Day 1 : Arrive Chennai
OOn arrival traditional welcome is given by the our representative
and transferred to the hotel where your room is ready to welcome you
and give you the first taste of Indian Hospitality. Overnight at
Chennai
Day 2 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram (38Kms / 1Hr)
Morning drive to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram, famous for its hand
woven silk fabrics. After fresh-up at the hotel visit with the Our
guide the Shore Temple, an impressive display of early temple
construction in South India and Penance of Bhagirata, the world's
largest bas relief also known as "Arjuna's Penance". Other important
temples of Kanchipuram include the 16th century Ekambasreshwar
Temple, Kamakshi Temple, dedicated to Parvati "The goddess with the
eyes of love", and Vaikunta Perumal Temple & then to Mahabalipuram.
Rest of the day relax on the beach. Overnight at Mahabalipuram
Day 3 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (161Kms /
4.30Hrs)
Morning drive to Pondicherry. Afternoon with the Our guide half day
city tour to Aurobindo Ashram and Museum. Overnight at Pondicherry.
Day 4 : Pondicherry - Thanjavur (230Kms /
6Hrs)
Morning drive to Thanjavur. Afternoon with the Our guide half day
city tour to Brihadeshwara Fort & Temple, Thanjavur Palace & Museum.
Overnight at Thanjavur.
Day 5 : Thanjavur/ Trichy (51Kms / 2.20Hrs)
Morning drive to Trichy. Afternoon with the Our guide half day city
tour to Srirangam Temple & Jambukeshwara Temple Overnight at Trichy.
Day 6 : Trichy - Madurai (120Kms / 3Hrs)
Morning drive to Madurai. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight
Madurai.
Day 7 : In Madurai
Morning with Our guide half day city tour of Madurai City visiting
Famous Meenakshi Temple & Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Overnight at
Madurai.
Day 8 : Madurai - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar. Afternoon boat ride at The Periyar Lake.
Overnight at Periyar.
Day 9 : Periyar - Trivandrum - Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam enroute visit Trivandrum. Rest of the day
at leisure. Overnight Kovalam.
Day 10 : In Kovalam
Relax on the Beach. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 11: Kovalam - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kotayam. On arrival board Houseboat in backwaters
to Kumarakom. It is an incredibly different experience to cruise in
the backwaters in the houseboats (modified rice boats of the past),
absorbing the beauty of Kerala villages. On arrival check in to
hotel. Overnight Kumarakom.
Day Day 12 : In Kumarakom
Morning visit the Bird Sanctuary. Rest of the day at leisure to
experience the fascinating natural beauty of this destination.
Overnight at Kumarakom
Day 13 : Kumarakom - Cochin
Morning board Houseboat in backwaters cruise to Alleppy. On arrival
transfer to Cochin 55kms/1.5 hrs drive approx. Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight Cochin.
Day 14 : In Cochin
Morning with the Our guide explore the city of Cochin visiting Fort
Cochin, St. Francis Church and the huge, elegant Chinese fishing
nets. Overnight at Cochin.
Day 15 : Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Bangalore. On
arrival you would be met by the Our representative and transfer to
Mysore. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at Mysore.
Day 16 : In Mysore
Morning with the Our guide sightseeing tour of Mysore city visiting
Maharaja's Palaces, Chamundi Hills & Somnathpur. Evening visit
Brindavan Gardens, the musical fountains & colorful lights transform
this place into a fairyland in the evening. Overnight at Mysore.
Day 17: Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Hassan
(135Kms / 3.5hrs)
Morning drive to Hassan enroute Belur and Halebid. Overnight at
Hassan.
Day 18 : Hassan - Shravanbelagola - Bangalore
(159Kms / 3.2Hrs)
Morning drive to Bangalore en-route visit Shravanbelgola. 52 kms
south - east of Hassan, this is one of most important Jain pilgrim
centres. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahubali - the
world's tallest monolithic statue. Afternoon sightseeing tour of
Bangalore city visit Vidhan Saudha, Nandi Temple - One of the oldest
temples of Bangalore, popularly known as the Bull Temple, in
Basavanagudi and Lal Bagh Botanical garden. Overnight at Bangalore.
Day 19 : Bangalore - Mumbai
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. On arrival
Our representative would meet you and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Mumbai.
Day 20: Departure Mumbai
Morning in time transfer to the International Airport to connect
flight for your onward destination.
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South
India Itineraries
