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Day 01:Chennai
Is the capital of
Tamilnadu considered
as gateway of South
India,
National Art Gallery
and Museum with a
fine collection of
ancient paintings,
Fort St. George, St.
Mary's Church,
Marina Beach (the
second longest in
the world), San
Thome Cathedral and
Mylapore Shiva
Temple are the main
key attraction of
this city.
Day 02: Kanchipuram
- Mahabalipuram (60
KMS)
One of the seven
sacred cities of
India also famous
for its hand-woven
silk fabrics. Visit
Kailashnatha temple,
Ekambareswara Temple
which is dedicated
to Shiva. This is
one the largest
temple covering nine
hectares of land.
Later on depart to
Mahabalipuram check
into the hotel and
relax.
Day 03:
Mahabalipuram
Also known as the
second pagodas, the
principal attraction
of this town are
wonderful monolithic
monuments and stone
sculptures. The
important monuments
are the five Rathas,
the Bas-Relief on a
huge rock popularly
known as Arjuna’s
penance, Mahisasura
Madapam and the
shore temple.
Day 04: Pondicherry
(134 KMS)
Pondicherry which
was formerly a
French Colony
settled early in the
18th
century. The main
attraction here is
the Aurobindo Ashram
which was founded by
Sri Aurobindo in
1926. The ashram is
the one of the most
popular in India
with westerns and is
also one of the most
affluent. Visit
Pondicherry museum
and sculpture
gallery an
outstanding
collection of
artifacts.
Day 05 Tanjore (177
Km)
Tanjore is the
literary and
religious centre of
south India. The
celebrated temple
Brihadeshra built by
the Chola King
during the 11th
century is its major
attraction. The
Saraswati Mahal
library, containing
a rare collection of
books and
manuscripts on paper
and palm leaves.
Day 06:
Tiruchirapally (54
Kms)
Also known as Trichy
the rock fort is
land mark of Trichy
with Ganesh Temple
on the top. Visit
Rock Fort Temple in
Trichy and the Sri
Ranganathaswamy
Temple at Srirangam
this superb temple
complex is
surrounded by seven
concentric walls
with 21 Gopurams.
Day 07: Madurai (128
Kms)
One of the oldest
cities in South
India it is famous
for its 1000
pillared Meenakshi
Temple. You can also
take to the special
religious night
ceremony held in the
temple. Another key
attraction of this
town is Thirumalai
Nayak’s palace and
Gandhi Museum.
Day 08: Periyar 150
Km
One
of the best game
sanctuaries in India
enjoy boating on the
lake Periyar and
explore the
sanctuary at its
best. Later visit
the spice
plantations like
cardamom, cinnamon,
pepper, coffee and
tea estates. You can
shop at the local
market.
Day 09: Kumarakom
(140 Kms)
Kumarakom, a cozy
little island just
16 kilometer west of
Kottayam in India’s
favorite destination
– Kerala, is
renowned the world
over for its exotic
migratory birds,
self sustaining
eco-system and
hospital on arrival
check into the hotel
after taking brief
leisure visit
Kumarakom bird
sanctuary at evening
see the breathtaking
view of lake during
the sunset leaves a
spellbound.
Day 10: Alleppey (45
Kms)
Enjoy boat ride at
Vembananad Lake
which gives one a
fascinating insight
into the life of
Keralan Backwater.
On the narrow strip
of land fisherman
fishing, children
are swimming and
playing in the
water, women doing
their daily chores.
Day 11: Kochi (56
Kms)
The commercial
capital of Kerala
also famous for its
Asia’s best
preserved Synagogue,
the Dutch Palace and
the oldest European
Church in India –
the St. Francis
Church where
Vasco-De-Gama was
originally buried. A
leisurely walk
through the Fort
Cochin, find close
looks Chines fishing
nets. In the evening
attend the
traditional
Kathakali Dance
show.
Day 12: Ooty (281
Kms)
Udhagamandalam
(Ooty), the "Queen
of hill stations" is
the capital of
Nilgiri district. It
is one of the Best
tourist resorts and
is called as "Blue
Mountains". It is a
land of dreams and a
picturesque hill
station. It is
situated at a
distance of 105 km
away from
Coimbatore.
Day 13: Ooty
A full day excursion
to Ooty and Coonoor,
visit Botanical
Gardens, the Ooty
Lake, Dodabetta peak
offering you
panoramic views of
the Nilgiri
Mountains in Ooty.
Coonoor is a popular
hill resort where
you can opt for a
toy train tour to
Coonoor to enjoy the
scenic surroundings.
Day 14: Nagarahole
(64 Kms)
Nagarahole Nestled
in the southern
fringes of the
Nagarahole National
Park, this is the
perfect getaway for
natural lovers the
breathtaking
environment with the
tranquil backwaters
of the River Kabini
presents an ideal
setting for a
long-awaited
vacation.
Day 15 Nagarahole
At morning get ready
for Bird watching,
Elephant Ride and
Wildlife safari,
etc. later take a
walk around the
backwaters area and
enjoy the
picturesque view of
Nagarahole.
Day 16 Mysore (80
Kms)
Mysore known for its
magnificent palaces
and majestic
buildings, sprawling
garden, shimmering
silk and sandalwood,
the ‘City Royale’
always figures in
the tourist’s
itinerary, en route
visit Srirangapatnam
- Island fortress of
Tippu Sultan. Visit
Tippu's summer
Palace, Mosque, and
Srirangapatnam
Temple at evening
visit Chamundi Hill
- perched a top a
hill-the 4.8m tall
monolith of Nandi
and the gigantic
Mahishasura statue
are added
attractions.
Day 17 Mysore
This day full day
sightseeing, visit
Maharaja Palace,
the art gallery in
the
Jaganmohan Palace
houses. Later on in
the evening visit
Brindavan Garden-
the Krishna Raja
Sagar after sun
down, when musical
fountains and
colored lights
transform this place
into a magical fairy
land.
Day 18 Hassan (115
Kms)
Proceed to Hassan
enroute visit
Sravanbelgola one of
the oldest and most
important Jain
pilgrimage
centers in India,
and the site of the
17m high status of
Gomateshwara,
said to the world’s
tallest monolithic
statue.
Day 19: Bangalore
(187 Kms)
Bangalore is the
city of garden
enroute visit
Sravanbelgola a
sacred jain site on
arrival at Bangalore
visit the major
attraction of
Bangalore such as
the Vidhan Soudha,
Cubbon Park, Lal
Bagh, Tipu’s fort
and Palace which
made entirely of
wood at evening
explore the M.G.
road for shopping.
Day 20: Departure
Transfer to airport
to board flight back
home/ onward
destination. Tour
Ends. |
Tajmahal
