NOW VISIT SOUTH INDIA
Day
01 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Welcome to India, You will be received at the international airport of Chennai
and will be further transferred by car to Mamallapuram. Day free to relax
in your beach side resort.
Day 02 : Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram(Mamallapuram) is famous for it’s shore temples and other monuments
which are in a form of epic recreated on stone. Morning walk over the seashore
and explore the temples on own. To add some more colors in your evening
visit to the Dance Festival.
Day 03 : Pondicherry
In the morning drive to Pondicherry in your exclusive vehicle, the erstwhile
French colony Pondicherry of beautiful boulevards, gothic structures and
quiet beaches. Day at your discretion.
Day 04 : Tanjore

Driving
down to fertile rice growing plains of Cauvery reach Tiruchirapally. Nearby
visit the enormous Srirangam temple and then continue to the Chola citadel
of Tanjore. Visit the World heritage Brihadishvara temple- simply unparalleled!
Day 05 : Madurai
In the morning drive to Madurai in your exclusive vehicle. Day to be spent
completely at leisure or to soak in the unique Dravidian cultural atmosphere
of this ancient temple city.
Day 06 : Kumarakom
Reach Kumarakom in a beautiful hill drive through spice plantations- Kumarakom
is an island with a beautiful bird-sanctuary and extremely serene atmosphere.
Stay at Coconut Lagoons- a wonderful resort providing restored tharawads
as idyllic rooms.
Day 07 : Kumarakom
Day free to relax and explore around. Enjoy highly benefitial rejuvenating
Ayurvedic massages, try great coastal food and watch spectacular Kathakali
dance performances.
Day 08 : Kettovlam Houseboats
Day till noon free to relax in the resort with traditional Ayurvedic therapies
as the most suggested facility for rejuvenation. After lunch board your
exclusive kettuvalom to sail through Kerala’s most enchanting backwater
scenery. Kettuvalom is a traditional rice barge converted into a houseboat
having all boarding and lodging facilities. Overnight on board.
Day 09 : Kochi
After a short drive reach Kochi - the cultural and commercial hub of Kerala.
Day sightseeing at Fort Kochi. Visit the Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue,
Jew town, old spice markets, St. Francis church, Santa Cruz Basilica and
Chinese fishing nets. Evening free to explore the vibrant markets.
Day 10 : Bangalore
After a leisurely breakfast we board a flight to Bangalore. On arrival you
will be received and assisted to your hotel and check in. At Bangalore visit
Cubbon Park, Lal Baug and intersting public buildings within Cubbon Park.
Day11 : Bangalore
Excursion to Nrityagram- a center for learning of Indian classical dances
set up by noted Odissi dancer Protima Bedi. Rest of day left free to move
around at M.G.Road area.
Day 12 : Bangalore
Day free to relax and explore around.
Day
13 : Chikmagalur
Drive to Chikmagalur (which means Younger daughter’s village) in your exclusive
vehicle, a peaceful hilly area. Visit Halebid temple, one of the best example
of Hoysala Hindu architecture in India.
Day 14 : Hampi
Drive to Hampi in your exclusive vehicle. Day free for leisure.
Day 15 : Hampi
Visit Hampi that has extraordinary remnants of once great city Vijayanagara.
The sheer size and majestic appearance of this historical site is amazing!
Day free to explore around the great monuments that dot the whole area.
Take a walking tour of the Hampi bazaar and temples. Cross the picturesque
Tungabhadra River on a primitively designed corracle- a very different experience!
Day 16 : Badami
Drive to Badami in your exclusive vehicle. Badami was once the capital of
Chalukyan empire and today it boasts some of the most beautiful rock cut
temples of that period. Visit the grand Virupaksha temple of Pattadakal
and cave temples of Aihole.
Day
17 : Goa
Drive to India’s beautiful western coastline and reach Goa- the exotic tropical
beach destination. Day free to walk around the beaches.
Day 18 : Goa
Sightseeing tour of Old Goa and Panjim for beautiful churches and cathedrals.
Mandovi River cruise.
Day 19 : Goa
Day at discretion in the tropical paradise known as Goa.
Day 20 : Mumbai
In the morning we board a flight to Mumbai. On arrival you will be received
and assisted to your hotel. Later day trip to Elephanta cave island for
astonishing ancient sculptures. Later during the day visit notable attractions
of the city which includes Dhobi Ghat, Crawford market, Marine drive and
old mansions of Colaba area.
Day 21 : Departure
At appropriate time, transfer to international airport to board your flight
back home. The tour ends.
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