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ARRIVAL CHENNAI-o-KANCHIPURAM-o- MAHABALIPURA-o- PANDUCHERRY -o-THANJAVUR-o-MADURAI-o-THEKKADY-o-AELLEPY-o-KOCHI-o-OOTY-o-MYSORE-o-BANGALORE
TSH-5 –Best of South India – 14N / 15 D
Experience the diverse beauty of South India, from the historic temples of Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Thanjavur to the charming French ambience of Pondicherry and the spiritual heritage of Madurai. Discover the natural wonders of Thekkady, Alleppey and Ooty, followed by the royal charm of Mysore and the vibrant city life of Bangalore. A perfect journey filled with heritage, culture, temples, nature, backwaters and unforgettable South Indian experiences.
Best of South IndiaTour -14 N/15D Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival Chennai
Day 02 Chennai – Kanchipuram tour – Mahabalipuram (2hrs drive)
Day 03 Mahabalipuram Sightseeing
Day 04 Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (2hrs drive)
Day 05 Pondicherry- Gangaikonda Cholapuram – Darasuram – Thanjavur ( 6hrs drive)
Day 06 Thanjavur Sightseeing
Day 07 Thanjavur – Trichy – Madurai (4hrs drive)
Day 08 Madurai – Thekkady (3.5 hrs drive)
Day 09 Thekkady – Alappuzha (Alleppey) (4hrs drive)
Day 10 Alappuzha – Kochi (1.5hrs drive)
Day 11 Kochi – Ooty (7 hrs drive)
Day 12 Ooty Sightseeing
Day 13 Ooty – Mysuru (3hrs drive)
Day 14 Mysuru – Srirangapatna – Bengaluru (3hrs -4hrs drive)
Day 15 Bangaluru Departure
Day 01 Arrival Chennai
- On arrival at Chennai airport our representative having a placard displaying your name will meet you at the airport to pick you up and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at your leisure.
- About Chennai:- Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church
- Places to visit:- In the afternoon visit to the capital city. Your first visit will be to the famous Fort George. The fort is named after St George who used to preach in Chennai.
- Have a short drive to visit the famous Santhome Church where the Basilica was built over the tomb of St.Thomas,
- One among the three in the World. Mary’s Church was designed by Edward Fowle and built by William Dixon.
- Also visit the Kapaleeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Chennai.
Day 02 Chennai – Kanchipuram tour - Mahabalipuram (2hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out from the hotel, leave for Mahabalipuram
- On the way visit Kanchipuram
- About Kanchipuram:- Kanchipuram, also known as Kanchi, is an ancient city in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state. Considered a holy pilgrimage site by Hindus, it is home to many temples. The 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a vast complex with intricate sandstone carvings. Ulagalanda Perumal Temple houses a huge statue of Lord Vishnu. A mango tree in the Ekambareswarar Temple courtyard is thought to be sacred
- Places to visit :- Ekambaranathar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Silk Weaving Centres,
- later drive to Mahabalipuram
- About Mahabalipuram:- Mahabalipuram, also called Mamallapuram is a historic town that finds mention in ancient Hindu mythology and legends. It was a bustling port city from the 1st century BC till the time of the Pallavas in 9th century BC. Present day Mahabalipuram is a modern town replete with the glorious vestiges of its heritage.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 03 Mahabalipuram Sightseeing
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant leave for Mahabalipuram sightseeing
- Places to visti:- Sea Shore Temple, Five Chariots, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna’s Butter Ball, Varaha Cave,
Dinner and overnight at Mahabalipuram Hotel.
Day 04 Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (2hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out from the hotel, leave for Pondicherry.
- About Pondicherry:- Pondicherry (or Puducherry), a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. The city has many colonial buildings, churches, temples, and statues which, combined with the town planning
- Places to visit :- Goubert Markets, Aurobindo Ashram, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
- In the evening, you can have Rickshaw Ride through French colonies and Commercial Streets.
Dinner and overnight at Pondicherry hotel.
Day 05 Pondicherry- Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjavur (6hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out form the hotel, and leave for Thanjavur
- Enroute stop and visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple. The person who can be credited with the erection of this temple is King Rajendra Chola, son of Raja Raja Chola. Rajendra built this temple to recreate his father’s achievement, the Brihadeeswara Temple of Thanjavur. Also visit Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple. This temple is a storehouse of art and architecture and has some exquisite stone carvings. Although this temple is much smaller than the Brihadeeswara Temple or the Gangaikondacholapuram Temple, it is more exquisite in detail. This is because this temple is said to have been built with nitya-vinoda, “perpetual entertainment”, in mind.
- Check-in to the Thanjavur hotel & rest
- About Thanjavur:- Thanjavur is a city in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its many temples include the 11th-century Brihadeeswarar Temple, a vast Chola dynasty–era complex with a frescoed interior. Thanjavur Maratha Palace is home to the centuries-old Saraswathi Mahal Library, with palm-leaf manuscripts, and Thanjavur Art Gallery, with bronze statues. Tamil University Museum displays coins, folk artifacts and musical instruments.
