Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondichery - Swamimalai - Tanjore -Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Ooty - Mysore -Hassan - Belur - Halebid - Bangalore - Chennai

Day 01 Chennai

Arrive Chennai. Afternoon city sightseeing tour.

Day 02 Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram

Morning excursion to Kanchipuram to see ancient temples. Later, proceed to Mahabalipuram to see temples there. Overnight at Mahabalipuram.

Day 03 Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry-Gangaikondacholapuram-Swamimalai

03 Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry-Gangaikondacholapuram-Swamimalai Depart for Swamimalai by Car. Enroute visit Pondicherry and Gangaikondacholapuram. In Pondicherry, visit the Sri aurobindo Ashram.

Day 04 Swamimalai-Tanjore

In the morning visit Darasuram Temple and the Institute of Iconography. Later drive to Tanjore. Afternoon, visit the 9th century Chola Temple of Brihadeeswara at Tanjore.

Day 05 Tanjore-Trichy-Madurai (194 km)

Depart for Madurai by car. Enroute visit Trichy. Evening watch religious ceremonies at Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

Day 06 Madurai-Periyar (137 kms.)

Morning visit Meenakshi Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Afternoon drive to Periyar.

Day 07 Periyar-Kumarakom-Alleppey

Early morning Boat Cruise on Lake Periyar to view Wildlife activities. Later, drive to Kumarakom and board the House Boat or Kettuvalom. Stay in the House Boat and cruise the Backwaters in and around Alleppey.

Day 08 Alleppey-Cochin

Explore rural life in the Backwaters. Later, disembark at Alleppey and drive to Cochin. Evening watch a Kathakali dance performance

Day 09 Cochin

Morning city sightseeing tour. Evening walk in the fort Cochin area.

Day 10 Cochin-Ooty

Depart for Ooty by car. Evening free.

Day 11 Ooty-Mysore

Morning enjoy Toy Train ride and proceed by car to Mysore, Evening visit the Chamudishree Temple.

Day 12 Mysore-Hassan

Morning city sightseeing tour of Mysore including the Palace of the Maharaja of Mysore. Later depart for Hassan by car. Enroute visit Srirangapatnam-Tipu Sultan's 18th century summer palace.

Day 13 Hassan-Belur-Halebid-Bangalore

Morning excursion to the 11th century temples of Belur and Halebid. Later depart for Bangalore. Enroute visit Shravanbelgola

Day 14 Bangalore-Chennai

Morning is free for shopping. Evening fly to Chennai to connect your flight for onward journey.

Highlights

• » Take a memorable House Boat Trip along the Backwaters in Kumarakom
• » Experience a Safari Cruise in Periyar Game Sanctuary & Trek to the Jungle for Bird Watching
  
• » Enjoy a Sunset Cruise
• » Attend a performance of Kathakali, one of the India's most famous Classical Dances
• » Enjoy a Toy Train ride Ooty.
  
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  The above is our standard Itinerary. We can also make Tour Programme as per your requirement.
  
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