As we step into the year 2022, a travel enthusiast's mind juggles with the exquisite destinations where one can venture and explore. And why not the southern part of India? Adorned with intricately carved temples, enigmatic natural beauty, a 14 day vacation to South India will show you the best sights.
Wondering how to plan out the 14 days of the trip? Here is the perfect itinerary for you.
Day 1 : Arrive in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai via flight or rail. You can roam around the city a bit or visit the Marina beach and retire to your hotel.
Explore the city of Vellore
Total travelling time: 140 km
Places to visit: Art and Bronze gallery and museum, Flower and fruit market, High court, Fort museum, Marina beach, and Saint Thomas Cathedral
Then travel to Kanchipuram. You can either check-in to a hotel or drive around in a car. Start exploring the temple town; a place known for ancient temples.
Places to visit: Siva temple, Ekambareswara temple, and Kailasnathar Temple
Travel to Vellore for an overnight stay.
Day 3 : Vellore – Bangalore
Total travelling time: 215
Place to visit: Golden temple, wrapped with 1500 kg of gold
Drive to the city of Bangalore and check-in to a hotel. Visit MG Road and roam around a bit before retiring to the hotel.
Day 4 : Bangalore – Mysore
Total travelling time: 140 km
Places to visit: Lal Bagh, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore palace
Once afternoon sets in, then drive to the city of Mysore. Check-in to a hotel, relax and leisure around.
Day 5 : Mysore
Places to visit: Chamundi hills, Chamundeshwari temple, Nandi statue, the beautiful and artistic Mysore palace and a trek to Somanathapura Temple
You can return to your hotel for some tea, snacks and rest. You can visit the Devraja fruits and flower market in the evening. Retire to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 : Mysore – Ooty
Drive to the Ooty railway station for a toy train ride to Coonoor. Then start your journey to Kochi. Check-in to a hotel at Kochi. In the evening, you can watch the traditional Kathakali dance show. Retire to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Places to visit: Botanical garden, Dodabetta pass, Tea plantations
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Ooty – Kochi
Total travelling time: 280 km
After finishing your breakfast, drive to the Ooty railway station for a toy train ride to Coonoor. Then start your journey to Kochi. Check-in to a hotel at Kochi. In the evening, you can watch the traditional Kathakali dance show. Retire to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 8 : Kochi – Alleppey
Total travelling time: 150 km
Places to visit: Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis church
Move on to Alleppey. You must book a houseboat, stay in it and cruise along the backwaters. You will love to watch the sparkling waters, paddy fields, lush green vegetations and meet the village folk. Do not miss tasting the delicious fried fish and prawns. After the cruise, enjoy the dinner and stay overnight at the houseboat.
Day 9 : Alleppey – Periyar
Total travelling time: 150 km
Drive down to Periyar and check-in to a hotel.
Places to visit: Spice garden, enjoy an elephant ride, opt for an Ayurvedic body massage
Enjoy a boat ride in the Lake Periyar. You will love watching the exotic flora and fauna. And then you can start your journey to Madurai. Check-in to a hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10 : Periyar – Madurai
Total travelling time: 145 km after breakfast, enjoy a boat ride in the Lake Periyar. You will love watching the exotic flora and fauna. And then you can start your journey to Madurai. Check-in to a hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 11 : Madurai
Places to visit: Meenakshi temple, Thirumalai Nayak palace (Swargavilasa and Rangavilasa) and Gandhi museum
After the tour, retire to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 12 : Madurai – Tanjore
Total travelling time: 200 km
D Visit the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram during your journey to the town. Check-in at a hotel for an overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Places to visit: Brihadeshwara Shiva Temple, Raja Rajan art gallery (especially the bronze statues)
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 13 : Tanjore – Chidambaram – Pondicherry
Total travelling time: 180 km
Drive down to Pondicherry. Visit the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram during your journey to the town. Checki-in at a hotel for an overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day 14 : Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram – Chennai
Total travelling time: 160 km
Places to visit: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, the beaches
Start on your journey to Mahabalipuram and enjoy the city tour.
Places to visit: Shore temple, the Five Rathas
This ends the 14 days journey as you depart towards Chennai to board a flight or catch a train to reach back to your residence.
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