South India Tour
Temple Tour
Duration : 05 Days/ 04 Nights
Day 01: Chennai
Arrival at Chennai Airport. Upon arrival meeting & assistance and transfer to hotel. Chennai, the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country. After lunch. We take you for a half Days sightseeing of Chennai Visit to : Marina Beach, Anna Memorial, M.G.R.Memorial, Valluvar Kottam, Mylapore, Kabaleeswarar -
Over Night Stay at Chennai
Days 02: Chennai -Thirupati Travelling Time :2hrs -30 Minutues / 195 kms
After breakfast drive to Thirupathi Sri Venkateshwara Temple,the ancient and sacred temple located on the seventh peak,called Venkatachala of the Tirupathi Hill,and lies on the Southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarinriver. - Over Night saty at Thirupathi
Days 03: Dep : Thirupathi – Kalahastri - Arriv : Kanchipuram – Travelling Time : 2Hrs 30 Minues / 120 kms
After breakfast drive to Sri Kalahasti Temple , dedicated to lord siva , later proceed to Kamakshi Aman Temple at Kanchipuram then visit to Ekambareswar Temple, dedicated to god SHIVA, is one of the largest temples of Kancheepuram Kailasanathar temple, which is the oldest and the most beautiful temple of Kancheepuram
Over Night stay Kanchipuram
Days 04: Dep : Kanchipuram – Arri : Mamallapuram : Travelling Time 1 hrs / 60 kms Dep : Mamallapuram – Arr : Chennai Travelling Time 01 hrs 50 kms
After breakfast drive mamallapuram -We take you for a sightseeing of mamallapuram visit to Arjuna's Penance - Five Rathas ,The Shore Temple . After noon visit to Crocodile bank Dakshina , VGP Golden Beach
Over Night stay at Chennai
Days 05: Chennai
After breakfast drive to airport to board your flight to onward destination
Duration : 18 Days / 17 Nights
Tiruvandrum - Kovolam - Varkala - Kumarakom - Periyar - Kottayam - Alleppey - Cochin - Calicut - Vyithri - Ooty - Mysore – Bangalore- chennai
Day 01: Arrive Trivandrum-Kovolam
On You arrive in Trivandrum by flight. After a traditional Welcome -our representative would meet & assist you at the airport and to our hotel in Kovolam. Latter enjoy the Days in the sand. At your choice from any of the centers nearby, you can pamper yourself with a herbal, body- toning massage. OverNight to be spent at hotel.
Days 02: Kovolam - Cape Camroin – Kovolam
After refreshing yourself at the beaches, next morning you will go to Cape Camorin. Visit : Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archeological museum - In the evening drive back to Kovolam & spend your Night with your high - reaching memories at the hotel.
Days 3: Kovolam – Varkala
This morning after breakfast we will proceed towards Varkala : one of the unspoilt beach resorts of India. You also have an option to go for body therapy over here. OverNight to be spent at hotel
Days 4: Varkala – Kumarakom
ToDays ride into Kumarakom – the backwater country – by speed boat or a luxury cruiser from Varkala and then make yourself at home in its small-town hush. Feel at home!
Days 05: Kumarakom
Get Set for the moments that will approach you toDays with a boat ride into the countryside, you will visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous enough, you can indulge in water sports such as windsailing & water skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes. OverNight at hotel
Days 06: Kumarakom – Periyar
Getting to Periyar is as sublime as the destination itself. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular water falls and delightful trekking trails form the access to your hideaway here. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed. OverNight to be spent at hotel.
Days 7: Periyar
Tiger ! Isn’t the word exciting & horrifying too ! Yes, it is. ToDays you might have an opportunity to meet the beast. Come! Let’s pierce into the Den & go to Periyar Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees & flowers that are come across here. You can even set upon a walk through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetime’s chance to spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat - like the eccentric bathing habits of the wild elephants that come down to the lake.
Days 08 & 11: Periyar – Kottayam – Backwater
In the morning, drive to Kottayam, from where you will board the traditionally decorated houseboats, you will start a 02 Night back water cruise which will end on Days 12th Morning at Alleppey
Days 09: Alleppey – Cochin
Pick up from the Alleppey and transfer to hotel in Cochin. Afternoon city tour covering Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance show. OverNight at hotel.
Days 10: Cochin – Calicut
AMorning drive to Calicut. On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon half Days city tour covering – Pazhassiraja Museum, The Art Gallery and Krishna Art Museum. OverNight at hotel.
