MONUMENTAL SOUTH INDIA TOUR
20 DAYS/19 NIGHTS
Chennai-Mahabalipuram-Tanjore-Trichi-Madurai-Bangalore-Mysore-Hassan-Hampi-Badami-Goa
Day 01:
Arrival- Chennai
Arrival in Chennai and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Chennai. Visit National Art gallery,St Thomas mount,Little mount shrine,Kabaleeswasr Temple etc
(Overnight at the hotel)
Day 02:
Chennai – Kanchipuram - Mahablipuram(86 KMs-2.30 Hrs)
Morning drive to Mahabalipuram. Enroute sightseeing of Kanchipuram.
Visit kalilsanatha temple,Ekambaranatha temple etc at Kancheepuram
At Mahabalipuram visit ,Arjuna’s penance,Rathas,Shore temples,Krishnamandapam etc
(Overnight at the hotel)
Day 03:
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry135 Kms-3 Hrs)
Morning drive to pondicherry. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon, visit Auroville and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
(Overnight at the hotel)
Day 04:
Pondicherry- Tanjore(172 Kms-3.30- Hrs)
Morning drive to Tanjore, enroute sightseeing of Gangaaikondacholapuram, Darasuram & Brihdashwara temple.
(Overnight at the hotel)
Day 05:
Tanjore-Trichy(55 Kms-1.30 Hrs)
Morning drive to Trichy. Afternoon sightseeing of Srirangam & Rock fort Temple.
(Overnight at the hotel)
Day 06 :
Trichy – Madurai (130 Kms-3 hrs)
Morning drive to Madurai. On arrival check in hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Madurai Includes the Meenakshi Temple and Tirumalai Nayakar Palace..
(Overnight at the hotel)
DAY 07
Madurai-Bangalore by Train
Full day at Madurai.The day under your disposal
Catch overnight Train to Bangalore>catch Bangalore express at 1940 Hrs from Madurai station.
Overnight onboard
Day 08
Reach Bangalore
In the morning the Train will be reaching Bangalore Railway station.
Direct transfer to the Hotel & Relax.
Later enjoy Sightseeing at the City
Visit Cubbon Park and Museum, Government Museum , Tippu’s Palace, The Fort, Bull temples & Vankappa Art Gallery.
Back to the Hotel and enjoy Overnight stay.
DAY 09
On To Mysore
(160 Kms-4 Hrs)
In the morning proceed to Mysore - the princely city of South India.
Visit the famous Sreerangapattanam-Historical monument Enroute
Reach Mysore by afternoon.
Check into the Hotel & rest of the day at leisure & local Tour.
Overnight stay
DAY 10
At Mysore
After breakfast, we proceed on a city tour of Mysore. Enjoy the royal streets with broad tree-lined avenues. View of Mysore Palace in the night when it is illuminated is unforgettable.
Visit Chama Rajendra Art Gallery to marvel at some famous paintings.
Next take the road to Chamundi Hills, 1062 metres above MSL. Have a panoramic view of Mysore city below.
Get down to the city to visit the zoo. Take snaps.
Get back to the city - now resplendent in glorious illumination.
Back to your hotel. Relax.
DAY 11
On to Hassan
(180 Kms-4 Hrs)
After Breakfast ,check out from the hotel at Bangalore and proceed to Hassan-the gate way to explore the ancient culture sites of Belur and Halebid.
it is time to make an enroute break at Sravanabelagola-one of the most popular Jain pilgrim center in South India.Here you can see the Statue of Gomateswara,this is Carved out of a single block of granite, this 50 feet high statue, stands majestically on top of the hill.
Arrive at Hassan by noon nad check in to the Hotel.
Visit the Chennakeswara Temple, which is an exquisite example of Hoysala architecture.
Next we drive seven more kilometers to the east to discover Halebid.Marvel at the fine architecture of the Hoysaleswara temple,which bear testimony to the rich culture heritage of Karnataka.
