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Walk with me

Southern India Special

9th-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 9, 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.

The invitation

Not a Tour. A Collective Journey.

You are not signing up for a fixed parade of stops. You are stepping into a handpicked road trip where the curation, the company, and the feeling of the South matter as much as the places themselves.

01

The Room You Want to Be In.

We are bringing together a fiercely curious crew of artists, entrepreneurs, and restless minds. This journey is strictly handpicked. It is for the kind of people who make a 10-hour drive feel like 10 minutes, where the conversations in the back of the van are as expansive as the landscapes outside.

02

Slow Miles, Unfiltered Spaces.

We move together in a spacious Force Traveller. This is not about rushing from spot to spot to check boxes. It is about the classic, unstructured feeling of a true road trip: windows down, music playing, and the freedom to pause when the landscape demands it.

03

A Shifting Canvas.

From the raw energy of Hyderabad down to the quiet pulse of deep forests, misty hills, and hidden coastlines, we trace an arc across the South where the terrain, the culture, and the mood change with every sunrise before the journey lands in Bengaluru.

04

Sanctuaries, Not Hotel Rooms.

Forget generic lobbies and sterile corridors. We rest in boutique, character-rich spaces, carefully chosen because they breathe the culture of the land and feel like a warm return after a long day on the road.

The Un-Itinerary

No PDF. No checklist. No need to steer.

There is no public itinerary here by design. I handle the routing, the navigation, the stays, and the rhythm of the days with my team. You do not have to plan, manage, or worry about logistics. You just show up, let go of the steering wheel, and travel with me into something rare.

The approach

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 group

The vibe we share

  • The Independent Spirit

    You appreciate the freedom of the road, but you know the best journeys are better when shared with the right people. Quiet moments matter to you as much as the long conversations.

  • The Story Seeker

    You travel for context, not just for the photos. You are drawn to local culture, changing landscapes, and the stories that stay with you after the trip ends.

  • The Conscious Traveler

    You believe in traveling lightly. Leaving places cleaner, treating local communities with care, and moving through the world with respect feels natural to you.

  • The Unhurried Mind

    You want a natural rhythm, not a race. You are looking for a welcoming, low-ego environment where you can settle into the journey and simply be present.

Southern India · August 2026

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

The dates are fixed for 9th-19th August, 2026. I curate the group personally, so if this feels like your kind of trip, join the first list and I will send you the route story, vibe, and next details before the full release.

The basics

The trip

Fixed window

9th-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: 9th-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.