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| South India Tour |
TOUR TYPE: Historical
Tour, City Tour, Cultural
Tour
TOUR COST STARTS FROM : USD
TOUR PATH :
Chennai
> Mahabalipuram
(1)
> Pondicherry
(1)
> Tanjore
(2)
> Madurai
(2)
> Periyar
(1)
> Kumarakom
(1)
> Cochin (2)
> Mysore (2)
> Hassan (1)
> Hospet (2)
> Badami (1)
> Hubli (1)
> Goa (2)
> Mumbai (1)
MONUMENTS : Group Of Monuments At Mahabalipuram
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Shore Temple, Bhagiratha’s Or Arjuna’s Penance,
Sri Aurobindo Ashram,
Auroville,
The Great Living Chola Temples,
Brihadeshwara Temple ,
Meenakshi Temple,
Tirumalai Nayak Mahal,
The Sheesh Mahal,
Bolghotty Palace,
Santa Cruz Basillica Chruch,
Chamundi Hill,
City Palace And Museum,
Halebid,
Shravanabelagola,
Badami Fort,
Cave Temples,
Churches Of Goa,
Temples In Goa,
Aguada Fort
ACTIVITIES : House Boat Cruise, Water Sports
TOUR VALID TILL : September 30, 2009 |
DAY 1 Chennai > Mahabalipuram (58 KMS)
Arrive Morning Chennai airport & then direct drive to Mahabalipuram, Check-in at the Hotel Enjoy the entire day sightseeing in and around Mahabalipuram – famous for its ancient temples and beautiful beaches. We will visit major tourist destinations including Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Tiger Cave and Krishna's Butter Ball. Return to the hotel and spend the night.
DAY 2 Mahabalipuram > Pondicherry (138 Kms)
Early in the morning drive to Pondicherry, on the way visiting Auroville – an ideal township dedicated to human unity. Check into hotel after arrival Proceed for a sightseeing of Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Paper Industry, Government Museum, Chunambar Boat House - where facilities for boating, canoeing are available The backwaters and luxuriant greenery on both sides of the river provide an idyllic setting for boating. Later in the evening relax in the beach & Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 3 Pondicherry > Chidambaram > Tanjore
Morning leave for Tanjore, In route we visit Chidambaram one of the most significant temples in South India - Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later we will drive to Tanjore. Evening is free for you own activities. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 4 Tanjore
After breakfast go for sightseeing, Tanjore (Thanjavur) is famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple. The temple constructed more than a thousand years ago by the Chola King Raja Rajan is an architect's marvel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 5 Tanjore > Madurai (158 Kms)
Morning drive to Madurai & enjoy a brief sight seeing of Madurai City. This includes the Gandhi Museum, ThirumalaNayakar Mahal and Mariammam Teppakulam, the temple tank. Rest of the day is free for shopping. Over night stay at Hotel.
DAY 6 Madurai
In the morning after breakfast go for sightseeing , Today we visit Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum. Rest of the day is free for shopping. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 7 Madurai > Thekkady (150 Kms)
Early morning drive to Thekkady is arranged through picturesque rice fields and tea plantations so that Indian Down Under tourists get a taste of rural Southern Indian life. Arrival at Thekkady , Lake Periyar to view the surrounding wildlife and the day signs off with an overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 8 THEKKADY > KUMARAKOM (140kms)
In morning's drive to Kumarakom, Check-in at the Hotel. At afternoon we go for sightseeing Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary , Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, 2 Km down a mud lane is known for its beautiful landscape and cascading falls. Vembanad Lake, Kottayam, 16 Km away is famous for its churches and rubber plantations. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 9 KUMARAKOM > Cochin
After breakfast drive to Cochin, after arrive in evening, Check in at the Hotel. Evening is free for your own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10 Cochin
After breakfast we go for sightseeing, today we visit MATTANCHERRY PALACE, Jewish Synagogue, ST. Francis Church: Fort Kochi The Protestant church was originally built by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India. Chinese Fishing Nets, Bolghatty Palace, MUSEUMS & ART GALLERIES, HILL PALACE MUSEUM. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 11 Cochin > Mysore (259)
Morning we drive to Mysore, after arrive at Mysore evening is free for relax & your own activities. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 12 Mysore
After breakfast we go for sightseeing , In mysore first we will visit the Brindavan Gardens Mysore, Chamundi Hills, Lakes in Mysore, Mysore Zoo, Mysore Amusements, St. Philomena's Church. Evening we can go for shopping. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 13 Mysore > Hassan (98 Kms)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Hassan , In after relax we will go for sightseeing of Hassan city , Hasanamba Shrine, Suddeshvara Temple Venkatappa Naraka constructed this temple and is ages old, Bastihalli, District Museum. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 14 Hassan > Hospet (250 Kms)
In the morning we will drive to Hospet, in evening arrive at Hospet we can visit the RAGHUNATH TEMPLE, VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE then check in at the Hotel & take rest. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 15 Hospet
After breakfast we will go for Hospet Sightseeing , first we visit CHITRADURGA FORT, QUEEN’S BATH, VITHALA TEMPLE, KING’S BALANCE Situated near the Vithala Temple, ACHYUTRAYA TEMPLE, LOTUS MAHAL, ROYAL RESIDENCE, MUSEUM & ART GALLERY, VIJAYANAGAR EMPIRE. After full day sightseeing return at Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 16 Hospet > Badami (103 Kms)
After check-out at the Hotel we will drive to Badami , after check-in at the Hotel go for sightseeing at Badami , Badami Fort , Agasthya-Tirtha Lake, Bhoothanatha and Malegitti Temples, Cave Temples. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 17 Badami > Hubli (90 Kms)
Breakfast at the Hotel, Drive to Hubli. After arrive Proceed for sightseeing. Bhavanishankar Temple, This Chalukyan Temple with the image of Sri Narayana is flanked by the ten incarnations of God, Nrupatunga Betta this is a beautiful picinic spot on the Unkal Hill in Hubli, Siddharoodha Math. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 18 Hubli > Goa (166 Kms)
Drive to Goa, after check-in at the Hotel in evening we can go at beach & spend the time there. Beaches of Goa are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity and the facilities that are available here, The Church of St. Anne, at Talaulin Iltias, affectionately called Santana by the people, is dedicated to the Mother of Mary. It is situated on the right bank of the Siridao River.
DAY 19 Goa
In the morning we will go for 2nd full day sightseeing , first we visit Brahma Temple , Shri Bhagavati Temple , Molem & Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuaries, Terekhol Fort, Goa State Museum, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Shri Shantadurga Temple, Chapel of St Sebastian, Fontainhas, Church of St Cajetan. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 20 Goa > Mumbai
After breakfast we drive to Mumbai, check-in at the hotel. In afternoon go for Mumbai sightseeing , Gateway of India , Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk), Chowpatty Beach & Juhu Beach, Mahalaxmi Temple, Mount Mary Church, Nehru Planetarium and Science Centre, Taraporewala Aquarium, Prince of Wales Museum, Prince of Wales Museum, Essel World- Amusement Park.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 21 Mumbai Departure
Transfer to Airport / station to connect flight to onward destination.
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