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Southern India Special

An Immersive Road Trip Across Southern India · August 2026

10th-19th August, 2026

If you love Kantara movie vibes, ancient temple architecture, authentic cultural experience and the most scenic Indian beaches, you will love this trip. This is a warm, story-rich Southern India journey for a carefully curated small group.

Kantara Vibes • Temple Architecture • Cultural Depth • Scenic Beaches

The arc

Hyderabad

August 10, 2026

10 Days. Zero Checklists. The Deep South.

Bengaluru

August 19, 2026

We begin in Hyderabad. We part ways in Bengaluru. The ten days in between are yours to simply experience.

10–19 August 2026

Travel with us

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10 days. 8 destinations. Countless stories.

01

Hyderabad

10–11 Aug

  • Bonalu Festival
  • Charminar
  • Rachakonda Fort Hike
02

Chennai & Mahabalipuram

12 Aug

  • Shore Temple
  • Beach Walks
  • Local Food
03

Mahabalipuram / Pondicherry

13 Aug

  • French Quarter
  • Cafes & Seaside
04

Pondicherry

14 Aug

  • French Quarter
  • Cafes & Seaside
05

Auroville

15 Aug

  • Matrimandir
  • Cycling & Exploration
07

Dhanushkodi

17 Aug

  • Ghost Town
  • Land's End
08

Madurai

18 Aug

  • Meenakshi Temple
  • Night Markets
09

Bengaluru

19 Aug

Journey Ends

The invitation

Not a Tour. A Collective Journey.

  • 01

    Curated CrewA handpicked group of artists, entrepreneurs, and restless minds.

  • 02

    Slow MilesWindows down in a spacious van, pausing wherever the landscape demands.

  • 03

    The Shifting ArcWatching the South evolve sequentially from Hyderabad to Bengaluru.

  • 04

    SanctuariesCharacter-rich boutique spaces, completely avoiding sterile hotels.

  • 05

    Pure PresenceNo public PDFs, no checklists. You just show up and let go of the wheel.

Why travel South with me

Having lived and travelled for seven years in southern India, and having cycled close to 6,000 km across all the southern states through streets and villages no tourist would know, gives me a unique opportunity to show you the much-loved South in my way.

This is not just about taking you to the famous places. It is about moving through the South with context, instinct, and a more personal lens shaped by years on its roads.

Vivek on the road in Southern India

The Footprint

We travel slow, maximize local economy touchpoints, and leave spaces cleaner than we found them. No performance, no trace.

The Archetype

Unhurried Minds

Valuing deep conversation and spontaneous pauses over rigid timelines.

Presence First

Drawn to local culture, raw texture, and the transitions between landscapes.

Self-Reliant

Comfortable with the unpredictability of the open road.

Conscious Focus

Moving with absolute respect for the communities that host us.

Southern India · August 2026

If this feels like your kind of trip, get on the first list

The basics

The trip

The Window: 10th-19th August, 2026

  • If the mix of temple towns, cultural depth, cinematic mood, and gorgeous coastline is your thing, this trip will feel very you.
  • The trip runs on a fixed window: 10th-19th August, 2026.
  • I curate the group personally, so registering now puts you on the first shortlist.

What you'll get first

  • The full route and trip story for the August 2026 window
  • The kind of group, pace, and experience I am curating
  • First access once the full brief is ready

No upfront commitment. This just puts you on the first update list for the August 2026 release. Or email footstepswithvivek@gmail.com.