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Grand South India

16 Nights / 17 Days

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Chennai-Thanjavur-Trichy-Madurai-Kodaikanal-Periyar-Kottayam-Kochi-Ooty-Mysore-Bangalore-Mumbai

Overview
Itinerary

Embark on an enchanting tour through the heart of South India and beyond, covering iconic destinations like Chennai, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Kodaikanal, and Periyar, blending rich heritage, vibrant traditions, and natural beauty. Discover serene backwaters in Kottayam, the colonial charm of Kochi, and the lush greenery of Ooty's hill stations. Witness the royal grandeur of Mysore, the metropolitan energy of Bangalore, and end your journey amidst the bustling streets of Mumbai. This meticulously crafted itinerary offers a perfect mix of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient temples, scenic landscapes, and cultural wonders, ensuring a memorable travel experience.

Accommodation	No. of Night(s)
Chennai	02
Thanjavur	01
Trichy	01
Madurai	02
Kodaikanal	02
Periyar	01
Kochi	02
Ooty	02
Mysore	01
Bangalore	02

Meals

Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
Transfers & Sightseeing

All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary by air conditioned vehicle
Flight from Bangalore to Mumbai
Services of local english speaking guides
All applicable government taxes

Mineral Water
Indian Visa Fee
Travel Insurance
Domestic Air Fare
Major Meals - Lunch & Dinner
Services of Language Speaking Guides

Video, film & professional still camera fees
Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions above
Expenses of personal nature like Telephone Calls, Laundry, Porterage, Tips, Alcoholic Beverages, etc.

Arrive Chennai

A warm welcome on arrival by our representative and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Chennai

Today enjoy the city tour of Chennai. Visit Santhome church, St. Mary's church, Chennai museum and Kapaleeswarar temple. Afternoon is free. Overnight stay.

Chennai - Thanjavur

Morning is free. Later transfer to the railway station to board the train to Thanjavur. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Thanjavur - Trichy 65 kms / 1 hr

Today proceed for a city tour of Thanjavur. Visit Brihadisvara temple, Thanjavur palace & Saraswathi mahal. Drive to Trichy. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Trichy - Madurai 131 kms / 2 hrs

Enjoy city tour of Trichy and Srirangam and visit Vinayaka temple, Thayumanaswami temple. Drive to Madurai. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Madurai 131 kms / 2 hrs

A guided city tour of Madurai Visit Thirumalai Nayak palace, Mariamman Teppakulam and Tirumangalam. Afternoon is free for independent activities. In the evening attend temple ceremony at Meenakshi temple. Overnight stay.

Madurai - Kodaikanal 115 kms / 3 hrs

Drive to Kodaikanal and upon arrival check into thr hotel. Afternoon is free. Overnight stay.

Kodaikanal

Enjoy boating in the lake. Later take a city tour. Afternoon is free. Overnight stay.

Kodaikanal - Periyar 157 kms / 4 hrs

Drive to Periyar in the morning and upon arrival check in at the hotel. Visit Kumily spice market in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.

Periyar - Kottayam - Kochi 67 kms / 2 hrs

Enjoy an early morning boat ride in lake Periyar to watch wildlife. Later drive to Kottayam. Upon arrival enjoy a 2 hrs boat cruise to backwaters. Later drive to Kochi. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Kochi

Kochi one of the India’s most colourful cities. Kochi is the only place in the country where you can see St. Francis church, Jewish synagogue, Hindu temples, Dutch palace & Mosque nearly side by side. In the evening, attend the performance of the Kathakali, one of India’s most famous classical dance. Overnight stay.

Kochi - Ooty 274 kms / 7h 20m

Early morning drive to Ooty. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight stay.

Ooty

Breakfast at the hotel. Then take a tour of Ooty, visiting Botanical garden and Doddabetta – the highest peak in the Nilgiris. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight stay.

Ooty - Mysore 125 kms / 3h 30m

Drive to Mysore. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Later visit Brindavan garden in the evening. Overnight stay.

Mysore - Bangalore 145 kms / 3 hrs

After breakfast, visit Mysore which includes Mysore palace, drive ups the Chamundi Hill to visit Chamundeshwari temple and the Summer palace of Srirangapatnam. Drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Bangalore

Today enjoy the city tour of Bangalore. Visit Bull temple, Lalbagh Botanical garden and the magnificent building – Vidhan Soudha. Afternoon is free. Overnight stay.

Bangalore - Mumbai

Morning is free for independent activities. Transfer to the airport in the afternoon to connect flight to Mumbai. Later in the evening transfer to the airport to board flight for your journey back home.

The above itinerary can be further customized as per your travel requirements.

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