South India Temple Tour Packages from Bangalore

Tour Overview

South India is deeply rooted to its spiritual and cultural heritage. Architectural marvels in the Dravidian style can be found in the southern Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The states of South India are known for their luscious tea and coffee plantations. The Hindu Pilgrimage Tours South India 12-day tour package is structured to allow you to see all of the major and sacred locations in South Indian cities.

Tour at a Glance

Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Start / End
Bangalore / Bangalore
Tour Style
Private / Customisable
Stay
Selected hotel category
Meals
Breakfast
Tour Type
Pilgrimage Tour
Transport
Private vehicle
Route
Bangalore → Chennai → Kanchipuram → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry → Thanjavur → Trichy → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari → Bangalore
Best Season
Nov-Feb Peak Mar-Apr Good May-Oct Off Season
Secure Booking
Trip Support
Private Tour Available
Fast Assistance

Brief Tour Program

Day Tour Program Distance / Time Major Highlight / Sightseeing Meals Overnight
01 Bangalore to Chennai Approx. 375 km / 7.2 hrs Bangalore, Chennai, Chennai: local landmarks — Chennai
02 Chennai to Kanchipuram Approx. 90 km / 1.7 hrs Chennai, Kanchipuram, Sacred temple darshan Breakfast Kanchipuram
03 Kanchipuram Excursion Local / 4–8 hrs Kanchipuram, Sacred temple darshan, Kanchipuram: Ekambareswarar Temple Breakfast Kanchipuram
04 Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram Approx. 75 km / 1.4 hrs Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Sacred temple darshan Breakfast Mahabalipuram
05 Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Road / transfer time varies Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram: Shore Temple Breakfast Pondicherry
06 Pondicherry to Thanjavur Road / transfer time varies Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Sacred temple darshan Breakfast Thanjavur
07 Thanjavur to Trichy Road / transfer time varies Thanjavur, Trichy, Sacred temple darshan Breakfast Trichy
08 Trichy to Madurai Road / transfer time varies Trichy, Madurai, Sacred temple darshan Breakfast Madurai
09 Madurai to Rameshwaram Approx. 190 km / 3.7 hrs Madurai, Rameshwaram, Sacred temple darshan Breakfast Rameshwaram
10 Rameshwaram Leisure & Exploration Local / 4–8 hrs Rameshwaram, Sacred temple darshan, Kanchipuram: Ekambareswarar Temple Breakfast Rameshwaram
11 Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari Approx. 300 km / 5.8 hrs Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Chennai: local landmarks Breakfast Kanyakumari
12 Kanyakumari to Bangalore Approx. 695 km / 13.4 hrs Bangalore, Kanyakumari Breakfast Tour Ends

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Bangalore to Chennai

Top Attractions Bangalore, Chennai

Today you will start your journey from Bangalore Airport. Take the flight to Chennai and arrive at the Chennai International airport. You will be picked from the airport by one of our staff and will be transferred to the hotel which is pre-booked for you. You will then stay at the hotel for the night.

Day 2

Chennai to Tirupati and back

Top Attractions Tirupati, Once

After breakfast you will leave for Tirupati. Once reached, explore thetemples in Tirupati.Tirumala templededicated to Lord Venkateswara is themost famous temple in Tirupati.You can also visitSri Padmavathi Devi templeandKalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple.After Darshan you will head back to the hotel and stay overnight.

Overnight in Chennai to Tirupati and back
Day 3

Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram

Top Attractions Kanchipuram, There

In the morning you will leave for Mamallapuram. Enroute, you will stop at Kanchipuram which is known for its thousand temples. After exploring and visiting thetemples in Kanchipuramhead towards Mamallapuram. There you will visit the famous monuments such as Five Rathas, Shore temple and many more. You will be transferred to your hotel in the evening.

Day 4

Mamallapuram - Tiruvannamalai - Puducherry

Top Attractions Tiruvannamalai, Arunachala

Today you will visit Tiruvannamalai which is famous for Arunachala temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Explore the town of Tiruvannamalai and in the evening proceed to Puducherry. Once reached, check in to your hotel and be comfortable for the night.

Day 5

Exploring Puducherry

Top Attractions There, Puducherry

There are many attractions in Puducherry and you will be exploring the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry Museum, Manakula Vinayagar Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the beautiful Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus etc. In the evening return to your hotel and stay overnight.

