TravelBiz - Tour Packages (South India)

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Index of Tour Package

South India Tour PackagesSouthward Ho (17 Nights / 18 Days)

Southern Symphony (7 Nights / 8 Days)

Temple Tryst (4 Nights / 5 Days)

The Exotic South (14 Nights / 15 Days)

The scent of sandalwood (6 Nights / 7 Days)

Religious South India Tour (11 Nights / 12 Days)

The Coast of Mountain Trail (13 Nights / 14 Days )

Kerala Tour PackagesEnchanting Kerala(6 Nights / 7 Days)Exclusive Kerala Escapades (11 Nights /12 Days)

Kerala Backwaters (4 Nights / 5 Days)

Kerala Wildlife and Hillstations(8 Nights /9 Days)

Backwater, Lagoons and Wildlife(8 Nights /9 Days)

Southern India (18 Nights /19 Days )

Palm and Bacwaters (8 Nights /9 Days )

Pilgrimage Tour PackagesChardham Yatra (11 Nights / 12 Days)South India Pilgrimage (14 Nights / 15 Days)

Vaishnodevi Yatra (5 Nights / 6 Days )

A Visit to Holy Sai Nights (12 Nights / 13 Days)

Temple Tours South India (14 Nights / 15 Days)

Pilgrimage Along The Ganges (8 Nights / 9 Days)

Goa Tour PackagesBeauty of Goa ( 3 Nights / 4 Days)

Bewitching Beaches ( 8 Nights / 9 Days)

The Malabar Coast (7 Nights / 8 Days)


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1. Southward Ho3 STATES, 18 DAYS, 17 NIGHTSSHEER DELIGHT !

CHENNAI - KANCHIPURAM - MAHABALIPURAM - TRICHY - TANJORE - MADURAI - PERIYAR - MUNNAR - KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY - COCHIN - OOTY

MYSORE BANGALORE

DAY 1/ ARRIVE CHENNAI

Arrive Chennai. Meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Day of leisure. Night stay in Chennai.

DAY 2/ CHENNAI

Morning after breakfast proceed for sight seeing tour of Chennai covering St.Thomas Church, Kapaleshwar Temple and Fort St.George. Drive past the M

each, the natural sandy beauty and spacious promenade and beautiful gardens of the beach attracts tourists visiting Chennai. Night stay in Chennai.

DAY 3/ CHENNAI - KACHIPURAM - MAHABALIPURAM

Morning drive to Kanchipuram-- known as the Golden City of a Thousand Temples, is one of the oldest towns in India. It is famous for both its temples, m

f them remarkably well preserved and for its hand-woven silks. Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities of India and it is the only one associated w

oth Shiva and Vishnu. Visit Ekambareshwar Temple, Kailashnath Temple, Kamakshi Temple, the Vaikunthaperumal Temple, all built in the 7th and 8th

enturies. With a weaving tradition dating back to the Pallava era (when silk was the royal cloth), Kanchipuram is justly famous for its particularly fine sil

aris, embellished with stunning patterns. Visit the local homes of the weavers and watch them create magic out of silk thread into saris.

ontinue drive to Mahabalipuram & transfer to hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing.

Mahabalipuram - This is a small, quiet seaside resort with a unique 7th-century Shore Temple, a lovely beach and some of the most beautiful rock-cut

emples in the world. Situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Mahabalipuram was already a famous seaport in the 1st century AD. This town was a

workshop for temple building. Visit the seven pagoda-style Shore temples, lashed by the waves of the sea and the seven rathas or temple chariots, a gro

monolithic monuments & animal figures carved out of solid rock, the earliest known examples of Dravidian architecture. They were constructed in a sing

entury-long burst of creative enthusiasm, starting in the reign of Narasimhavarman 1 (AD 630-68). End the visit by photography of the beautiful Shore

emples at sunset. Night stay in Mahabalipuram.

DAY 4/ MAHABALIPURAM - TRICHY

After breakfast drive to Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli, situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim cent

s famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. Later city tour visiting Rock fort and its temple at a height of over 23mts. Also visit Srirangam and

ambukeshwar Temple. Night stay in Trichy.


