Indian Panorama offers online Tour booking to Visit Kerala,Tamilnadu,karnataka,goa,pondicherry,andhrapradesh with customized Complete South India Tour Packages. This is a very comprehensive, near month-long tour of South India. Taking you in a great arc from Chennai in the south east, down through the culturally rich plains of Tamil Nadu, across into verdant and scenic Kerala, and up into Karnataka where you’ll see evidence of some of India’s great civilizations of the past. This itinerary finishes in cosmopolitan Mumbai. The story of Indian Panorama stretches back 25 years when Faith, a New Zea lander on a backpacking trip, visited India for the first time and fell irrevocably in love with the place. She made her home in South India, and initially the company she founded was based on escorted group tours. Shortly afterwards, Pandian became involved, and the roots of the company which we are today began to form in the late 90s and over the early 2000s. We now specialize in assisted, independent travel and our organization has grown steadily.

1. Complete South India Tour
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2. Complete South India Tour
This Is A Very Comprehensive, Near Month-long Tour Of South India. Taking You In A Great Arc From
Chennai In The South East, Down Through The Culturally Rich Plains Of Tamil Nadu, Across Into
Verdant And Scenic Kerala, And Up Into Karnataka Where You’ll See Evidence Of Some Of India’s Great
Civilisations Of The Past. This Itinerary Finishes In Cosmopolitan Mumbai.

3. Day 1 - Chennai - Mahabalipuram
On arrival into Chennai you will be met and introduced to your driver. Depart immediately
a couple of hours south to Mahabalipuram, a nice relaxing place from which to commence
travels. Overnight in Mahabalipuram
Day 2 - Mahabalipuram
The beachside town of Mahabalipuram is home to several UNESCO World Heritage-listed
monuments including the largest bas relief carving in the world and the much-
photographed Shore Temple among others. Tour these sights with a guide, and later enjoy a
stroll along the beach (generally it’s not safe to swim here). Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
Day 3 - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Today you’ll make an excursion to Kanchipuram, famous for some wonderful temples, and
for the beauty of the fine silks which are woven here. Overnight in Mahabalipuram

4. Day 4 - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
After breakfast drive to Pondicherry, the old French colonial capital of India. The French
Quarter, adjacent to the promenade and main beach (no sand, all rocks unfortunately) still
retains a French atmosphere in its architecture and planning. Time in Pondicherry can be
pretty much unstructured as all of the most interesting places are within a small area around
the French Quarter and the markets of the city centre. You can visit Aurobindo Ashram, the
former home and teaching base of Sri Aurobindo Ghose, a Bengali philosopher who came to
Pondicherry in the early 20th century. The markets and boutiques of Pondicherry are among
the best in South India. Overnight in Pondicherry
Day 5 - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikondacholapuram - Kumbakonam
After breakfast drive to Kumbakonam- this is a full day’s journey including stops. First visit
Chidambaram, one of the main pilgrimage sites in India, a bustling temple, privately run and
dedicated to the dancing Shiva, Nataraja. Continue on to Gangakondacholapuram which is
now UNESCO World Heritage listed and a remarkable indicator of how incredibly advanced
South Indian culture and technology was as early as 1000 years ago. Continue on to the town
of Kumbakonam, settle in at your hotel and relax. Overnight in Kumbakonam

5. Day 6 - Kumbakonam and Tanjore sightseeings
A full day for visiting some of the many beautiful examples of why this is the ‘Temple
South India. Indeed there are few places in the world were so many temples of such beauty
found in a small area. Perhaps the most unique this is that there is really no such thing as an
abandoned temple in South India- almost any temple, no matter how neglected, will have
going there to offer prayers and light an oil lamp. The vast majority of temples in Tamil Nadu
much active and attract hundreds, even many thousands, of pilgrims daily. Tour the area with
guide; overnight in Kumbakonam
Day 7 - Kumbakonam - Chettinad
Drive from the lush agricultural lands of the Cauvery Delta to the more arid region known as
Chettinad. This part of Tamil Nadu is home to the Chettiar merchants, who amassed
significant wealth in the 19th and early 20th centuries in their role as bankers and
intermediaries in trade during the British imperialist period. Many of the Chettiar families used
their wealth, and their trade connections, to build extravagant mansions, some up to 3500
square metres of floor space and usually 2 storeys high. Constructed using materials from
across the British trading empire (Belgian glass, Italian marble, British steel) and using
architectural techniques from around the world, these mansions manage to avoid being
garish and are really quite beautiful. Best of all, several have been restored as hotels and you
can stay in one! Overnight in Chettinad

6. Day 8 - Chettinad
A full day to walk and explore in the many towns and villages of Chettinad. This is a low-
of region, and you won’t find too many places where the pace of life is more languid or
more friendly. The sightseeing is more interesting than jaw-dropping with local temples,
(genuine) cottage industries and plenty of places to try local delicacies and drink chai
people you’ll meet along the way. Chettinad cuisine is also very noteworthy and rather
to that found in the rest of South India, being richer and, if anything, spicier! Overnight in
Chettinad
Day 9 - Karaikudi - Madurai
After breakfast drive to Madurai- around 2 hours. Later in the day join a guide and visit
Tirumala Nayak Palace - a gracious building in Indo Saracenic style famous for the stucco
work on its domes and arches. There is also an extensive museum dedicated to the life and
work of Mahatma Gandhi. In the later afternoon take our very own ‘food safari’ to sample
some of Madurai’s best street food and local restaurants. Overnight in Madurai