Days 11: Calicut – Vythiri
Ensconced in Vythiri – 3750ft above sea level, in the Western Ghats among the Wyanad Hills in North Kerala at a distance of 65 kms from Calicut enroute Ooty – Mysore is the biggest kept secret of Kerala. The access to the Tree house 86 ft from ground is by an indigenous cane elevator. Spend your time at the beautiful accommodation in Tree house.
Days 12: Vythiri
Days free to explore the area. OverNight at hotel
Days 13: Vythiri– Ooty
Morning drive to Ooty. On arrival check in into hotel. OverNight at hotel.
Days 14: Ooty
Days free to explore the surroundings. OverNight at hotel
Days 15 : Ooty – Mysore
Morning drive to Mysore. On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon city tour. OverNight at hotel
Days 16: Mysore – Bangalore
Morning city tour then drive to Bangalore. On arrival check in into hotel. OverNight at hotel
Days 17: Bangalore –Chennai
Morrning drive to Chennai . On arrival check in to the hotel .
Days 18: Chennai : On arrival
BOMBAY – DEPARTURE Morning city tour of Chennai , followed by departure transfer to catch flight to Onward destination
Duration : 21 Days/ 20 Nights
Tamilnadu / Pondicherry Kerala / Karnataka
Day 1: Chennai
Arrival at Chennai Airport, you will be met by pals tours representative who give you a warm welcome by fresh flower garlands and transfer to air-conditioned Deluxe Car and check in to hotel. Chennai Rest of the Days at leisure – Over Night stay at chennai
Days 2: Dep- Chennai - Arrival : Mamallapuram (60 kms / 01 hrs )
After breakfast drive to tour of the ancient stone cut monuments of - mamallapuram It is one of the world famous monuments site of the country
Places to see @ Arjuna's Penance - Five Rathas : Krishna Butter Ball, Krishna Mandam –The Shore Temple at beach : It belongs to the 8th Century AD and is a good example of the first phase of structural temples constructed in Dravidian then later laze on the beach or by the pool - Over Night Stay at Mamallapuram
Days 3: Dep- Mamallapuram Arrival: Pondicherry(115 kms / 02 hrs )
After breakfast we will make drive to Pondicherry. This former French enclave maintains its colonial charm and Gallic feel but is unmistakably Indian at the same time and you will visit aravinder Ashramam, It is Founded in 1926 by one of India's famous sons, Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. OveNight Stay at Pondicherry
Days 4: Dep : Pondicherry –Chidambaram –(75 kms / 1.5 hrs ) Arrival : Swamimalai ( Kumbakonam ) 95 kms / 1.45 minutes )
We drive south through the heartland of Tamil Nadu visiting Chidambaram- a stunning Shiva Temple, dedicated to Nataraja. After lunch - experiencing traditional crafts such as bronze statue making and pottery -OverNight Stay at Kumbakonam
Days 5: Swamimali - Gangakondacholapuram – Darasuram – Tanjore :-
After breaklfast Drive to the World Heritage Monument Temples at Darasuram and Gangaikondacholapuram 10th Century Temples before arriving at Tanjore After lunch Palace and Art Gallery and the Brihadishwara Temple. This is perhaps the crowning glory of Chola architecture Later rest of the Days at leisure – Over Night Stay
Days 6: Dep- Tanjor Arrival : Trichy - 65 kms / 01 hrs- Karaikudi- 150 kms / 03 hrs )
After breakfast driveTrichy including banks of the Cauvery River at Amma Mandapam where various local rituals take place and the sprawling Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. The Rock Fort Temple with 437 stone cut steps to the top for panoramic views is surrounded by a bustling local bazaar which you are free to explore later drive to Karaikudi district to visit old merchants houses build in traditional style.You can also visit the Chettinad Palace Over Night Stay at Karaikudi
Days 7: Dep- Karaikudi – Arrival : Madurai ( 120 kms / 03hrs )
Afterbreakfast drive to Madurai -This temple built in Dravidian style Architecture with colourful has rich cultural heritage and history.
