South India Heritage Tour

HIGHLIGHTS
Encapsulating the essence of south India, from temples of Chola dynasty in Trichey and Thanjore, to the wildlife of the coast.The combination of ancient dynasties and European colonial domination blend effortless in the past cities.This journey provide you insight into the temple architecture and paintings, spanning many centuries and styles. Before ending with final days at Indians foremost beach resort you enjoy Keralan backwaters.

Day 01 : Delhi – Chennai
Arrive: Delhi
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at airport and transfer to domestic airport for changing aircraft.
Arrive Chennai, transfer to hotel.
Afternoon city tour.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Chennai
Morning excursion to Kanchipuram – Known as the Golden city of Thousand Temples. This is one of India’s sacred cities. 
Afternoon – excursion to Mahabalipuram and ancient costal Port south of Chennai. Here you will see many sculptures and temples of typical south Indian architectural design. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 : Chennai – Trichey (360 Kms – 07 hours)
Morning drive from Chennai to Trichey, visiting enroute Srirangam – an Island on the Cavery River, a massive Vishnu Temple within seven walls. Also visit the Lingam – is submerged in water.
On arrival – check in – at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 : Trichey – Thanjore (54 Kms – 1; 30 hours)
Morning city tour of Trichey  (Tiruchirapalli). Afternoon drive from Trichey to Thanjore. On arrival check – in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Thanjore – Madurai (128 Kms / 4 hours)
Morning city sightseeing tour of Thanjore where you will stop to visit temples built during the 10^th and 14^th centuries.
Afternoon drive from Thanjore to Madurai. On arrival check – in at the hotel
Overnight at hotel

Day 06 : Madurai
Day for city tour of Madurai city. Overnight at hotel.
Afternoon free, evening witness Pooja ceremony at Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 : Madurai – Periyar (137 Kms / 4.5 hours)
Drive from Madurai to Periyar. On arrival check – in at the hotel.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the surroundings.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : Periyar – Cochin (185 kms / 5 hours)
Morning cruise in the Periyar Lake.
Afternoon - drive from Periyar to Cochin. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 : Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin.
Afternoon you will take a motor Launch cruise on the Backwaters of Cochin.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Cochin – Bangalore
Transfer from Hotel to the airport in time for flight for Bangalore.
On arrival Bangalore meeting assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to hotel.
Afternoon, city sightseeing tour of Bangalore.
Overnight at he Hotel.

Day 11 : Bangalore – Mysore
Morning, leaving Bangalore and drive for Mysore, via Srirangapatana, (139 Kms/3.5 hours) once the summer Palace of Tipu Sultan, known for its fortress and tomb of the warrior King.
On arrival check in at the hotel.
Afternoon, you will visit the beautiful city of Mysore.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Mysore – Hassan (115kms/4.5 hours)
Drive from Mysore to Hassan en route, visiting Beluer and Halebid, which is the finest example of Hoysala Art. On arrival check – in at hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Hassan – Bangalore – Chennai
Transfer to Bangalore airport in time for flight for Chennai.
Meeting upon arrival and transfer from Domestic airport to international airport in time for connecting flight for onward destination:

Day 14 : Depart From Delhi