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Day 01: Flight to India (Chennai)
Around midnight arrival in Chennai. Upon arrival, you will be
met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Chennai - Bangalore (by air)
In the morning you will have a flight to Bangalore. You will
visit the Bull temple and famous Gowda Fort, which was built
by Tipu Sultan. You will also visit the Vidhan Sabha and
downtown commercial centre.
Day 03: Bangalore - Mysore
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to Mysore
via Srirangapatnam, once the capital of Mysore. Visit fort,
Tipu Sultan's palace, Maharaja Palace and the Gombaz and
Chamundi Hill to visit Chamundeshwari temple and to see a
giant Nandi (buffalo god) and enjoy the view of the
surroundings form the hilltop. Evening at leisure to visit the
beautiful Brindavan gardens.
Day 04: Mysore - Halebid - Belur
Today you will visit the most impressive and one of the
largest city palaces in India. After the Sightseeing of Mysore
you will proceed through picturesque hilly landscape and
arrive in Halebid, which is the ancient capital of Hoysala
empire. In Halebid you will visit the Hoysalesvara Temple of
12th century where you will see half-life size statues of
Hindu deities. After the visit in Halebid you will proceed to
Belur. In Belur you will visit the group of Chennakesava
Temple, which are famous for its architecture and sculptures.
Day 05: Belur - Coonoor
In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Coonoor.
Rest of day at leisure to visit Sims Park, and enjoy cool
walks through tea estates or drive to Lamds Rock for a view of
the plains. Relax in the picturesque surroundings of Coonoor.
Day 06: Coonoor - Cochin
After the breakfast, you will drive to Cochin. Rest of the day
at leisure.
Day 07: Cochin
After having breakfast, you will have a full day tour of
Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and a back-water cruise
to Bolghatty palace, Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church
and Santa Cruz Church. In the evening you will view
traditional Kathakali classical dance recital.
Day 08: Cochin - Kumarakom
In the morning you will drive to Kumarakom. In Kumarakom you
will enjoy the Boat ride trip through the tropical vegetation
on the backwaters.
Day 09: Kumarakom
The whole day is today at leisure.
Day 10: Kumarakom - Periyar National Park
Today you will leave Kumarakom and drive to the Periyar
National Park. You will start your sightseeing by having a
Boat ride on the lake of Periyar. The lake of Periyar is the
central point of the famous 780 square km. Periyar National
Park was designated a part of project Tiger in 1973 and forms
a part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghat. After
the Boat ride you will drive through the Park and observe the
Elephant, Tiger, Bison, Sambar, Leopard, Wild oxen, Wild Boar
and Spotted deer which are common here.
Day 11: Periyar National Park - Madurai
Today you will leave Periyar and drive to Madurai. In Madurai,
you will visit the Meenakshi Temple and afterwards have a walk
through the bazaars of this 2500 years old town.
Day 12: Madurai - Trichy
Today you will visit Tirumalai Nayaka Palace, Gandhi Museum.
In the afternoon you will drive to Trichy. In Trichy, you will
climb stairs to the famous Rock Fort, which was built on 84 m
high rock in the centre of town in about 1660. You will also
visit a Shiva and Ganesha temple and enjoy a wonderful view of
the surroundings from the top.
Day 13: Trichy - Tanjore
In the morning you will drive to the city Tanjore (Thanjavur).
You will visit here one of the world heritage monument,
Brihasdisvara Temple (11th century), which is also known as
big temple. You will drive further to Srirangam and visit the
Ranganathasvami Temple, which is one of the largest temples in
India dedicated to god Vishnu.
Day 14: Tanjore - Mahabalipuram
Today you will drive through the coastal route to
Mahabalipuram. Enroute visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram and
Chidambaram Natraja (Dancing Shiva) temples. In Mahabalipuram
you wil visit some of the 14 cave temples and 9 monolithic
rathas (temple chariots).
Day 15: Mahabalipuram - Chennai
In the morning you will drive to Chennai. In the afternoon you
will have city tour and visit the Fort of St. George, High
Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach and Snake Park and the St.
Mary's church. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 16: Chennai (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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