16-Day South India Road Trip from Hyderabad: Divine Temples & Scenic Wonders via Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka

Day 1: Srisailam Temples

Srisailam, Telangana on June 22, 2025

6:00AM

Drive Hyderabad to Srisailam

Begin early 215 km drive along toll-free NH765, approx 6.5 hours amidst scenic countryside.
INR0, 6h30m

12:30PM

Lunch at Hotel Rajamahal

Andhra-style lunch in affordable setting (~INR 250 per person).
INR250, 1h

2:00PM

Visit Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple

Explore one of 12 Jyotirlingas; no entry fee required.
INR0, 2h

5:00PM

Check-in at hotel

Stay at Hotel Oberoi or government guesthouse (~INR 800).
INR800, Overnight

7:30PM

Dinner at local eatery

Sample Andhra cuisine for INR 200 approx.
INR200, 1h
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Day 2: Arunachalam Temples & Tirupati

Arunachalam, Telangana to Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh on June 23, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

South Indian breakfast approx INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

8:00AM

Drive to Arunachalam hill temples

70 km drive (~2 hrs); free access.
INR0, 2h

10:00AM

Visit Arunachaleswara & Murugan Temples

Experience serene hilltop temples; no entry charge.
INR0, 2h

12:30PM

Lunch at local eatery

Vegetarian meal costing INR 150 per person.
INR300, 1h

1:30PM

Drive to Tirupati (4 hours, 160 km)

Toll-free highway drive into Andhra Pradesh.
INR0, 4h

5:30PM

Hotel check-in

Budget accommodation (~INR 800).
INR800, Overnight

7:30PM

Dinner nearby

Simple Andhra meal, approx INR 200.
INR200, 1h
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Day 3: Tirupati Temple & Tiruvannamalai

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu on June 24, 2025

5:00AM

Early Balaji Temple visit

Darshan best at dawn; free entry, dress code applies.
INR0, 3h

8:30AM

Breakfast near temple

Light South Indian meal approx INR 150.
INR150, 0h30m

9:00AM

Drive to Tiruvannamalai (approx 130 km, 4 hours)

Toll-free route across Andhra-Tamil Nadu border.
INR0, 4h

1:00PM

Lunch at local restaurant

Authentic Tamil cuisine around INR 200 per person.
INR400, 1h

2:30PM

Visit Arunachaleswara Temple

Free entry; one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, spiritual energy center.
INR0, 2h

5:00PM

Check-in budget hotel

Affordable stay for approx INR 800, centrally located.
INR800, Overnight

7:30PM

Dinner at local eatery

Traditional Tamil meal INR 200 approx.
INR200, 1h
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Day 4: Rameshwaram Journey

Tiruvannamalai to Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu on June 25, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast and early departure

Light breakfast INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

6:30AM

Drive to Rameshwaram (approx 280 km, 7 hours)

Toll-free highway via Madurai, reaching island town by afternoon.
INR0, 7h

1:30PM

Lunch at local vegetarian restaurant

South Indian coastal cuisine approx INR 200 per person.
INR400, 1h

3:00PM

Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple

Famous Shiva temple with longest corridor; free entry.
INR0, 2h

5:30PM

Check-in budget hotel

Simple, clean hotels around INR 700 per night.
INR700, Overnight

7:30PM

Dinner locally

Coastal Tamil cuisine for INR 250 approx.
INR250, 1h
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Day 5: Kanyakumari Visit

Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu on June 26, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast and checkout

Light meal INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

6:30AM

Drive to Kanyakumari (approx 320 km, 7.5 hours)

Toll-free highways moving south to the confluence point.
INR0, 7h30m

2:00PM

Lunch at local restaurant

Sample Tamil coastal dishes for INR 250 approx.
INR500, 1h

3:30PM

Visit Kanyakumari Temple and Vivekananda Rock

Temple entry free; rock reachable by ferry costs ~INR 50.
INR50, 3h

7:00PM

Check-in hotel

Budget hotels around INR 800 per night.
INR800, Overnight

7:30PM

Dinner at hotel or local eatery

Local Kerala-Tamil fusion meals INR 250 approx.
INR250, 1h
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Day 6: Pondicherry Visit

