South India Vacation Trip
South India
South India the most beautiful part of India. The
different south Indian States are different to each other in region,
religion, culture and art and architecture. so there is a lots of
destinations to see in each states. Vacation in South India is a pleasant
experience.
DESTINATION : MADRAS – MAHABALIPURAM –
KANCHIPURAM – TRICHY – TANJORE – MADURAI – PERIYAR –
COCHIN – KOVALAM – BANGALORE – HASSAN – MYSORE –
BANGALORE – BOMBAY
DURATION : 17 NIGHTS / 18 DAYS
DAY
01 Arrive Chennai Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 02 Chennai /
Mahabalipuram Morning drive to Mahabalipuram (65 km) – the
city of Seven Pagodas is the greatest monument to the glory of Pallava
emperors. Near these delicately sculptured temples stand life size stone
statues of an elephant, a bull and a lion. Transfer to the hotel after the
city tour.
DAY 03 Mahabalipuram / Kanchipuram /
Madras Early morning drive to Kanchipuram (67 kms) "city of
thousand temples" of which 124 of are still there, dedicated to Lord
Shiva. The most spectacular of these temples is Ekambeshwar. The Gopurams at
its entrance stand 188 ft high, with 10 storeys of intricate sculpture.
Kanchipuram is also famous for ‘Conjeevaram’ Silk. Evening drive
to Chennai. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04
Chennai/Trichy City The town lies within the seven walls of the
Colossal Vishnu Temple. Behind the fourth wall lies the Hall of Thousand
Pillars.
DAY 05 Trichy / Tanjore / Trichy Morning
proceed for a full day excursion to Tanjore, built during the 10th century,
reveals the beautiful Brihadishwara Temple. Evening return to Trichy.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06 Trichy / Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai (127 kms). This city of festivals has one
festival practically every day of the year. Visit the breath taking
Meenakashi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva. The temple is
believed to have been founded by Indra (The king of Gods). Every point in
the temple has a legend attached to it. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY
07 Madurai/Periyar Morning drive to Periyar Game Sanctuary (145
kms). Enroute stop at Thekkadi, close to the Periyar Lake. Like a placid
river the lake winds around capes and hills and is the heart of the 300 sq
mile sanctuary. Enjoy the ride of the motor launch which drifts along the
lake, presenting close views of elephants, deer, bisow and even leopards and
tigers. Overnight at Periyar.
DAY
08 Periyar/Cochin Morning drive to Cochin (184 kms), one of the
three largest ports on the west coast of India with shaded lagoons, wooded
islands and canals. Built in 1568 Cochin is also called Venice of the East.
Cochins old Spanish style church of St. Francis was in fact, the very first
church in India. Vasco da-Gama is said to have been buried here. Visit the
Cochin Harbour Terminus and the Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 09 Cochin Day at leisure.
Optional : boat trip can be organised.
DAY 10 Cochin / Trivandrum / Kovalam
Morning drive to Trivandrum (120 kms). Visit the Padmanabhaswami
(Vishnu) Temple. Later transfer to Kovalam. Transfer to the hotel at the
beach, for overnight stay.
DAY 11 Kovalam Kovalam
provides excellent relaxation under bright sunlight. One can also visit
Padmanabhapuram - ‘Lotus Navel City’. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 12 Kovalam Full day free to relax on
the beach. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 13
Kovalam/Bangalore Morning transfer to the Trivandrum airport to
board flight for Bangalore. Arrive Bangalore and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 14 Bangalore / Hassan Morning
proceed for a half day city tour of Bangalore, a modern and well planned
city and home to several major industrial houses, an aircraft plant and the
beautiful Mughal Gardens. Afternoon proceed to Hassan (183 kms.) and
transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 15
Hassan / Mysore Morning visit Belur 36 kms from Hassan. The
superbly preserved Chennkesava Temple here is a tribute to the skill and
genius of the medieval craftsmen. About 10 kms from Belur is Helebid Temple,
a riot of carvings left incomplete after 80 years of labour. Afternoon drive
to Mysore (149 kms.) Arrive Mysore and transfer to the hotel for overnight
stay.
DAY 16 Mysore / Bangalore Morning
proceed for a half day city tour of Mysore, once the capital city of the
princely state, often called The Jewel of Karnataka. Afternoon drive to
Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam (16 km.), famous for the summer
palace of Tippu Sultan with wall painting, the fort, Ranganatha Temple,
dungeons and museum. Arrive Bangalore in the evening and transfer to the
hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 17 Bangalore /
Mumbai Morning transfer to the airport in time to board flight for
Mumbai. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon proceed
for a half day city tour of Mumbai. Visit Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging -
Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill, offering a panoramic view of
Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi
Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford Market.
DAY
18 Mumbai / Out Morning free. Later transfer to the international
airport in time to board flight for onward destination.
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