South India Classic Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Chennai

  Late evening arrival Chennai. Upon arrival assistance, meet & greet and transfer to Hotel
  
  Overnight stay at Hotel.
• Day 2 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (150 Kms, Approx drive 03h00)

  Morning proceed to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram Sightseeing visit Kailashnatha Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple & Devarajaswami Temple.
  
  Later proceed to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check in at hotel.
  
  Afternoon Explore Mahabalipuram, visit Shore Temple, Panch Rathas or the Five Rathas & Arjuna’s Penance.
  
  Overnight at hotel.

  • Hotspots Devarajaswami Temple
• Day 3 : Mahabalipuram - Tiruvannamalai (195 Kms, Approx 03h00 drive)

  Morning drive to Tiruvannamalai. Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
  
  Afternoon, visit Ghigee Fort - Gingee fort in itself is a landmark architectural event in Tamil Nadu.
  Overnight at hotel.

  • Hotspots Gingee Fort
• Day 4 : Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry (145 Kms, Approx drive 3h00)

  Morning start towards Pondicherry via visit Vettavalam village After visit village, Agricultural farm of rice, sugarcane, peanuts etc.
  
  After that drive to Pondicherry, Upon arrival at Pondicherry check in at hotel.
  
  Later visit Aurobindo Ashram, Sacred Heart Church and Pondicherry Museum and Local Market.
  
  Overnight at hotel.
• Day 5 : Pondicherry - Kumbakonam (130 Kms, Approx drive 02h30)

  Morning drive to Kumbakonam, en route visit Chidambaram - The sacred city has some of the finest of the architectural marvels that its famous temples reflect. Natraja Temple also Sivakamiamman Temple, Kali Temple. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
  
  Afternoon: visit Darasuram and Swami Malai.
  
  Overnight at hotel

  • Hotspots Onam
• Day 6 : Kumbakonam - Tanjore - Chettinad (195 Kms, Approx drive 04h00)

  Morning drive to Tanjore then visit Bragatheeswarar Temple, Royal Palace, Saraswathi Mahal Library.
  
  After visit continue your drive towards Chettinad. upon arrival check in at hotel.
  
  Afternoon visit Chettinad Palace.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.
• Day 7 : Chettinad - Madurai (100 Kms, Approx 2h30 drive)

  Morning leave by surface to Madurai, Upon arrival check in at hotel.
  
  Later proceed for visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace and evening attend the Bed Chamber Ceremony at Meenakshi Temple.
  
  Overnight at hotel.

  • Hotspots Meenakshi Temple
• Day 8 : Madurai - Periyar (140 Kms, Approx drive 04h00)

  Morning leave by surface to Periyar. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
  
  Afternoon: Spice Plantation tour, where you will be shown how these spices grow and you will also discover how they are useful for health Elephant ride with different activities (for example Elephant Bathing, Feeding etc) or Boat ride on Lake periyar as an alternate.
  
  Overnight at hotel.
• Day 9 : Periyar - Houseboat at Alleppey (120 Kms, Approx drive 03 Hours)

  Morning proceed for embarkation to board AC Deluxe Houseboat. Lunch on board houseboat.
  
  After lunch, cruise proceeds then Visit church, village market, etc.
  
  Dinner & overnight at Houseboat.
• Day 10 : Alleppey - Cochin (6o Kms, Approx drive 1h 30m)

  After breakfast at houseboat, disembark from Houseboat at Alleppey, then proceed to Cochin. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
  
  Evening Kathakali Dance performance. - A famous classical dance from Kerala, known for its elaborate make up, grand costumes and intricate eye and hand movements
  
  Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

  • Hotspots Kathakali
• Day 11 : Cochin

  Morning explore Coastal city Cochin visit Fort Cochin, Visit Chinese Net, St. Francis Church (Sunday till 11h00 – not for Public)- , Santa Cruz Basilica.
  
  Afternoon: Visit Dutch Palace (closed on Friday). The palace was renamed as Mattancheri Palace in 1663, Jewish Synagogue (closed on Friday & Saturday).
  
  Overnight at hotel.
  

  • Hotspots Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace
• Day 12 : Cochin - Calicut by Train Calicut -Wayanad (90 Kms Approx drive 02h00)

  Morning on time assistance and transfer to Ernakulam railway station to board the train Jan Shatabdi Express for Calicut. Departure Ernakulam station at 09h20 and Arrival at Calicut at 13h05. Upon arrival Calicut Short visit of Old Market and Tali Temple. Later proceed to Wayanad. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel.
  
  Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
  
• Day 13 : Wayanad

  Morning Rural walk to tribes, temple & bamboo artifact making unit & plantation.
  
  Afternoon, Jeep safari to Muthanga wild life sanctuary-one of the best places in India to see Asiatic elephants, besides, gaur, deers, wild dogs, bear, panther.
  
  Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
  
• Day 14 : Wayanad - Mysore (130 Kms, Approx drive 03h00)

  Morning proceed to Mysore, Upon arrival, check in at Hotel at Mysore.
  
  Afternoon, sightseeing in Mysore; visit Mysore Palace . Chamundi Hills - Temple of Chamundeshwari, the patron deity of the Wodeyars. The 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions.
  
  Overnight stay at Hotel.

  • Hotspots Mysore Palace, Mysore
• Day 15 : Mysore - Hassan (125 Kms, Approx drive 03H00)

  Morning drive to Hassan. Upon arrival, check in at hotel
  
  Afternoon Visit Belur & Helebid,
  
  Overnight stay at Hotel.
• Day 16 : Hassan - Bangalore : (190 Kms, Approx drive 04H00)

  Morning drive to Bangalore en-route visit Shravanabelagola. The statue of Gomateshwara or Bahubali, at Shravanabelagola.
  
  On arrival Bangalore orientation tour of Bangalore visit Bangalore Palace, Lalbagh, Botanical Garden : Bull Temple.
  
  Later transfer to hotel/City Restaurant for refreshment.
  
  After refreshment on time assistance and transfer to international airport to board your flight for onward destination.

  • Hotspots Bull Temple, Bangalore Palace
• Day 17 : Departure from Bangalore

  Departure from Bangalore

Inclusions

Package Start From

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

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