Arrive in Bangalore by morning flight. On arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Afternoon at leisure for independent activities. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

An early breakfast will be taken at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the city including Vidhana Soudha, 16th-century Bull Temple, and the summer palace of Tipu Sultan.
Later, continue your drive to Mysore en route visiting Srirangapatna, located on an island in the Cauvery River. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tipu's Death Place, Daria Daulat Bagh, and Gumbaz. On arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After early breakfast at the hotel, visit Chamundi Hills and then head to Mysore Palace and Jaganmohan Art Palace. Later, visit the Rail Museum (closed on Mondays).
In the afternoon, take a short drive to Somnathpur to visit the 13th-century Chennakesava Temple. In the evening, witness the illumination of Mysore Palace (only on Sundays). Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, drive to Ooty via Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy lush green landscapes and possible sightings of elephants, deer, and peacocks. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Board the toy train ride from Ooty to Coonoor. Visit the Tea Plantation (plucking subject to weather and strike conditions).
In the afternoon, enjoy Ooty sightseeing: Botanical Gardens, St. Stephen's Church, and local market. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Coimbatore. On arrival, transfer to the railway station to board the train to Cochin. Met on arrival and proceed to hotel check-in. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Mattancherry Palace (closed on Fridays), the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Fridays and Saturdays), and Fort Cochin with its iconic Chinese fishing nets.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Alleppey and board a traditional thatch-roofed houseboat (Kettuvallam) for a cruise through canals, coconut groves, rice fields, temples, and tiny islands.
Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on the houseboat.

Breakfast on the houseboat. Drive to Periyar and check-in at the hotel.
In the afternoon, explore a spice plantation and enjoy an optional Kalaripayattu (martial arts) show. Later, attend a cooking demo by the retreat chef. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning (around 6:30 AM), optional guided nature walk inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Soft trek of about 2 hours – wear light-colored clothing (avoid white and red), long pants, and covered shoes. Bring sunglasses, hat, mineral water, and mosquito repellent.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake (subject to water level). Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Madurai and check-in at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Meenakshi Temple with its shrines, ceremonies, and markets.
Later visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal. In the evening, explore the lively streets and markets of Madurai by cycle rickshaw. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Pondicherry, a former French colony. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Pondicherry Museum (closed on Mondays), Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and enjoy a rickshaw ride through the French Quarter. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, sightseeing of the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, and Krishna Mandapam. Check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon at leisure to relax or walk to the nearby beach (3–4 minutes). Farewell dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Chennai. Sightseeing includes Fort, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral, Chepauk Cricket Stadium, and St. Mary’s Church.
After sightseeing, transfer to the airport for onward flight.