South India is a feast for the senses — and this journey serves up the very best. Drift through Kochi’s backwaters, where spice-scented streets reveal centuries of history. Wander royal halls in Mysore, lose yourself in the buzz of colourful markets, and follow the coastline to Mamallapuram’s sculpted temples that glow at sunset. Add in the beautiful and historic Sultan Bathery's countryside, and you’ve got an adventure that blends history, culture, and just the right amount of coastal calm.
  • Witness sunset over Kochi’s Chinese fishing nets.
  • Walk Fort Kochi’s cobblestone streets and historic tea houses.
  • Explore Bangalore’s Lal Bagh Botanical Garden and Glass House.
  • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangapatna.
  • Visit Tipu Sultan’s tomb in Srirangapatna.
  • Explore Mysore’s colorful Devaraja Market.
  • Tour the royal Mysore Palace.
  • Watch sunrise at Mamallapuram’s UNESCO-listed Shore Temple.
Stay in a variety of hotels and guest houses across India, where service, efficiency, and cleanliness can vary. Power cuts may occur; some properties have generators that may not always work. Accommodation includes Hotel Gama Heritage, Treebo Tiba Bangalore, Akshaya Mahal Mysore Hotel, and Hotel Mamalla Inn.