Majestic
South India
20 Days to the Majestic South India Tour.
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DAY 01: CHENNAI
(Arrive Chennai Airport Special Welcome and assistance
at the Airport.Transfer to The Hotel) |
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Chennai the Capital Of Tamil Nadu State.One of India’s
most cultural city with many colours.
Overnight at Chennai
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DAY 02: CHENNAI
(Full Day visit of Chennai.Overnight at Hotel) |
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At Chennai visit :-
- Fort St.George & St.Marry Church built in 1653 by
Mighty East India Company.
- Government Museum & Art Gallery housing an excellent
collection of pieces from all the major South Indian periods.(Closed
on Fridays)
- Kapaleeshwar Temple (Shiva Temple with Dravidian Gopuram)
- Saint Thomas Cathedral (Roman Catholic housing the remains
of St.Thomas).
- Drive along the Marina (The longest beach in India 13km)
- See several wild species in there natural Habitat at Guindy
Deer & Snake Park
Overnight at Chennai
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DAY 03: CHENNAI
- KANCHEEPURAM - MAHABALIPURAM |
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After Breakfast at Hotel Heading towards a tour of Kancheepuram(02
hrs drive from Chennai)
At Kancheepuram visit :-
- Kailasnath Temple (Dedicated to Shiva India’s one
of earliest temple 7th century)
- Vaikuntaperumal Temple (Dedicate to Vishnu built in 8th
century)
- Ekambareshwara Temple ( Dedicated to Shiva one of largest
temple in Kancheepuram)
- Kamakshiamman Temple ( Dedicated to Goddess Parvati wife
Of Shiva)
- Varadaraja Perumal Temple (Dedicated to Vishnu)
Continuation of Journey by Surface to Mahabalipuram(1.30
hrs drive) After lunch at Seaside Beach Resort. Sightseen
of Mahabalipuram.
At Mahabalipuram visit :-
- Arjuna’s Penance (Attached with a great mythical
story of Arjuna)
- Mandapams (Shallow rock cut halls)
- Five Rathas (These are the architectural prototypes of
all Darvidian Temples)
- Shore Temples (The beautiful and romantic temples ravaged
by wind and sea)
Heading to Beach Resort.Rest of the time enjoy on the Beach.
Overnight at Mahabalipuram
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DAY 04: MAHABALIPURAM
- PONDICHERRY |
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(After Breakfast at Hotel drive to Pondicheery 2hrs.
Formerly a French Colony)
At Pondicheery visit : -
- Shri Aurobindo Ashram (House of the various cultural and
educational activities of Aurobindo Society)
- Pondicheery Museum (Houses some very interesting items
ranging from French Furniture to a history of bead making)
- The old part of Pondicheery with evergreen marketplaces.
Overnight at Pondicheery
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DAY 05: PONDICHERRY
- CHIDAMBARAM - DARASURAM - SWAMIMALAI - TANJORE |
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After Breakfast drive to Chidambaram 2hrs
At Chidambaram visit :-
- Nataraj Temple (The Temple of dancing Shiva)
Lunch at Chidambaram, Drive To Tanjore Enroute visiting Darasuram
and Swamimalai.
Overnight at Tanjore
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DAY 06: TANJORE
- TRICHY (After Breakfast Full day visit of Tanjore) |
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At Tanjore :-
- Brihadishwara Temple (Dedicated To Shiva and a fine example
of Chola Temple Architecture)
- Bronze Museum
- Saraswati Mahal Library (Housing 30,000 palm leaf and
paper manuscripts in Indian and European Languages)
- Palace and Art Gallery.
Return To Hotel after Lunch drive to Trichy. Proceed to the
Hotel. On arrival Check-in to the Hotel.
Overnight at Trichy
At Trichy :-
- Rock Fort Temple
- Shri Jambukeshwara Temple
- St . John Church
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DAY 07: TRICHY
- MADURAI |
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After breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out and proceed to Madurai.
(03 Hrs 30 Mnts Drive). Enroute visit Coir Making ,Pot Making
factories in the Villages.
On arrival at Madurai check-in at Hotel.After Lunch Proceed
On a Tour of Madurai.
At Madurai visit : -
- The Meenakshi Temple
- Palace of Triumalai Nayak
- Gandhi Museum
Return to the Hotel For Dinner. After Dinner walk through
the Busy Markets of Madurai and Reach Meenakshi Temple in
time to see the night ceremony.
Overnight at Madurai
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DAY 08: MADURAI
- PERIYAR |
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After Breakfast at the Hotel departure to Periyar. (04 Hrs Drive).
On arrival Check-in at Hotel.
