Grand South India Tour
Duration: 21 Days/20 Nights
Destinations: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
- Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kovalam - Kumarakom
- Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Halebid - Belur
Day 01: Arrive Chennai
You will be received by our representative at the airport, who will then escort you to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Chennai.
Day 02: Chennai-Mahabalipuram
In the morning drive to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram, which is famous for its hand woven silk fabrics . Overnight in the hotel Mahabalipuram.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. You visit the Shore Temple, which is a fine example of early temple construction in South India. You also visit the Penance of Bhagirata, the world's largest bas relief, also known as 'Arjuna's Penance'. Overnight in the hotel at Mahabalipuram.
Day 04: Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry
In the morning drive to Pondicherry. In the afternoon take a half day city Tour when you visit to Aurobindo Ashram & Museum. Overnight in the hotel at Pondicherry.
Day 05: Pondicherry-Thanjavur
In the morning drive to Thanjavur. In the afternoon visit the Brihadeshwara Fort and Temple, Thanjavur Palace and Museum. Overnight in the hotel at Thanjavur.
Day 06: Thanjavur- Trichy
In the morning drive to Trichy. Afternoon sightseeing
of Rock Fort Temple, Srirangam Temple and Jambukeshwara
Temple. Overnight in the hotel at Trichy.
Day 07: Trichy-Madurai
In the morning drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in the hotel at Madurai.
Day 08: Madurai
In the morning proceed on a sightseeing tour of Madurai City. You visit the famous Meenakshi Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Overnight in the hotel Madurai.
Day 09: Madurai-Periyar
In the morning after breakfast take boat ride on The Periyar Lake, which offers you an opportunity to spot the wild animals in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight in the hotel at Periyar.
Day 10 Periyar- Trivandrum- Kovalam
In the morning proceed to Kovalam, en-route visit Trivandrum. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in the hotel at Kovalam.
Day 11 Kovalam
The day is free to relax. You simply take a stroll down the beach or just indulge in beach sports. Overnight in the hotel at Kovalam.
Day 12 Kovalam-Kumarakom
In the morning drive to Kotayam. From here you board a houseboat to reach Kumarakom. En-route enjoy the beauty of Kerala backwaters and the villages located on the banks. The backwater cruise offer a wonderful experience. The houseboats are the modified version of rice boats of the past. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Kumarakom.
Day 13 Kumarakom
In the morning visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy the fascinating natural beauty of this beautiful destination. The rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in the hotel at Kumarakom.
Day 14 Kumarakom-Cochin
In the morning board the houseboat for a backwater cruise to Alleppy. Upon arrival, disembark from the boat and hit the road to Cochin, which is about 60 kms away. Upon arrival check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in the hotel at Cochin.
Day 15 Cochin
In the morning explore the city of Cochin and visit Fort
Cochin, St. Francis Church and the huge, elegant Chinese
fishing nets. Overnight in the hotel at Cochin.
Day 16 Cochin-Bangalore-Mysore
In the morning transfer to airport to take a connecting flight to Bangalore. Upon arrival transfer to Mysore, which is 139 kilometers away. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Mysore.
Day 17 Mysore
In the morning after breakfast proceed on a sightseeing tour of Mysore city where you visit Maharaja's Palaces, Chamundi Hills and Somnathpur. In the evening visit Brindavan Gardens, 10 kilometers away. The musical fountains & colorful lights transform this place into a fairyland in the evening. Return to Mysore. Overnight in the hotel at Mysore.
Day 18 Mysore-Belur-Halebid-Hassan
In the morning drive to Hassan en-route stop at Belur and Halebid for sightseeing. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Hassan.
Day 19 Hassan-Shravanbelagola-Bangalore
In the morning drive to Bangalore en-route visit Shravanbelgola, which is located 51 kilometers south-east of Hassan. It is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centres. Here you will find the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahubali, which is world's tallest monolithic statue. Upon arrival check into the hotel. In the afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour of Bangalore city and 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 in the hotel at Bangalore.
Day 20 Bangalore-Mumbai
In the morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. On arrival check in to hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Mumbai.
Day 21 Departure Mumbai
In the morning transfer to International airport to connect flight for your onward destination. Tour ends.
Tour Extension: If you are interested in touring Goa, you can take the tour extension option, which takes you to beach capital of India.
Day 20 Mumbai-Goa
In the morning transfer to airport to take a flight to Goa. Upon arrival check into hotel. In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Goa. Visit Basilica of Bom Jesus, Chapel Of St. Catherine and Church of St.Francis of Assisi. Overnight in the hotel at Goa.
Day 21 Goa
The day is at your leisure. You can enjoy various beach activities. Overnight in the hotel at Goa.
Day 22 Goa
The day is free for independent activities. You can enjoy water sports, take a massage, sun bathe or indulge in sea food. Overnight in the hotel at Goa.
Day 23 Goa-Mumbai
The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon transfer to the airport to take a flight for Mumbai. Overnight in the hotel at Mumbai.
Day 24 Departure Mumbai
In the morning transfer to international airport to take a flight back home. Tour ends.
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