DAY 01 : Arrive at chennai
Our friendly Representative will be waiting for you at the
Airport. We welcome you to Chennai.
Direct transfer to the Hotel for Overnight stay.
DAY 02 Sightseeing In Chennai On to Mahabalipuram(86 Kms-2.30
Hrs)
After Breakfast we take you for a half day sightseeing in and
around Chennai -visit Marina Beach, St.Thomas Mount, National
Art Gallery Fort Museums, Valluvar Kottam, Sittarangam Guidy
Park etc.
After noon we will proceed to Mahabalipuram .On arrival check in
to the Resort.
Later after relaxation we proceed on a Sightseeing tour,marvel
at the stone-made sculptures ,caves ,chariots and temples of the
pallava period. You will also visit Arjuna’s Penance-the largest
base-relief in the world. Back to the hotel . Overnight stay at
there.
DAY 03 : On to Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram.
Morning after breakfast we will drive to Kanchipuram.
Kanchipuram is generally known as the city of thousand temples
is one of the seven holy cities of the Hindus Visit Ekambareswar
Temple.
Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, Varadaraja Temple, Kailasnatha Temple,
Kamakshi Amman Temple etc and then proceed Mahapalipuram by
evening. Overnight stay at your Hotel.
DAY 04 On To Pondicherry(135 Kms-3 Hrs)
After breakfast, we drive to Pondicherry – a city with a unique
Anglo-French background.
Check into your resort and relax.
After lunch, visit the world famous Aurobindo Ashram – abode of
the twentieth century saint and philosopher Sri Aurobindo. Later
make at visit at Auroville town – an oasis of peace and
enlightenment designed by the French architect, Roger Anger. You
would find the town living up to its designer’s mission of
making people realize the merits of human unity.
Back to your resort by evening. Overnight stay.
DAY 05 : On To Tanjore(172 Kms-3.30 Hrs)
After breakfast, we drive to Tanjore, the ‘rice bowl’ of
Tamil Nadu. On arrival check in to your resort. Relax.
In the afternoon we take you on a tour of this historic town.
Ancient capital of the Cholas – one of the greatest dynasties of
South India – Tanjore is dotted with no fewer than seventy-four
temples.
In the evening, we visit the Brahadeswara Temple – a World
Heritage Monument. Enjoy the architecture. Also be awed by the
majesty of the palaces and art gallery attached to this temple.
Enjoy Overnight at your resort.
DAY 06 On To Trichy(55 Kms-1.30 Hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Trichy. Trichy is along the beautiful
Cauvery River; enjoy the landscapes on your route.
On arrival check in to your resort in Trichy - the city blessed
by a fine blend of history, religion and commercial activity.
In the afternoon, we visit Rock Fort temple - a boulder of giant
proportions perched on top of a hill, with images carved into
it. Take a deep breath and climb the 437 odd steps from the
entrance to the summit. Overnight in your resort.
DAY 07 : On To Madurai(130 Kms-3.00 Hrs)
After breakfast, we set out to Madurai. The city is planned
in the shape of a lotus. Check in to your hotel at Madurai by
noon.
Later in the afternoon, visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi
Temple. There are four entrances to this amazing temple complex
set in six hectares. Marvel at the truly majestic towers, twelve
of them, pointing skywards at 45 to 50 metres.
Beat some of the stone pillars in the complex with any hard
object and feel incredible on hearing sweet metal sounds. You
now know why they are called musical pillars. By the way, the
total number of pillars in the temple is a staggering one
thousand.
You had an exciting day. Go to bed early. Overnight at your
hotel.
DAY 08 : On To Periyar(155
Kms-3.30 Hrs)
After Break fast we check out from the resort at Madurai and
will proceed to Periyar. Reach there by afternoon and check in
to your resort. Later we you on a memorable boat ride through
Lake Periyar in the heart of the sanctuary. Come across
elephants and bison grazing on the banks. You can also opt
for an elephant safari through the forest, if you are
interested.
Back to the resort for Overnight stay.
DAY 09 : On To Kumarakom(125 Kms-3.30 Hrs)
After an early breakfast we drive to Kumarakom –one of the
famous backwater destination in Kerala.
On arrival check in to you backwater resort .
We now take you to view the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary located in
an island in the backwaters. Watch exotic birds, the migratory
Siberian Stork among them, lead their normal lives unaware of
you or your binoculars.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 10 : Check into Houseboat
In the morning we will board a houseboat to start a
memorable Houseboat cruise. Your houseboat is a typically huge
traditional boat made of Anjili wood. On board, enjoy the
scenery and serenity around.
Glide through dreamy landscapes till nightfall. Then, the boat
casts anchor right in the middle of the romantic waterway.
DAY 11 : Arrive at Alleppey Proceed to Cochin(65 Kms-1.30
Hrs)
Enjoy Breakfast and check out from the Houseboat and drive
to Cochin –The tropical paradise of India.Reach there before
noon.
After noon get ready for a sightseeing trip in and around
Cochin. First, you board a luxury boat that takes you to Fort
Cochin and Mattancherry where you can trace the past of Cochin.
