Day
1: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (60 kms/1.5 hr)
On arrival at Chennai
airport/ railway station you will be met by our representative and will
drive you to Mahabalipuram (60 kms, 1.5hr.). Check in to the hotel &
Overnight at Mahabalipuram where you'll find a kaleidoscope of history,
culture, tradition, religion and piety. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day
2: Mahabalipuram
AM 0900 Hrs After breakfast we take you for a
full day sightseeing in Mahabalipuram, the world heritage site which is
famous for its monolith temples that are centuries old, the shore
temple, Arjuna's Penance (i.e. it consists of two large boulders with a
natural fissure that has a serpent god and a serpent goddess engaged in
the act of worship), Krishna Mandapam (ages old temple dedicated to lord
Krishna) , the Five Rathas ( the famous rock cut temples ) and the surf
lapping beach .There over hundred images of Gods, holy sages, divine and
semi divine gods and numerous other images of animals of mythological
importance.
Day 3: Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (58 kms/1.5
hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs In the morning drive to Kanchipuram for a full
day excursion to Kanchipuram, the one time capital of the Pallavas,
Cholas and Rajas of Vijaynagar, and also one of the most sacred sites
famous for its temples. Of the many temples the most famous is the
Kailasanath Temple (dedicated to lord Shiva), the Ekambaranatha temple,
Vaikuntha Perumal temple, Varadaraja temple, the Kamakshi Amman temple
and the many 'gopurams' (pyramid shaped tower gateways to the Dravidian
age temples). These provide varied hues to the sight. Overnight stay in
Mahabalipuram.
Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
(134kms/2.5 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs check out from the hotel & we
drive you to Pondicherry.On arrival check into the hotel. Later we drive
you to Gingee Fort and on to Pondicherry where we take you to a
sightseeing tour of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram founded by the philosopher
in 1920 and later led by Mira Alfassa his French companion; the
Pondicherry museum, Promenade beach, Bharti & Bhartisadan memorial
museum, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Auroville (the city of
dawn), the botanical garden, Villaiayanur temple and the Mansion of
Amanda. Overnight at Pondicherry.
Day 5: Pondicherry -
Tanjore (175kms/5 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs check out from the hotel
after breakfast and we drive to Chidambaram to see the Nataraja temple,
the 9th century Shiva temple and the exquisite emerald lingam statue.
Gangaikondacholapuram imperial chola temple and Darasuram where you can
see the Airavatesvara temple built in typical chola style in dedication
of lord Shiva. Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Day 6: Tanjore -
Trichy (60 kms/2 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast we take you
for a full day sightseeing in Tanjore where we take you to view the
beautiful Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, The Palace, the Art Gallery,
Saraswathi Mahal Library, Hall of Music, Schwartz Church, Sivaganga
Tank, Thirukandiyur, Thiruvaiyaru and in the evening drive to Trichy. On
arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Trichy.
Day
7: Trichy - Narthamalai - Sittanavasal - Trichy (37 kms/1 hr; 58kms/2
hrs.)
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast we take you for an excursion
to Narthamalai, Sittanavasal, - famous Jain cave temples with paintings
dating back to 6th - 9th century. Narthamalai - has some very old
temples remarkable for its architecture. The most famous being the
Narthamalai temple that has skillfully carved statues of lord Vishnu.
Another fine example of structural stone temple is the Vijayalaya
Choliswaran temple one of the first stone structural temple of India.
There is also a cave temple, which is a sight you cannot miss.
Sittanavasal - The monastery includes some exquisite fresco paintings in
rock caves. The Ardhamandapam has fine fresco work from 7th century on
its ceiling. Overnight at Trichy.
Day 8: Trichy - Karaikudi
- Madurai (150kms/3 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast check out
from the hotel and we drive you to Karaikudi to visit Chettinad Palace,
Kamban Mani Mandapam Kaviarsar Kannadhasan Mani Mandapam, Pillaiyar
Patti lord Ganesha temple, Chettinad museum, Athangudi, Devakottai, Sri
Meenakshi Sundareshwara temple and then drive to Madurai. On arrival
check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 9:
Madurai
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast we take for a full day
sightseeing of Madurai one of the ancient cities of south India dating
back to 4th century BC as recorded in the Greek documents stating its
existence. It has been a center of learning and pilgrimage over the
centuries. The lotus shaped city is famous for the Meenakshi temple
situated in the center of the vast city. The highest point of the temple
is the hall of 1000 pillars built around 1560 BC .the temple occupies a
sprawling area of 6 hectares with about 12 towers varying from 45m to
50.We then take you to the Tirumalai Nayak Palace, the Mari Amman
Tepakkulam Tank and the Temple art museum. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day
10: Madurai - Kanyakumari (240 kms/6 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs check out
from the hotel after breakfast and we drive you to Kanyakumari where you
can enjoy the sunset and sunrise where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal
and Indian Ocean meet, and the different colours of the sand would leave
you spell bound. Visit Vivekenanda and Gandhi Memorials along with the
breathtaking statue of Tiruvallavur.Also visit the Vattakottai fort just
6 km away. Overnight at Kanyakumari.
