India Explorer, Mumbai to Chennai Experience
Duration
24 days
Max Group Size
10
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
Age Requirement
1 - 85 Ages
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 24-day journey across India covering vibrant cities, heritage sites, beaches, backwaters and hill landscapes. Begin in Mumbai exploring Gateway of India, Marine Drive and Elephanta Caves before traveling to Goa’s sun-kissed beaches and colonial charm. Continue to Hampi’s UNESCO ruins and Mysore’s royal palaces, then discover Wayanad’s lush greenery. Experience Kochi’s cultural richness and serene Alleppey houseboats, followed by Varkala cliffs and Kanyakumari’s southern tip. Journey onward to Madurai, Puducherry, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram and Chennai, exploring ancient temples, French heritage streets and coastal wonders. This curated tour blends history, nature, spirituality and relaxation for a complete Indian experience.
Route
Starts from
Mumbai
Ends in
Chennai
Highlights
Itinerary
On the day of arrival at Mumbai airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves (Closed on every Mondays), Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden, and Juhu Chowpatty. The evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Mumbai railway station to board the train for Goa. Upon arrival at Goa railway station, our representative will meet you and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to North Goa, visit Agauda Fort and Light House. Also visit some famous beaches of North Goa like Sinquerim beach, Candolim beach, Calangute beach, Baga beach, Anjuna beach and Vagatorbeach. After finish your guided tour to North Goa, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to South Goa, visit Old Goa Churches like Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral. Also visit some famous beaches of South Goa like Miramar beach and Dona Paula. After finish your guided tour to South Goa, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed to enjoy the boat cruises on the Mandovi River. There are different type of river cruises namely Dolphin Fantasy, pearl of the orient and backwater thrills. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Hampi. Upon arrival at Hampi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Hampi, visit the famous ruins of Hampi, the Virupaksha Temple - It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Shiva. Also visit the popular Vittala Temple complex - ruins of a temple known for creative architecture such as a moving stone chariot & musical pillars. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Mysore. Upon arrival at Mysore check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mysore, visit Mysore Palace - famous for its veritable treasure trove of exquisite carvings and works of art from the world over, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple - Chamundi Hills for a panoramic view of Mysore city and the Rajendra Art Gallery, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Verma Also visit Brindavan gardens & spectacular musical fountains, followed by flower and sandal wood market, handicraft museum. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Wayanad. Upon arrival at Wayanad check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Wayanad, visit the Banasura Sagar Dam - the largest earth dam in India and the second largest of its kind in Asia, Pazhassi Raja Tomb and Pazhassi Raja museum, Mananthavady and Kuruvadweep - a series of islands formed on the Kabini river (09.30 Am to 03.30 Pm. No Entry on monsoon season & some particular days, when animals riding in the place). Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kochi. Upon arrival at Kochi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day sightseeing tour to Kochi visit, Fort Kochi, Jewish synagogue, St.Francis Church, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, Dutch Palace, Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Island, Indo Portuguese Museum. In the evening time enjoy the kathakali dance show, one of India's most famous classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey. Upon arrival at Alleppey check-in to your pre-booked houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, Enjoy your lunch and dinner at houseboat. Evening walk around the local street of Alappuzha.
Overnight at Houseboat.
Today morning after breakfast at Houseboat, later check out and drive to Varkala. Upon arrival at Varkala check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Varkala, visit Sivagiri, Janardhana Swamy Temple, Vishnu Temples, the Papasnanam Beach, Kappil Lake, Ponnumthuruthu Island ( golden island). Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kanyakumari, via en-route visit to Padmanabhapuram palace at Padmanabhapuram. Upon arrival at Kovalam check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Kanyakumari, visit Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari mandir (One of the Fifty Two Shakti Peethas), Tri samudra milan, Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam also Sthanumalayan Temple. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Madurai, via en-route visit to Chokkanathar Temple and Samanar Hills also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai at Keelakuilkudi. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Madurai, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. After finish your guided tour to Madurai, later experience the evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Puducherry, via en-route visit to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple and Sri Rangam Temple. After finish your sightseeing tour at Trichy, later continue drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Evening enoy the heritage walk in the French colonies, will spot the beautiful yellow & white walls, European styles streets and a walk along the sea.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for sightseeing tour to Puducherry, visit Auroville town, Aurobindo Ashram, Government Museum, The Sacred Heart Basilica, French War memorial, Mahe de Labourdonnais St and Pondy Bazaar. Also visit Memorial House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple. After finish your visit to Puducherry, later continue drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for sightseeing tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, Krishna’s Butterball and India Seashell Museum. Also explore the Mahabalipuram Beach with surfing & Shore Temple views. After finish your sightseeing tour at Mahabalipuram, later drive to Kanchipuram, visit the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred Hindu cities in India, visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple and Ulagalanda Perumal Temple a houses a huge statue of Lord Vishnu. After finish your visit to Kanchipuram, later continue drive to Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Chennai airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.
Trip includes
Included
Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis
• 2 Nights in Mumbai
• 4 Nights in Goa
• 2 Nights in Hampi
• 2 Nights in Mysore
• 2 Nights in Wayanad
• 2 Nights in Kochi
• 1 Night in Alleppey
• 3 Nights in Varkala
• 1 Night in Kanyakumari
• 1 Night in Madurai
• 1 Night in Pondicherry
• 1 Night in Mahabalipuram
• 1 Night in Chennai
Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs
Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.
• Local English speaking guide at Mumbai, Goa, Mysore, Cochin, Madurai, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram. (Other languages guides are available on additional charges)
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English
French
German
Spanish
Italian• 23 Breakfast at Hotel.
• 1 Lunch at House Boat.
• 1 Dinner at House Boat.
Vegan
Jain
Kosher
Vegetarian
Halal
MeatTransportation Details
All sightseeing and airport transfers for this tour will be arranged in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles to ensure a pleasant travel experience.
Vehicle Categories:
• 1–2 guests: Air-conditioned medium cars such as Toyota Etios, Swift Dzire, or similar.
• 3–4 guests: Air-conditioned large cars such as Toyota Innova or similar.
• 5–10 guests: Air-conditioned mini-vans such as Tempo Traveller or similar.
Additional Information:
• All vehicles will be driven by experienced, Local English-speaking drivers.
• Our drivers are well-trained, familiar with local routes, and committed to providing a safe and comfortable journey.
• Vehicle allocation will be based on the group size to ensure maximum comfort and convenience for all travelers.
• 23 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
• Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.
• Daily breakfast at Hotel.
• All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
• Local English speaking guide at Mumbai, Goa, Mysore, Cochin, Madurai, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram. (Other languages guides are available on additional charges)
• Train ticket from Mumbai to Goa.
• Enjoy a cruise ride at Mandovi river.
• One mineral water bottle per person per day.
• All currently applicable taxes including GST.
Excluded
• Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability, and cost of healthcare around the world, travel insurance is an essential and necessary part of every journey. We strongly recommend that all travelers obtain comprehensive travel insurance to ensure protection and compensation for any cancellations or trip interruptions with any cause, as well as for other unforeseen circumstances, including medical emergencies and travel disruptions.
• Visas Fee (if applicable).
• Monument entry fees.
• The package does not include the cost of visas and SDF charges, if applicable.
• Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).
• Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
• International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
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