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DAY 5/ TRICHY - TANJORE - MADURAI

Morning drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore) (104kms/03hrs) enroute visiting the Brass factory at Kumbakonam. Tanjore

nce the capital of Chola Kings, has the Brahadeswara temple(or the big temple of God).The temple tower rises to

height of 15mts from a square base of 29 mts and then tapers off, making a total of 66mts. Continue drive to

Madurai. The ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid out in the banks of river Vaigai as a lotus flower

with the Meenakshi temple in the centre. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Madurai.

DAY 6/ MADURAI

Madurai is over 2500 years old and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu - Ancient seat of learning. The city is

lanned in the shape of a lotus. Situated on the banks of the Vaigai River, Madurai is the ancient capital of the

andya Kings. Legend has it, that the divine nectar falling from the locks of Lord Shiva gave the town its ancient

ame, Madhurapurithe land of nectar. Today, it is an important business centre.

he crowning glory of Madurai is the Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple Complex, which is dedicated to Goddess

Meenakshi, her consort Lord Sundareshwara, and her celestial brother, Lord Vishnu. The Meenakshi Temple has a

housand-pillared hall. Also enjoy a 'light & sound Panorama' in Thirumala Naik Temple or visit to Alagar hills &

hirupura Rock Temple. In the evening, listen to the distinctive temple music at Thiruppa Rakundram. Night stay

n Madurai.

DAY 7/ MADURAI - PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arri

eriyar and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around in the peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee plantations. Night stay in Per

DAY 08/ PERIYAR - MUNNAR

arly morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants. Afternoon drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and

ransfer to hotel. Night stay in Munnar.

DAY 09/ MUNNAR

Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.Also visit Rajamalai & Eraviku

National Park, 15Kms from Munnar, this is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Thar, a rare mountain goat (Hermitragas Hylocres). 2. Marayoor, 40Kms from

Munnar, the only place in Kerala that lays claim to the natural growth of Sandalwood. The Muniyara caves with murals and relics from the New Stone Ag

ivilization. A Childrens Park, spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of a Single Banyan Tree, are of great interest to tourists. Night stay inMunnar.

DAY 10/ MUNNAR - KUMARAKOM

Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy na

t its best. Night stay at Kumarakom.

DAY 11/ KUMARAKOM - ALAPPUZHA

Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for a through many canals and waterways up to

Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey

ou will be taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for

our comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of birds and

ccasional ripples in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen crew.

pend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons

nd enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board. Night stay in Allapuzha.

DAY 12/ ALLAPUZHA - COCHIN

Morning drive to Cochin (225Kms drive). The Commercial Capital of Kerala, and the most cosmopolitan ofKeralas cities, Cochin is a fascinating blend of

ultures. Arrive & transfer to hotel.

ater proceed for sightseeing in Cochin covering:

. The Hill Palace Museum, a fully-fledged archeological museum and Keralas first ever Heritage Museum are the main attractions (closed on Mondays)


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. Chinese Fishing Nets, this unique style of huge cantilevered fishing nets were erected between 1350 and 1450 AD by traders from the Court of Kubla K

Chinese King.

. Santa Cruz Basilica, this historic church was built by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558. Pope John Paul II proclaimed

hurch a Basilica in 1984.

. The Jewish Synagogue, constructed in 1568, this is the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth (closed on Saturdays & Jewish Holidays).

he area around the Synagogue, called Jew Town, is the centre for Spice & Handicraft shops.

. Mattanchery Palace (Dutch Palace), built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to the Regent of Kochi (closed on Fridays).

Night stay in Cochin.

DAY 13/ COCHIN - OOTY

After breakfast drive to Ooty. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Evening free to explore the beautiful & ravishing beauty of Ooty. Also visit Zotanical Garden: A

ariety of exotic and ornamental plants adorn this garden which is the venue for the Flower show held in May every year. Night stay in Ooty.

