Travel from Kolkata to Chennai on a 26-day journey through the Eastern Himalaya and South India, combining colonial landmarks, sacred temples, wildlife experiences, hill stations, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. From Kolkata’s historic monuments and Darjeeling’s Himalayan views to the monasteries of Sikkim and the royal heritage of Hyderabad, this itinerary brings together many of India’s most distinctive cultural and natural highlights.
Continue through the ancient ruins of Hampi, the temple architecture of Badami, Aihole, Pattadakkal, and the Great Living Chola Temples, then slow the pace with Kerala’s backwaters, spice plantations, and mountain scenery in Thekkady and Munnar. The journey ends along the Tamil Nadu coast with Madurai, Thanjavur, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, and Chennai, offering a rich mix of history, spirituality, architecture, and local culture.