 Duration: 22 days
South India Kerala Historical Heritage Tours
Destinations to be Covered: Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, Trichy, Madurai, Cochin, Kovalam, Mysore
Day 01: Mahabalipuram
We shall arrive at Chennai. Then we shall drive to Mahabalipuram, one of the World Heritage Sites in India. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 02: Mahabalipuram :
We shall take a full day sightseeing tour in Mahabalipuram, specially the ancient group of monuments including Varaha Cave, Arjuna's Penance, Mahishamardini Cave, Shore Temple and Sculpture Museum recapitulating the Indian history. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 03: Kanchipuram :
We shall take a full day excursion to Kanchipuram temples known for their great Dravidian sculpture. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 04: Pondicherry
We shall drive to Gingee Fort on to Pondicherry, the ancient Portuguese colony of India and watch the Auroville Ashram, French War Memorial and the Aayi Mandapam. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Pondicherry.
Day 05: Chidambaram
We shall drive to Chidambaram, Gangaikondacholapuram, and Darasuram, the historical cities of India in Tamil Nadu famous for the temple architecture. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Tanjore.
Day 06: Trichy
We shall take the full day sightseeing tour in Tanjore,
the temple city including Srirangam and Jambukeshwara
temple. An evening drive will take us to Trichy/Tiruchirapalli.
Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in
Trichy/Tiruchirapalli.
Day 07: Trichy
We shall undertake an excursion to Nartamalai, Cittinnavasal,
and the famous Jain cave temples with paintings dating
back to 6th Century. Then we shall return to Trichy/Tiruchirapalli.
Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in
Trichy/Tiruchirapalli.
Day 08: Madurai
We shall drive to Karaikudi and visit Chettinad Palace. Then we shall drive to Madurai, the abode of the goddess Meenakshi. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.
Day 09: Madurai
We shall undertake a full day sightseeing tour of Madurai temples, the main deity being lord Vishnu and goddess Meenakshi and also the Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.
Day 10: Kanyakumari
We shall drive to Kanyakumari and enjoy the dawn and dusk where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean get united. Then we shall visit Vivekananda and Gandhi Memorial along with the breathtaking statue of Tiruvalluvar.
Day 11: Kovalam
We shall drive to Padmanabhapuram Teak Palace, the only
Teak Palace in India and continue towards Kovalam. Then
we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam.
Day 12: Kovalam
We shall take a full day rest at the Kovalam Beach,
the most beautiful beach in India having a very picturesque
location. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the
hotel in Kovalam.
Day 13: Cochin
We shall drive to Cochin and on the route take 3 hour backwater trip by a motor boat. In the evening we shall watch a breathtaking Kathakali dance performance live. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin
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Day 14: Cochin
We shall have a full day sightseeing tour around Cochin, the city known for ports and harbors. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.
Day 15: Ooty
We shall drive to Ooty, the queen of Nilgiri Hills. We also have the option of taking Nilgiri mountain rail from Coonoor to Ooty. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Ooty.
Day 16: Mysore
We shall drive to Mysore, the ancient artistic and cultural city, famous for incense sticks, sandalwood products and Mysore silk. Upon arrival, we shall visit the grand Mysore Palace. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Mysore.
Day 17: Mysore
We shall enjoy a full day sightseeing tour around Mysore including Chamundi Hills, Srirangapatnam, Brindavan Gardens and Lalitha Mahal Palace . We shall relish the unforgettable moments at the city tour appreciating its majesty. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Mysore.
Day 18: Belur-Halebid-Hassan
We shall drive to Belur and Halebid to visit the ancient 10th century Hoysala Temples. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Hassan.
Day 19: Hospet
We shall drive to Hospet, another historical city in Karnataka. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Hospet.
Day 20: Hampi :
We shall take a full day visit to the extensive UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Hospet.
Day 21: Hampi
We shall take a full day visit to Hampi to tour the remaining monuments and places of tourist interest. Then we shall have an overnight stay at the hotel in Hospet.
Day 22: Bangalore
We shall depart from Bangalore airport catching an onward flight for our desired destination or our way back home.
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