Dinner and overnight at Thanjavur Hotel.
Day 06 Thanjavur Sightseeing
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & leave for Sightseeing
- Places to Visit:- Thanjavur Art Gallery. Brihadeeswara Temple, Bronze Making Artisan’s Village to see the Bronze Casting and Tanjore Paintings.
Dinner and overnight stay at Thanjavur Hotel
Day 07 Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai (4hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & Check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai.
- Start your drive to Tiruchchirappalli (Trichy). Have a stop at ‘Amma Mandapam’ – the holy banks of River Cauvery, where you can see the Hindu rituals after the cremation.
- The Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam was built between the 6th and the 9th centuries by the Azhwar Saints.The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is the 1st of the 108 Divya Desams or Vishnu Temples in the world.
- About Madurai:- Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions attend the processions and ceremonies of April’s Chithirai Festival celebrating Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu
- Places to visit in Madurai:- Meenakshi Temple,Thirumalai Nayak Palace,
- Check- in to the Madurai hotel & rest.
Diiner and overnight stay at Madurai Hotel.
Day 08 Madurai - Thekkady (3.5hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out from the hotel, leave for Thekkady.
- About Thekkady:- One of Kerala’s most beautiful and amazing destinations is Thekkady (Periyar), located in the Idukki district. Thanks to its location on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border which enables Thekkady to enjoy a cultural and ecological mix.
- Check-in to the hotel and do the wildlife activities like Boat Ride in Forest Lake, Guided Spice Plantation Walk, “Kalaripayattu” martial art show.
Dinner and overnight stay at Thekkady Hotel
Day 09 Thekkady – Alappuzha (Alleppey) (4hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out from the hotel, leave for Alappuzha.
- About Alleppey:- Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city’s Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake’s snake boat races are a well-known annual event.
- Check-in to the hotel & rest
Dinner and overnight stay at Alleppey Hotel
Day 10 Alappuzha - Kochi (1.5hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out from hotel, leave for Kochi
- About Kochi:- Kochi is small place in Kerala which is also known as God’s Own Country and famous for its green pastures with beautiful landscapes.
- Places to Visit:-Fort Kochi beach, Santa Cruz Basilica, Indo Portuguese Museum, Dutch Palace, Marine Drive.
- Check-in to the hotel & rest
Dinner and overnight stay at Cochin Hotel.
Day 11 Kochi - Ooty (7.5hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out from hotel, leave for Ooty
- About Ooty:- The Queen of Hill Stations, also known as the Blue Mountains, Ooty is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. This hill station has splendid green downs and lofty hills of extraordinary scenic beauty
- Check-in to the hotel and rest.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ooty Hotel.
Day 12 Ooty Sightseeing
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out from the hotel, leave for Ooty
- Places to visit:- Stephen Church, Botanical Gardens, Ooty Centenary Rose Garden
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 13 Ooty - Mysuru (3hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & Check out from the hotel and drive to Mysuru.
- About Mysuru:- Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India’s southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. In its center is opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles. Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and sandalwood.
- Places to Visit:- Philomena’s Church, Chamundi Hills, Mysore Maharaja Palace
- Evening check- in to the hotel and rest
Dinner and overnight stay at Mysore Hotel.
Day 14 Mysuru - Srirangapatna - Bengaluru (3hrs -4hrs drive)
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out from hotel, leave for Bangalore.
- About Bangalore:- Bengaluru (also called Bangalore) is the capital of India’s southern Karnataka state. The center of India’s high-tech industry, the city is also known for its parks and nightlife. By Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha is a Neo-Dravidian legislative building. Former royal residences include 19th-century Bangalore Palace, modeled after England’s Windsor Castle, and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an 18th-century teak structure.
- Enroute stop and visit the famous Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Ranganatha, Daria Daulat Bagh
- Places to Visit in Bangalore:- Vidhana Soudha, Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Check-in to the hotel and rest
Dinner and overnight stay at Bangalore Hotel.
Day 15 Bangaluru Departure
- Morning wake up with new excitement, get relaxed & fresh n up.
- Have breakfast at restaurant & check out from hotel, leave for Bangaluru airport
Drop at airport on flight time
6nclusion:-
- 14 Nights accommodation.
- 01 Dbl Room for 02 Adult.
- 14 Breakfasts & 14 Dinner at Booked hotels.
- Transport services by an exclusive vehicle as per itinerary (DZIRE CAR).
- Airport, Railway Station and Hotel Pickup and drop back at the end of the tour.
- Assistance on arrival.
- Check in & Check out at 12 Noon.
- Similar Hotels will be provided in case selected hotel is Sold Out/Closed or unavailable due to service factors
Inclusive of all the Taxes (Parking, Toll Tax, Luxury Tax, Green Tax , Fuel Exp., and Driver Exp. etc.)
Exclusions:-
- 5% service tax on Total Bill.
- Any monument entry fees / camera fees, except package
- Any meal, which is not mentioned above.
- Any guide charges.
- Any Domestic/ International fare.
