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Embark on the ultimate South Indian odyssey with Go India Trip's 7 Days South India Grand Tour — a seamlessly crafted journey across five magnificent states. From the serene backwaters of Kerala and the towering Dravidian temples of Tamil Nadu, to the regal palaces of Karnataka, the sacred sites of Andhra Pradesh, and the vibrant culture of Telangana, this tour captures the soul of South India in just one week. Experience a land where ancient civilization, lush greenery, divine spirituality, and warm hospitality come together to create memories that last a lifetime.
Telangana : Arrive at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad — meet & greet by Go India Trip representative Check-in at hotel and freshen up
Visit the iconic Charminar — the 400-year-old symbol of Hyderabad
Explore Golconda Fort — witness the legendary acoustics and royal history
Evening stroll at Hussain Sagar Lake and Tank Bund
Dinner at a local restaurant — savour authentic Hyderabadi Dum Biryani
Overnight stay in Hyderabad
Telangana → Andhra Pradesh :
Early morning breakfast and check-out from Hyderabad hotel
Drive to Tirupati (approx. 5–6 hours)
Afternoon visit to Tirumala Venkateswara Temple — one of the
world's most visited pilgrimage sites
Explore Padmavathi Temple at Tiruchanur
Evening visit to Silathoranam — a natural rock arch of
geological significance
Dinner and overnight stay in Tirupati
Tamil Nadu :
Morning departure from Tirupati towards Tamil Nadu
En-route visit to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) — UNESCO World
Heritage site
Explore the Shore Temple, Five Rathas, and Arjuna's Penance rock
carvings
Arrive in Chennai by evening — check-in at hotel
Evening walk at Marina Beach — the world's second longest urban
beach
Dinner featuring authentic Chettinad cuisine
Overnight stay in Chennai
Tamil Nadu :
Morning flight or train from Chennai to Madurai (approx. 1.5 hrs
by air / 8 hrs by train)
Hotel check-in and lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon visit to the awe-inspiring Meenakshi Amman Temple — a
masterpiece of Dravidian architecture with 14 towering
gopurams
Explore Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace — an Indo-Saracenic
architectural marvel
Evening aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Temple — a deeply spiritual
experience
Dinner and overnight stay in Madurai
Kerala :
Morning transfer from Madurai to Kochi by road or rail
Quick tour of Fort Kochi Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace &
Jewish Synagogue
Afternoon drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha) — the Venice of the
East
Board a traditional Kerala Houseboat on Vembanad Lake — your
floating hotel for the night
Cruise through serene backwater canals, paddy fields, and
coconut groves
Authentic Kerala dinner served on the houseboat — Karimeen
Pollichathu, Appam & Stew
Overnight stay on the houseboat
Kerala → Karnataka :
Morning sunrise on the backwaters disembark from houseboat after
breakfast
Drive to Munnar — nestled in the Western Ghats at 1,600 m
altitude
Visit rolling tea estates, Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri
Tahr sighting), and Attukad Waterfalls
Afternoon drive to Mysuru (Mysore) crossing the picturesque
Bandipur Forest reserve
Evening visit to the magnificent Mysore Palace — illuminated by
97,000 light bulbs after sunset
Dinner and overnight stay in Mysuru
Karnataka :
Morning visit to Brindavan Gardens — terraced gardens with
musical fountains (en-route)
Visit St. Philomena's Cathedral — one of Asia's largest
churches
Drive to Bengaluru (approx. 3 hours)
City tour of Bengaluru — Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Vidhana
Soudha & MG Road
Farewell lunch at a rooftop restaurant in Bengaluru
Transfer to Kempegowda International Airport for onward
journey
Tour concludes with memories of five incredible states of South
India