Handcrafted South India tour packages by Plan Your Destinations. From Kerala’s enchanting backwaters and Ayurvedic retreats to Tamil Nadu’s magnificent temples, Karnataka’s royal palaces, Goa’s golden beaches, and the spice-scented hill stations of the Western Ghats experience God’s Own Country and beyond.
South India is a lush, tropical paradise that offers one of the most diverse and rewarding travel experiences anywhere in the world. Spanning five states Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana along with the union territories of Puducherry (Pondicherry) and Goa, South India is a mesmerising tapestry of emerald backwaters, ancient temple cities, spice-scented hill stations, pristine beaches, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, royal palace cities, and one of the world’s oldest living culinary traditions. The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage mountain range, form the region’s dramatic spine, creating landscapes that range from misty tea plantations and coffee estates to dense tropical rainforests and thundering waterfalls
South India’s key travel circuits include the Kerala Circuit (Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady/Periyar, Alleppey backwaters, Kovalam/Varkala beaches, Wayanad houseboats, Ayurveda, hill stations, and wildlife), the Tamil Nadu Temple Circuit (Chennai, Mahabalipuram UNESCO, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Madurai Meenakshi Temple, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari), the Karnataka Heritage Circuit (Bangalore, Mysore Palace, Coorg coffee plantations, Hampi UNESCO, Badami cave temples, Gokarna beaches), the Goa Beach Circuit (North Goa nightlife, South Goa tranquil beaches, Old Goa UNESCO churches), and the Hyderabad Heritage Circuit (Charminar, Golconda Fort, Ramoji Film City, Hyderabadi biryani).
South Indian cuisine is extraordinarily diverse and celebrated worldwide. Kerala’s Malabar seafood and coconut-based curries, Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad spices and filter coffee, Karnataka’s Udupi vegetarian cuisine and Coorg pork curry, Hyderabad’s legendary biryani, and Goa’s vindaloo and seafood create one of the world’s greatest culinary journeys. Vegetarian food is exceptional and abundant throughout South India.
Whether you’re seeking a honeymoon, a family holiday, a spiritual pilgrimage, an Ayurvedic wellness retreat, a wildlife safari, or a beach getaway, Plan Your Destinations has a South India tour package that’s perfect for you.
Carefully curated South India tour packages from Plan Your Destinations for every travel style. All packages include private AC car, accommodation, guided sightseeing, and dedicated support.
Every South India tour package from Plan Your Destinations showcases the region’s extraordinary diversity from tropical backwaters and ancient temples to royal palaces, spice plantations, and pristine coastlines.
Kerala is South India’s most beloved destination and one of the world’s top travel experiences. Kochi (Fort Cochin’s Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and Kathakali performances) is the cultural gateway. Munnar (1,600 metres, endless tea plantations, Eravikulam National Park, and the rare Neelakurinji bloom) is the hill station jewel. Thekkady/Periyar (one of India’s finest wildlife sanctuaries with boat safaris, spice plantation tours, and bamboo rafting) brings you face-to-face with nature. Alleppey (Alappuzha the Venice of the East, houseboats cruising through palm-fringed canals, paddy fields, and village life) offers one of India’s most iconic experiences. Kovalam and Varkala (cliff-top beaches, Ayurvedic resorts) complete the Kerala circuit. Wayanad (mist-covered forests, tribal heritage, Edakkal Caves) adds offbeat adventure. Plan Your Destinations designs Kerala packages from 5 to 14 days.
Highlights: Alleppey Houseboat, Munnar Tea Plantations, Periyar Wildlife Safari, Fort Cochin, Kathakali, Ayurveda, Kovalam Beach, Wayanad
Tamil Nadu is the custodian of Dravidian temple architecture and one of the world’s oldest living civilisations. Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman Temple (one of India’s most spectacular temples with 14 towering gopurams and 33,000 sculptures) is the crown jewel. Mahabalipuram (UNESCO 7th-century Pallava shore temples and rock-cut monuments), Thanjavur’s Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO Chola masterpiece, 1,000+ years old), Kanchipuram (the city of 1,000 temples and silk sarees), and Rameswaram (one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites) form the temple circuit. Chennai offers Marina Beach (world’s second-longest urban beach), Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and the music and dance festival season. Pondicherry (French Quarter, Auroville, beaches) adds a unique Franco-Tamil charm. Kodaikanal and Ooty are beloved hill stations. Plan Your Destinations covers all Tamil Nadu circuits.
