30 days in South India Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Nandi Hills and Skydiving. Family-friendly places like Wonderla Amusement Park and Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri will thrill your kids. There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, browse the different shops at Phoenix Marketcity, visit Malleswaram, and take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

For photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Bengaluru online trip maker.

Cincinnati, USA to Bengaluru is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. Traveling from Cincinnati to Bengaluru, you'll lose 10.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Cincinnati in December, with highs in Bengaluru at 81°F and lows at 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to travel to Rameswaram.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): examine the collection at Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam House, make a trip to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, then snap pictures at Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Villoondi Tirtham. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Dhanushkodi Beach Point and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Adam's Bridge.

For ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Rameswaram online road trip planner.

Getting from Bengaluru to Rameswaram by combination of flight and train takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Thekkady.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Green Park Spices Thekkady, take in nature's colorful creations at Abraham's Spice Garden, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Periyar Tiger Reserve, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of Lourde's Roman Catholic Latin Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri): see the interesting displays at The Periyar Interpretation Centre, then explore the activities along Periyar Lake, and then examine the collection at Angadipetty -Kerala Ayurveda Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Thekkady trip planning app.

Getting from Rameswaram to Thekkady by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, taxi, and bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Kochi (Cochin).

We've included these beaches for you: Marari Beach and Alappuzha Beach. Explore hidden gems such as Wonderla Amusement Park and Kerala Folklore Museum. Spend the 25th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, browse the different shops at LuLu Mall, and make a trip to Chinese Fishing Nets.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Kochi (Cochin) holiday planner.

You can drive from Thekkady to Kochi (Cochin) in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Kochi (Cochin) can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to fly to Kannur.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Ezhara Beach and then steep yourself in history at Fort St. Angelos. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Thottada Beach, then kick back and relax at Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at KIzhunna Beach.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Kannur trip builder.

Getting from Kochi (Cochin) to Kannur by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to take a train to Mangalore.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Tannirbhavi Beach and Kudroli Gokarnath Temple. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Surathkal Beach and Mangalore Beach. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Kateel Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Francis Xavier Church, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Sasihithlu Beach.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Mangalore road trip planning tool.

You can take a train from Kannur to Mangalore in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In December in Mangalore, expect temperatures between 91°F during the day and 71°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Udupi.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Sri Krishna Temple and Maravanthe Beach. Visit Malpe Beach and Kapu Beach for some beach relaxation. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Anegudde Ganapathi Temple, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Stella Maris Church, enjoy the sand and surf at Mattu Beach, and admire the striking features of Venugopal Temple.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Udupi trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Mangalore to Udupi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January in Udupi, expect temperatures between 92°F during the day and 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Gokarna.

On the 5th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Paradise Beach, stroll through Kudle Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Belekan beach. On your second day here, kick back and relax at Half Moon Beach and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Om Beach.

To find ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Gokarna tour itinerary app.

You can do a combination of train and taxi from Udupi to Gokarna in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel to Mysuru (Mysore).

Kids will enjoy Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Brindavan Garden. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Karanji Lake and Saint Philomena Church. Change things up with a short trip to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Adiranga in Srirangapatna (about 32 minutes away). There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Mysuru Palace, get to know the resident critters at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, see the interesting displays at R K Narayan House, and take in the exciting artwork at The Hobby Place.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Mysuru (Mysore) sightseeing planner.

You can do a combination of train, taxi, and flight from Gokarna to Mysuru (Mysore) in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In January in Mysuru (Mysore), expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 62°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Visakhapatnam.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Yarada Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, and then examine the collection at INS Kurusura Submarine Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Kailasagiri, kick back and relax at Rishikonda Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Rama Krishna Beach.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Visakhapatnam online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Mysuru (Mysore) to Visakhapatnam takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or fly; or drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.