On arrival, you will be received by our representatives. You will then be
transferred to the pre-booked hotel.
Dinner and over night stay at the hotel.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we drive you to
Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram, famous
for its hand woven silk fabrics. On arrival, you are to check into the hotel. After
fresh-up we take you to visit the Shore Temple which is 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, you can relax on the beach.
Over night stay at Mahabalipuram hotel.
Morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Pondicherry. On arrival, you are to check
into the hotel. Afternoon, we take you for a half day city tour to Aurobindo Ashram
and Museum.
Over night stay at Pondicherry.
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Thanjavur. On arrival check into hotel.
Afternoon proceed for half day sightseeing tour of the city - visit to Brihadeswara
Temple also known as the 'Big Temple', built by the Chola dynasty. This massive
temple is 216 Day 05feet high and the single spherical stone on top weighs 80 tons.
Thanjavur is known for its rich architecture, exquisite handicrafts, paintings,
bronzes and South Indian Musical instruments. The other tourist places in Tanjore
are Nandi (Bull), the Royal palace complex, which houses library and museums. Rest
of the day free for leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Madurai. Enroute visit Tricy – the most
famous landmark of this bustling
town is the Rock Fort Temple, a spectacular monument perched on a massive rocky
outcrop which rises abruptly from the plain to tower over the old city. It is
reached by a flight of steep steps cut into the rock and from its summit you get a
fantastic view of the town plus its other main landmark, the Sri Ranganathaswamy
Temple. This temple is one of the largest and most interesting temple complexes in
India, built on an island in the middle of the Cauvery River and covering a
staggering 2.5 sq km. On arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure
activities.
Overnight at hotel
Begin your day with a scrumptious breakfast. Post breakfast, we drive you to
Madurai. Rest of the day is for you to relax.
Over night stay at Madurai.
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Madurai visiting the famous
Meenakshi Temple city's main attraction. This temple is nearly 2000 years old placed
in the heart of the old town - a splendid example of Dravidian architecture. Visit
Tirumalai Nayak Mahal This Indo-Saracenic building was constructed in 1523 and was
originally four times large are today.
Later visit the local shopping markets etc. Evening witness the pooja ceremony at
Meenakshi temple.
Overnight at hotel.
On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon visit Spice Village located in the Periyar
wilderness, high in the western ghats of Kerala. Pepper and cardamom, cinnamon and
ginger, nutmeg, mace and anise the Periyar hills became nature's taste factory in
the 14th century, as Cochin became nature's harbour, the port of lading for a
spice-hungry world. it's the rainforests, the animals and the vast silences that
attract the modern visitor. On the road to Spice Village, it's easy to feel this
centuries-old allure yourself. The earth boils in a fertile outpouring, every
conceivable shade of green, flecked with the crimson and gold of mountain flowers.
This is a world of forests patterned in dappled sunlight. Plantations of rubber,
coffee and spice. Rolling highlands and crisp, cool air. Rest of the day free for
leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel.
In the morning, after breakfast, we drive you to Kovalam enroute visit Trivandrum.
Rest of the day is for you to take rest.
Over night stay at Kovalam.
Wake up at your own gala time. This day is for you to relax or explore on your own.
Evening, you are to return to the hotel for dinner and over night stay.
After a delicious breakfast we drive you to Kotayam. On arrival, you are to board a
Houseboat in backwaters to Kumarakom. Here you will experience an incredibly
different experience to cruise in the backwaters in the houseboats (modified rice
boats of the past), absorbing the beauty of Kerala villages.
Over night stay Kumarakom.
Wake up afresh with a refreshing mind. Morning, we take you to visit the Bird
Sanctuary. Rest of the day is for you to
spend in leisure. Experience the fascinating natural beauty of this destination.
Over night stay at Kumarakom.
Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Morning, you are to board a Houseboat in
backwaters cruise to Alleppy. On arrival we will transfer you to Cochin. Rest of the
day is for you to relax.
Over night stay Cochin.
Morning, after breakfast, we take you to explore the city of Cochin. We take you to
visit The Dutch Palace, Portuguese Churches, Mosques, Hindu temples, Fort Cochin,
still keeping alive its ancient Jew tradition, St. Francis Church, Jew’s street and
the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Cochin. Evening enjoy Katthakali dance show – a
traditional art form of Kerala.
Over night stay at Cochin.
After breakfast, we will transfer you to airport to connect flight for Bangalore. On
arrival you would be met by our representatives and then will be driven to Mysore.
On arrival, you are to check into the hotel.
Over night stay at Mysore.
In the morning, after breakfast, we take you for a sightseeing tour of Mysore city
visiting Visit Maharaja’s Palace built in 1911-12. The palace is of harmonious
syntheses of the hindu and saracenic styles of architecture with archways, domes,
turrets, colonnades ands culptures which are magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery;
drive upto
Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple and a panoramic view of Mysore. On the
way back, see the Nandi Bull. Rest of the day free for leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel Mysore.
Morning after breakfast drive by surface to Hassan. On arrival check into hotel.
Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Hassan.
Visit Hasanamba Shrine- The shrine
with an anthill that represents Hasanamba, the presiding deity, is opened only once
a year for a week, during the month of October and big fair or 'Jatra' is held
during this time.
District Museum - The museum is a small one but has a decent
collection of sculptures, paintings, weapons, coins and inscriptions. Rest of the
day free for leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel
Morning after breakfast proceeds for full day excursion sightseeing tour of Belur &
Halebid.
Belur - 40 km from Hassan, Belur was the erstwhile capital of Hoysala rulers
800
years ago and has beautiful temples and monuments built in ancient Hoysala
architectural and sculptural style. Chennakesava temple of the 2nd century is an
architectural wonder built on a star-shaped platform featuring bracket figures,
intricate carvings on the stonewalls, the gravity pillar in the courtyard, exquisite
panels and richly carved pillars, which are the masterpieces of craftsmanship.
Another temple that is worth seeing here is Veeranarayana Temple with fine
sculpted figures of various Hindu gods.
Halebid - 39 km from Hassan, Halebid was formerly known as Dwarasamudra,
the ancient
capital of the Hoysala Empire. The highlights of the city are the 12th century
Hoysaleswara temple with friezes and sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu
mythology and the Archaeological Museum displaying 12th-13th century sculptures,
woodcarvings, idols, coins and inscriptions. Rest of the day free for leisure
activities.
Overnight at hotel
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we drive you to Bangalore
en-route visit Shravanbelgola. Here you can take a glimpse of the 17m high monolith
of Lord Bahubali - the world's tallest monolithic statue. On arrival, you are to
check into the Bangalore Hotel. In the afternoon we take you for a sightseeing tour
of Bangalore city. You may 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.
Over night stay at Bangalore Hotel.
Start your day with a hearty breakfast. After breakfast we transfer you to the
airport to board a flight for Mumbai. On arrival, you are to check into the
hotel.
Over night stay at Mumbai.
This is the last day of your tour. Therefore start your day with a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we transfer you to the International Airport to connect flight for your onward destination.
Accommodation
Airport Transfers
Daily Breakfast
Surface transportation by an exclusive chauffeur driven air-conditioned car
Services of english speaking local guides
Entrance fees to the monuments
All Taxes