Visit the Jewish Synagogue at Mattancherry, considered to be the
oldest in India. At Fort Cochin see the historic St. Francis
Church built in 1510 by Portuguese priests. Back to the
resort for enjoying Overnight stay.
DAY 12 : On to OotY(295 Kms-7 Hrs)
After an Early Breakfast we will proceed our journey to Ooty
- 'the Queen of Hill Stations'. It’s a long journey of 6.30 Hrs.
From Connore Hill station you can catch the Mountain Train to
ootty. Arrive at Ootty by evening and check into your hotel.
Enjoy your dinner. The fresh mountain air soon lulls you
to sleep. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 13 : Sightseeing at Ooty
After breakfast, we drive you in and around Ootty on a sight
seeing tour. Take snaps of the picture postcard views. Visit the
botanical gardens, Rose Garden, Avmamore Palace, Govt. Museum
and enjoy a boating through the enchanting 'Lake'. Inhale deeply
to get the best of Eucalyptus-scented air.
By the time you get back to your hotel in the evening, you would
have shed an year or two. Overnight at the hotel
DAY 14 : On To Mysore(160 Kms-4 Hrs)
In the morning proceed to Mysore - the princely city of South
India. Part of your tour will be through Bandipur forests.
Reach Mysore by afternoon Check into the Hotel & Overnight
stay.
DAY 15 : At Mysore
After breakfast, we proceed on a city tour of Mysore. Enjoy the
royal streets with broad tree-lined avenues. View of Mysore
Palace in the night when it is illuminated is unforgettable.
Visit Chama Rajendra Art Gallery to marvel at some famous
paintings.
Next take the road to Chamundi Hills, 1062 metres above MSL.
Have a panoramic view of Mysore city below.
Get down to the city to visit the zoo. Take snaps. Get
back to the city - now resplendent in glorious illumination.
Back to your hotel. Relax.
DAY 16 : On To Bangalore(140 Kms-3 Hrs)
After Breakfast we will proceed to the Garedn city of India-
Bangalore.
Enroute visit to Sreerangapattanam ,which was the Summer palace
of Tippusulthan.
Reach Bangalore & later set out to enjoy a sightseeing tour in
and around the Bangalore city.
Visit Cubbon Park and Museum, Government Museum , Tippu’s
Palace, The Fort, Bull temples & Vankappa Art Gallery.
Back to the Resort and enjoy Overnight stay.
DAY 17 : On To Hassan(180 Kms-4 Hrs)
After Breakfast ,check out from the hotel at Bangalore and
proceed to Hassan-the gate way to explore the ancient culture
sites of Belur and Halebid. Arrive at Hassan by noon nad check
in to the Hotel.
Later proceed to Belur-a quaint hamlet about forty kilometers
from Hassan. Visit the Chennakeswara Temple, which is an
exquisite example of Hoysala architecture.
Next we drive seven more kilometers to the east to discover
Halebid.Marvel at the fine architecture of the Hoysaleswara
temple,which bear testimony to the rich culture heritage of
Karnataka.
We then go one kilometer further to Basthali, famous for its
Jain constructions. Admire the gleaming black stone pillars.
Back to the Hotel for Overnight stay.
DAY 18 : On To Hospet(320 Kms-8 Hrs)
After an early breakfast we will proceed to Hospet.Enjoy the
journey to Hospet though the path blended with history of the
Great Vijaya Nagar empire. Hospet is the base station to visit
Hampi. Arrive at the destination by afternoon and check in to
your resort.
If preferred, on the same day you can go to Hampi for an
Overview of the Historical Destination which is just 13kms from
Hoapet.
Overnight stay at the Resort.
DAY 19 : On to Hampi
After Breakfast we will drive to Hampi nearby. Visit important
temples, Purandara Dessara mandapa,Lotus Mahal and Queen Bath,
Dassara platform , Hazarama Temple ,Pattabhirama Temple etc.
See the longest masonry work in the world at the Thungabhadra
Dam if you are interested, which is 17 kms from Hampi.
Back to the resort for overnight stay.
DAY 20 : On To Badami(160 kms-3 Hrs)
Morning ,After breakfast we move on to Badami.another
Historical Destination.Badami is famous for several Temples.
Some structural and some Rock cut Temples of the 6th & 7th
Centuries.
Visit the Art gallery, Badami Fort, Cave of Badami; which are
the important attractions of Badami.
Later you can visit Pattadakkal which is 32 kms from
Badami.there you can visit the famous temples Kada Siddeswara,
Jambulinga, Galaganatha, Sangameswara, Mallikarjuna, Virupaksha
and Papanatha.
You can also make a visit at Aihole whish is 44 kms from this
destination. Back to the Hotel,enjoy Overnight.
DAY 21-Day 23 On to Goa for 03 nights(370 Kms-10 Hrs)
Morning check out from the Hotel at Badami and proceed to
Goa .It is long journey for 9 Hrs.
Reach Goa by late evening & check into the Resort
Overnight stay for 03 nights
Day-24 : Return Home
Today you will be transferred to the Airport to catch the return
flight to home |