🌍 Discover the Magic of South India – 10 Day Itinerary

Day 2: Arrival in Bangalore

Arrive in Bangalore, the IT hub of India, also known as the “Garden City.” It’s a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with over 10 million residents. Your host will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Check-in after 12 noon.

5:00 PM: Welcome gathering and itinerary overview. Then, enjoy a drive through MG Road and Brigade Road—Bangalore’s most vibrant streets—and visit a local pub, a cultural staple of the city.

Day 4: Mysore Excursion

Explore Somnathpura’s Hoysala-style temple, Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills. Optional: Yoga session. Evening visit to Mysore Market.

Day 5: Bylakuppe – Tibetan Settlement

After breakfast, drive to Bylakuppe (50 miles – 2 hrs.), home to the largest Tibetan settlement in India. Visit the Sera Je Monastery and explore the peaceful surroundings.

Continue onward to Sultan Bathery (95 miles – 4 hrs). Check in at your hotel.

Day 6: Sultan Bathery – Edakkal Caves & Tea Plantation

Visit the prehistoric Edakkal Caves, URAVU tribal development center, and a tea plantation.

Day 7: Kozhikode – Historic Shipbuilding & Sweet Meat Street

Drive to Kozhikode. Visit historic URU shipbuilding center, Sweet Meat Street, Mosque, and enjoy Biryani lunch.

Day 8: Kalari Martial Arts & Train to Kochi

Visit the CVN Kalari Center to witness Kalaripayattu, the world’s oldest martial art.

After an early lunch, transfer to Kozhikode railway station at 12:30 PM to board the Jan Shatabdi Express to Kochi. Arrive and check in at your hotel.

Day 9: Explore Kochi & Kathakali Performance

Visit Chinese fishing nets, Vasco da Gama Church, Synagogue, Dutch Palace. Enjoy Kathakali performance from makeup to stage show. Farewell dinner included.