South India Holidays

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Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destination : Bombay - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Tirupati - Bangalore - Mysore - Kodai - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Ramesharam - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari - Bombay

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Major Attraction
- Sunset harbour cruise at cochin - Full day elephanta caves excursion with entrances - Launch ferry to elephanta - Visit to Lord Venkateshwara teple at Tirumala Hills. - Visit to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace at Srirangapatanam. - Visit to Kurinji Andavar Temples at Kodaikanal.	- Visit to ancient traditional market at Srirangam, Trichy. - Temple visit at Tanjore. - Visit to Meenakshi temple at Madurai. - Visit to the Gulf of Mannar to visit Rameshwaram temple. - Boat cruise at Alleppey. - SUNSET HARBOR CRUISE at Cochin.

Day 1: Mumbai
Welcome to India.
You will be received at International Airport and immediately transferred to your hotel for rest.
Overnight at Mumbai.

Day 2 : Mumbai - Chennai
Relish a typical 'Mumbaiya' pav-bhaji for breakfast. An air-conditioned car will transfer you to the airport for flight to Chennai.
By Air Flight No : IC 671
Airlines : Indian Airlines
Aircraft : Airbus 320
Departure : 0950
Arrival : 1135
Distance : 1329 km
Our representatives will be waiting to assist you upon arrival at the Chennai airport.

Transfer and check in at the hotel in Chennai.

Leave for an extensive sightseeing tour of the city entailing attractions such as the Fort St. George - The massive structure housing the ancient Saint Mary's Church and Fort Museum, Marina Beach - The second largest beach in the world with a stretch of 4.5 km, Anna Memorial - Built in the memory of Dravidian leader Arinzar Annadurai, San Thome Basilica and Theosophical Society. Witness the heavenly bodies come to life at the Birla Planetarium and take a peep into the past at the Government Museum.

Relax in the evening and get ready for another fun filled South Indian ecstasy tomorrow.

Day 3 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Chennai Excursion
After having breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Mahabalipuram by road.
Reach Mahabalipuram and proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Known for its intricately carved rock temples built in a traditional Dravidian style of architecture, the easy going and laid back city promises its visitors, the experience of a lifetime. Some of the famous attractions include Arjuna's Penace, Krishna Mandapam and the Shore Temples.

Next, move on to Kanchipuram, one of the seven sacred cities in India and the erstwhile capital of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram is one of the most spectacular temple cities in the country where Gopurams can be seen from miles away. The city is also known for its silk clothing.

Return to Chennai and relax at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 : Chennai - Tirupati
By road covering 140 km in approx. 3 hr.
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Tirupati. Tirupati - A temple and pilgrim town. Located at the foot of the Tirumala Hills on which the ancient and beautiful temple of Lord Venkateshwara stands. Spread over seven hills, this township is the most picturesque pilgrimage centre in the south.
Overnight at Tirupati.

Day 5 : Tirupati - Bangalore
By road covering 250 km in approx. 5 hr.
Start after breakfast and proceed for Bangalore. Bangalore-- where every season carries a holiday mood, a city called the Garden City of India, a city which has identified it self as the Manhattan of India, a city which keeps pace with the latest trends and fashion.
Overnight at Bangalore.

Day 6 : Bangalore - Mysore
By road covering 140 km in approx. 3 hr.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for city tour of Bangalore in the morning. Sightseeing of PALACE and the temples. Overnight at Mysore.

Day 7 : Mysore - Kodaikanal
By road covering 312 km in approx. 6 hr.
After breakfast visit The Palace, Chamundi Hill, Art Galleries & Devraj Urs market. Return to hotel. Proceed to Kodaikanal. Reach in the evening.
Kurinji andavar Temple (3.2 kms.) : The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Murugan. From this point, one can get a beautiful view of the northern plains and Plaani Hills.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 : Kodaikanal - Trichy
By road covering 180 km in approx. 4 hr.
Proceed to Trichy after breakfast. Reach and proceed for Full day excursion to the city of Trichy. Visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple.
Return to hotel and relax.

Day 9 : Trichy - Tanjore
By road covering 55 km in approx. 1 hr.
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning drive to Tanjore also known as Thanjavur (The rice bowl of TAMIL NADU). Proceed for sight seeing of Tanjore.
Overnight at Tanjore.

Day 10 : Tanjore - Madurai
By road covering 170 km in approx. 4 hr. (Via PADUKOTTA)
Breakfast at hotel. Later leave for Madurai by surface and en route visit Karaikudi (Chettinad).
Check into the hotel by noon. Overnight at Madurai.

Day 11 : Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai excursion
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to Rameshwaram, a city of swell and gentle sand dunes, embellished with the delicacy of casurina trees and stark palms. Return to Madurai by evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Madurai - Trivandrum
By road covering 264 km in approx. 6 hr.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Kanyakumari - the southern tip where the Indian subcontinent meets the sea.
Relax at hotel. Overnight at Trivandrum.

Day 13 : Trivandrum - Alleppy - Houseboat
By road covering 200 km in approx. 5 hr.
Backwater Cruise
Breakfast at hotel. Start tour in the morning visiting the Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple and Kanakakunnu Palace.
Overnight on board the houseboat.

Day 14 : Cochin
Proceed to Cochin through the heartland of South Kerala. Experience the backwater views and pass through the choir villages and the rice bowl of Kerala - Alleppy.
Overnight at Cochin.

Day 15 : Cochin - Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai. Reach and transfer to hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Mumbai.

Day 16 : Mumbai - Home
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to GATEWAY OF INDIA and proceed to harbor for ferry to ELEPHANTA CAVES. Sightseeing and return by afternoon.
Proceed to hotel and relax in the evening. Check out late and transfer to airport at 2200 hr.

Day 17 : Mumbai - Home
Early morning flight back home with sweet memories of India.