Day 1: Arrival at Chennai

Get a warm welcome by our executive on arriving at Chennai airport you. He will accompany you to the pre booked hotel and will assist you in check in process. Then he will hand over your tour related documents and will tell you about the tour program. After refreshment relaxes at the hotel either visits the nearby places. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: Chennai – Mahabalipuram (70 Km / 1-2 Hrs.)

After breakfast, go for the sightseeing of Chennai like British-built Old Government House, Basilica of San Thome, the lighthouse and Marina Beach. Later take a drive to the town of Temples, sea and sand, Mahabalipuram. You will be accommodated to a pre booked hotel after reaching Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Excursion to Kanchipuram (70 km - 02 hrs.)

After breakfast, you will explore the city of Mahabalipuram covering Krishna Mandapam and Arjuna's Penance, the Shore Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Mahishasura Mardini Cave etc. Later Visit to Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambaranathar, Kamakshi Amman Temple (Parabrahma Rupini) and Silk Sari Weaving Center at Kanchipuram.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Tanjore (300 km - 06 hrs.)

After breakfast in the early morning. Chola Temple and Brihadeeswarar Temple along with other attractions will be covered on the fourth day.

Check-in to a hotel booked for you to spend your night comfortably. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: Tanjore - Madurai via Trichy (200 km - 04 hrs.)

After breakfast drive for Madurai. Enroute take a visit to Trichy covering Rockfort and Srirangam Temple. Check into a hotel after arrival. After refreshment visit the magnificent Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple. Rest of the day explore the city. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6: Madurai Sightseeing

In the morning, a half Day tour to Meenakshi Amman Temple and historical monument Tirumalai Palace will be on the cards for you.

Back to hotel for relax.

After dinner, we will take you to Meenakshi Temple once again to watch the night ceremony. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 7: Madurai – Munnar (170 Kms. / 4-5 Hrs.)

After breakfast drive to Munnar.  Munnar, fondly known as the ‘Switzerland of India’. Upon arrival, check into the hotel.

Probably, the most popular hill station of Kerala, Munnar is known to be blessed with abundant scenic beauty.

The day is scheduled for a wildlife safari at the Eravikulam National Park, home to a rare species of a kind of mountain goat, Nilgiri Tahr. Embark on a jungle safari inside the national park. Once back to the hill town, explore the old town market. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 8: Munnar Sightseeing

After breakfast on the 4th day of tour, have an early morning safari inside the Eravikulam National Park where you can spot several exotic animal species such as Tiger, Leopard, Nilgiri Tahr, Indian bison and more. This national park is also known for owing a rich biodiversity with high elevation shoal-grassland ecosystem. Enjoy the wonderful weather and treat your eyes to the lovely lush views.

Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 9: Munnar – Periyar (90 km – 02 Hrs.)

After breakfast drive to Periyar, you will move to your pre-booked hotel, where you will rest for a while. You will cruise across the Periyar Lake to see the wildlife. Post lunch, take a safari to go round the nearby Coffee Plantations & villages. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Periyar – Kovalam (250 km/06 hours)

After breakfast sail across the Lake Periyar on a boat to view wildlife in the Periyar wildlife Sanctuary for two hours. Go back to the hotel for check out and then you will move towards Kovalam. Check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day leisurely on the beach. Overnight stay the hotel.

Day 11: Kovalam Sightseeing

After breakfast spend entire day on the beaches of Kovalam amidst scenic beauty of sun-kissed sand and coconut trees.

Also you can enjoy water sports and rejuvenate yourself in the Authentic Ayurvedic Centers.

Enjoy your night stay in the hotel.

Overnight stay the hotel.

Day 12: Kovalam – Alleppey

After breakfast drive to 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. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Enjoy a cruise across the backwaters of Alleppey round. Observe and experience the daily life of the villagers. You will have a comfortable stay in the houseboat at night. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13: Alleppey – Cochin (60 km/02 hour)

After breakfast enjoy the natural beauty of Alleppey while cruising across the backwaters. Enjoy the thrilling boat race, backwaters, house boats, beaches, palms, gourmet delight and many more. You will leave the houseboat at noon and will proceed to Cochin. On reaching Cochin, you will be accommodated to the pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14: Cochin Sightseeing

After breakfast, you partake in sightseeing, visiting the popular tourist attractions of Cochin. Notice that most of the city’s attractions hold a Portuguese, Dutch and British touch in their architecture. The first visit of the day is to the Jewish Synagogue which was erected way back in the year 1568. The walls of the synagogue have been adorned beautifully hand -painted Chinese tiles in white and blue colors. Next, visit the oldest European church in India, the St. Francis Church. Visit to the church is followed by a visit to the Dutch Palace, also known as the Mattancherry Palace. This palace is known for its attractive murals, Palanquins and other ancient possessions. Thereafter, get all set to visit one of the most popular attractions of Cochin, the Chinese fishing nets. The evening is scheduled for enjoying a Kathakali performance. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 15: Cochin - Guruvayur - Mysore (250 km – 5 hr)

Early morning of the thirteenth day of your tour will begin with a drive to Mysore. On the way, you will visit Guruvayur. Check into a hotel after reaching Mysore where you will spend a relaxed night. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 16: Mysore Sightseeing

After breakfast visit to Brindavan Gardens, dancing musical fountains of Krishnarajasagar Dam, magnificent monuments of Srirangapatnam will be on the cards for you.

You will also visit Shri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery and St. Philomena's Church.

You will stay in the hotel at night. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 17: Mysore – Hassan (Excursion Belur and Halebid) (150 km - 03 hrs.)

After breakfast you will drive for Hassan from Mysore. On the way, you will visit the Shravanabelagola.

You will spend your day in sightseeing of Hassan.

Enroute excursion to Belur and Halebid.

Enjoy shopping at local markets in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 18: Hassan - Hospet (313 km – 7 hrs.)

After breakfast, we will leave for Hospet. It's 7 hour journey by road. After arrive, Check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 19: Hospet - Hampi - Hospet

After breakfast drive to Hospet. Enroute visit Hampi is one of the few structures which reflect the blend of Vijayanagara and Mughal architecture. It has a distinct central dome and a secret stair to the roof. With eleven domes with a height of 10 meters it has a large front entrance (for elephants) and a small one at the back (for mahouts). Visit ruins of the Virupaksha Temple, Lotus Mahal, Pushkarni, Hazara Rama Temple and many more can also be visited. Late continues drive to Hospet, upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 20: Hospet – Bangalore (327 km/ 06 hours)

After breakfast drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival check into a hotel on reaching Bangalore. 

Visit the majestic Vidhan Soudha, Tipu Sultan Palace, ISKCON Temple and Lal Bagh Garden.

Comfortable night stay in the hotel will be on the cards for you. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 21: Bangalore – Mumbai (by flight 6E 196 @ 0800/0955 Hrs.)

 After having breakfast, you will drive to Bangalore airport from where you will board a flight for Mumbai.

Our representative will meet you at the airport and assist you to the hotel for check in. You can relax there or get rejuvenated. The rest of the day you can spend in touring Mumbai city. Pay a visit to Gateway of India, Victoria Rail Terminus, Hanging Gardens, and Dhobhi Ghat etc. In the evening, walk around the nearby streets or enjoy delicious local mouth watering street foods. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 22: Mumbai – Departure

Enjoy your breakfast and we will transfer you to the International Airport in time to connect your onward flight.

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