In the afternoon we will visit the opulent Nayak Palace and Thirupparan Kundram Temple with rock carvings, monkeys and peacocks. Later soak up the energy of the magnificent Meenakshi temple where we will witness the special daily closing ceremony.-Over Night stay at Madurai
Days 8: Dep-: Madurai Arrival : Munnar ( 135 kms /05.5 hrs )
AM: 0900 Hrs check out from Thekkady - hotel after breakfast, and we take you to Munnar Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests, God has blessed his own country with incomparable beauty – to have everlasting memory of your in Kerala On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel.. Rest of the Days at leisure – Over Night Stay at Munnar
Days 9: Munnar
After breakfast local sight seeing tour of Munnar visit to watch beautiful mist kissing romantic green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green carpet(Tea Gardens) vist - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation.
Rest of the Days at leisure – Over Night Stay at Munnar
Days 10: Dep - Munnar –Arrival : Periyar ( 120 kms / 04 hrs )
AM: 0900 Hrs check out from Hotel after breakfast and we take you to Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs) drive through panoramic western ghat hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of water falls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady check into Hotel. afternoon expedience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear periyar lake . Whistles of birds and murmurings of wild animals will seduce your mind for romance
OverNight Stay at Thekkady
Days 11: Dep- Periyar or Thekkady Arrival : Kumarakom ( 145 kms / 04 hrs )
After breakfast we drive to Kumarakom (145 Kms / 4 Hrs). On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary ( famous for migratory and local birds ) it is famous for endless view of calm clean backwater of Kerala with canals, paddy fields and fishing villages. Evening go for Sunset cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater by just relaxing near Vembanadu Lake.
OverNight Stay at lake resorts
Days 12: Alleppey - Houseboat
Morning board the House Boat Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals. Only disturbance will be twinkle of a shining star or diving of fish around your to say hello by waving its tail from the lake. OverNight stay on House Boat - Over Night Stay at House boat
Days 13: Alleppey – Cochin (65 kms /1.5 hrs )
Afterbreakfast drive to Cochin is Regally called the Queen of the Arabian Sea is a cluster of islands narrow peninsulas and a built of the mainland.
Places to see @ Wellingdon Island, Mattacherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, for Cochin, St.Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze over backwaters, give the impression that the waves of the sea have risen over the horizen
Over Night stay at cochin
Days 14: Cochin - Cheruthuruthy
After breakfast drive to One of the most revered places for the traditional art forms of Kerala, the Natya Kalamandalam is the cradle of Kathakali training in India, Here among other things you will come across local potters and weavers that are world famous for their dexterity , the city and enroute visit the Hill Top Palace and continue on 2 hours to Cheruthuruthy.Over Night Stay at Cheruthuruthy
Days 15: Cheruthuruthy – Calicaut ( 3.5 hrs )
After breakfast drive Calicut which is the place where Vasco Da Gama, the Portuguese explorer landed in 1498 - After a traditional lunch in the Hotel –
Over Night Stay in the hotel at Calicut
Days 16: Calicut
In the morning after breakfast proceed to visit Beypore, the biggest wood market and traditional wooden ship making industry in Asia. The craftsmen have been making these Marakalam's in Beypore since the 18th Century. Afternoon for a traditional Ayurvedic massage. In the evening soak up a sunset cruise on the backwaters - OverNight in the hotel at Calicut.
Days 17: Calicut – wayanad ( 2hrs )
In the morning after breakfast drive to Wyannad, which is wildlife Sanctuary stretched over an extensive area of 345 sq. km nestles a huge variety of plant and animal species. The climate at the park plays an important pole in the type of vegetation it bears. famous for the lush green rainforests.
optional visit to the ancient caves at Edakkal, home to some of the oldest examples of rock carving in the world- they date back some 10000 years - Upon arrival check into an eco-friendly resort, The resort would provide you a wonderful opportunity for bird watching, trekking and elephant ride at the nearby Muthanga Sanctuary.
OverNight in the hotel at Wyannad
Days 18: Wayanad –Mysore ( 05 hrs )
After breakfast drive You will visit to the tribal village and museum. After lunch proceed to Mysore through coffee plantations and rural villages – on arrival check in to the hotel - OverNight in the hotel at Wayannad
Days 19: Mysore
After breakfast A full Days of sightseeing including Somnathpur Temple – Visit Maharaja palace , the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911. Drive up to Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple & a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back, you will see the monolithic Nandi Bull Temple overlooking the city
Afternoon free for exploring the colourful vegetable and flower market and bazaars.
