Itinerary Detail
Activities
- Airport pickup, hotel check-in
- Visit: Kapaleeswarar Temple, San Thome Church, Fort St. George, Marina Beach
- Evening Vibe: Walk along Marina Beach, filter coffee at Amethyst Café
Meals
- Breakfast: Ratna Café – iconic sambar idli
- Lunch: Murugan Idli Shop – podi idli & jigarthanda
- Dinner: Moonrakers (Mahabalipuram) – coastal seafood
Overnight: Chennai
Activities
- Drive to Bangalore (approx. 6 hrs)
- Visit: Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Vidhan Soudha, ISKCON Temple
- Evening Vibe: Rooftop drinks at Ebony or Skyye
Meals
- Lunch: MTR – rava idli & filter coffee
- Dinner: Toit – craft beer & fusion bites
Overnight: Bangalore
Activities
- Drive to Mysore (approx. 3 hrs)
- Visit: Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens, Chamundi Hills
- Evening Vibe: Musical fountain show at Brindavan
Meals
- Lunch: RRR Hotel – Mysore-style biryani
- Snacks: Guru Sweet Mart – Mysore Pak
- Dinner: Hotel Dasaprakash – South Indian thali
Overnight: Mysore
Activities
- Scenic drive to Ooty via Bandipur forests
- Visit: Botanical Gardens, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak
- Evening Vibe: Bonfire at hill resort
Meals
- Lunch: Earl’s Secret – colonial-style dining
- Snacks: Homemade chocolates & tea tasting at Tea Factory Café
Overnight: Ooty
Activities
- Optional toy train ride to Coonoor
- Visit: Marudamalai Temple, VOC Park, Adiyogi Shiva
- Evening Vibe: Street shopping at Cross Cut Road
Meals
- Lunch: Hari Bhavanam – Kongunadu cuisine
- Dinner: Sree Annapoorna – ghee roast dosa
Overnight: Coimbatore
Activities
- Drive to Madurai (approx. 4 hrs)
- Visit: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Museum
- Evening Vibe: Temple light show or street food walk
Meals
- Lunch: Murugan Idli Shop – parotta & kothu curry
- Dessert: Jigarthanda stalls near temple
Overnight: Madurai
Activities
- Drive to Trichy & Tanjore
- Visit: Rockfort Temple, Srirangam, Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Evening Vibe: Sunset at Brihadeeswarar Temple
Meals
- Lunch: Sree Ariya Bhavan – banana leaf meals
- Snacks: Temple-side stalls
Overnight: Tanjore
Activities
- Drive to Velankanni
- Visit: Velankanni Basilica, beach walk
- Evening Vibe: Candlelight vigil or beachside café
Meals
- Lunch: Coastal veg meals
- Dinner: Seafood stalls near beach
Overnight: Velankanni
Activities
- Drive to Pondicherry
- Visit: Auroville, French Quarter, Promenade Beach
- Evening Vibe: Sunset walk on Promenade
Meals
- Brunch: Café des Arts – crêpes & coffee
- Dinner: Bay of Buddha – Asian fusion by the sea
Overnight: Pondicherry
Activities
- Drive via Mahabalipuram
- Visit: Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance
- Drop-off at Chennai Airport
Meals
- Lunch: Moonrakers – seafood thali
- Snacks: Gelato at Gelato Factory
Overnight: Departure
Trip at a Glance
Destinations Covered
ChennaiBangaloreMysoreOotyCoimbatoreMaduraiTrichyTanjoreVelankanniPondicherryMahabalipuram
Travel Style
CultureHeritageNatureCoastal
Ideal For
Culture EnthusiastsHistory LoversNature LoversFamilies
Best Season
October–March
Food Guide
| Dish | Place | Location | Special | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sambar Idli | Ratna Café | Chennai | Classic South Indian tiffin | |
| Podi Idli & Jigarthanda | Murugan Idli Shop | Chennai | Spicy and cooling dessert | |
| Seafood | Moonrakers | Chennai/Mahabalipuram | Coastal seafood flavors | |
| Rava Idli & Filter Coffee | MTR | Bangalore | Heritage South Indian fare | |
| Fusion Bites | Toit | Bangalore | Craft beer and modern eats | |
| Mysore-style Biryani | RRR Hotel | Mysore | Royal South Indian biryani | |
| Mysore Pak | Guru Sweet Mart | Mysore | Iconic sweet treat | |
| South Indian Thali | Hotel Dasaprakash | Mysore | Traditional vegetarian meal | |
| Colonial-style Dining | Earl’s Secret | Ooty | Hill station charm | |
| Homemade Chocolates & Tea | Tea Factory Café | Ooty | Local tea tasting | |
| Kongunadu Cuisine | Hari Bhavanam | Coimbatore | Regional spicy flavors | |
| Ghee Roast Dosa | Sree Annapoorna | Coimbatore | Classic South Indian dosa | |
| Parotta & Kothu Curry | Murugan Idli Shop | Madurai | Street-style South Indian | |
| Jigarthanda | Jigarthanda stalls | Madurai | Cooling temple town dessert | |
| Banana Leaf Meals | Sree Ariya Bhavan | Trichy/Tanjore | Traditional South Indian feast | |
| Coastal Veg Meals | Local eateries | Velankanni | Simple coastal fare | |
| Seafood | Seafood stalls | Velankanni | Beachside fresh catches | |
| Crêpes & Coffee | Café des Arts | Pondicherry | French-Indian fusion | |
| Asian Fusion | Bay of Buddha | Pondicherry | Seaside dining | |
| Seafood Thali | Moonrakers | Mahabalipuram | Coastal seafood platter | |
| Gelato | Gelato Factory | Mahabalipuram | Refreshing dessert |
Inclusions
- ✔️Stay
- ✔️Transfers
- ✔️Sightseeing
- ✔️Breakfast
- ✔️Entry Guidance