Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Tiruvannamalai – Gingee – Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai – Kochi – Mysore – Hassan – Hampi – Badami – Bijapur – Gulbarga – Hyderabad.

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Arrive in Chennai, a bustling metropolitan city Kapilshwar

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. 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 02: Chennai – Excursion to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
Take sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Leave for excursion tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Both are famous for architecturally beautiful temple attractions. Explore the architecturally beautiful temples at Kanchipuram. Witness the marvelous beauty of seven pagodas at Mahabalipuram. Visit the ancient rock-cut temples at the sea shore. Visit the famous Shore Temple – excellent example of Dravidian art & architecture. In time return back to Chennai and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03: Chennai – Pondicherry
Take sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Pondicherry. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. In the afternoon relish visiting the attractions of Pondicherry 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. In time return back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04: Pondicherry – Tanjore
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Tanjore – the Rice Bowl of India. On arrival in Tanjore, a representative from Car Rentals in India transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. Later visit the attractions of Tanjore - Brihadeeswarar Temple, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Vijayanagara Fort, Saraswathi Mahal Library, Manora Fort, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05: Tanjore – Trichy
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Trichy. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later proceed to sightseeing tour of Trichy visiting major attractions – Rock Fort, magnificent Churches, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 06: Trichy – Madurai
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Madurai, renowned for magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple. Upon arrival in Madurai (the cultural capital of South India), Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. 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 07: Madurai – Excursion to Rameshwaram
Take sumptuous breakfast served at the hotel. After breakfast take full day excursion tour to Rameshwaram. Visit the splendid Ramanathaswami Temple. 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 lavish dinner and have a comforting overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08: Madurai – Kochi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, check out hotel and drive to Cochin (now known as KOCHI), the commercial capital of Kerala, South India. En route visit small Kerala villages. Upon arrival in Kochi, 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 09: Kochi – Bangalore (by Train)
Enjoy sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing tour of Cochin, also known as Fort Kochi. Visit major attractions of Kochi – St Francis Church, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Portuguese Buildings, Colonial Houses, Temples, Mosques, Forts, Places, etc. In time you will be transferred to Kochi Railway Station to board overnight train to Bangalore, the garden city of India and the capital of Karnataka, South India.

Day 10: Bangalore – Mysore
Arrive this morning in Bangalore. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later proceed to half day sightseeing tour of Bangalore. Visit major attractions – Lalbagh Garden, High Court, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, MG Road, Vidhan Soudha, etc. Later proceed to Mysore, the beautiful city in Karnataka. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. In the evening visit Brindavan Garden. You will see musical dancing fountains, colorful fountains, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11: Mysore – Excursion to Srirangapatnam & Somnathpur

Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, embark on half day sightseeing tour of Mysore. Mysore is a must visit site in all South India. Start with a visit to the magnificent Maharaja Palace (Mysore Palace) and then proceed to the Art Gallery, Chamundeshwary Temple perched atop the Chamundi Hills. Visit the Nandi Bull on your return to the hotel. Later take excursion to Srirangapatnam and Somnathpur. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12: Mysore – Hassan
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast proceed to Hassan. On the way to Hassan visit Shravanbelagola, a monolithic 17m height naked statue at the Jain temple. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later visit to Belur & Halebid – an excellent example for Hoysala Architecture temples. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13: Hassan – Hospet
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Hospet. Hospet is an important city in Karnataka. The city is known for historical ruins and temples. Upon arrival at Hospet, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Later proceed to sightseeing tour of Hospet that covers Virupaksha Temple, Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple, King's Balance, Tungabhadra Dam, Queen's Bath, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Hospet – Hampi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After Hospet

breakfast at the hotel, drive to Hampi, a world heritage site. On arrival at Hampi, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Hampi. Explore historical ruins and various ancient temples. Major attractions in Hampi are Achyuta Raya Temple, Shri Vijaya Vitthala Temple, Stone Chariot, Hazari Rama Temple, Shri Virupaksha Temple, Ugra Narasimha, Water Channels, Elephant Stable, Prasanna Virupaksha Temple, Balakrishna Temple, Stepped Tank, Kadalekalu Ganesha Temple, Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15: Hampi – Badami
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Badami. On arrival at Badami, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 16: Badami – Bijapur
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to sightseeing tour of Badami. Explore 4 cave temples. All temples are carved out of sand stone on the cliff of a hill. The first cave temple has delicate carving of Nataraja epitomizing 81 poses. The third cave is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is the largest and most ornamental. The fresco paintings in the cave look like those of Ajanta. Overlooking the cave temples is a large tank around which are temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Later proceed to Bijapur. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 17: Bijapur – Gulbarga

Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, visit the world famous Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur. Visit various mosques and tombs. Later proceed to Gulbarga. Gulbarga has a harmonious blend of Muslim and Hindu Cultures. On arrival, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later visit the Jumma Masjid which is very similar to the great Spanish mosque of Cordoba. Visit the Khwaja Banda Nawaz Tomb. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 18 Gulbarga – Hyderabad
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast check out the hotel and then drive to Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, South India. On arrival in Hyderabad, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later visit the Charminar – a world heritage monument. Visit the Mecca Masjid. Visit the Salarjung Museum.Visit the Hyderabad High Court Buildings. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 19: Hyderabad – Departure
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, visit the magnificent Golconda Fort. This massive fort complex is situated in the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. See the expansive roof gardens. Also visit the Tombs of Qutab Shahi Kings in a beautiful domed Mausoleum encircled by gorgeous Gardens. The tombs follow certain pattern with Hindu style ornamentation, while important ones have their own Mosques. Return back to the hotel at Hyderabad. Finish your last minute shopping. After a farewell dinner, Car Rentals in India representative transfers you to the Hyderabad Airport in time to board flight to your home/onward destination.