10 days in Pune & South India Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, see the interesting displays at Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Pune trip maker.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Pune. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can travel to Alappuzha.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): look for gifts at Pulickattil The Handicraft Shop, then enjoy the sand and surf at Marari Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Alappuzha Beach.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Alappuzha trip maker.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Pune to Alappuzha takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Alappuzha sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 30°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).

On the 10th (Mon), take in the spiritual surroundings of Ananthankadu Nagaraja Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sreekandeswaram Mahadeva Temple, then examine the collection at Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Samudra Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, enjoy the sand and surf at Kovalam Beach, and then kick back and relax at Lighthouse Beach.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) vacation maker site.

Traveling by car from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can take a train to Varkala Town.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas and then enjoy the sand and surf at Varkala Beach.

To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Varkala Town trip itinerary maker app.

You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) to Varkala Town in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April in Varkala Town, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 30°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Kanyakumari.

On the 13th (Thu), kick back and relax at Kanyakumari Beach, then make a trip to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jain Temple Kanyakumari, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Observation Tower.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Kanyakumari trip tool.

You can drive from Varkala Town to Kanyakumari in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a train. April in Kanyakumari sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Rameswaram.

On the 14th (Fri), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple, stroll through Dhanushkodi Beach Point, and then examine the collection at Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam House.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Rameswaram online trip maker.

Getting from Kanyakumari to Rameswaram by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Madurai.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Yoga Narasimhar Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Immaiyil Nanmai Tharuvar Temple.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Madurai road trip planner.

Getting from Rameswaram to Madurai by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Madurai can reach 41°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Mysuru (Mysore).

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Philomena Church, and then explore the historical opulence of Mysuru Palace.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Mysuru (Mysore) holiday planner.

You can drive from Madurai to Mysuru (Mysore) in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Madurai in April, with highs in Mysuru (Mysore) at 36°C and lows at 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Tirupati.

On the 17th (Mon), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Varadaraja Swamy Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sitamma Theertham, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Temple.

For maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Tirupati online travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Mysuru (Mysore) to Tirupati takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can fly back home.