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Day 01:Chennai
Is
the capital of Tamilnadu considered as gateway of South India,
National Art Gallery and Museum with a fine collection of ancient
paintings, Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church, Marina Beach (the second
longest in the world), San Thome Cathedral and Mylapore Shiva Temple are
the main key attraction of this city.
Day 02: Kanchipuram -
Mahabalipuram
60
Kms
One of the seven
sacred cities of India also famous for its hand-woven silk fabrics,
Visit Kailashnatha temple, Ekambareswara Temple which is dedicated to
Shiva. This is one the largest temple covering nine hectares of land.
Later on depart to Mahabalipuram check into the hotel and relax.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram
Also known as the
second pagodas, the principal attraction of this town are wonderful
monolithic monuments and stone sculptures. The important monuments are
the five Rathas, the Bas-Relief on a huge rock popularly known as
Arjuna’s penance, Mahisasura Madapam and the shore temple.
Day 04: Pondicherry
134
Kms
Pondicherry which was
formerly a French Colony settled early in the 18th century.
The main attraction here is the Aurobindo Ashram which was founded by
Sri Aurobindo in 1926. The ashram is the one of the most popular in
India with westerns and is also one of the most affluent. Visit
Pondicherry museum and sculpture gallery an outstanding collection of
artifacts.
Day 05 Tanjore
Tanjore is the
literary and religious centre of south India. The celebrated temple
Brihadeshra built by the Chola King during the 11th century
is its major attraction. The Saraswati Mahal library, containing a rare
collection of books and manuscripts on paper and palm leaves.
Day 06 Tiruchirapally
– Madurai
184
KMS
Proceed to
Tiruchirapally also known as Trichy the rock fort is land mark of Trichy
with Ganesh Temple on the top. Visit Rock Fort Temple in Trichy and the
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam this superb temple complex is
surrounded by seven concentric walls with 21 Gopurams.
Continue drive to
Madurai arrive Madurai and check into the hotel.
Day 07 Madurai -
Periyar
150
Kms
Madurai one of the
oldest cities in South India it is famous for its 1000 pillared
Meenakshi Temple. You can also take to the special religious night
ceremony held in the temple. Another key attraction of this town is
Thirumalai Nayak’s palace and Gandhi Museum.
Leave for Periyar on
arrival check into the hotel.
Day 08 Periyar
Periyar has one of
the world’s most fascinating Natural wildlife reserved and
of
the best game sanctuaries in India enjoys boating on the lake Periyar
and explores the sanctuary at its best. Later visit the spice
plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee and tea estates. You
can shop at the local market.
Day 09 Kumarakom
140
Kms
Kumarakom, a cozy
little island just 16 kilometer west of Kottayam in India’s favorite
destination – Kerala, is renowned the world over for its exotic
migratory birds, self sustaining eco-system and hospital on arrival
check into the hotel after taking brief leisure visit Kumarakom bird
sanctuary at evening see the breathtaking view of lake during the sunset
leaves a spellbound.
Day 10 Alleppey
60
Kms
Enjoy boat ride at
Vembananad Lake is the perfect way to experience the backwater lifestyle
of Kerala. The day long journey in the beautiful backwaters of Kerala is
the only way to explore what otherwise seems more like a poet’s version.
The boat will reach in the area which is just breathtaking. It is far
beyond imagination that how a whole life is running across both the
corners of backwaters.
Day 11 Kochi
62
Kms
The commercial
capital of Kerala also famous for its Asia’s best preserved Synagogue,
the Dutch Palace and the oldest European Church in India – the St.
Francis Church where Vasco-De-Gama was originally buried. A leisurely
walk through the Fort Cochin, find close looks Chines fishing nets. In
the evening attend the traditional Kathakali Dance show.
Day 12 Kochi – Flight
-Bangalore
Bangalore, the
capital city of Karnataka. Visit the famous Lal Bagh Botanical Garden,
known for housing a variety of old trees, roses, fountains, pools, and
an assortment of herbs. Also visit the Cubbon Park, Bull temple and
Mysore Arts and Crafts Centre while driving through the Vidhan Soudha, a
beautiful colonial building housing the state legislature and
secretariat
Day 13 Mysore
130
Kms
Mysore known for its
magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling garden, shimmering
silk and sandalwood, the ‘City Royale’ always figures in the tourist’s
itinerary, enroute visit Srirangapatnam - Island fortress of Tippu
Sultan. Visit Tippu's summer Palace, Mosque, and Srirangapatnam Temple
at evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a top a hill-the 4.8m tall
monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added
attractions.
Day 14 Mysore
This day full day
sightseeing, visit
Maharaja Palace,
the art gallery in the
Jaganmohan Palace
houses. Later on in the evening visit
Brindavan Garden-
the Krishna Raja Sagar after sun down, when musical fountains and
colored lights transform this place into a magical fairy land.
Day 15 Hassan
161
Kms
Proceed to Hassan
enroute visit Sravanbelgola one of the oldest and most important Jain
pilgrimage centers in India, and the site of the 17m high status of
Gomateshwara, said to the world’s tallest monolithic statue.
Day 16 Hassan – Halebid – Belur - Hassan
Excursion to Hoysala
Temples of Halebid and Belur visit the Hoysaleswara Temple at
Halebid which is the most outstanding example if Hoysala art and
Tradition. At Belur, visit the Channekeshava temple.
Day 17 Hospet / Hampi
362
Kms
Hampi the world
Heritage Centre is the most beautiful and evocative of all the ruins of
Karnataka key attraction of this palace is King’s Palace, Mahanavami
Dibba and Queen’s Bath- This structure has a very plain exterior but the
interior is stunningly ornate, with graceful arched corridors,
projecting balconies and lotus-shaped fountains.
Day 18 Hospet - Hampi
This day full day
sightseeing, visit to Lotus Mahal this visually appealing
structure has two levels, with open pavilions at the bottom and
balconies above. An elegant example of the fusion of the Hindu
and Muslim styles of architecture, later on visit Elephant Stables,
Pushkarni and Hazara Rama Temple - This was a royal temple
reserved for ceremonial use.
Day 19 Hospet –
Badami
195
Kms
Proceed to Badami,
half day sight seeing visiting to Badami Caves – Picturesquely situated
at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills, North Fort - This is
the largest enclosure, Banashankari - is a quaint hamlet taking its name
from the goddess Banashankari. Built in the Dravidian style, the temple
is dedicated to Banashankari, a form of Parvati.
Day 20 Badami
Proceed for a day
excursion to Aihole and Pattadakal, Aihole - is famous as the Cradle of
Indian Temple Architecture has over 125temples including Lad Khan
Temple, Drug (fort) Temple, Ravalphadi Cave Temple, Konti Temple
Complex, Jain Meguthi Temple are few not to be missed. Pattadakal-
a World Heritage center has 10 major temples representing early
Chalukyan architecture.
Day
21 Goa 345 Kms
Leave for Goa arrive Goa and
check in at prebooked hotel.
Day 22
Goa
Day free
Day 23
Goa
Day free for individual
activities
Day 24
Goa – Flight- Mumbai
Transfer to airport to board
flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel.
Day 25
Mumbai
Excursion to Elephanta Caves
after half day city tour of Mumbai
Day 26
Depart Mumbai
Transfer to airport to board
flight back home/ onward destination. Tour Ends.
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