Day 11: Kanyakumari -
Kovalam (74 kms/2 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs check out from the hotel
after breakfast and we drive you down to Padmanabhapuram Teak Palace,
Napier museum, Kuthiramalika museum and then continue on to Kovalam. On
arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day
12: Kovalam
AM 0900 Hrs Full day rest and leisure at Kovalam
Beach. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 13: Kovalam - Cochin
(235kms/6 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast check out from the
hotel and we drive you down to Cochin, en route take 3 hour backwater
trip by motor boat.(Option for overnight stay on a houseboat). Evening
watch a breathtaking Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay in
Cochin.
Day 14: Cochin
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast
we take you for a full day sightseeing around Cochin. Visit: The Dutch
Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St.Francis church, Chinese
fishing net & The indo-Portughese Museum.
Day 15:
Cochin - Calicut (224 kms/6hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast
check out from the hotel for a drive to Calicut enroute visit Kerala
Kalamandalam,one of the most revered places for the traditional art
forms of Kerala. The Kalamandalam is the cradle of Kathakali training in
India which imparts training in Mohiniyattam, Panchvadyam, Kootiya-
ttam, Thullal, etc. Visit Guruvayur Guruvayoor is one of the most sacred
and important pilgrim centers of Kerala. Its main attraction is the Sree
Krishna temple. According to belief, the temple is the creation of
Guru, the preceptor of the Gods, and Vayu, the God of winds. Only Hindus
are allowed inside the temple. Overnight stay in Calicut.
Day
16: Calicut - Vythiri (65 km/2 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast
check out from the hotel and we drive to Vythiri a place unexploited by
the city life and situated in the northern part of Kerala, abundant in
natural landscape which is in perfect harmony with the flora and fauna.
On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight in Vythiri.
Day
17: Vythiri
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast in Vythiri visit Lakkidi
Ghat Pass -It is the Gate Way of Wayanad above the Thamarassery Ghat
Pass of western ghat, guests can try a trek through the ghat pass which
is long but not very tedious. Afternoon visit Pookot Lake: which is a
perennial fresh water lake, nestled among wooded hills, is the only one
of its kind in Kerala. Boating facilities, a children's park, a
handicrafts and spices emporium and a fresh water aquarium are among the
facilities available here. Overnight stay in Vythiri.
Day
18: Vythiri - Mysore (145 kms/4 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs check out from
the hotel after breakfast. Drive to Mysore. On arrival check in the
hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 19: Mysore
AM
0900 Hrs After breakfast we take you to Full day sightseeing around
Mysore. Visit the Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Lalitha Mahal,
St.Philomena Church, Mysore Zoo, Sri Jayachmarajenda gallery,
Srirangapatna fort (fort of Tiger of Mysore, Tipu Sultan),
Ranganathittu, Brindavan Gardens, Bharachukki Cascade, Tirumakudl-a
Narasipura. Overnight stay in Hotel at Mysore.
Day 20:
Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Hassan (120 kms/3 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs
check out from the hotel after breakfast for a drive to Belur (also
known as dakshina varanasi) to see the temple of Chennakeshwara, and
Halebid (also known as dwarasamudra) to visit the 10th century Hoysala
Temples and the Keddashewara temple. On arrival in Hassan check into the
hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel. Hassan.
Day 21: Hassan -
Hospet (350 kms/8 hrs)
AM 0900 Hrs after breakfast check out
from the hotel and we drive you to Hospet. On arrival check into the
hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel. Hospet.
Day 22: Hospet -
Hampi - Hospet (13 km/45 min)
AM 0900 Hrs After breakfast we
take you for full day visit to the extensive UNESCO site of Hampi near
Chandraumalueshvara temple on Richikun hill. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Hospet.
Day 23: Hospet - Hampi - Hospet
AM 0900 Hrs
after breakfast we take you for a full day visit to Hampi and Malyavanta
Raghunathaswamy temple, Virupaksha temple, Vithala temple complex-stone
chariot, Hazard Ramaswami temple, Nobleman's Palace, Mustard Ganesha,
Mahanavami Dibba, Pushkarini tank, Elephant's stables, Lotus Mahal,
King's balance, Queen's bath, House of Victory, etc. Overnight stay in
Hotel. Hospet.
Day 24: Hospet - Bangalore, (594 kms/9 hrs)
AM
0900 after breakfast we will pick you from the hotel and drive you to
Bangalore ,evenign Reach bangalore in the evenign . Overnight stay in
Bangalore.
Day 25: Bangalore
Departure At Leisure
later we will pick up from Hotel and transfer you to Bangalore airport /
Railway station. End of Tour / services.
Happy Tour Ending