DAY 14/ OOTY

Day free to relax and explore the surroundings. It is one of the most popular hill resorts in southern India at an

levation of 7216 ft. above sea-level. The Eastern Ghats are mighty and attractive while the Western ghats have

wooded loveliness. Nature unfolds itself in and around Ooty in a myriad of profiles, each one with a distinctive

randeur and individuality.

Night stay in Ooty.

DAY 15/ OOTY - MYSORE

Morning drive to Mysore. The city got its name from Mahishasura, the buffalo headed demon king. Chamun-

eswari, an incarnation of Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva, killed the demon. It is also the capital of sandalwood,

musk and rosewood. Mysore emerged as the capital of the Wodeyar kings, in 1399 AD.

he original wooden palace was destroyed in a fire in 1897 during a marriage ceremony. Henry Erwin, a British architect, designed the new palace and

anded it over to the king in 1911-12, at a cost of Rs. 4.2 million. Though royalty no longer exists in its accepted form, the descendants of the royal famil

ve here. The palace is a blend of Indo-Saracenic, Mogul and Hindu architecture styles. The entire effect is magnificent. Other attractions include the Lal

Mohan Palace, at the foot of the Chamundi Hill. E. W. Fritchley, a British architect, built it in 1931. Then there is the Jagan Mohan Palace, built by Krishna

Wodeyar IV in 1861 as a royal auditorium. Today, it is a famous art gallery, containing royal paintings. Night stay in Mysore.

DAY 16/ MYSORE

After breakfast, visit the places you must have been longing to visit: Sir Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, this gallery hasollection of exquisite paintings dating back to 1875. St. Phenomena's Church Built in the Gothic style, one of the largest churches of the country.

hamundi Hills Right on the top of the hill, Brindavan Gardens Witness the exuberant beauty of Brindavan Gardens. Night stay in Mysore.

DAY 17/ MYSORE - BANGALORE

After breakfast drive to Bangalore enroute visiting Sirangapatnam - capital of warrior King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments

re well worth a visit. Set & refresh in hotel then go to visit Mysore Palace : Once the residence of the Woodeyars, Built in 1912 in the Indo Saracenic s

his palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched. The Golden royal Elephant, the Durbar hall.. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Bangalore.

DAY 18/ BANGALORE- DEPARTURE

After breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to visit the city of Gardens: You will see Vidhan SudhaIt houses the States Legislature and Secretaria

Nandi Temple - One of Oldest temple, popularly known as the Bull temple, etc. Later transfer to airport to board the flight back home.


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2. Southern SymphonyChennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Thiruchirapalli - Madurai - Chennai

(7 Nights / 8 Days)

Day 01/ Arrive Chennai

Arrive Chennai. Meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Chennai.

Day 02/ Chennai

Morning proceed for city tour of Chennai. It is the fourth largest city in India. The sprawling city which is

divided in two by the cooum River, has few tall buildings to mark the impression of an easygoing market

town. The gracefulness is present in Madras in such liberal quantities is propriate. Visit the Fort St. George -

Still surrounded by cannon-proof walls. Within the fort, visit St. Thomas Mount, San Thome Cathedral,

Kapaleeswar Temple and the National Art Gallery. Night in Chennai.

Day 03/ Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

Drive Chennai to Kanchipuram, which is 76 kms. & 2 hrs. drive.

Kanchipuram - known as the Golden City of a Thousand Temples, is one of the oldest towns in India. It isfamous for both its temples, many of them remarkably well preserved and for its hand-woven silks.

Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cit ies of India and it is the only one associated with both Shiva and Vishnu. Visit Ekambareshwar Temple,

Kailashnath Temple, Kamakshi Temple, the Vaikunthaperumal Temple, all built in the 7th and 8th centuries. With a weaving tradition dating back to th

Pallava era (when silk was the royal cloth), Kanchipuram is justly famous for its particularly fine silk saris, embellished with stunning patterns. Visit the

local homes of the weavers and watch them create magic out of silk thread into saris.

