6 days in South India Itinerary

Teeming with history and heritage, Hyderabad draws visitors from all over the world with its old Indo-Islamic buildings, forts, and museums.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Chilkur Balaji Temple and then steep yourself in history at Golconda Fort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Charminar, explore the world behind art at Salar Jung Museum, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Birla Mandir.

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Chennai to Hyderabad is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 45°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Mysuru (Mysore).

A historic and culturally distinctive city, Mysuru (Mysore) has all the stories, artworks, and architecture you'd hope to find in the former capital city of a rich kingdom.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Mysuru Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Nandi Temple, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Namdroling Monastery. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Keshava Temple, contemplate the long history of Somnathpura Temple, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Mysuru (Mysore) trip planner.

You can fly from Hyderabad to Mysuru (Mysore) in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Hyderabad in April, expect Mysuru (Mysore) to be slightly colder, temps between 36°C and 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to Bengaluru.

Flourishing development and a bustling IT industry transformed Bangalore into a vibrant metropolis, but the city preserves its numerous historic and cultural sights.

On the 18th (Tue), contemplate the long history of Bangalore Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Temple Bangalore, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ulsoor Subramanya Temple, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

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Traveling by car from Mysuru (Mysore) to Bengaluru takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Mysuru (Mysore), expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bengaluru, ranging from highs of 41°C to lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can fly to Madurai.

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Madurai sits on the banks of the River Vaigai and serves as a center of Tamil culture.

On the 19th (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Yoga Narasimhar Temple, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Madurai trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Bengaluru to Madurai in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bengaluru in April, Madurai is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.