Destination: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondichery – Thanjavur – Trichy – Chettinadu – Madurai – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Cochin – Munnar – Ooty – Mysore – Hassan – Hospet – Badami – Goa – Mumbai
Duration: 30 Nights & 31 Days
By Vacationer India Tour
OVERVIEW: Every heart is swiftly filled with amazement and delight by southern India. Every state in this region of the nation has such a rich cultural heritage that you want to stay longer and see more. Every traveler wants to experience states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. You have the chance to see and learn about the best and unexplored parts of southern India with this tour. Additionally, it transports you to Goa, where life genuinely seems to be an endless party. When you get to Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, get ready for a city tour with a guide. Visit well-known tourist destinations like Vivekananda House, Kapaleswarar Temple, Fort St. George, Saint Thomas Cathedral, and Marina Beach. Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be your next stop. Mahabalipuram is a well-known temple city that is situated on the seashore. Proceed to Pondicherry, a former French colonial town, following an excursion tour to Kanchipuram, another temple city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur, your next stop, is home to up to 74 temples, all of which are worthwhile seeing. Visit Trichy’s Rock Fort Temple. Continue on to Madurai, home of the renowned Meenkashi Temple. Before traveling to Periyar in Kerala, visit some of the other tourist destinations in Madurai. Savor a wildlife tour in the Periyar National Park’s jungles. Go on a backwater excursion through locations such as Cochin, Alleppey, and Kumarakom. The backwaters of Kerala may be seen in all their beauty and charm on a fantastic houseboat trip. Arrive at the Karnataka state. In addition to its 5000-year-old rock carvings, Bandipur National Park is a popular destination for animal viewing. Enjoy a wonderful sightseeing experience in Bangalore, the Karnataka capital, and Mysore. Additionally, visit sites of historical significance such as Belur, Helebid, Hospet, Hampi, etc. Lastly, explore Goa’s long, silvery beaches and have the time of your life along with Mumbai.
Itinerary
Day by Day Tour Details
Upon arrival at Chennai airport you will be received by our representative and then transfer to hotel. Reach & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy city tour of Chennai visiting Museum, Fort St. George and Kapaleeswara Temple and drive past Marina Beach - 2nd longest beach in the world. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Mahabalipraum en route visit Kanchipuram.
On arrival at Mahabalipuram check-in hotel. After lunch visit Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance - biggest bas relief in the world and leisure walk to Five Rathas witness the craftsmen making statues. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Pondicherry, formerly a French Colony. Reach & check in at hotel. Later enjoy sightseeing tour of Pondicherry, the main attraction here is the Aurobindo Ashram which was founded by Sri Aurobindo in 1926. The ashram is one of the most popular in India with westerners, and is also one of the most affluent and visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple evening explore the French buildings. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast leave for Tanjore en route visit Natarajar Temple at Chidambaram.
Arrive at Thanjavur & check-in at hotel. After lunch visit the Brahadeeswara temple which was built by Chola King Rajaraja and is termed as the crowning glory of Chola temple architecture, listed in world heritage monuments and also visit the Tanjore Palace which was constructed in 16th Century and has huge corridors, spacious halls, observation and arsenal towers. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Chettinad on the way visit Trichy sightseeing points like as Srirangam Temple, superb temple complex is surrounded by seven concentric walls with 21 gopurams and is probably the largest in India, Rock Fort Temple - dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Continue drive to Chettinad. Reach & check-in at hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast visit Chettinad Palace, a textile weaving village, a tile making village and an antique's market enjoy special Chettinad Lunch.
After lunch drive to Marudai. Reach & check into hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Tiruparamkundram Temple, Alagarkoil, Palamudir Cholai and Vandiyur Mari Amman Teppakulam. In the evening revisit Meenakshi temple for witness the temple ceremony at Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive to Thekkady. Reach & check in at hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereaftervisit Periyar wildlife park. Enjoy boating at Periyar Lake.
In the afternoon visit SPICE MARKETS. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive towards Kumarakom. Arrive at Kumarakom & check-in to the hotel. After lunch visit KUMARAKOM BIRD SANCTUARY and VEMBANAD LAKE. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Alleppey. On arrival at Alleppey board your houseboat at 12.30pm cruise into the canals of Vembanad Lake to witness the traditional Kerala village life remind unchanged for many years here your crew will prepare you delicious Kerala meal. Overnight on board.
Breakfast will be at houseboat. Thereafter disembark from the houseboat and then drive to Cochin. Reach & check in at hotel. After lunch enjoy sightseeing tour of Fort Cochin including St. Francis Church - first European Church in India, Chinese Fishing nets - introduced by Chinese traders long ago still available in Kerala. Explore the Jew Town and spice markets. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive to Munnar.