Overnight in Exploring Puducherry
Day 6

Puducherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur

Top Attractions Thanjavur, Chidambaram

After having breakfast, you will leave for Thanjavur and stop at Chidambaram which is a small town dedicated to the Nataraja form of Lord Shiva. Visit Chidambaram temple and explore the nearby attractions. Later in the evening leave for Thanjavur to stay for the night.

Breakfast Overnight in Thanjavur
Day 7

Thanjavur - Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)

Top Attractions Thanjavur, Start

Start your journey with Brihadeeswarar temple, one of the oldest temples of Shiva and a UNESCO world heritage site. After exploring the famous sites in Thanjavur, you will travel to Tiruchirappalli. Reaching there, check in to your hotel to stay there overnight.

Overnight in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
Day 8

Trichy - Madurai

Top Attractions Madurai, Darshan

After breakfast, go to the temple Darshan in Trichy and travel 5 km to Srirangam. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam surrounded by Kaveri River. Also visit Rock Fort which is themost famous landmark of Trichy. After that travel to Madurai for an overnight stay.

Breakfast Overnight in Madurai
Day 9

Exploring Madurai

Top Attractions Madurai, Explore

Explore the sacred city of Madurai after breakfast at the hotel. Visit Meenakshi temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Attend the prayer ceremony of the temple in the evening for a spiritual experience. Later return to your hotel for a night stay.

Breakfast
Day 10

Madurai to Kanyakumari

Top Attractions Kanyakumari, Travel

Travel to Kanyakumari. Visit Vivekananda memorial and Kumari Amman temple dedicated to the virgin Goddess Kanya Devi. After exploring Kanyakumari, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight in Madurai to Kanyakumari
Day 11

Kanyakumari - Trivandrum

Top Attractions Leave, Trivandrum

Leave for Trivandrum in the morning. After reaching, check in to your hotel and take some rest. Then you will visit the Padmanabha Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Napier Museum. After sightseeing, return for an overnight stay at your hotel.

Overnight in Trivandrum
Day 12

Trivandrum Airport

Top Attractions Bangalore, Trivandrum International Airport

It will be the last day of your journey. You will be transferred to Trivandrum International Airport from where you will board the flight to Bangalore.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Pick-up & Drop-off Assistance Seamless transportation to and from your designated location.
  • Transport AC vehicle for the entire route with comfortable options like Sedan, SUV, Van, or Traveller.
  • Sightseeing All tourist spots mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Transfers Airport, railway station, or bus stand pick-up & drop.
  • Driver Experienced and knowledgeable about all routes and destinations.
  • Taxes & Allowances Toll taxes, parking, permits, and driver allowance included.
  • Accommodation Night stay in your choice of 2-star, 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotels.
  • Meals Breakfast from Day 2.
  • Water Bottles Packaged drinking water on board (1 bottle).

What's Not Included

  • Airfare / Train Fare Domestic and international travel not included.
  • Entry Tickets Monuments, museums, darshan, pooja, or activity charges.
  • Insurance Medical and travel insurance not included.
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast included, other meals at extra cost.
  • Camera Fees Charges for still/video cameras at tourist attractions.
  • Others Not Mentioned Anything not listed under inclusions.
  • GST 5% GST applicable on the total billing amount.
  • Local Transport Charges Costs for tuk-tuk, auto, rickshaw, cable car, porter, etc. (Our vehicle operates only up to permitted parking/designated points; guests cover beyond that.).
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Booking Policies

No cancellation fee for 7 days Travel date 60+ days away Free amends included Simple support on request

Book first, decide later. If your plans shift, you get a simple and flexible window to update or cancel your booking without stress, as long as your travel date is at least 60 days away.

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Make Booking
  • No calls or emails needed.
  • Instant booking via our website.
  • What you see is what you get, at the best price guaranteed!
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Get Confirmation
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Enjoy the Trip
  • Our team greets you at the airport with a name placard.

Your money is safe with us. book today and enjoy the benefit of flexible travel dates and money back guarantee.

We understand that booking online can be a bit daunting, which is why we offer our customers a peace of mind Money Back Guarantee. This includes a 7-day cooling-off period. If you change your mind about your purchase or wish to cancel for any reason within this time, we will provide a 100% refund, no questions asked.

This guarantee is only applicable for those canceling their tour 60 days or more before their travel date.

Would you like help making a booking or have a few questions? Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

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