Kanyakumari to Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu on June 27, 2025

6:30AM

Breakfast and checkout

Light breakfast INR 100 approx.
INR100, 0h30m

7:00AM

Drive to Pondicherry (approx 460 km, 10 hours)

Through toll-free NH routes along Tamil coast.
INR0, 10h

5:30PM

Check-in budget hotel

Homestays or guesthouses near promenade for INR 800.
INR800, Overnight

6:30PM

Dinner nearby

Local Tamil cuisine at budget INR 250.
INR250, 1h
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Day 7: Pondicherry Sightseeing

Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu on June 28, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at hotel

South Indian favorite breakfast approx INR 150.
INR150, 0h30m

8:30AM

Morning walk at Promenade Beach

Free sea views and historic coast line.
INR0, 1h

9:30AM

Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Free entry to tranquil spiritual site.
INR0, 2h

12:00PM

Lunch at café

Light Tamil and continental meal approx INR 250.
INR250, 1h

1:30PM

Explore French Quarter and markets

Free to walk and shop local crafts.
INR0, 3h

5:00PM

Relax or enjoy coffee shop

Affordable local cafes with INR 100-150 spent.
INR150, 1h

7:00PM

Dinner at local restaurant

Budget meal costing INR 250 approx.
INR250, 1h
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Day 8: Drive to Thiruvananthapuram

Pondicherry to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on June 29, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast and checkout

Light breakfast INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

7:30AM

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram (approx 230 km, 6h)

Toll-free coastal roads via Tamil Nadu to Kerala.
INR0, 6h

1:30PM

Check-in budget hotel

Stay near city center approx INR 800.
INR800, Overnight

2:00PM

Lunch at local restaurant

Kerala cuisine for INR 250 approx.
INR500, 1h

3:30PM

Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Free entry, iconic temple with Dravidian architecture.
INR0, 2h

6:00PM

Visit Shanghumukham Beach

Free public beach popular for sunset views.
INR0, 2h

8:00PM

Dinner at local eatery

Kerala meals under INR 250 per person.
INR250, 1h
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Day 9: Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi

Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi, Kerala on June 30, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast and checkout

Light breakfast INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

8:00AM

Drive to Kochi (approx 210 km, 6 hours)

Toll-free route along NH66 coastal highway in Kerala.
INR0, 6h

2:00PM

Check-in hotel in Fort Kochi

Budget lodging approx INR 900 per night.
INR900, Overnight

2:30PM

Lunch at local restaurant

Kerala cuisine meal approx INR 250 each.
INR500, 1h

4:00PM

Explore Chinese Fishing Nets & Fort Kochi area

Free sightseeing of heritage and iconic fishing setup.
INR0, 3h

7:30PM

Dinner at local eatery

Affordable Kerala dishes costing INR 250 per person.
INR250, 1h
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Day 10: Kochi to Munnar

Kochi to Munnar, Kerala on July 1, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast and checkout

Typical South Indian breakfast INR 150.
INR150, 0h30m

8:00AM

Drive to Munnar (approx 130 km, 4 hours)

Toll-free mountain roads with stunning scenic views.
INR0, 4h

12:00PM

Check-in homestay or budget hotel

Accommodation approx INR 700 per night.
INR700, Overnight

12:30PM

Lunch at local café

Kerala cuisine around INR 200 per person.
INR400, 1h

2:00PM

Visit Tea Museum

Entry INR 100; learn tea processing, explore plantations.
INR100, 1h30m

4:00PM

Leisure at hotel or local markets

Free time for relaxation or shopping.
INR0, 3h

7:30PM

Dinner at hotel

Simple meal costing INR 200 approx.
INR200, 1h
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Day 11: Munnar to Alleppey

Munnar to Alleppey, Kerala on July 2, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast and checkout

Light breakfast approx INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

7:30AM

Visit Eravikulam National Park

Entry INR 250; see Nilgiri Tahr and beautiful hills.
INR250, 2h

10:00AM

Drive to Alleppey (approx 160 km, 4.5 hours)