Transfer to hotel on arrival. Spend the remaining day at leisure and enjoy picturesque landscapes. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Morning after breakfast begins with sightseeing tour of Munnar enjoy the Cardamom hills and green tea plantations. Visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, dairy farm, Old Munnar Town, Town Market etc. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Ooty. Reach & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Morning after breakfast enjoy day tour of Ooty visiting botanical garden, Totabetta peak, and explore the tea plantations that spread as green carpet over the mountains. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Mysore. Reach & check at hotel. After lunch visit the Mysore Palace, this palace was the seat of the Maharajas of Mysore, Chamundi Hill - overlooking Mysore from 1062m summit of the hill, Sri Chamundeeswari temple and the Brindhavan Gardens. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast leave for Hassan en route visit Sravanabelagola. Arrive at Hassan & check in at hotel. After lunch visit Belur and Halebid Hoysala temples. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast, check-out from tbe hotel and then drive to Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Enroute visit Chitradurga Fort, also known as Kallina Kote or Stone Fortress.
On arrival at Hospet, check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast, go on full day sightseeing tour of the Hampi town. Tourist places to visit in Hampi are: Virupaksha Temple, Krishna Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha, Badavi Linga, Sister Stones, Underground Temple, Mint House, the two storied Lotus Mahal, the huge Elephant Stables, Hazara Rama Temple, Queen's Bath and its lotus shaped fountains.
After lunch visit the musical pillars at the Vijaya Vittala Temple (Stone Chariot), King's Balance and Old Pillar Bridge. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Badami. Reach & check-in at hotel. After lunch visit Badami tourism places to visit are: The Banashankari Temple and Badami Cave Temples dating back to the 06th & 07th centuries. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter visitthe temples and sculptures of Pattadakal, Aihole & Mahakuta blended in Dravidian and Nagara style. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive to Goa. Reach & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Goa.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter enjoy sightseeing tour of NORTH GOA. Overnight stay will be at Goa.
North Goa sightseeing cover (*Timing: 1000 – 1700 hrs) : Fort Aguada, St. Catherine church, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Mapusa bazaar, Bodgeshwar temple, Baga beach, Chapora Fort, Vagator beach.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter enjoy sightseeing tour of SOUTH GOA. Overnight stay will be at Goa.
South Goa sightseeing cover (*Timing: 1000 – 1800 hrs) : Village Temple visit, Ancestral Goa museum(entry fee ), Spice plantation visit including Goan lunch (entry fee), Panjim bazaar, Miramar beach, Boat cruise (entry fee).
Day will be at relaxed at beach. Overnight stay will be at Goa.
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Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then transferred to airport for connect flight to Mumbai.
On arrival at Mumbai airport you will be received by our representative and then transferred to hotel. Reach & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Mumbai.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter enjoy full day sightseeing tour of Mumbai.
Mumbai is the commercial capital of India, and a fast paced, cosmopolitan city. Visit the Gateway of India, situated at Apollo Bunder. It was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911, replete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. Next, visit the Prince of Wales Museum. This Gothic and Moorish style building is crowned by a sparkling white dome, and houses a priceless collection of art, sculpture, china and other antiques. Drive past the old colonial buildings like Victoria Terminus (undoubtedly the British Raj's piece de resistance, featuring carved stone friezes, stained glass windows and flying buttresses), Mumbai University and Rajabai Clock Tower. Make a photo stop at Dhobi Ghat, the open-air laundry of the city. Proceed down Marine Drive, South Mumbai’s windswept promenade, flanked by the sea and a row of art deco buildings. Drive past Chowpaty Beach, the Parsi Towers of Silence and Malabar Hill. Visit Mani Bhavan, the old Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It's a pretty, two-storied structure that now houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo exhibition of the Mahatma's life, and well-preserved memorabilia, including an old charkha or spinning wheel that Gandhiji used to use.
Overnight stay will be at Mumbai.
Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter proceed to the Gateway of India to take the catamaran for Elephanta Caves. Boat leaves at 0900 hrs from the Gateway of India Pier. Enjoy a one-hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lovely, green Elephanta Island. Here you visit some of the huge and intricately carved Cave Temples dating back to the 7th century and dedicated to the Sun God - Shiva. Large panels depict episodes in his life. The central sculpture represents Shiva's three aspects as creator, preserver and destroyer. Return back to the pier at 1330 hrs.
Overnight stay will be at Mumbai.
After breakfast transfer to airport for connect flight to your onward destination.
TOUR ENDS.
