South India Tour

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

This package comprises of south india sightseeing tour. Ideal for travellers looking for tours & treks. Confirm trip pace, inclusions and seasonal suitability with the provider.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 01: Arrive Bangalore — On arrival at Bangalore airport / railway station, you will meet our local representative and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 02: Bangalore - Hassan (187 Kms / 04 hrs) — After breakfast drive to Hassan & check-in. Later excursion to Belur & Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoysala architecture. Famous of them is The Chennakesava Temple : which took 103 years to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Overnight stay in the hotel. Day 03: Hassan - Mysore (115 kms / 2 hrs) — Morning depart by surface to Mysore reroute visit Srirangapattnnam . Arrive and check in to Hotel. Evening visit Brindavan Gardens - Witness the exuberant beauty of Brindavan Gardens. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 04: Mysore — Morning visit Mysore Palace, Golden royal Elephant and Durbar hall. Chamundi Hills - Right on the top of the hill is the temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 06: Ooty - Coimbatore [85 kms / 1.5 hrs] - Chennai (by flight) — After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Coimbatore airport to board you flight to Chennai; on arrival transfer & check-in into hotel. Chennai, the gateway of south India has varied culture and one of the four major cities of India. Today you will visit National Art Gallery, Fort Museum, Santhome Cathedral, Kapaleeswara temple. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 07: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry [220 kms / 4 hrs] — Today drive to Mahabalipuram, is a small, quiet seaside resort with a unique 7th century Shore Temple, a lovely beach and some of the most beautiful rock cut temples in the world. Situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Mahabalipuram was already a famous seaport in the 1st century AD. Later, drive to Pondicherry and check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 08: Pondicherry - Trichy - Tanjore [172 kms / 3 hrs] — After breakfast check out and drive to Tanjore while visiting a local sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Pondicherry, known as ‘The French Riviera of the East’, was a French colony until it was integrated into India as a Union territory in 1954. The town still remarkably preserves its French heritage in its many colonial monuments, cuisines, language, customs and traditions. Places of tourist interest include the Sree Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, The French Institute and the Raj Nivas. Also, visit Trichy enroute - Also visit Trichy – sightseeing of Srirangam & Rock fort Temple. Later arrival Tanjore, check-in into hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 09: Tanjore — After breakfast at the hotel and then depart for our morning tour of Tanjore, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a fascinating and superb monument with 250 linga, and the names of dancers, musicians and poets inscribed on the walls. The inner sanctum houses a 4m high lingam while above it is a 13 story tower reaching 66m up into the sky. The palace complex is a beautifully kept labyrinth of halls, corridors and courtyards housing the Royal Palace Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 10: Tanjore - Madurai [189 kms / 3 hrs] — After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Madurai; on arrival check-in into hotel. Later, proceed for a whole day sightseeing tour of Madurai. The temple town of Madurai, situated on the banks of river Vaigai, is one of the most ancient cities in India with a history dating back to the pre-Christian times. It was the imperial capital of the Pandyan Empire in the 14th Century AD. Madurai was the seat of Tamil learning and the last of the Tamil Sangams (Academies) was held here nearly 2000 years ago. Places of tourist interest include the imposing Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Gandhi Museum, Vaigai Dam, Thirupparankundrum, Athisayam Water Theme Park, Azhagar Koil and the Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 11: Madurai - Periyar [115 kms / 2 hrs] — After breakfast leave for Periyar in the morning and transfer to hotel on arrival. Visit Spice Plantation. Return to hotel at night. Day 12: Periyar — Today, you may opt for a pleasant boat ride along the Periyar Lake in the evening. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 13: Periyar - Kumarakom (80 kms / 1.5 hrs) — Leave for Kumarakom of Kerala Tour Itinerary. Check in at backwater resort on arrival. Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the picturesque backwaters that form one of the major attractions of Kerala. Overnight at the resort. Day 14: Kumarakom - Alleppey [47 kms / 1 hrs] — Morning embark the House boat for overnight stay. Enjoy the stay on House boat passing through the Canal and coconut grooves. Overnight House Boat stay. Day 15: Alleppey - Poovar [175 kms / 3 hrs] — Today check-out from the houseboat and drive to Poovar, on arrival check-in to Resort and enjoy your day. Overnight stay at the resort (No transportation). Day 16: Poovar — Day free for you at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort (No transportation). Day 17: Poovar — Day free for you at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort (No transportation). Day 18: Poovar — Day free for you at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort (No transportation). Day 19: Poovar - Trivandrum (27 kms / 30 min) / Departure — Today check-out and drive to Cochin airport for your flight back home.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10Tanjore - Madurai [189 kms / 3 hrs] — After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Madurai; on arrival check-in into hotel. Later, proceed for a whole day sightseeing tour of Madurai. The temple town of Madurai, situated on the banks of river Vaigai, is one of the most ancient cities in India with a history dating back to the pre-Christian times. It was the imperial capital of the Pandyan Empire in the 14th Century AD. Madurai was the seat of Tamil learning and the last of the Tamil Sangams (Academies) was held here nearly 2000 years ago. Places of tourist interest include the imposing Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Gandhi Museum, Vaigai Dam, Thirupparankundrum, Athisayam Water Theme Park, Azhagar Koil and the Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Overnight stay at the hotel.+