7. Day 10 - Madurai - Periyar
An early start this morning to take another of our Madurai team’s local initiatives,
Madurai, a morning walking tour in the central city. Vanakkam means welcome in Tamil,
a way to welcome in the new day. You’ll see the city waking up, and walk in streets which
hours later will be wall to wall with activity while only a few of the city’s inhabitants are up
about. This is a magical experience and well worth setting an early alarm for. Visit
temple after breakfast before leaving Madurai (and Tamil Nadu) behind and heading up
hills to Periyar, which is famous for its spice plantations and wildlife sanctuary. Overnight in
Periyar
Day 11 - Periyar
Full day around Periyar with a number of possibilities- if you’re feeling energetic there are
full-day hiking and bamboo-rafting programmes, or for a slightly more relaxing day, take a
2-hour guided walk to look for wildlife in the Periyar Sanctuary and tour a spice plantation,
or just enjoy time at in the beauty of this lushly-forested area. Overnight in Periyar

8. Day 12 - Periyar – Alleppey
Drive down the hills to the famous Kerala backwaters around Alleppey. Whether you
staying at a boutique guesthouse, traditional homestay or a stylish resort, time
Alleppey will be very soothing and restful, as there is only as much to do as you want
and again the pace of life is relaxed to say the least. Overnight near Alleppey
Day 13 - Alleppey
Spend an entire day around the backwaters, walking or cycling, paddling a kayak, riding in a
small canoe paddled by a local fisherman, or relaxing on a luxury houseboat for an afternoon
cruise. Overnight houseboat options are available, but we don’t recommend this any longer as
the preferred way of seeing the backwaters- one of our tour planners will explain the pros and
cons of an overnight houseboat for you. Overnight near Alleppey
Day 14 - Alleppey- Cochin
Reconnect with your driver and first head to Manakkodam village- this is another Indian
Panorama initiative, this time devised by Sona from our Cochin office. The village tour
here has drawn universal praise over a few years now, and you’re assured of both a warm
welcome and a very genuine experience of a Keralan village. Continue on to reach Fort
Cochin by late in the day. Overnight in Fort Cochin

9. Day 15 - Fort Cochin
Spend the morning on a sightseeing tour of historic Fort Cochin- this 500-year old port
main city, Ernakulam, aka Kochi, is across the harbour) bears witness to influences from
the traders who have passed through here during the time it has been in existence. As a
Portuguese churches, a Dutch Palace, fishing nets of Chinese origin, British colonial
and more all overlap in a dizzying patchwork of styles. In the afternoon, take a cruise on
harbour and later enjoy a cultural show with traditional dance and martial arts. Overnight
Cochin
Day 16 - Fort Cochin
A free day with options for cooking classes or an excursion to nearby Cherai Beach. If you
just want to wander around in Fort Cochin, that can make for a very nice day too. Overnight
in Fort Cochin
Day 17 - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore
After breakfast drive to Cochin airport and fly Bangalore. Here you will be met and
introduced to your next driver. Depart immediately and drive around 4 hours to Mysore.
Settle in on arrival and relax. Overnight in Mysore

10. Day 18 - Mysore
Guided sightseeing around the city including the Sultan’s Palace, Jaganmohan Palace,
Philomena's Church, Chamundi hill-top temple and the famous Devaraja vegetable and
market. Overnight in Mysore
Day 19 - Mysore - Hassan
After breakfast drive to Hassan, with a stop en route at Shravanabelagola, a huge Jain statues
depicting the god Gommateshwara, carved out of a single rock and visible from a distance of
25km. Continue on to Hassan, visiting the impressive Hoysala (11th/12th century) temples at
Belur and Halebid. Overnight in Hassan
Day 20 - Hassan - Hospet
Depart for the long drive (don’t worry, there are refreshment stops!) of around 8 hours
to Hospet. Most people stay in Hospet as there is very little accommodation in Hami
itself, but there are options in Anegundi, just across the river. Overnight in Hospet

11. Day 21 - Hampi
The vastness of Hampi could easily tie you up for a week or more- there is almost no
how much you could see here if you had the time. Our recommendation is no less than
with a guide to help you on the first day, both to explain something about Hampi’s
assist you with orientation and getting around. Overnight in Hospet/Anegundi
Day 22 - Hampi
A free day to walk, cycle, take auto-rickshaws or get around with your driver- however you
do it, you’re sure to be in awe of the vastness and scale of Hampi. This was the richest city in
Asia around 400 years ago, and while the streets of gem-sellers are now long gone, the size
and opulence of the buildings gives some idea of how wealthy the Vijayawada kingdom
once was. Overnight in Hospet/Anegundi
Day 23 - Hospet - Badami
After breakfast drive to Badami, and area rich with Hindu and Jain cave temples carved
out of sandstone hills. The carved temples date back to the 6th century. The hilltop fort
encloses large granaries, treasury and a watch tower. The Malegitti Shivalaya temple set
on the summit of a hill is built of stones without mortar. Overnight in Badami

12. Day 24 - Badami - Pattadakal - Aihole - Badami
Full day excursion to Pattadakal and Aihole to visit the great temple sites there.
UNESCO World Heritage site with a cluster of 10 major temples, each displaying
architectural features. Aihole has about 125 temples divided into 22 groups scattered all
the villages and the nearby fields. Tour both places with a local guide and learn more
unique area. Overnight stay at Badami
Day 25 - Badami - Goa
This is another day-long drive but again with plenty of breaks along the way. On arrival in
Goa, check-in at your accommodation and relax with a walk on one of Goa’s lovely
beaches. Overnight in Goa.
Day 26 - Goa
As you tour nears its end, you can see the sights of Goa, or just enjoy a day on the
beach. Overnight in Goa

13. Day 27 - Goa – Depart
Transfer to Goa airport and fly to your international hub airport with departure from
the evening.
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