Toll-free Kerala backwater roads.
INR0, 4h30m

2:30PM

Check-in budget lodge

Stay near backwaters approx INR 700.
INR700, Overnight

3:30PM

Lunch at local restaurant

Kerala cuisine approx INR 200 per person.
INR400, 1h

4:30PM

Relax at lodge or visit local markets

Free for leisurely afternoon.
INR0, 3h

7:30PM

Dinner by water

Seafood/vegetarian meal INR 250 approx.
INR250, 1h
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Day 12: Houseboat and Coorg Travel

Alleppey to Coorg, Karnataka on July 3, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at lodge

Light breakfast INR 100 approx.
INR100, 0h30m

8:00AM

Morning houseboat cruise with lunch

Experience Alleppey backwaters at INR 1300 including lunch.
INR1300, 4h

12:30PM

Drive to Coorg (approx 350 km, 8 hours)

Toll-free highways crossing Kerala-Karnataka border.
INR0, 8h

8:30PM

Check-in homestay

Cozy lodging near nature approx INR 700.
INR700, Overnight

9:00PM

Dinner at homestay

Home-style Coorg meal approx INR 200.
INR200, 1h
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Day 13: Coorg Exploring

Coorg, Karnataka on July 4, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at homestay

Coorg traditional breakfast approx INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

8:00AM

Visit Raja's Seat Garden and Abbey Falls

Entry fees INR 20; breathtaking views and waterfalls.
INR20, 3h

11:30AM

Coffee plantation walk

Free guided or self-guided tour of plantations.
INR0, 1h

1:00PM

Lunch at local restaurant

Enjoy Coorg dishes INR 200 per person.
INR400, 1h

2:30PM

Relax or visit local markets

Free leisure time.
INR0, 4h

7:00PM

Dinner at homestay

Homemade meals approx INR 200.
INR200, 1h
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Day 14: Mysore Temples

Coorg to Mysore, Karnataka on July 5, 2025

6:30AM

Breakfast and check-out

Light breakfast INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

7:00AM

Drive to Mysore (120 km, 3 hours)

Scenic toll-free highways toward Mysore.
INR0, 3h

10:00AM

Visit Mysore Palace

Entry INR 70; iconic royal heritage site.
INR70, 2h

12:30PM

Lunch at local restaurant

Traditional Karnataka meals approx INR 200 each.
INR400, 1h

2:00PM

Chamundi Hill Temple

Free entry; panoramic Mysore city views.
INR0, 2h

5:00PM

Check-in budget hotel

Affordable lodging approx INR 700.
INR700, Overnight

7:00PM

Dinner nearby

Budget meal INR 200 approx.
INR200, 1h
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Day 15: Belur & Halebidu Temples

Mysore to Belur & Halebidu, Karnataka on July 6, 2025

6:30AM

Breakfast and early checkout

Light breakfast approx INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

7:00AM

Drive to Belur & Halebidu (210 km, 5-6 hours)

Toll-free state roads toward notable Hoysala temples.
INR0, 6h

12:30PM

Visit Belur and Halebidu Temples

Entry INR 70; world renowned for intricate carvings.
INR70, 2h

2:30PM

Lunch at local restaurant

Karnataka meal INR 200 per person.
INR400, 1h

3:30PM

Drive back to Mysore (210 km, 5-6 hours)

Toll-free roads for return to Mysore.
INR0, 6h

9:30PM

Rest overnight in Mysore hotel

Hotel stay INR 700 approx.
INR700, Overnight
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Day 16: Return to Hyderabad

Mysore to Hyderabad on July 7, 2025

7:00AM

Early breakfast and checkout

Light breakfast INR 100.
INR100, 0h30m

7:30AM

Drive back to Hyderabad (approx 570 km, 10-11 hours)

Toll-free highways NH150 and NH44 for smooth journey.
INR0, 11h

6:30PM

Arrival at Hyderabad

Rest and conclude trip at home after fulfilling tour.
INR0, Flexible
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