After Lunch Proceed To Periyar Wild Life Sactuary for viewing
by Boat on Lake Periyar.This Sanctuary is home for Several
Wild Species like Bisons,Antelopes, Sambar Deers,Wild Boars,Languar
Mankeys,A variety Of Birds,750 Elephants and Estimated 35
Tigers.
Return to The Hotel.
Overnight at Periyar
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DAY 09: PERIYAR
- KUMARAKOM |
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After breakfast Check -Out and Proceed To Kumarakom.(03 Hrs
Drive). Enroute Visit Coffee/Tea/Rubber/Coco Palntations.
On Arrival at Kumarakom in the Afternoon. Check-in at the
Hotel.
Full day leisure at Kumarakom.
Overnight at Kumarakom
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DAY 10: KUMARAKOM
- ALLEPEY - COCHIN |
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Houseboats in Kumarakom
Backwaters, Kerala
After breakfast at the Hotel Departure by boat to Allepey exploring
The Backwaters life of Kerala Crusing through the narrow canals
. Arrive Allepey and Transfer by surface to the Cochin. On arrival
check-in at hotel.
In Afternoon Prceed on Full day tour of Cochin.
Places to Visit: -
- Fort Cochin
- Jewish Town
- Mattancherry Palace
- Chinese Fishing Nets.
In the evening proceed to the theatre to see The Famous
Kathakali Dance Drama of South India.
Overnight at Cochin
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DAY 11: COCHIN
/ BANGALORE / MYSORE |
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After Breakfast at the hotel transfer to the Cochin Airport
to connect flight to Banglore.
On Arrival in Bangalore transfer to Mysore enroute visiting
Sravanabelagola. On arrival at Mysore check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Mysore
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DAY 12: MYSORE
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Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore after breakfast at Hotel proceed
on a full day sight seeing of Mysore.
- Chamunda Hill
- Jagmohan Palace and Art Gallery
- Mysore Palace
- Devaraja Fruit and Vegetable market..
Overnight at Mysore
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DAY 13: MYSORE
- HASSAN |
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After breakfast at Hotel Checkout and Proceed to Hassan. Continuation
to Hassan.
After lunch proceed on a tour of Belur and Halebid.
Visit : -
- Channekeshava temple at Belur
- Hoysaleswara temple at Halebid
Overnight at Hassan
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Day 14: Hassan
- Hospet |
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After breakfast at hotel checkout and departure to Hospet with
packed lunch. On the way, visit Karnataka villages, peanut farms
etc.
After a long journey arrive Hospet and checkin at hotel.
Overnite at hotel in Hospet
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Day 15: Hospet
- Hampi / Hospet |
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After breakfast at hotel proceed on tour of Hampi - The ruins
of Vijayanagar near the village of Hampi are one of the most
fascinating historical sites in South India. They are set in
a strange and beautiful boulder-strewn landscape that has a
almost magical quality.
At Hampi visit: -
- Hampi bazaar and Virupaksha temple
- Vittala Temple
- Achyutaraya temple
- Queens bath
- Lotus palace
- Elephant stables.
After visit return to Hospet.
Overnite at hotel in Hospet
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Day 16: Hospet
/ Badami |
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After breakfast at hotel checkout and proceed to Badami. On
arrival at Badami checkin at hotel.
Later proceed on a tour to Pattadakal visiting
- Virupaksha temple
- Mallikarjuna temple
- Papanatha temple
Continuation to Aihole visiting
- The Museum
- Meguti temple
- Durga temple
Return to hotel.
Overnite at hotel in Badami
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Day 17: Badami
- Goa |
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After breakfast at hotel checkout and departure to Goa. Enroute
lunch at Hubli. On arrival checkin at Beach resort.
Overnite at beach resort in Goa
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Day 18: Goa |
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After breakfast at hotel proceed on a half day sightseeing of
Goa. Rest of the day free on the beach.
Overnite at beach resort in Goa
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Day 19: Goa –
full day leisure at the romantic beach of goa. |
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Overnite at
beach resort in Goa
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Day20: Goa/Bombay |
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After breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to connect flight
to Bombay.
On arrival at Bombay proceed on a guided tour of Bombay.
After dinner transfer to the International airport for departure
as per flight schedule.
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Our Services:
- The above route is made through practical knowledge of
the region but can be changed according to your places of
interest.
- The prices of the packages are always depends on the
level of hotels you chose. It can be cheap or expensive
according to the Level of hotels.
- This Package includes all Transport related expenses
and the Rooms with breakfast in the Hotels.
- Entrances of the Monuments, touristic palces & the
Guide charges are not included in the packages.
- Includes Domestic flight and Train Tickets if any.
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