Flight to Bangalore.

Late evening arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Clarion Bangalore Hotel 4*

Free morning and lunch at the hotel, followed by an orientation tour of Bangalore. Drive to Mysore with a stop to visit Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. Transfer, check‑in and dinner at the hotel. The Windflower Spa & Resort Mysore 4* (B‑L‑D)

Visit to the flower market, followed by Chamundi Hill and Chamundeshwari Temple, perched at the summit. Observation of a monumental statue of Nandi, the bull mount of Shiva, carved from black granite. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to the Maharaja’s Palace and its solid gold throne inlaid with diamonds. Return and dinner at the hotel. (B‑L‑D)

Departure for Wayanad, a region in the Western Ghats known for its rolling hills, plantations and tropical forest. Upon arrival, transfer and check‑in at the hotel located in the Vythiri area, within a preserved natural environment. Traditional lunch. Afternoon meeting with the Kurumba tribe, known for preserving its traditions and way of life. Walk to the village and participation in agricultural activities, including rice cultivation. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. The Windflower Spa & Resort Vythiri 4* (B‑L‑D)

Walk through a coffee plantation, followed by departure to Calicut. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by transfer to the train station for the train to Cochin, a city on the southwest coast of India. Upon arrival, transfer, check‑in and dinner at the hotel. Travancore Court Hotel 4* (B‑L‑D)

City tour including Fort Cochin, the Dutch Palace and St. Francis Church, followed by a Thali specialty lunch. Afternoon walk along the marina, a gathering place for locals, followed by free time to explore shops and the market. Evening Kathakali dance performance. (B‑L‑D)

Visit to the oldest synagogue in India, followed by departure for Alleppey and boarding of a traditional houseboat for a cruise through the Kerala backwaters, discovering local wildlife and tropical vegetation. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board. (B‑L‑D)

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and drive to Periyar, a town surrounded by hills and plantations. Upon arrival, transfer and check‑in at the hotel. Lunch and free time. Evening discovery of Kalaripayattu, a traditional martial art of Kerala. Return and dinner at the hotel. Peppervine Hotel 4* (B‑L‑D)

Visit to Periyar National Park. Boat ride for the observation of birdlife and wildlife. Return to the hotel and vegetarian lunch typical of Kerala, served on a banana leaf. Afternoon visit to a spice plantation in Thekkady, followed by free time at a local market for the purchase of spices. Return and dinner at the hotel. (B‑L‑D)

Departure for Madurai and visit to Thiruparankundram Temple, dedicated to the god Subramanya. Check‑in and lunch at the hotel. Tuk‑tuk ride to Meenakshi Temple, followed by a visit and the evening ceremony of the deities. Amika Madurai Hotel 4* (B‑L‑D)

Drive to Chettinad for a meeting with local residents and artisans. Continuation to Trichy, a city in Tamil Nadu, and check‑in at the hotel, followed by a thali-style lunch served on a banana leaf. Discovery of Srirangam Temple, a vast religious complex dedicated to Vishnu. Evening tuk‑tuk ride. Courtyard by Marriott Tiruchirappalli 5* (B‑L‑D)

Excursion to Tanjore for a visit to Brihadeeswarar Temple, a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to the Raja Raja Chola Art Gallery Museum, dedicated to the art and history of the Chola dynasty. Return to Trichy and dinner at the hotel. (B‑L‑D)

Drive to Chidambaram, one of the oldest and most renowned temple complexes in India. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by continuation to Pondicherry for a visit to the museum and Sri Aurobindo Ashram, including a moment of reflection at the samadhi (cenotaph). Rickshaw ride through the former French colonial quarter. Check‑in and dinner at the hotel. Shenbaga Hotel 4* (B‑L‑D)

Departure for Mahabalipuram for the visit of this site dedicated to major Hindu deities, including the Descent of the Ganges, a large open‑air bas‑relief. Discovery of the Five Rathas and the Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check‑in at the hotel and remainder of the day at leisure. Ideal Beach Resort 4* (B‑L‑D)

Departure for Chennai, followed by an orientation tour and lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport and flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival, transfer, check‑in and dinner at the hotel. The Orchid Hotel 4* (B‑L‑D)

Boat excursion to Elephanta Caves, located on an island about 10 km off the coast and featuring rock‑cut temples dating from the 7th century. Return to the city and continuation of exploration with exterior visits of the Gateway of India and several British‑era landmarks, including the University of Mumbai, Rajabai Clock Tower and the High Court. Tea tasting at Leopold Café, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Guided visit of SJ Studios for an introduction to the world of Bollywood, including filming, dance performance, recording session and special effects demonstration. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B‑L‑D)

Discovery of Dharavi, reflecting the diversity of the city. Stop at Churchgate Station for observation of the Dabbawalas and their logistics system. Visit of Dhobi Ghat, an open-air laundry, followed by Crawford Market. Drive along Marine Drive, known as the “Queen’s Necklace.” Continuation to Malabar Hill, a residential area, including a visit to a Jain temple, Kamala Nehru Park and the Hanging Gardens, offering views over the city and the Towers of Silence. Return and dinner at the hotel. (B‑L‑D)

Night transfer to the airport and return flight to Montreal.