{"id":3100,"date":"2026-04-08T08:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/?p=3100"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:04:10","slug":"19-days-18-nights-south-india-tour-packages-at-best-prices-exclusive-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/19-days-18-nights-south-india-tour-packages-at-best-prices-exclusive-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Days \/ 18 Nights \/ South India Tour Packages at Best Prices \u2013 Exclusive Deals \/ 2026\/2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"376\">Planning a 19-day journey through <a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">South India<\/a> is one of the most rewarding ways to experience India\u2019s rich culture, scenic landscapes, and spiritual heritage. Covering lush backwaters, ancient temples, hill stations, and coastal towns, this thoughtfully designed itinerary blends relaxation with exploration across iconic destinations in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">South India<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"464\">Duration:<\/strong> 19 Days \/ 18 Nights<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"514\">Destinations Covered:<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chennai<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mahabalipuram<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pondicherry<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Madurai<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rameswaram<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kanyakumari<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kovalam<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Alleppey<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Munnar<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Thekkady<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mysore<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Bangalore<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"wemt3m\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1074\">Tour Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1473\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ajab4m\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1125\">Explore UNESCO heritage sites in Mahabalipuram<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19kn7tn\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1168\">Experience French charm in Pondicherry<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ot57mb\" data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1218\">Visit ancient temples in Madurai &amp; Rameswaram<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18nnm8w\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1262\">Witness sunrise &amp; sunset at Kanyakumari<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hv87ur\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1291\">Relax on Kovalam beaches<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ij86ln\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1343\">Enjoy a houseboat cruise in Alleppey backwaters<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y7bqem\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1382\">Discover tea plantations in Munnar<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b3c95g\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1414\">Wildlife safari in Thekkady<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k10cxi\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1443\">Royal heritage of Mysore<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1h96n7u\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1473\">Modern vibes of Bangalore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1af5m8w\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1511\">Detailed 19-Day Itinerary<\/h1>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1uj8eww\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1543\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 1: Arrival in Chennai<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1692\">Arrive in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chennai<\/span><\/span>, a gateway to South India. Visit Marina Beach and Kapaleeshwarar Temple. Relax after your journey.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1697\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1830tf2\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1743\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 2: Chennai to Mahabalipuram (2 hrs)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1882\">Drive to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mahabalipuram<\/span><\/span>. Explore Shore Temple, Five Rathas, and Arjuna\u2019s Penance\u2014UNESCO World Heritage monuments.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1887\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"chu12a\" data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1937\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 3: Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (2 hrs)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2045\">Head to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pondicherry<\/span><\/span>. Enjoy French-style streets, Auroville, and serene beaches.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"18634vx\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2087\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 4: Pondicherry Exploration<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2181\">Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Promenade Beach. Spend time cycling through colonial quarters.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2186\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"hre0gn\" data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2237\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 5: Pondicherry to Madurai (Flight\/Train)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2318\">Travel to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Madurai<\/span><\/span>, one of India\u2019s oldest cities.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2323\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12iomcg\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2356\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 6: Madurai Sightseeing<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2469\">Visit the iconic <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Meenakshi Amman Temple<\/span><\/span>. Explore local markets and enjoy cultural performances.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2474\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1uokoqc\" data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2517\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 7: Madurai to Rameswaram (4 hrs)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2614\">Drive to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rameswaram<\/span><\/span>. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple and Pamban Bridge.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2619\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"zirc0b\" data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2666\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 8: Rameswaram to Kanyakumari (6 hrs)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2754\">Travel to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kanyakumari<\/span><\/span>. Witness sunset over the Arabian Sea.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2759\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"yk1w8t\" data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2796\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 9: Kanyakumari Sightseeing<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2869\">Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial and enjoy sunrise where three seas meet.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2874\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1qriudg\" data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2919\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 10: Kanyakumari to Kovalam (3 hrs)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2996\">Drive to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kovalam<\/span><\/span>. Relax at Lighthouse Beach.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3001\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"dwti2v\" data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3036\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/\">Day 11: Kovalam \/ Trivandrum<\/a><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3125\">Explore nearby <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Thiruvananthapuram<\/span><\/span> including Padmanabhaswamy Temple.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3130\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1kgi4kt\" data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3172\">Day 12: Kovalam to Alleppey (5 hrs)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3224\">Proceed to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Alleppey<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3229\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1db4ye2\" data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3267\">Day 13: Alleppey Houseboat Stay<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3364\">Enjoy a traditional houseboat cruise through backwaters\u2014one of Kerala\u2019s most iconic experiences.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3369\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"16oyrks\" data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3412\">Day 14: Alleppey to Thekkady (4 hrs)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3487\">Drive to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Thekkady<\/span><\/span>. Visit spice plantations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3492\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"154yfmr\" data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3527\">Day 15: Thekkady Exploration<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3607\">Visit <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/span><\/span> for a jungle safari or boat ride.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3612\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"pjg0wd\" data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3653\">Day 16: Thekkady to Munnar (4 hrs)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3727\">Travel to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Munnar<\/span><\/span>, known for tea gardens.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3732\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"5rvmf0\" data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3765\">Day 17: Munnar Sightseeing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3828\">Explore Eravikulam National Park, tea estates, and waterfalls.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3833\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"18kj5xm\" data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3888\">Day 18: Munnar to Mysore (via Coimbatore\/Flight)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3939\">Travel to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mysore<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3944\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"d1fk2\" data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3990\">Day 19: Mysore to Bangalore &amp; Departure<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4083\">Visit Mysore Palace before heading to <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Bangalore<\/span><\/span> for departure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a 19-day journey through South India is one of the most rewarding ways to experience India\u2019s rich culture, scenic landscapes, and spiritual heritage. 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