Highlights: Meenakshi Temple, Mahabalipuram UNESCO, Thanjavur UNESCO, Kanchipuram Silk, Pondicherry French Quarter, Marina Beach, Kodaikanal, Ooty
Karnataka offers a stunning blend of royal grandeur, ancient ruins, coffee country, and coastal beauty. Mysore (the Palace City, Mysore Palace illuminated by 97,000 light bulbs during Dasara, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens) is South India’s most regal city. Hampi (UNESCO the ruins of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire spread across a surreal boulder-strewn landscape, is one of India’s most awe-inspiring archaeological sites. Coorg (Kodagu, India’s coffee capital with plantation homestays, waterfalls, and misty hills) is perfect for relaxation. Bangalore offers a vibrant food scene, craft beer culture, and Tipu Sultan’s Palace. Gokarna (pristine beaches without Goa’s crowds) and Badami (6th-century cave temples) add variety. Plan Your Destinations includes Karnataka in multi-state packages.
Highlights: Mysore Palace, Hampi UNESCO, Coorg Coffee Plantations, Gokarna Beaches, Badami Caves, Brindavan Gardens, Dasara Festival
Goa is India’s smallest state but its most popular beach destination. North Goa (Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Vagator beach shacks, nightlife, flea markets, and water sports) is vibrant and energetic. South Goa (Palolem, Agonda, Colva, tranquil beaches, luxury resorts, and dolphin spotting) offers peace and romance. Old Goa (UNESCO Basilica of Bom Jesus housing the remains of St. Francis Xavier, Se Cathedral) preserves magnificent Portuguese colonial churches. Goa’s unique Indo-Portuguese cuisine (vindaloo, xacuti, bebinca), spice plantations, Dudhsagar Waterfall, and the Fontainhas Latin Quarter in Panjim add cultural depth. Plan Your Destinations includes Goa as a standalone or add-on destination.
Highlights: Baga Beach, Palolem Beach, Old Goa UNESCO Churches, Dudhsagar Waterfall, Spice Plantations, Nightlife, Water Sports
Hyderabad, the City of Nizams, blends Muslim and Hindu cultures into a unique heritage. The iconic Charminar, Golconda Fort (with its famous acoustic engineering), Chowmahalla Palace, Salar Jung Museum, and the HITEC City tech hub create a fascinating contrast of old and new. Hyderabadi biryani is among the world’s greatest rice dishes. Tirupati (Tirumala Venkateswara Temple the world’s most visited religious site with 60,000–80,000 pilgrims daily) is Andhra Pradesh’s spiritual powerhouse. Araku Valley, Visakhapatnam beaches, and the Belum Caves add natural attractions. Plan Your Destinations includes Hyderabad in multi-city South India itineraries.
Highlights: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Hyderabadi Biryani, Tirupati Temple, Chowmahalla Palace, Araku Valley, Ramoji Film City
South India’s Western Ghats offer exceptional hill stations and wildlife. Munnar, Ooty (Nilgiris toy train UNESCO, botanical gardens), Kodaikanal (Lake, Coaker’s Walk, Pillar Rocks), Coorg, and Wayanad are beloved hill retreats. Periyar, Bandipur, Nagarhole, and Mudumalai form a connected wildlife corridor for tiger and elephant safaris. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (UNESCO) is one of India’s most scenic train rides. Offbeat gems include Chettinad (Tamil Nadu’s palatial heritage village), Hampi’s boulder landscapes, Gokarna’s pristine Om Beach, and Kumarakom’s bird sanctuary. Plan Your Destinations designs hill station, wildlife, and offbeat itineraries.
Highlights: Ooty Toy Train, Kodaikanal Lake, Bandipur Safari, Nilgiri Mountains, Chettinad Heritage, Kumarakom Birds, Western Ghats
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October to March for most regions. June–September for Kerala Ayurveda and monsoon beauty. Hill stations pleasant year-round. Goa peaks November–February. Our experts recommend the best season for your chosen circuit.
Packages start from ₹15,000–40,000 per person. Prices vary by hotel category and season. Contact us for a customised quote.
Kerala (Alleppey backwaters, Munnar, Kochi, Periyar, Kovalam), Tamil Nadu (Madurai Meenakshi Temple, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Ooty), Karnataka (Mysore Palace, Hampi, Coorg), Goa (beaches, Old Goa churches), Hyderabad (Charminar, Golconda, biryani).
Absolutely. Popular: Kerala + Karnataka (Mysore, Coorg), Kerala + Tamil Nadu (temples), Kerala + Goa, Tamil Nadu + Karnataka (Hampi), and the 3-state Grand Explorer. Plan Your Destinations specialises in multi-state itineraries.
Munnar (Kerala — tea plantations), Ooty (Tamil Nadu — Nilgiris, toy train), Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu — lake, forests), Coorg (Karnataka — coffee), and Wayanad (Kerala — tribal heritage). All offer cool climates and stunning Western Ghats scenery.
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