Chennai - Covelong -Pondicherry - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kovalam - Houseboat - Kochi - Kadavu - Mysore - Bangalore - Goa - Mumbai.

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Chennai Fort

Chennai, the gateway of south India has varied culture and one of the four major cities of India. Today you will visit National Art Gallery, Fort Museum, Santhome Cathedral, Kapaleeswara temple.

Day 02: Mahabalipuram
Visit Kanchipuram temples viz. Ekambaranathar temple, Varadarajar temple, Vaikuntanathaperumal temple. In the afternoon visit Shore temple, five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and relax in the beach.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram
Day free to relax on the beach. Day 04 Pondicherry Pondicherry, once the French settlement is now the seat of Yoga. Visit Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville and later in the evening relax at the beach that runs along the city.

Day 05:Tanjore
Tanjore is known for its architecture and paintings. Visit Brahadeeswara temple and Saraswati Mahal - the ancient Library.

Day 06: Madurai
Drive to Madurai enroute visit Trichy Sriranganatha temple and rock fort temple. Later proceed for the sightseeing which includes Tirumalai Nayak's palace and night ceremony at 1000-pillared meenakshiamman temple.

Day 07: Periyar
Morning drive 3.5 Hours to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and check into Hotel. Afternoon visit the sprawling spice plantation tour. The best way to visit the wild animals is to take a 2 hour boat ride towards dusk to see the animals including elephants, sambar, gaur and deer.

Day 08: Kumarakom
Relax at the waterfront, with the occasional native row boat gliding silently by, and the air so calm, you can reach out and touch the sky with your finger tips. Visit Kumarakom Bird sanctuary or proceed for the sunset cruise arranged by the Hotel.

Day 09: Kovalam
After breakfast drive to Kovalam, one of the finest beaches of India. Day free for leisure activities.

Day 10: Houseboat
After breakfast proceed for a brief sightseeing of trivandrum. Board the houseboat. All meals will be served on houseboat.

Day 11: Kochi
India Disembark the boat at Allepey and drive to Kochi. Visit the synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis' Church and the spice market. In the evening take a Sunset cruise to see some of the nearby islands and the legendary Chinese fishing nets.

Day 12: Kozhikode
Today morning you will drive to kadavu Resort. Later proceed for sightseeing.

Day 13: Mysore
Mysore Fort

Drive to Mysore. Visit the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. The palace is of harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and saracenic styles of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery; drive upto Chamundi hill tTemples south Indiao see Chamundeshwari Temple & a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull. Afternoon free. Overnight Mysore.

Day 14: Bangalore
Drive from Hassan enroute visit Shravanabelagola - a Jain Pilgrim centre and has a 17m high monolith statue of Jain Sage Gomateswara. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting Tipu Sultan's Palace, originally built in mud in 1537 and rebuilt by Haider Ali a couple of centuries later; Bull Temple enshrining a massive bull carved out of a single piece of Grey granite; Lalbagh gardens laid out by Haider Ali in the 18th century; Cubbon Park laid out by the British in the 19th century. Vidhan Soudha built in granite incorporates features of traditional Indian architecture.

Day 15: Bangalore - Goa
You will be transferred to the Airport to board flight to Goa. On arrival check-in to the resort to relax.

Day 16: Goa
Today Morning proceed for the city tour of Old Goa. Visit old Goa Churches, Basilica of Boom Jesus, Sri Mangueas Temple, Dona Paula & Miramar Beach. Afternoon at leisure for swimming & sun bathing.

Day 17: Goa - Mumbai
Day free to relax and later transfer to Airport to connect flight to Mumbai. On arrival you will be checked-in at hotel to relax or proceed for the shopping.

Day 18: Mumbai

Sightseeing of Mumbai - the great port city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes 'Gateway of India' overlooking the Harbour, the 'Towers of Silence', 'Marine Drive', the 'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial heart of Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely 'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamala Nehru Park from where you will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea, spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market.

Day 19: Departure
Transfer You'll be transferred to the Airport to connect flight to onward destination. Depart India with lingering memories.