Duration : 16 Nights
/ 17 Days
Places to Visit :
Mumbai - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Tirupati - Bangalore -
Mysore - Kodai - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Ramesharam - Trivandrum -
Kanyakumari - Mumbai
Day 1 : Mumbai Welcome
to India. You will be received at International Airport and immediately
transferred to your hotel for rest.
Overnight at Mumbai.
Day 2 : Mumbai - Chennai
Transfer to airport after breakfast for flight to Chennai.
Transfer to your hotel. Check in at hotel in Chennai.
In the
afternoon, proceed for city tour of Chennai visiting Museum (Closed on
Fridays and holidays). Drive through the flower and fruit market, High
Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral and Snake Park.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Chennai.
Day 3 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram -
Chennai Excursion Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for
Mahabalipuram by surface.
Proceed for sight seeing of
Mahabalipuram - famous for the seven pagodas. Here, on the seashore is an
interesting group of ancient rock hewn temples, which are the examples of
Dravidian style of architecture.
Visit Kanchipuram, ancient
capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 temples that still has 124
shrines. Kanchipuram is also famous for silk.
Return to Chennai
and relax at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
4 : Chennai - Tirupati Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Tirupati. Tirupati - A temple and pilgrim town. Located at the
foot of the Tirumala Hills on which the ancient and beautiful temple of Lord
Venkateshwara stands. Spread over seven hills, this township is the most
picturesque pilgrimage centre in the south.
One must see the
fervor with which the devotees stand in long queues for a glimpse of their
Lord. Masses of coins, jewelry & hair are received as offerings.
On arrival, check in at hotel. In the afternoon proceed for Darshan of
LORD BALAJI.
Overnight at Tirupati.
Day
5 : Tirupati - Bangalore Start after breakfast and proceed
for Bangalore.
Bangalore - where every season carries a holiday
mood, a city called the Garden City of India, a city which has identified it
self as the Manhattan of India, a city which keeps pace with the latest
trends and fashion. Bangalore is fast emerging as one of the most
industrialized city in India. The local Chieftain, KEMPE GOWDA, founded
Bangalore in sixteenth century.
But
Bangalore never came up on the scene till Tipu Sultan converted it into the
summer capital of Mysore. The Wodeyars also contributed in developing the
city through gardens and palaces they built. To the British goes the credit
of making it into an administrative center.
The pleasant climate
of Bangalore has been an attraction for one and all. Capital of a state that
is rich in Sandalwood, Rose wood and Silk, certainly has more to offer than
a day or two of sight seeing. Bangalore has always tried to keep itself
peppy and jazzy. The numerous pubs and nightclubs can compete with any
modern city of America or Europe. It is a city that has adopted to the
changing fashion trends in the world. The city is not only has large number
of cinema halls but is also famous for its nightlife. The modern shopping
malls full of brightly lit shops and showrooms not necessarily invite
prospective buyers but are treat for the window shoppers too.
Overnight at Bangalore.
Day
6 : Bangalore - Mysore Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for
city tour of Bangalore in the morning.
Drive to Mysore. En-route
sight seeing of Srirangapatanam. Reach Mysore and transfer to hotel.
Sightseeing of PALACE and the temples. Overnight at Mysore.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
7 : Mysore - Kodaikanal After breakfast visit The Palace,
Chamundi Hill, Art Galleries & Devraj Urs market. Return to hotel.
Proceed to Kodaikanal. Reach in the evening.
Kodaikanal is one of the most popular serene hill stations in India.With her
wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake,
Kodaikanal will mesmerize any visitor.
Kodaikanal, or Kodai is a
serene hill station, set high in the Palani Hills at an altitude of over
2100 metres. Wooded hills. Pleasant walks, picturesque waterfalls and a
magnificent lake, make Kodai one of the most beautiful hill stations in
India. Kodaikanal is rich in flora and fauna. It has a unique plant - the
Kurinji, which blossoms once in 12 years, making the hill slope a blaze of
purple. The Kurinji last blossomed in 1992.
Kurinji andavar
Temple (3.2 kms.) : The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Murugan. From
this point, one can get a beautiful view of the northern plains and Plaani
Hills.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
8 : Kodaikanal - Trichy Proceed to Trichy after breakfast.
Reach and proceed for Full day excursion to the city of Trichy.
Visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, 434 steps cut out
into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple. Visit
SRIRANGAM, a massive temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu sprawled on a Island in
CAUVERY RIVER which contains within its walls a Bazaar (TRADITIONAL MARKET
OF INDIA) as well. Gaze up at the twenty-one magnificent towers of the
temple surrounded by seven walls.
Return to hotel and relax.
Day 9 : Trichy - Tanjore
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning drive to Tanjore also known as
Thanjavur (The rice bowl of TAMIL NADU). Proceed for sight seeing of
Tanjore. Visit the famous Chola Temple of Brihadeeshwara - A WORLD HERITAGE
MONUMENT. Its bronze and handicrafts make Tanjore one of the highlights of
the tour to South India. The majesty of the palaces and art gallery attached
to the temple is really awe-inspiring. It is also famous for the silk.
Overnight at Tanjore.
Day
10 : Tanjore - Madurai Breakfast at hotel. Later leave for
Madurai by surface and en route visit Karaikudi (Chettinad).
Madurai is over 2500 years old and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu
- Ancient seat of learning. The city is planned in the shape of a lotus.
Check into the hotel by noon.
Freshen up and by afternoon visit
the famous Madurai Meenakshi temple (dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva
with its towering GOPURAMS) - There are four entrances to this amazing
temple complex set in 6 hectares. Beat some of the stone pillars in the
complex with any hard object and feel incredible on hearing sweet metal
sounds. The total number of pillars in the temple is a staggering one
Thousand.
If time permits enjoy a 'light & sound Panorama'
in Thirumala Naik Temple (optional) or visit to Alagar hills & Thirupura
Rock Temple.
Overnight at Madurai.
Day
11 : Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai excursion Breakfast at
hotel.
Full day excursion to Rameshwaram, a city of swell and
gentle sand dunes, embellished with the delicacy of casurina trees and stark
palms. This is a sacred place for Hindus since according to Ramayana, this
where Lord Rama worshipped God Shiva to absolve himself of the sin of
killing.
Return to Madurai by evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Madurai - Trivandrum
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Kanyakumari - the southern tip
where the Indian subcontinent meets the sea.
Proceed for the
sunset view against the sea - AN UNFORGETTABLE VIEW. Leave for Trivandrum by
surface and reach late evening.
Relax at hotel. Overnight at
Trivandrum.
Day 13 :
Trivandrum - Alleppey - Houseboat Breakfast at hotel. Start
tour in the morning visiting the Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple and
Kanakakunnu Palace.
Proceed to the backwaters of Alleppey where
you will board the Luxurious Traditional Houseboat, which is a fabulous way
to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters for a memorable day &
night cruise. The boat will take you through the virgin villages of Kuttanad
- the only location in Kerala situated below sea level. By evening the boat
will be anchored at the middle of the water column. Enjoy a starry night
stay in between blue waters & blue skies.
Overnight on board
the houseboat.
Day 14 :
Cochin Proceed to Cochin through the heartland of South
Kerala. Experience the backwater views and pass through the choir villages
and the rice bowl of Kerala - Alleppey.
End the beautiful
journey at Cochin. Check in at hotel.
The eventful history of this city began when a major flood in AD 1341 threw
open the estuary at Kochi, till then a land locked region, turning it into
one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Kochi thus became a haven
for seafaring visitors from all over the world and became the first European
town-ship in India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century.
A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese
fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St.
Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Apart from these
architectural splendors, an array of restaurants serving fresh seafood is
also popular among tourists. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood
and bamboo poles work on the principle of balance. Records say they were
first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow
promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to watch the nets
being lowered and pulled out of the sea.
Proceed for a SUNSET
HARBOR CRUISE in the evening. This will be the best way to end your
religious tour of South India. Overnight at Cochin.
Day
15 : Cochin - Mumbai Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to
airport for flight to Mumbai. Reach and transfer to hotel.
For
the day you'll be taking a sightseeing tour of Mumbai which has a very
distinct and appealing culture of its own.
The places covered
will be MAHALAKSHMI TEMPLE, HANGING GARDEN, TOWER OF SILENCE, CHOWPATTY AND
PRINCE OF WALES MUSEUM.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at
Mumbai.
Day 16 : Mumbai - Home
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to GATEWAY OF INDIA and proceed to harbor for
ferry to ELEPHANTA CAVES. Sightseeing and return by afternoon.
Proceed to hotel and relax in the evening. Check out late and transfer to
airport at 2200 hr.
Day 17 :
Mumbai - Home Early morning flight back home with sweet
memories of India.
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