South India Tour Package
Duration :
16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations :
Bangalore – Mysore – Ooty – Coimbatore – Cochin – Periyar – Kumarakom – Kovalam – Madurai – Tanjore – Pondicherry – Chennai.
Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
Arrive this morning in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. It is one of the most beautiful cities in India. It is also described as Garden City of India or Silicon Valley of India or Electronic City. On arrival at Bangalore Airport, Car Rentals in India representative greets and transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later proceed to sightseeing tour of Bangalore. Bangalore Sightseeing includes Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Vidhan Soudha, Tipu Sultan Palace, Cubbon Park, High Court, Bull Temple, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02: Bangalore – Mysore
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast at the drive to a beautiful city – Mysore, popularly described as the “Sandalwood City of India”. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. Later visit the elegant Mysore Palace - built in indo- Saracenic style of architecture with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the palace is bedecked with Hoysala style carvings. Go to the Chamundi Hill to visit Chamundi Devi Temple. In the evening visit colorful Brindavan Gardens. Treat your eyes with musical fountains, colorful lightened fountains, artificial waterfalls, twinkling lights, etc. Enjoy fountain dances to the tune and harmony. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03: Mysore
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, take excursion trip to Somnathpur and Srirangapatnam. Somnathpur is famous for the temple of Lord Shiva, exquisitely carved, star-shaped temple with triple towers. Srirangapatnam is the little island fortress of Tipu Sultan, once known as the Tiger of Mysore. In time return back to the hotel at Mysore. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04: Mysore – Ooty
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Ooty, a picturesque hill town in Tamil Nadu, South India. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Later explore the beauty and attractions of Ooty. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 05: Ooty – Coimbatore (approx 88 Km/3 Hrs) Coimbatore – Cochin
Enjoy hot tea and later breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Coimbatore Airport, to board flight to Cochin. On arrival at Cochin Airport, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax at hotel. In the evening, see the Kathakali Dance Performance Show. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06: Cochin
Take your sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Visit Jewish Synagogue – built in 1568. Visit the St Francis Church and the St Mary’s Cathedral. Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace. Visit the Chinese Fishing Nets. Roam in the streets of Fort Kochi in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 07: Cochin – Periyar
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Periyar. On arrival in Periyar, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Later enjoy the boat ride on the Periyar Lake to see wild attractions including elephants, sambar, langur, monkey, birds, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08: Periyar – Kumarakom
Enjoy jungle activities inside the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Later enjoy boat ride on the Kumarakom Vembanad Lake. Spend rest of day exploring surroundings and Kumarakom bird sanctuary. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09: Kumarakom – Kovalam
After hearty breakfast in the morning, depart by surface to Kovalam. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 10: Kovalam
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Day is free to relax at beaches and enjoy beach activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11: Kovalam – Madurai (By surface 264 Km / 6 Hrs drive Approx)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Madurai – the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu , South India. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Madurai is globally famous for Meenakshi Amman Temple; also know simply as Meenakshi Temple. Later visit the Tirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. In the evening, visit the Meenakshi Temple – an excellent example of Dravidian Art & Architecture. Enjoy the night ceremony held at the premise of Meenakshi Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12: Madurai – Thanjavur
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Thanjavur, also known as Tanjore. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Visit the terrific Brihadeshwara Temple – where the shade of the gopuram will not fall on the ground. Visit the vast sculpture of Nandi Bull. Visit the Royal Palace Complex and explore its library and museum. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13: Thanjavur – Pondicherry
After hearty breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. On the way enjoy sightseeingof Chidambaram - 9th Century Shiva Temple - one of the oldest and magnificent temples of the South. Shiva Natraja or the Dancing Lord Shiva stands in his cosmic dance pose in the golden rooted sanctorum. Nearby the temple are 108 sculptured illustrations of Bharat Natya Shashtra, Kumbakonam. On arrival at Pondicherry, Car Rentals inIndia representative transfers you to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 14: Pondicherry – Chennai
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, take excursion trip to Aurovile and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Explore archaeological excavations and French period furniture. Later drive to Chennai. On arrival in Chennai, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 15: Chennai – Excursion to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, take excursion to Kanchipuram Temples and Mahabalipuram Shore temples and caves. Explore ancient temples, rock-cut temples and historical monuments. In time return back to Chennai and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 16: Bangalore
Visit Srirangapatna - The island fortress of Tipu Sultan is 16 Km from Mysore city. Inside the fortress is Tipu's mosque with its twin minarets,the celebrated Ranganatha Swamy temple, Tipu's Summer Palace known as the Daria Daulat Bagh, the Wellesley Bridge and the dungeons where British officers were once imprisoned. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit Lal Bagh, the Botanical Gardens, Tipu's summer Palace, Bull Temple, and shopping at Arts & Crafts Centre Emporium at M.G.Road. Overnight at Bangalore.
Day 16: Chennai – Departure
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Finish your last minute shopping. In time you will be transferred to the Chennai Airport to board flight to your home/onward destination. |