South India Trip

Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore.

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Arrive in Chennai, a bustling metropolitan city of India and the capital of Tamil Nadu, South India. On arrival at Chennai Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel by the representative of Car Rentals in India. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to sightseeing tour of Chennai. Chennai is home to world famous Marina Beach, the second largest beach in the world. Visit the Marina Beach. See the archaeological section and bronze gallery of the Museum. Visit the Kapileshwara Temple - Dravidian style temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Visit the East India Company's St. George Forte, Parthsarthy Temple, Guindy National Park and Snake Park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03: Chennai - Excursion to Kanchipuram
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to excursion tour to Kanchipuram - the city of thousand temples. Kanchipuram is one of the most sacred Hindu Pilgrimage centres in India. It is also famous for silk sarees and handloom. It is known for its 108 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, 18 temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and Adi Shankararchya's Ashram. In time return back to Hotel at Chennai. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04: Chennai - Excursion to Mahabalipuram
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then proceed for full day excursion to Mahabalipuram Temples. Visit the world famous Shore Temples and Rock Cut Temples at Mahabalipuram. Visit the Chariot Shaped Temples. Relax at beaches. Explore other historical monuments. In time return back to the hotel at Chennai. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05: Chennai - Pondicherry
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Pondicherry. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. In the afternoon savor sightseeing tour of Pondicherry visiting attractions like Aayi Mandapam, Ananda Ranga Pillai's Mansion, Goubert Avenue, French War Memorial, the Statue of Dupleix, 19th Century Lighthouse, Romain Rolland Library, Botanical Garden & Aquarium, the Anglo-French textile mill, churches, Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Matri Mandir, etc.

Day 06: Pondicherry - Trichy
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Trichy via Kumbakonam, Swamimalai and Tanjore. Visit various temples at Kumbakonam. Visit the Dravidian style Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore. Tanjore is also known as the Rice Bowl of South India. See stone sculptures and temples at Swamimalai. Continue to Trichy. On arrival at Trichy, 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 07: Trichy
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast savor sightseeing tour of historical city Trichy, the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu, South India. Visit the major attractions like the Rock Fort, several Churches, Colleges, etc. Spend rest of the day at leisure or in your independent activities. Enjoy sumptuous dinner and have a comforting overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08: Trichy - Madurai
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After hearty breakfast, drive to Madurai, renowned for wonderful Meenakshi Amman Temple. Upon arrival in Madurai (the cultural capital of South India), Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Later visit the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, well-known for its huge court of thousand pillars. Visit to the temple to see the famous night ceremony. Also visit the Tirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09: Madurai - Excursion to Rameshwaram
Take sumptuous breakfast served at the hotel. Enjoy full day excursion tour to Rameshwaram. Visit the grand Ramanathaswami Temple. It is said to have been built at the spot where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva on his way back from Lanka after he slew the Ravana. This temple has the 1220 m long corridor, the longest in a temple. In time return back to Madurai and check into your hotel. Enjoy sumptuous dinner and have a comforting overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10: Madurai - Periyar
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Periyar in Kerala, South India. On arrival at Periyar, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. In the afternoon enjoy boat ride on the Lake Periyar to see the major attractions of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11: Periyar - Kumarakom
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival in Kumarakom, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. In the evening savor sunset boat cruise over picturesque Periyar Lake for the best experience of birding. Enjoy sumptuous dinner and have a comforting overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12: Kumarakom
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and enjoy bird watching. The sanctuary is home to migratory and domestic birds like egrets, darters, herons, teals, Siberian cranes, Siberian storks, dove, eagle, water birds, etc. Savor ayurvedic and spa experience. Dinner and overnight stay will beat the hotel.

Day 13: Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin
In the morning embark on luxury houseboat floating over serene and scenic backwaters of Kerala, South India. Enjoy breakfast onboard the cruise. Star backwater cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey. Houseboat passing through scenic canals, lakes and rivers gives awesome opportunity to see the awesome beauty of nature. You will cruise through scenic water bodies like Azhikkal Canal, Kuppapuram, Pallathuruthy, Swamy Canal, Meenappally Kayal, Muttael Canal, Vatta Kayal, Venattukadu Canal, Aakkathara Canal and lush paddy fields. Disembark houseboat at Alleppey. Later drive to Cochin. On arrival you will transferred to the hotel by the representative of Car Rentals in India. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Visit the Cochin attractions - Spice Markets, Churches, Forts & Palaces, Colonial Homes, Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, Portuguese Buildings, Dutch Homes, etc. In the evening enjoy Kathakali Dance Performance or go for Sunset Cruise. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast transfer to Cochin airport in time to board flight for Bangalore. On arrival in Bangalore, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Later visit the prime attraction of Bangalore - Ganpathi Temple, Tipu Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, St Mary’s Church, Gandhi Bhawan, High Court, etc. Later drive to Mysore, the sandalwood city of India. En route, visit Srirangapatnam - the erstwhile capital of Tipu Sultan. On arrival in Mysore, 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: Mysore
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast full day tour of Mysore and visit to Somnathpur. At Somnathpur, you will visit 13th century temple with star shape base decorated with miniature elephants guarding the massive structure. It is an excellent example of the Hoysala art & architecture. The frescoes on the wall depict the scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagvada Gita. At Mysore you will visit elegant Mysore Palace (Maharaja Palace), St Philomena’s Church, Nandi Bull, Chamundeshwary Temple, and Brindavan Gardens with musical and colorful fountains. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 16: Mysore - Bangalore - Departure
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. In time you will be transferred to Bangalore Airport to board flight to your home/onward destination.