Afternoon drive to Mahabalipuram, which is 65 kms. and approx. 1 hrs. drive. Transfer to hotel. Night stay in Mahabalipuram.

Day 04/ Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

Mahabalipuram - This is a small, quiet seaside resort with a unique 7th-century Shore Temple, a lovely beach and some of the most beautiful rock-cut

temples in the world. Situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Mahabalipuram was already a famous seaport in the 1st century AD. This town was a

workshop for temple building. Visit the seven pagoda-style Shore temples, lashed by the waves of the sea and the seven rathas or temple chariots, agroup of monolithic monuments & animal figures carved out of solid rock, the earliest known examples of Dravidian architecture. They were constructe

in a single century-long burst of creative enthusiasm, starting in the reign of Narasimhavarman 1 (AD 630-68). End the visit by photography of the

beautiful Shore temples at sunset.

Afternoon drive to Pondicherry, which is 132 kms. & approx 04 hrs. drive. Transfer to hotel. Night stay in Pondicherry.

Day 05/ Pondicherry - Thanjavur

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Pondicherry which includes visit to the Vardaraja Perumal

Temple, Vedapureeswarar Temple & Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Afternoon drive to Thanjavur, which is

177 kms. & approx. 06 hrs. drive. Transfer to hotel. Night stay in Thanjavur.

Day 06/ Thanjavur - Thiruchirapalli

Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Thanjavur which includes visit to the famous Thanjavur temples, the

Brahadeeswarar Temple. Afternoon drive to Thiruchirapalli, which is 55 kms & approx 1 hrs. drive. Transferto hotel. Night stay in Tiruchirapalli.

Day 07/ Thiruchirapalli - Madurai

Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Thiruchirapalli including visit to the Ranganathan Temple at

Srirangam, 10 kms away from Trichy. Afternoon drive to Madurai, which is 142 kms & 05 hrs. drive. Transfer

to hotel. Night stay in Madurai.

Day 08/ Madurai - Chennai - Departure


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Sightseeing tour of Madurai visiting the Meenakshi Sundareswara Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace & the

Vandiyur Mariamman Tank. Afternoon fly from Madurai to Chennai. On arrival in Chennai connect flight for

onward destination.


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3. Temple TrystChennai-Mahabalipuram-Kanchipuram-Trichy-Tanjore-Chennai

(4 Nights/ 5 Days)

DAY 1 / Arrival Chennai

Arrive Chennai, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Later proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Chennai covering St.Thomas Church,

Kapaleshwar Temple, Fort St. George and drive past the Marina Beach. Night stay in Chennai.

DAY 2 / Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram( By road )

After breakfast drive to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.

Mahabalipuram is a small, quiet seaside resort with a unique 7th century Shore Temple, a lovely beach and

some of the most beautiful rock cut temples in the world. Situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal,

Mahabalipuram was already a famous seaport in the 1st century AD. This, town was a workshop for temple

building. Visit the seven pagoda style shore temples, lashed by the waves of the sea and the seven rathas or

temple chariots, a group of monolithic monuments & animal figures carved out of solid rock, the earliest

known examples of Dravidian architecture.

They were constructed in a single century long burst of creative enthusiasm, starting in the reign of Narasimhavarman 1 (AD 63068). End the visit by

photography of the beautiful Shore temples at sunset.

Kanchipuram known as the Golden City of a Thousand Temples, is one of the oldest towns in India. It is famous for both its temples, many of them

remarkably well preserved and for its hand-woven silks. Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities of India and it is the only one associated with bo

Shiva and Vishnu. Visit Ekambareshwar Temple, Kailashnath Temple, Kamakshi Temple, the Vaikunthaperumal Temple, all built in the 7th and 8th

centuries. With a weaving tradition dating back to the Pallava era (when silk was the royal cloth), Kanchipuram is justly famous for its particularly fine s

saris, embellished with stunning patterns. Visit the local homes of the weavers and watch them create magic out of silk thread into saris. Night stay in

Kanchipuram .

