Temple, Backwater & Palaces of South India
Description
Day 1: Arrive Chennai
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. On arrival check in at hotel. Visit Mahabalipuram UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (100kms)
Drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Pondicherry - Thanjavur (185kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Trichy check in at hotel. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple the largest functional temple in the world and The Rock Fort the oldest rock in the world 230 crore years old.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Trichy - Madurai (135kms)
Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Madurai - Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu the windiest places in Asia. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Thekkady
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on boat safari followed by spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom check.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Thekaddy - Alleppey (135kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in houseboat. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 10: Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Drive to Cochin check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening watch Kathakali Dance.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Cochin - Ooty (280kms)
Drive to Ooty check in at hotel. Rest time to relax & explore the surrounding.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Ooty - Mysore (140kms)
Visit botanical gardens followed by a ride on the famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Drive to Mysore check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Mysore
Excursion to visit Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura. On return visit Mysore Palace, Chamundeswari Temple, Nandi Bull, City Palace & St. Philomenas Church.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14: Mysore - Bangalore (150kms)
Drive to Bangalore check in at hotel. Visit Lal Bagh Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Fort, Tippu Summer Palace & Bull Temple. Drive pass Vidhana Soudha & Secretariat.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15: Bangalore - Departure
As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. On arrival check in at hotel. Visit Mahabalipuram UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (100kms)
Drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Pondicherry - Thanjavur (185kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Trichy check in at hotel. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple the largest functional temple in the world and The Rock Fort the oldest rock in the world 230 crore years old.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Trichy - Madurai (135kms)
Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Madurai - Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady via Ramakkalmedu the windiest places in Asia. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Thekkady
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on boat safari followed by spice plantation tour. Drive to Kumarakom check.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Thekaddy - Alleppey (135kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in houseboat. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 10: Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Drive to Cochin check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening watch Kathakali Dance.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Cochin - Ooty (280kms)
Drive to Ooty check in at hotel. Rest time to relax & explore the surrounding.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Ooty - Mysore (140kms)
Visit botanical gardens followed by a ride on the famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Drive to Mysore check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Mysore
Excursion to visit Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura. On return visit Mysore Palace, Chamundeswari Temple, Nandi Bull, City Palace & St. Philomenas Church.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14: Mysore - Bangalore (150kms)
Drive to Bangalore check in at hotel. Visit Lal Bagh Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Fort, Tippu Summer Palace & Bull Temple. Drive pass Vidhana Soudha & Secretariat.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15: Bangalore - Departure
As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Any flight tickets.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.