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South India Discovery
Tour Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days
Places Covered : Chennai- Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Pondicherry
-Tanjore - Sawami Malai - Trichy - Madurai - Kanyakumari - Madurai
- Kovalam - Periyar - Komarakom - Cochin - Ooty - Coonoor - Mysore
- Hassan - Belur - Sravanbelgola - Bangalore
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Chennai
Arrive Chennai and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit Marina
Beach and City our. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (60 Km) - via Kanchipuram
( 26Km)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel procee to Mahabalipuram via
visiting Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - a 7th Century port
city of the South Inidan dynasty of the Pallavas around 60 km south
from the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It has various historic
monuments built largely between the seventh and the 9th century
and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit enroute
Kanchipura - 26KM from Mahabalipura ,Called - Religious Capital
Of South India, visit Famous Temples In Kanchipuram - Kamakshi Amman
Temple, Varadaraja Temple, Kailashanathar Temple, Ekambareshwar
Temple, Kumara Kottam, Ulahalanda Perumal Temple, Its also world
famous for its Golden woven Silk .
Overnight at hotel at Mahabalipuram.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry ( 162 Km)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Pondicherry - Seaside
resort Pondicherry has a special ambience, not felt anywhere else
in India. It is a blend of spiritual aura, French colonial heritage,
Tamil culture and the cosmopolitan flair of many nationalities in
a small but varied town.
Afternoon visit Pondicherry. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Pondicherry - Swami Sawami Malai (166 Km)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Swami Malai ethnic
Village Resort visiting en-route Chidambram and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Arrive and Check into the hotel. Afternoon tour of Sawami
Malai. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Swami Malai - Tanjore - Trichy ( 91 Km)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Trichy visiting en-route
Tanjore Temple. Arrive Trichy, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon
visit Srirangam and Rock Fort. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Trichy - Madurai (142 Km)
 Morning
after breakfast at the hotel drive to Madurai and check-in at the
hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of One of South India's great
temple towns, Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi
Temple. Situated on the banks of river Vaiga Madurai. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 7: At Madurai
Full day free at Madurai for independent exploration and bit relax.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Madurai - Kanya Kumari - Kovalam (285 Km)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Kanya Kumari, The
southern most tip of India, Kanyakumari is the point where the three
mighty water bodies, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the
Indian Ocean converge. The famous Vivekananda Rock memorial amidst
the turbulent sea is a major attraction. Kanyakumari is famous for
its spectacular sunrise and sunset views. Arrive Kovalam and check
into the beach resort.
Rest of the afternoon free to relax. Overnight at the Beach
Resort.
Day 9: Kovalam
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit neighboring
city of Trivandrum. Rest of the day free to relax by the beach.
Kovalam one of the most beautiful and famous beaches
in South India, is the best place for relaxation. It has three different
beaches of which the Lighthouse beach is the most famous beach.
Ayurvedic treatment especially during monsoon is another attraction
of Kovalam. Overnight at the beach Resort.
Day 10: Kovalam - Periyar (276Km)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Periyar. Afternoon
proceed for to visit spice planatation. Overnight at the jungle
lodge.
Day 11: Periyar- Kumarakom ( Back Water)
(115Km)
Morning game viewing by boat at Periyar National Park. Late morning drive to reach –Kottayam - 115 km where you will board waiting houseboat and sail through the backwaters to reach Kumarakom. Meals and overnight on board the houseboat.
Day 12 : At Kumarakom
Disembark from Houseboat and check into the resort. Rest of
the day free to explore adjoining bird sanctuary and you may like
to go for available water sports. Overnight at the resort.
Day 13: Kumarakom - Cochin
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Cochin and check into
the hotel. Afternoon tour of Cochin. Cochin has one
of the finest natural harbors in the world Cochin Morning sightseeing
tour including St.Francis Church Built in 1503 by the Portuguese
Franciscan Friars, it is India's oldest European Church. Jewish
Synagogue (Open 1000 - 1200 hrs and 1500 - 1700 hrs- closed on Saturdays
and Jewish holidays) Constructed in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue
in the commonwealth. The Dutch rebuilt it in 1664.
Evening proceed witness Kathakali Dance Show at local Theatre.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Cochin - Ooty (280Km)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to reach Ooty.
Arrive and check into the hotel. Afternoon tour of Ooty. Udhagamandalam
(Ooty), the capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly known as the
"Queen of hill stations' among the tourist circuits. Visit
Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Dodabetta Peak, Kodanadu View Point
etc. Travellers can enjoy a number of outdoor activities like horse
riding, trekking, hiking, and boating in Ooty.
Day 15: Ooty - Conoor - Ooty
Morning transfer to Ooty Railway Station to board Toy train for
Conoor at 9.15 AM. Meeting on arrival at Conoor at 12.15 PM.
Comment tour to visit Coonoor - provides the traveler with
the panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, with its ravines,
valleys, and waterfalls. Bird watching is a popular pastime in Coonoor,
There are number of trekking and hiking trails around Coonoor. Travelers
can enjoy the exhilarating and unique ride on the toy train that
connects Coonoor with Mettupalayam and Ooty. The trip provides some
breathtaking views of the Nilgiri hills in all its natural glory.
Return to Ooty by car for overnight stay.
Day 16: Ooty - Mysore (155Km)
 Morning
after breakfast at the hotel drive to Mysore and check-in at the
hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing tour Mysore is famous for Sandalwood
and Silk. Countless lights decorate the city palace, which is compared
with the Bunkingham palace in England
Day 17: At Mysore
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed for an excursion to
visit Somnathpur Temple Afternoon visit Srirangapatnam. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 18: Mysore - Hassan (150Km)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Hassan and check-in
at the hotel Afternoon visit Belur and Halebid Temples.
Day 19: Hassan - Bangalore - Sravanbelgola (186Km)
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Bangalore visiting
en-route Sravanbelgola On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Bangalore - a cosmopolitan city, which leads
India in technological and cultural development. Today it is the
fastest growing city in Asia with a burgeoning population of nearly
four million. It is a city for all seasons. Visit Cubbon Park, The
Bull Temple,Indian Institute of Science,Vidhan Soudha,Lal Bagh etc
Day 20: Depart Bangalore
Transfer to the airport in time to board flight for onward destination
End of your memorable trip!.
Extension tours to other parts of the
country are available.
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