\n

Destinations<\/strong> : Chennai- Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram- Chennai – Madurai – Kanyakumari – Kovalam – Trivandrum – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Cochin – Bangalore – Mysore – Bangalore<\/p>\n

Tour Itinerary<\/h3>\n

Day 01 : Chennai<\/h3>\n

Arrive Chennai<\/a> meet and assist at the airport then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.<\/p>\n

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Day 02 : Chennai \u2013 Excursion to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram<\/h3>\n

After breakfast leave for full day tour of Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram (64 kms from Chennai) is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks. The city of Mahabalipuram (58 kms \/ 1 hr drive from Kanchipuram) is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture. Overnight stay in the hotel.<\/p>\n

Day 03 :Chennai \u2013 Madurai<\/h3>\n

After breakfast, leave for city tour of Chennai. Visit the Museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery. Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort museum, Marina Beach, Kapaleeswar Temple, Cathedral, and Snake Park. Overnight on Journey<\/p>\n

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Day 04 : Madurai<\/h3>\n

Later visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva. Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace – A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes & arches. Also visit the Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. Overnight at hotel.<\/p>\n

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Day 05 :Madurai \u2013 Kanyakumari<\/h3>\n

After breakfast morning free for leisure or you may explore the city by own. Later drive to Kanyakumari 250 kms or 07 hrs drive. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.<\/p>\n

Day 06 : Kanyakumari \u2013 Kovalam<\/h3>\n

Early morning watch sunrise. Later visit Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial, and Vivekananda Memorial in Kanyakumari. Evening watch spectacular sunset from the Beach. Later drive to Kovalam (72 kms \/ 1\/12 hrs drive). Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay<\/p>\n

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Day 07 : Kovalam<\/h3>\n

Kovalam is well known for its beautiful beaches and palm fringed coconut trees. After breakfast full day free to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.<\/p>\n

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Day 08 : Kovalam \u2013 Trivandrum \u2013 Alleppey<\/h3>\n

TrivandrumAfter breakfast drive to Alleppey (180 kms \/ 4 hrs). Enroute visit Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. Overnight at Hotel<\/p>\n

Day 09 : Alleppy \u2013 Board Houseboat<\/h3>\n

Morning free to explore the natural beauty of the place. Later board Houseboat from the Jetty. House Boats (Kettuvallam) or Rice Boats are best described as mobile cottages with all modern facilities and offer excellent accommodation. The Backwaters are a unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers. The Overnight cruise offers excellent opportunity to see the lifestyles of local people living along the large sections of the backwaters of Kerala. There are halts in between to stretch your legs on the shore, visiting the ancient temples, churches, local villages & people, plus try the floating markets, duck rearing or take in a quick bottle of fresh sweet toddy from a local pub.<\/p>\n

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Day 10 : Kumarakom<\/h3>\n

Disembark from the houseboat at Kumarakom. Afternoon visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary which is well known for large bird population including migratory birds from Siberia. Overnight at hotel.<\/p>\n

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Day 11 : Kumarakom – Thekkady<\/h3>\n

Morning drive to Thekkedy<\/a> (120 kms \/ 4 hrs). The Periyar National Park extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc. can be seen easily. Afternoon visit spice plantations. Overnight at hotel.<\/p>\n

Day 12 : Thekkedy \u2013 Cochin \u2013 Bangalore<\/h3>\n

Morning disembark at Alleppey and drive to Cochin (70 kms \/ 1 \u00bd hrs). Later leave for city tour of Cochin. Main attractions are Jewish synagogue, Portuguese Churches, Mosques and Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets. Evening transfer to Railway-station to connect Train # 6525 Bangalore Express dep. at 18:05 hrs for overnight journey to Bangalore.<\/p>\n

Day 13 : Bangalore<\/h3>\n

Morning arrive Bangalore at 06:10 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon tour of Bangalore city, visit the Lal Bagh with a variety of old trees, fountains, lotus pools, terraces & an assortment of tropical and sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Maharaja’s Palace & Government Buildings. Overnight at hotel.<\/p>\n

Day 14 : Bangalore \u2013 Mysore<\/h3>\n

After breakfast drive to Mysore (140 kms \/ 3 hrs). Afternoon free for leisure or to explore the city by own. Overnight at hotel.<\/p>\n

Day 15 : Mysore<\/h3>\n

After breakfast visit the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911 – 1912. The palace is of harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and saracenic styles of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery; drive upto Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple and a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull. Afternoon visit St. Philomina’s Chrch and Brindavan Gardens. Overnight in Hotel.<\/p>\n

Day 16 : Mysore – Bangalore – Outward Journey<\/h3>\n

Transfer to Bangalore International airport in time to connect flight for onward destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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