Overview
This immersive 8 nights / 9 days South India journey takes you through five iconic destinations — Bangalore, Mysore, Puttaparthi, Tirupati and Chennai. The carefully curated route blends royal heritage and palace grandeur, Dravidian temple architecture, spiritual serenity, lush botanical gardens and vibrant coastal city culture, all connected by private air-conditioned transfers and comfortable hotel stays throughout.
Whether you're seeking the divine blessings of Tirupati Balaji, the spiritual legacy of Puttaparthi, the architectural splendour of the Mysore Palace, or the cultural richness of Chennai's Marina promenade — this tour delivers an authentic, unhurried South Indian experience with every detail arranged for you.
Your Journey
Tour Highlights
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens – one of India's finest horticultural landmarks spanning 240 acres
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace – a magnificent example of Indo-Islamic architecture in Bangalore
ISKCON Temple, Bangalore – the largest ISKCON temple in the world by campus area
Mysore Palace illumination – the iconic royal residence lit by over 100,000 bulbs every evening
Chamundi Hills & 1,000-step climb to the sacred Chamundeshwari Temple above Mysore city
Brindavan Gardens – the famous musical fountain gardens on the shores of the Krishnaraja Sagar dam
Puttaparthi – spiritual sojourn at the Sathya Sai Baba ashram and Prasanthi Nilayam complex
Tirupati Balaji darshan – blessings at one of the world's most visited pilgrimage sites atop Tirumala Hills
Fort St. George – India's first British fort and the cradle of British colonialism on the Coromandel Coast
Marina Beach & Government Museum – Chennai's iconic 13 km beachfront and world-class cultural collections
Includes / Excludes
✓ Included
- ✓ Hotel accommodation as per package (8 nights)
- ✓ Daily breakfast at hotel
- ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- ✓ Airport or railway station arrival and departure transfers
- ✓ Driver allowance, parking, tolls and applicable transport taxes
- ✓ Basic assistance for sightseeing schedule throughout the tour
✗ Excluded
- ✗ Airfare or train fare to/from Bangalore and Chennai
- ✗ Lunch, dinner and drinks unless specifically mentioned
- ✗ Monument, museum and temple entry fees
- ✗ Camera fees, tips and personal expenses
- ✗ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✗ Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions
Itinerary
Arrive at Kempegowda International Airport or Bangalore City Railway Station. You will be warmly received by your driver and transferred to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Check in, freshen up and relax after your journey.
In the evening, take a leisurely walk through MG Road or Brigade Road — Bangalore's buzzing commercial heart — and enjoy dinner at your own leisure at one of the many excellent restaurants nearby.
- Airport / station pickup in private AC vehicle
- Hotel check-in and orientation
- Evening stroll on MG Road / Brigade Road
- Overnight at Bangalore hotel
After breakfast, embark on a full-day guided sightseeing tour of India's Garden City. Explore the historic Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, one of the country's finest parks, and visit the magnificent Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace with its teak interiors and ornate arches.
- Lalbagh Botanical Gardens (240 acres, Glass House)
- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace – Indo-Islamic architecture
- Bangalore Palace – Tudor-style royal residence
- ISKCON Temple – largest in the world by campus
- Cubbon Park & Vidhana Soudha (exterior)
- Overnight at Bangalore hotel
After breakfast check out and drive to Mysore (approx. 145 km / 3 hrs). En route, visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary if interested. On arrival in Mysore, check in and begin sightseeing — save the palace illumination for the evening.
- Mysore Palace – one of the grandest royal palaces in India
- Chamundi Hills – Chamundeshwari Temple at summit
- Nandi Bull statue carved from a single monolith
- St. Philomena's Cathedral – neo-Gothic architecture
- Brindavan Gardens – musical fountain show in the evening
- Palace illumination (Sunday / National Holidays – 7–8pm)
- Overnight at Mysore hotel
Check out after breakfast and drive to Puttaparthi (~270 km / 4.5 hrs) — a small but deeply significant spiritual town in Andhra Pradesh, birthplace of Sathya Sai Baba. Arrive, check in and spend the evening in quiet exploration of the ashram.
- Prasanthi Nilayam – the primary ashram of Sathya Sai Baba
- Chaitanya Jyoti Museum – interactive spiritual museum
- Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital campus
- Evening bhajan at the ashram (if permitted / open to visitors)
- Overnight at Puttaparthi hotel
Check out and drive to Tirupati (~180 km / 3 hrs). Tirupati is home to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple — one of the richest and most visited religious sites on Earth, drawing over 50,000 pilgrims daily. Arrive and collect special entry darshan tickets (if pre-booked) for the next morning.
- Arrival in Tirupati and hotel check-in
- Sri Govindarajaswami Temple – Tirupati town
- Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur – dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi
- Collect darshan tokens / TTD tickets for Day 6 visit
- Overnight at Tirupati hotel
An early morning dedicated to the revered Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple on Tirumala Hills. The queue-based darshan system is well-organised; special entry darshan (SED) tickets recommended for a smoother experience. The temple complex, perched at 2,800 ft, offers breathtaking hilltop views.
- Early morning drive up to Tirumala Hills (9 km ghat road)
- Sri Venkateswara Temple darshan (Balaji Mandir)
- Vaikunta Queue Complex – TTD queue management
- Return to Tirupati town for rest and lunch
- Akasaganga Theertham – sacred waterfall on the hill
- Overnight at Tirupati hotel
After breakfast, check out and drive to Chennai (~140 km / 2.5 hrs). Arrive in Tamil Nadu's capital and begin an afternoon sightseeing introduction to this historically rich port city.
- Fort St. George – India's first British fort (1644 AD)
- St. Mary's Church – oldest Anglican church in India
- Marina Beach – world's second longest urban beach at 13 km
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple – Dravidian architecture at its finest
- Overnight at Chennai hotel
Full day exploring the culture, history and modernity of Chennai. Spend the morning at the Government Museum — one of India's oldest and most comprehensive — before heading to the Santhome Basilica and the bustling T-Nagar shopping area.
- Government Museum & National Art Gallery – 6 buildings, 46 galleries
- Santhome Basilica – built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle
- Valluvar Kottam – cultural monument to poet Thiruvalluvar
- T-Nagar shopping district – silk sarees, temple jewellery, spices
- Elliot's Beach (Besant Nagar) – sunset stroll
- Overnight at Chennai hotel
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Check out at leisure and transfer to Chennai International Airport or Central Railway Station for your onward journey. Your driver will ensure a timely, comfortable drop-off.
- Hotel check-out (late check-out on request)
- Transfer to Chennai International Airport or Central Station
- Tour ends with fond South India memories