Over Night Stay at Mysore
Days 20: Mysore – Bangalore :(140kms / 2.5 hrs )
Drive to Srirangapatnam, Tipu's Summer Palace and visit Tipu's former summer palace known as "Daria Daulat Bagh", which literally means "wealth of the sea- an island in the Cauvery River which was a stronghold of Tipu Sultan in the late 18th century
Then drive to Bangalor which is regarded as "India's Silicon Valley", "Fashion Capital of India", "The Pub City of India", and on. It is India's fifth largest city and the fastest growing city in Asia –On arrival check in to the hotel stay in hotel at Bangalore
Days 21: Bangalore
After breakfast drive to local sight seeing tour of Bangalore city , you will visit to TIPU'S FORT In the busy, crowded City Market area lies the remnants of Tipu's Fort. Originally this fort was built by Chikkadeva Raya and was later extended, dimantled and rebuilt by Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan
Afternoon is free to explore this cosmopolitan city still evening you will be transferred to the Airport and leave your country carrying with you magical memories of our tour
“Tour can be customized according to your specific requirements
Duration : 20 Nights / 21Days
Destinations Covered : Chennai (Madras) - Mahabalipuram/Kanchipuram - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami - Goa
Day 1: Chennai
Arrival at Chennai Airport, you will be met by pals tours representative who give you a warm welcome by fresh flower garlands and transfer to air-conditioned Deluxe Car and check in to hotel. Chennai, the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country. Over Night stay at Chennai
Days 2: Chennai
After breakfast drive to local sight seeing tour of Chennai Visit to : Egmore Museum, Art Gallery ,Marina Beach, , Mylapore, Kabaleeswarar , Santhom Church, St. George Fort and Madras (Chennai) Museum -After lunch drive to Kanchipuram. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century & has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambareswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and VaradaRaja swamy are of interest- Over Night Stay at Kanchipuram
Days 3: Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram –( 75Kms / 1.5 hrs)
In the Morning breakfast you proceed to tour of the ancient stone cut monuments of Mahabalipuram including the 7th Century Shore Temple, Five Rathas and Arjuna's' Penance- the largest bas relief in the world. Later for the rest of the Days so you are free to explore Mahabalipuram, or laze on the beach or by the pool.-Over Night Stay at Mamallapuram
Days 4: Chennai - Trichy ( flight )
After breakfast flight to TiruchyOn arrival transfer to hotel -Trichy was the citadel of the Chola dynasty in the medieval period. In the 18th century it witnessed the Carnatic wars fought between the French and the English. The Rock-Fort is the landmark of Trichy. A climb of 434 steps leads to the ancient temple of Ganapati on top. From here you will get a good view of SriRangam Temple and the Cauvery River.-Over Night Stay at Tiruchy
Days 5: Trichy – Madurai (250Kms / 03 hrs )
Drive to Madurai visiting Tanjore enroute. Temple, a built in at the beginning of the 12th century by the greatest Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola King. With its lush green stretches of cultivated the beautiful Chola Temple of Brihadeshwara is capped by a monolithic cupola made of a single granite block weighing 80 tons which was taken to the top with the help of a 6 km long ramp, an old technique used by the Egyptians for building pyramids. Its bronzes and handicrafts make Tanjore one of the highlights of a visit to South India.- OverNight stay in hotel at Madurai.
Days 6: Madurai
Afterbreakfast drive to Madurai -This temple built in Dravidian style Architecture with colourful has rich cultural heritage and history
In the afternoon we will visit the opulent Nayak Palace and Thirupparan Kundram Temple with rock carvings, monkeys and peacocks. Later soak up the energy of the magnificent Meenakshi temple where we will witness the special daily closing ceremony
Over Night stay at Madurai
Days 7: Madurai – Periyar (150Kms/4hrs)
AM: 0900 Hrs check out from Hotel after breakfast and we take you to Thekkady (150 Kms / 4 Hrs) drive through panoramic western ghat hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of water falls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady check into Hotel. afternoon expedience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear periyar lake . Whistles of birds and murmurings of wild animals will seduce your mind for romance
Days 8: Periyar - Kumarakom(145Kms 04 hrs )
After breakfast we drive to Kumarakom (145 Kms / 4 Hrs)visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary ( famous for migratory and local birds ) and is famous for endless view of calm clean backwater of Kerala with canals, paddy fields and fishing villages. Evening go for Sunset cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater by just relaxing near Vembanadu Lake.