We then go one kilometer further to Basthali, famous for its Jain constructions. Admire the gleaming black stone pillars.
Back to the Hotel for Overnight stay.
DAY 12
On to Hospet
(320 Kms-8 Hrs)
After an early breakfast we will proceed to Hospet.Enjoy the journey to Hospet though the path blended with history of the Great Vijaya Nagar empire. Hospet is the base station to visit Hampi.
Arrive at the destination by afternoon and check in to your resort.
If preferred, on the same day you can go to Hampi for an Overview of the Historical Destination which is just 13kms from Hoapet.
Overnight stay at the Resort.
DAY 13
On to Hampi
After Breakfast we will drive to Hampi nearby. Visit important temples, Purandara Dessara mandapa,Lotus Mahal and Queen Bath, Dassara platform , Hazarama Temple ,Pattabhirama Temple etc.
See the longest masonry work in the world at the Thungabhadra Dam if you are interested, which is 17 kms from Hampi.
Back to the resort for overnight stay.
DAY 14
On to Badami
(160 kms-3 Hrs)
Morning ,After breakfast we move on to Badami.another Historical Destination.Badami is famous for several Temples. Some structural and some Rock cut Temples of the 6th & 7th Centuries.
Visit the Art gallery, Badami Fort, Cave of Badami; which are the important attractions of Badami.
Later you can visit Pattadakkal which is 32 kms from Badami.there you can visit the famous temples Kada Siddeswara, Jambulinga, Galaganatha, Sangameswara, Mallikarjuna, Virupaksha and Papanatha.
You can also make a visit at Aihole whish is 44 kms from this destination.
Back to the Hotel,enjoy Overnight.
DAY 15-Day 19
On to Goa for 05 nights(370 Kms-10 Hrs)
Morning check out from the Hotel at Badami and proceed to Goa .It is long journey for 9 Hrs.
Reach Goa by late evening & check into the Resort
Overnight stay for 03 nights
Day-20
Return Home
Today you will be transferred to the Airport to catch the return flight to home
Return to your home land with the marvelous memories of your tour…
Here comes the end of a fascinating tour!!!!!!!
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Accommodation
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DESTINATION |
Deluxe class Hotels |
First class Hotels |
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CHENNAI (01 N) |
GRT Grand days/Residency tower |
Savera/Radha Park Inn |
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MAHABALIPUIRAM(01 N) |
GRT Temple bay |
Ideal Beach Resort/Sterling Resorts |
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PONDICHERRY(01 N) |
The Dunes/Annamalai Resort |
Anandha Inn/Annamalai Hotel |
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TANJORE(01 N) |
Hotel Sangam/Ideal River view |
Ideal river view |
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TRICHY(01 N) |
Hotel Sangam |
Hotel Sangam |
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MADURAI(01 N) |
Taj Garden Retreat |
GRT Regency |
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MYSORE(02 N) |
Hotel Regallis |
Santhesh the Prince |
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BANGALORE(01 N) |
Hotel Capitol/Atria |
St marks Hotel/Bangalore I.N /Museum Inn |
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HASSAN(01 N) |
Taj chikamangalore |
Hoysala village/Hassan Ashok |
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HOSPET(02 N) |
Malligai Tourist Home |
Malligi Tourist Home |
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BADAMI(01 N) |
Badami court |
Badami court. |
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GOA (05 N) |
Taj Fort aguada/Taj Holiday village |
Vainguinim valley/Goan Heritage |
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MADURAI-(01 N)BANGALORE |
By Train (A/C two tier ) |
By Train (A/C two tier) |
N.B-Deluxe class includes 4/5 star or Eqv Heritage/nature Resorts & Hotels
First class includes 3 star or Eqv category hotels & Resorts
Transport
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First Class |
A/C /Indica Car or similar |
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Deluxe class |
A/C Toyotta Innova/Toyotta Qualis |
The Vehicle will be with the guests through out the Tour. They can make it use round the Clock if needed.
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