DAY 3 / Kanchipuram - Trichy ( By road )

After breakfast drive to Trichy. Afternoon proceed on a half day city tour of Trichy covering Rock Fort Temple. Night stay in Trichy.

DAY 4/ Tanjore

After breakfast drive to Tanjore. Later visit Thanjavur Palace, the Brihadishwara Temple and Fort. Night stay in Tanjore.

DAY 5/ Tanjore - Trichy - Chennai - Departure

After breakfast drive to Trichy to board the flight to Chennai to connect the onward flight.


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4. The Exotic SouthMumbai - Goa - Belgaum - Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal - Hospet - Hassan - Madikeri - Mysore - Srirangapatnam Bangalore (14 Nights / 15 Days

Day 01 / Arrive MumbaiArrive Mumbai, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.

Day 02 / Mumbai

After breakfast proceed for half day tour of Mumbai covering Gateway of India The stone archway designed

by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style, Prince of Whales Museum, Chowpatty Beach, Dhobhi Ghat,

Marine Drive. Night stay in Bombay.

Day 03 / Mumbai - Goa ( By flight )

Morning transfer to airport for flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Night stay in Goa.

Day 04 / Goa

After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shopsand tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. Night stay in Goa.

Day 05 / Goa

Day at leisure. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashewnuts. Night stay in Goa.

Day 06 / Goa - Belgaum Badami (By road, 275 kms 6 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Badami enroute vis iting Belgaum - a total picture of contrasts. On one side is the old town area and modern on other, in the he

of Belgaum is the Fort. Inside it are most famous Kamala Basti, the Jain Temple & the Jama Masjid. The Kapileshwar Temple, the Ananthashayana. Nigh

stay in Badami.

Day 07 / Badami

Rockcut cave Temples, Gateways, Forts, Inscriptions, Sculptures that seem to come alive before your eyes.

Badami has to be seen to be believed. Climb a flight of steps to reach the ancient caves all hewn out of sandstone on the precipice of a hill. Also a must see are Bhutanatha temples that lend their names to the lake just

beneath the cave temples. Take a dip in this green tranquil river.

It is said to have the healing properties. Badami also has the eighteen inscriptions ranging from 06th to 09th

century. Night stay in Badami.

Day 08 / Badami Aihole Pattadakal Hospet ( By road )

After breakfast drive to Hospet enroute vis iting Aihole and Pattadakal, and for that nothing can be said as everything is self explanatory. Aihole which i

famous as the "cradle of the Indian Architecture". Also visit Pattadakal Situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha river, a world heritage centre, has

major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture, later continue towards Hospet. Night stay in Hospet.

Day 09 / Hospet

Morning explore the beautiful world of Hospet. The touristic importance of this lies in its proximity to Hampi, the site of the Medieval Vijaynagar Empi

(13 kms) is the most evocative of all the ruins in Karnataka. Night stay in Hospet.

Day 10 / Hospet - Hassan ( By road )

After a relaxed breakfast drive to Hassan. Later excursion to Belur & Halebid, a beautiful example of Hoysala architecture. Famous of them is The

Chennakesava Temple : which took 103 years to complete. The temples of Halebid bear mute testimony to the rich, cultural heritage of Karnataka. Nigh

stay in Hassan.

Day 11 / Hassan - Shravanbelagola Hassan

Morning visit Shravanbelgola. 51 kms south east of Hassan, one of most important Jain Pilgrim centers. Here is the 17m high monolith of Lord Bahub


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the worlds tallest monolithic statue. Rest of the day you will remain free to explore the surroundings. Night stay in Hassan.

Day 12 / Hassan Madikeri ( By road )

After breakfast drive to Madikeri, a place which is called as the "Scotland Of India". In Madikeri visit Madikeri Fort , Abbey Falls , Nisargadhama Know

for its calm, serene beauty, this place is an ideal picnic spot vis ited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year. Night stay in Madikeri.