OverNight Stay at kumarakom
Days 9: Kumarakom – Houseboat
Morning board the House Boat Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals. Only disturbance will be twinkle of a shining star or diving of fish around your to say hello by waving its tail from the lake. OverNight stay on House Boat - Over Night Stay at House boat
Days 10: Alleppey – Cochin ( 65kms/ 1.5 hrs )
After breakfast, disembark your Houseboat at Alleppey and drive 65kms/1.5hrs to Cochin. The area where you will get to see the mixture of Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese culture. A small population of Jews still resides there. Visit Mattancherry Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, and Saint Francis Church. Get to see the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. Walk through the busy spice markets in the Jewtown area. In the evening watch Kathakali dance performance
Days 11: Cochin – Bangalore ( flights )
Morning you will be transfer to Cochin airport to take the morning flight to Bangalore.
On arrival where you will be met by pals tours representative who give you a warm welcome and transfer to air-conditioned Deluxe Car and straight drive to Mysore (150 kms / 2.5 hrs )covering Srirangapatnam, Tipu's Summer Palace and Sriranganathaswamy Vishnu Temple and came in to the limelight during the period of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan during 18th century. Later visit Tipu's former summer palace known as "Daria Daulat Bagh",.OverNight stay in hotel at Mysore.
Days 12: Mysore
After breakfast drive Mysore On arrival and Check in to the Hotel - Your room is availabe for immediate occupancy After lunch Early Afternoon Local sight seeing tour of Mysore- visit to Mysore Maharaja's Palace, which was designed by Henry Irwin and built between 1897 and 1912. This Indo-saracenic styled building is the famous landmark of Mysore
Days 13: Mysore - Hassan [Belur and Halebid]( 160Kms / 3 ½ hrs )
After breakfast drive to Hassan and Full Days tour of Belur and Halebid. The Chennakesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples are master pieces of Hindu art. Enroute you visit to Sravanbelagola, hewn out of a single rock and visible from a distance of 25 kms is the statue of Lord Gomteshwara which is bathed with milk and honey once every 12 years. OverNight stay in Hotel at Hassan.
Days 14: Hassan - Hospet (Hampi) 355 kms / 07 hrs
After breakfast check out and drive to Hospet. En route visit Shravanbelgola, At Shravanbelgola, hewn out of a single rock and visible from a distance of 25 kms is the statue of Lord Gomteshwara, which is bathed with milk, sandalwood, and saffron once every 12 years. Later continue to drive to Hospet on arrival transfer to the hotel.
Days 15: Hospet
After breakfast take an excursion to Hampi the once beautiful capital city of Vijaynagar Empire was greater than Rome and had palaces; Hampi ruins spread over an area of more than 26 sq. kms – Over Night Stay at Hospet
Days 16: Badami (03 ½ hrs )
After breakfast drive to Badami it is also known as Vatapi is rich with Hindu and Jain temples carved out of sand stone hills. The carved temples date back to the 6th century., the gigantic carvings on the walls of the four cave temples of Four armed Vishnu , Shiva, shown in many forms as Natraja, Ardhanareshwar The Fort, on top of a hill encloses large granaries, treasury & a watch tower. , Bhuthanatha and as lingam, Krishna, and Jain deties of Mahavir, Jain sdaint parsanatha and there are also some beautiful thogh faded frescos Over Night Stay in Hotel at Badami
Days 17: Badami – Goa (350Kms / 07 hrs )
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Goa. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the Days at leisure.- OverNight in Hotel Goa
Days 18: Goa
Morning breakfast at hotel. Full Days relax at beach. OverNight at hotel
Days 19: Goa
Morning breakfast at hotel and folowed by fullDays sightseeing of Goa - visiting Old Goa, the most important Cathedrals and churches - namely Se-Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa. Miramar Beach - Also visit Dona Paula fishing village which is a small village at the tip of Panaji, the place has a very good view point and a monument at the same place. OverNight stay at Beach Resort.
Days 20: Goa/Bombay ( flight
Morning breakfast Intime and transfer to aiport to board flight for Bombay. Arrive Bombay meet at airport and transfer to hotel. After wash and change city tour of bombay visiting Chowpatti, Gateway of India, Prince wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat (open laundry), Malabar hill, Hanging garden, Kamla Nehru park, Haji Ali Mosque, Marine drive ( Queen's necklees) Mahalakshmi Temple etc - OverNight stay at hotel
Days 21: Bombay onwards destination
Morning breakfast at hotel. Intime meeting/assistance at hotel and transfer to airport to board return flight. Hotel check out at 1200 noon
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