South India Tour (12 Nights / 13 Days)

Upon your Arrival at Chennai meet our representative who shall meet and greet you.Later drive to Mahabalipuram. Arrive at Mahabalipuram and check-in at the Hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Mahabalipuram.

In the morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.

Mahabalipuram, with its picturesque location on a rocky outcrop between the beach and a lagoon is known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, fabulous fishes and lobsters ! Despite the many visitors drawn-in by the former Pallava-dynasty town, the place is friendly and relaxed and the villagers are remarkably unperturbed by the large crowds always welcoming the tourists.

Mahabalipuram is renowned for its series of charming Five Rathas (chariot) and the spectacularly carved reliefs depicting Arjuna’s Penance. The magnificent Shore Temple, built by King Rajasimha in the seventh century, is a unique temple that houses the shrines of both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The Varaha Cave is a rock-cut mandapam (hall) with two incarnations of Vishnu — Varaha (boar) and Vamana (dwarf). The Krishna Mandapam (Hall) has a bas-relief of Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill on his fingertips.Visitors get enthralled by the sheer magnificence of the site. Other important tourist attractions of Mahabalipuram include the Mahishasuramardini Caves, Kotikal Mandapam, Ramanuja Mandapam, and the Dharmaraja Cave.

Later visit Kanchipuram (64 Kms from Chennai), the ancient capital of the Pallavas. It is known as the city of 1000 temples and still has some 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was built here as early as in the 7th & 8th century A.D. and has paintings on its walls. The Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanath, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of some interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks and silk sarees. Overnight stay at Hotel in Mahabalipuram.

In the morning drive to Pondicherry, the erstwhile French settlement .

Arrive at Pondicherry and check–in at Hotel. Later, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the final resting place of the founder of the Ashram, Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. Also visit the Church Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus with its stained glass windows built in Gothic style which captivates the visitors. The Pondicherry Museum, the Church of Our Lady of the Angels on Beach Rd. and the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception are yet other places of tourist interest.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Pondicherry.

In the morning drive to Tanjore.Arrive at Tanjore and check-in at the Hotel. Later, in the day proceed for the sightseeing tour of Tanjore.

In Tanjore,you can see and visualise the history, religion and nature in all the places of tourist attraction here. Tanjore is essentially a place for art lovers, especially those who love temple architecture. Visitors who visit Tanjore wonder about kings who erected these magnificent monuments. During their reign, the Cholas made significant contribution to the various fields of art and architecture.

Thanjavur style of painting developed here. This distinguished art of Thanjavur is a combination of raised and painted surfaces. Lord Krishna is the deity depicted here with his complexion shown as white rather than the traditional blue, generally seen elsewhere. The world famous Brihadeeswara Temple, the beautiful Palace, the Art Gallery and the Saraswati Mahal Library are some of the other things to see in Tanjore.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Tanjore.

In the morning drive to Trichy. Arrive at Trichy and check-in at the Hotel.

Later during day, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Trichy. Trichy has numerous sites within its proximity that you can visit. Most of the places here are of great historical importance. The Rock Fort Temple, an enchanting temple unique in its own way, makes for a must-see site in Trichy. Tiruvanaikkaval temple, which is famous for its Siva Lingam and the seven Gopurams, is yet another pilgrimage site you can visit in Trichy.

Later you will be driven back to Pondicherry.

Overnight stay at the Hotel in Trichy.

In the morning drive to Madurai which is about 126 Kms. Arrive at Madurai and check-in at Hotel.

Later in day, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Madurai. Visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, dedicated to the Consort of Lord Shiva, with its ten towering gopurams (temple towers) rising above the surrounding courtyards and countryside of lush green fields of rice and coconut palms. See the "Hall of a Thousand Pillars", built in 1560, which is a great work of structural engineering and art,which makes one wonder the level of architectural competence of people as early as 1560 in this part of world . Each pillar is a picture book in stone, depicting the whole range of human expressions. Later, visit the Tirumalai Nayak Palace, a beautiful building constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style that is famous for the stuccowork on its domes and arches.

In the morning drive to Thekkady famous for Periyar National Park. Arrive at Thekkady and check–in at Hotel.

In the evening proceed to visit the spice market.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Early morning leave for a boat cruise on Lake Periyar in the Periyar National Park, which is known for herds of wild elephant, bison, deer and spectacular bird life.

Later, return to hotel to have your breakfast before checking out and leaving for Cochin.

Upon arrival at Cochin, check-in at hotel.Overnight stay at Cochin.

In the morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Cochin.

Visit Fort Cochin, The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana and The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of a town locally known as the Jew Town. Also visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India and The Santa Cruz Basilica, which was originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. Another tourist attraction is the Chinese fishing nets which are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have been brought by Chinese traders to Cochin.

In the morning drive to Ooty. Arrive at Ooty and check-in at Hotel.

Later in day, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Ooty and its surroundings. Visit The Botanical Garden, an ideal tourist spot besides being a source of plethora of information about the region’s flora. Also visit the Ooty Lake. In addition, there are various other sites like Lamb’s Rock (8 km away from Coonoor), Kodanadu (16 km from Kotagiri), and Dodabetta Peak which offer fascinating and captivating views of the surrounding plains and hills.

After breakfast, continue exploring the beautiful environs of Ooty, a jewel in the crown of Nilgiri hills of south India.

Overnight stay at Ooty.

In the morning drive to Mysore. Arrive at Mysore and check-in at Hotel.

Later, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit the Maharaja’s Palace, built as recently as 1897; it is one of the biggest in India. Also, there is St Philomena’s Church, Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery housed in the Jagmohan Palace, which has a huge collection of exquisite paintings and Brindavan Gardens, which are illuminated for 3 days a week. Later visit Chamundi Hill, on top of which stands a temple dedicated to the Goddess Chamundeshwari, the royal family’s patron deity.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Mysore.

Early in the morning, after breakfast drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival at Bangalore, continue your sightseeing tour of Bangalore

Visit Tipu Sultan’s Palace, originally built in mud in 1537 and rebuilt by Haider Ali a couple of centuries later, Bull Temple; enshrining a massive bull carved out of a single piece of Grey granite which is seen to be believed, Lalbagh Gardens; laid out by Haider Ali in the 18th century, Cubbon Park; laid out by the British in the 19th century and Vidhan Soudha; built in granite, which incorporates features of traditional Indian architecture.

later transfer to airport or railway station to board flight for onward destination.