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Jewels Of Southern India

  • bangalore1
  • chennai
  • chidambaram1
  • cochin1
  • kodaikanal1
  • madurai1
  • mamalapuram
  • mumbai2
  • mysore1
  • periyar1
  • pondicherry2
  • srirangamtemple1
  • srirangapatna1
  • tanjore1
  • trichi
  • bangalore1
  • chennai
  • chidambaram1
  • cochin1
  • kodaikanal1
  • madurai1
  • mamalapuram
  • mumbai2
  • mysore1
  • periyar1
  • pondicherry2
  • srirangamtemple1
  • srirangapatna1
  • tanjore1
  • trichi

Destinations: Mumbai-Bangalore-Sriangapatnam-Mysore-Bangalore- Chennai-Mamalapuram-Pondichery-Chidambaram-Thanjavur-Trichi-SrirangamTemple-Madurai-Kodaikanal-Periyar-Cochin.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Mumbai

Arrive Mumbai Airport, our representative will meet and assist to the hotel.
In the afternoon, a half-day tour of Mumbai City. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Fly Mumbai – Bangalore

After breakfast, transfer to domestic airport to board the flight for Bangalore. On arrival, our representative will assist to the hotel. In the afternoon, a half-day tour of Bangalore City visit Bull Temple, Cubbon Park, Lalbagh Gardens, Tipu’s Palace and Maharaja’s Palace. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Drive Bangalore – Mysore en route Srirangapatnam

After breakfast, drive to Mysore, en route visitSrirangapatnam. Drive on and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, a half-day tour of Mysore City, visit the Maharaja’s Palace, which is one of the biggest in India; St Philomena’s Church; Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, which has a collection of exquisite paintings. Also visit the famous Mysore Sanskrit school, one of the local yoga studio’s. In the evening visit the Chamundi hill temple and Bull temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Drive Mysore – Bangalore – Chennai

After breakfast, drive to Bangalore to board the Shatabdi Express to Chennai. On arrival meet our representative to assist your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Chennai

Morning, a half-day tour of Chennai City, visit Fort St. George, the fisherman’s village, Kapileshwara Temple, and St. Thomas Basilica, only one of two churches where a saint is buried. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Drive Chennai – Mamallapuram en route Kanchipuram

After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive to Mamallapuram en route visitKanchipuram. Upon arrival at Mamallapuram, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the beach and explore the temples of Mamallapuram. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Drive Mamallapuram – Pondicherry

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry and check-in at hotel. Later, explore the town visiting various temples and churches of Pondicherry.Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Drive Pondicherry – Trichy en route Chidambaram &Tanjore

After breakfast, drive to Trichy en route visit Chidambaram and Tanjore. Drive on and check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Trichy

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tour of Trichy City. Visit Rock Fort temple, GangaikondanCholapuram, Sri Ranganathaswami temple and Avur. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Drive Trichy – Madurai en route Srirangam Temple

After breakfast, drive to Madurai en route visit the Srirangam Temple. Drive on and check-in athotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Drive Madurai – Kodaikanal

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tour of Madurai City.Visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, TirumalaiNayak Temple. In the afternoon, embark on a leisurely drive toKodaikanal and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Sightseeing in Kodaikanal

This morning, enjoy a half-day tour of Kodaikanal. The spectacular hill station of Kodaikanal offers abundant natural beauty and a host of tourist attractions. Explore the city on own. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Drive Kodaikanal – Periyar

After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive to the green wildlife town of Periyar and transfer to hotel. Later, enjoy a Boat Ride in the Periyar Lake to view the wildlife. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Periyar -Thekkady

Thekkady,is India’s most fascinating wildlife sanctuary. Spend the day, exploring the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary, one of the important Tiger reserves of the country. Artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyarriverattracts tourists. The place provides exciting boating experience on the lake. Elephant ride in the sanctuary is another attraction. Splendid natural sites are found everywhere in Thekkady.

Afternoon visit spice plantation like cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, and tea estate etc… On way back to Hotel stop at the local market to pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 15: Drive Periyar – Cochin

After breakfast, drive to Cochin and check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, a half-day tour of Cochin City. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16: Cochin

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Cochin visiting Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. Evening view the Kathakali Dance performance.Overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Cochin– Mumbai

After breakfast, transfer to domestic airport to board the flight for Mumbai. On arrival, meet our representative and escorted to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure .eithershop around or enjoy the local sights of Mumbai. Overnight at hotel

Day 18 : Depart Mumbai

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport as per the departure flight schedule to board the flight for onward destination.