Day 13 / Madikeri

Mysore ( By road )

Morning drive to Mysore and transfer to hotel. Later visit :Mysore Palace, Chamundi hills Towering over the

city, these hills are 13 kms away from Mysore. Halfway up is the Nandi bull, a 4.8m monolith. Brindavan

Gardens A site to be loved. The musical fountains & colourful lights transform this place into a fairy land.

Night stay in Mysore.

Day 14 / Mysore

After breakfast visit Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, the gallery has a

collection of exquisite paintings.

In the afternoon visit Somnathpur. It is a little village where you can see the famous 13th century temple well known for its great architectural beauty.

The star shaped temple with three shrines is the latest & well preserved heritage of Hoysala architecture. Night stay in Mysore.

Day 15 / Mysore - Srirangapatnam Bangalore - Departure

Morning drive to Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam, capital of the warrior King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monumentsthat are well worth a visit. Continue drive to Bangalore and transfer to airport for onward flight.


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5. The Scent of SandalwoodBangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Bangalore (6 Nights / 7 Days)

Day 01/ Arrive Bangalore

Arrive Banglore, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Banglore.

Day 02/ Bangalore

After breakfast proceed to visit the city of Gardens: You will see Vidhan SudhaIt houses the States

Legislature and Secretariat, Nandi Temple - One of Oldest temple, popularly known as the Bull temple, etc.

Night stay in Banglore.

Day 03/ Bangalore Mysore

After breakfast go to the exclusive locales of Mysore enroute visiting Sirangapatnam - capital of warrior

King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan, has magnificent monuments that are well worth a visit.

Set & refresh in hotel then go to visit Mysore Palace : Once the residence of the Woodeyars, Built in 1912 in the Indo Saracenic style, this palace exud

a grandeur that is unmatched. The Golden royal Elephant, the Durbar hall. Night stay in Mysore.

Day 04/ Mysore

After breakfast, visit the places you must have been longing to visit: Sir Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Housed in the Jag Mohan Palace, this gallery h

a collection of exquisite paintings dating back to 1875. St. Phenomena's Church Built in the Gothic style, one of the largest churches of the country.

Chamundi Hills Right on the top of the hill, Brindavan Gardens Witness the exuberant beauty of Brindavan Gardens. Night stay in Mysore.

Day 05/ Mysore - Ooty

In the morning, drive to Ooty. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Evening free to explore the beautiful & ravishing beauty of Ooty. Also visit Zotanical Garden

variety of exotic and ornamental plants adorn this garden which is the venue for the Flower show held in May every year. Night stay in Ooty.

Day 06/ Ooty

Day free to relax and explore the surroundings. It is one of the most popular hill resorts in southern India at an elevation of 7216 ft. above sea-level. Th

Eastern Ghats are mighty and attractive while the Western ghats have wooded loveliness. Nature unfolds itself in and around Ooty in a myriad of profi

each one with a distinctive grandeur and individuality.Night stay in Ooty.

Day 07/ Ooty - Bangalore

After breakfast drive back to Bangalore in order to take the flight to onward destination.


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Jambukeshwar Temple. Night stay in Trichy.

Day 8 / Trichy - Madurai ( 133kms / 3.5hrs by road )

After breakfast proceed to Madurai and transfer to hotel. The ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid out in the banks of river Vaigai as a

lotus flower with the Meenakshi temple in the centre. Afternoon city tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi

museum. Night stay in Madurai.

Day 9 / Madurai - Rameshwaram ( 154kms / 04hrs by road )

After breakfast proceed to Rameshwaram- the most sacred temple town of India is an is land hallowed by the epic Ramayana, where Lord Rama is said

have visited before going into battle of Srilanka. Legend has it that Lord Rama sent Hanuman to Mount Kailash to bring a Lingam for worship when he s

foot after defeating Ravana. As Hanuman did not return when the auspicious hour was approaching, Sita made a sand Lingam so that worship could be

performed in time, which is where the present day Ramanatha Swamy Temple stands close to sea on the eastern side of the island. One of the twelve

Jyotirlingam shrines is also well known for its magnificent corridors and the massive sculptured pillars lining them. Return to Madurai and transfer to

hotel. Night stay in Madurai.

