South India Tour
14 Days Package

Day 02: Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Morning after breakfast city sightseeing in Chennai . Sightseeing to include Fort St. George built in 1653 by the British, Kalakshetra - the dance academy, St. Thomas Cathedral and drive along the Marina . Afternoon drive to Mahabalipuram . overnight

Day 03: Mahabalipuram
Morning excursion to Kanchipuram - another holiest city for Hindus. Visit the major temples like Ekambareswara temple with thousand pillars, Kailasnath temple dedicated to Shiva, believed to be 1200 years old, Vaikunteswara temple and traditional method of silk weaving .

Afternoon sightseeing in Mahabalipurm. Mahabalipuram is known world wide for its Shore temple, a relic of Pallava art, the temple is a world Heritage site. Overnight at hotel

Day 04: Mahabalipuram - Tanjore
Morning drive to Tanjore, enroute visit Chidambaram - the Nataraja Temple which is famous for its dancing figures and Kumbakonam . Overnight at Hotel

Day 05: Tanjore - Trichy
Morning sightseeing in Tanjore . The Cholas were great temple builder and Thanjvur bear witness to this, being dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of which is the Brahadeeswarar , later drive to Trichy .

Afternoon excursion to Srirangam, this is well known for its Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Ranganathaswamy, evening visit Rock fort temple during sun set. You will see a very beautiful view of the sunset in the Cauvery valley. Overnight at Hotel .

Day 06: Trichy - Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai, afternoon city sightseeing. Madurai is synonymous with the Sri Meenakshi temple, dedicated to Sri Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Shiva. The temple complex is one of the biggest in India also visit palace, old city and temple tank . Evening again visit temple to attend temple ceremony . overnight at Hotel

Day 07: Madurai - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar, afternoon at 4 PM boatride on the Peryiar Lake to view wildlife . Evening visit spice market. overnight

Day 08: Periyar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom through the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to Kumarakom enroute visit the tea estates. Kumarakom - is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages . Afternoon relax at the water front . Overnight at hotel

Day 09: Kurarakom - Kottyam - Alleppey - Cochin
Morning after brekfast drive to Kottyam to take a backwater cruise to Alleppey & Explore rural life in the Backwaters. Later disembark at Alleppey and drive to Cochin, evening watch Kathakali Dance performance . overnight at Hotel

Day 10: Cochin
Morning after breakfast start city tour which include the Dutch Palace , with its murals from the Ramayana , the Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry and St. Francis church in Fort Cochin . Evening sunset at the Chinese Fishing nets. overnight at Hotel

Day 11: Cochin - Banglore - Hassan
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Banglore, on arrival drive to Hassan (187 kms). overnight at Hotel

Day 12: Hassan - Mysore
Morning excursion to the 11th century temples on Belur & Halebid. Afternoon drive to Mysore enroute visit Shravanabelagola . Overnight

Day 13: Mysore - Banglore
Morning city sightseeing including Mysore Palace & Chamundishree temple , later drive to Banglore enroute visit Somnathpur . overnight at Hotel

Day 14: Bangalore Departure
Early morning transfer to airport for your onward flight .

(Cochin / Banglore : Economy class )

Hotels used: Hotel Radhan Park Inn - Chennai, Ideal beach Resort / MGM - Mahabalipuram, Ideal River View - Tanjore, Royal southern - Trichy, Forture Pandayan / GRT Regency - Madurai , Tree Top - Periyar, Wishpering Palms - Kumarakom , Gokulam Park Inn / Harbour View - Cochin, Sandesh The Prince - Mysore, Hoysala Village/Southern Star- Hassan, Vijay Residency/AJ International - Banglore

Services Include :

• Accommodation on twin sharing as per the above mentioned hotels or similar on bed & breakfast basis except in Kumarakom
• 01 Night accommodation in Kumarakom will be on full board basis
• Arrival/departure transfer and sightseeing with private non a/c amb car with English speaking driver
• English speaking local guide for sightseeing
• Boatride in Periyar
• Backwater cruise from Kotayam to Allepey
• Kathakali dance in Cochin
• Assistance at airport and hotels