Day 10 / Madurai - Trivandrum ( 329 kms / 08.50 hrs by road )

After breakfast drive to Trivandrum and transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure.

Day 11 / Trivandrum - Kanyakumari ( 87 kms / 02.00 hrs by road )

After breakfast proceed for Kanyakumari - the land's end of India where the water of the Arabian Sea , the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. Aimportant pilgrim centre of India, it is famous for the Amman Temples - a symbol of unity and sanctity - deidicated to the virgin Goddess , Kanya Kuma

To its South - East lies the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a blend of all the architectural styles of India. Evening enjoy the beautiful sun set and la

return to Trivandrum. Night stay in Trivandrum.

Day 12 / Tivandrum - Departure

After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight for onward journey.


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7. Coast To Mountain TrailBombay - Kovalam - Varkala - Kumarakom - Thekkaddy - Munnar - Cochin - Bombay

(13 Nights / 14 Days )

Day 01 Arrive Mumbai

On arrival, you will be met by our representative & transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. After traditiona

welcome check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Mumbai

Morning enjoy a half day tour of: Gateway of India The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th

century Gujarat style. Elephanta Caves 9kms by sea. These 7th century rock cut temples dedicated to Lord

Shiva. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Mumbai - Trivandrum Kovalam

Today morning you will be transferred to hotel to connect flight to Trivandrum. On arrival in Trivandrum drive

to Kovolam & transfer to hotel, after check in formalities enjoy your day in the sand.

At your choice from any of the centers nearby, you can pamper yourself with a herbal, body- toning message. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Kovalam Cape Camorin Kovalam

Today you will go for a same day return trip to Cape camorin. Visit, Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum drive back to Kovalam.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Kovalam Varkala

Morning after breakfast we will proceed towards Varkala: The most unspoilt beach resorts of India you also have an option to go for body therapy ove

there. Overnight at hotel

Day 06 Varkala Kumarakom

Today ride into Kumarakom the backwater country by speed boat or a luxury cruiser from Varkala and then make yourself at home in its small-tow

hush. Feel at home!

Day 07 Kumarakom

Get Set for the moments that will approach you today with a boat ride into the countryside, your visit to the Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous

enough, you can indulge in water sports such as Wind Sailing & Water Skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Kumarakom Thekkady

Getting to Periyar is as sublime as the destination itself. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with

spectacular water falls & delightful trekking trails form the access to your hide way here. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 Thekkady

Tiger ! Isnt the word exciting & horrifying too ! Today you might have an opportunity to meet the beast. Come! Lets pierce into the Den & go to Periya

Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees & flowers that are come across here. You can even set upon a walk

through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetimes chance to spot exotic wildli

in its natural habitat. Like the eccentric bathing habits of the wild elephants that come down to the lake. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Thekkady Munnar

In the morning, head towards a place which is called as " nature lovers paradise" Sprawling tea plantations. Picture books town. Winding lanes filled w

the heady fragrance of fresh tea, all 1800m above the sea level. After arriving there, check into hotel. Overnight to be spent at hotel.


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Day 11 Munnar

Munnar has the highest peak in South India Anamudi which towers over 2695m. An assortment of wild life

such as the Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found in the rich tropical

forests around. DevikulamThis serene hill township is a nature lovers retreat. Trout fishing on the

Devikulam lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam National park - It is the best place to see Nilgiri Thar, the

mountain goat of South India. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 Munnar Cochin

Today morning drive to Cochin, On arrival in "Queen Of The Arabian Sea" check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance

show. Kerala renowned through out the world for its harmonious blending of poetry, music, costumes and gestures to narrate stories from Indian Epic

Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 Cochin

Morning city tour covering: Jewish Synagogue Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite ha

painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. St. Francis church Originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European church in

India. Vasco de Gama was buried there. Dutch Palace As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and

rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets, you will love it. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 Cochin

BombayTransfer to airport to en board flight to Bombay . On arrival we will transfer to hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash and change. After

wash and change and dinner transfer to International Airport for flight back home.


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