Package

Grand South India

Theme type: Heritage & Culture

About

Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican Church. Chennai is a culture-rich city with Carnatic music, delicious food, serene beaches and popular temples. It is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India. The city never fails to mesmerize its visitors as it offers a unique experience.

Unique Experiences

  •   Explore UNESCO World Heritage- Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.
  •        Visit to the Navagraha group Temples at Kumbakonam.
  •       Site the Architectural Marvel Tanjore Temple, A World Heritage Site.
  •       Visit famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple. 

Destinations

Chennai Day 1-2
Mahabalipuram Day 2-4
Tiruvannamalai Day 4-5
Pondicherry Day 5-6
Thanjavur Day 6-8
Madurai Day 8-10
Periyar Day 10-12
Kochi Day 12-14
Kumarakom Day 14-15
Kovalam Day 15-17
Mysore Day 17-19
Hassan Day 19-20
Bangalore Day 20-21

The best time to visit

Chennai November to February
Madurai October to March
Kochi September- March
Pondicherry October to March
Mysore September -May
Thanjavur October to March
Tiruvannamalai October to March
Periyar Sep to April
Kumarakom October ro March
Kovalam October to March
Mahabalipuram October to March
Hassan October to March
Bangalore May to October
Day 1
Day 1 || Arrival Chennai

Upon arrival at Chennai Airport you will be met with our representative & after Traditional Welcome you will be transferred to your hotel.  Visit San Thomas Cathedral, the Mylapore Temple , St. Mary’s Church & Marina Beach .Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
Day 2|| Chennai – Kanchipuram– Mahabalipuram ||150 Kms/04 Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Kanchipuram-The city of Thousand temples  , Arrive& visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Tiru Parameswara Vinnagaram, Kailasanathar Temple, Kumarakottam Temple and many more. Continue on to Mahabalipuram and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3
Day 3 || Mahabalipuram

Morning after the Breakfast visit the Shore temples (UNESCO World Heritage Site ).  Evening ,visit rest of the monuments or free to Enjoy the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4
Day 4 || Mahabalipuram – Thiruvannamailai ||150 kms/3 Hrs

After breakfast transfer to Thiruvannamalai  by surface . Arrive & Check in at Hotel and proceed fort the visits viz Arunachaleswarar Temple ,Sri Ramana Ashram , Vrupaksha cave etc  . Overnight at hotel.

Day 5
Day 5 || Thiruvannamalai – Pondicherry ||110 Kms/2.5 Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Pondicherry  – Arrive & visit Pondicherry Museum, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Promenade, Auroville,and later check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6
Day 6|| Pondicherry – Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Kumbakonam – Darasuram - Tanjore || 225 kms/5.5 Hrs

After Early breakfast Check out & proceed  to Tanjore enroute visiting the temples at Chidambaram , Gangaikonda cholapuram , Kumbakonam , Darasuram. Arrive Tanjore &Check in at Hotel.  Overnight at hotel.

Day 7
Day 7|| Tanjore

After leisurely breakfast, proceed to visit Brihadeshwara temple & Tanjore palace. Overnight at  hotel..

Day 8
Day 8 || Tanjore – Trichy ||55kms /1.5 Hrs & Trichy - Madurai ||140 kms /03 Hrs

After breakfast, Checkout and proceed to Madurai; enroute visiting Trichy viz Rock fort Temple visit  & Srirangam Temple. Arrive Madurai & Check in at Hotel . Overnight at hotel.

Day 9
Day 9 || Madurai

After breakfast ,Checkout and proceed to Madurai. & Arrive Check in at Hotel .Later proceed to visit Temple visit Sri Meenakshi Temple, Thirupparakundram, Azhagar Kovil, Pazhamudhircholai, and Koodal Azhagar Temple .Evening witness the Night ceremony – the image of Shiva being carried by the     devotees to his consort !. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10
Day 10|| Madurai –Thekkady || 160kms /3.5 Hrs

After breakfast transfer to Thekkady by surface. Arrive & Check in at the Hotel .Pm : Proceed for exploring the area on Jeep through the plantations ,with  enroute stops for familiarizing various spices grown in the area. Evening witness Traditional Dance Drama of kerala – ‘Kathakali ‘ in the Theatre , Overnight at hotel.

Day 11
Day 11|| Thekkady

Early morning proceed for a boatride on Lake Periyar ,for experiencing the Sanctuary at the safety of the Boat . Rest of the Day free at leisure or walk through Spice Market /Shops around .Evening witness ‘Kalarippayattu ‘ , the traditional martial art performance at the ‘Kalari centre’  (theatre)  overnight at Hotel .

Day 12
Day 12|| Thekkady – Cochin ||195 kms/06 Hrs.

After breakfast transfer to Cochin by surface .Arrive & Check in at the Hotel .Pm visit Twin Heritage Cities Fort Cochin & Mattancherry covering St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica & Chinese Fishing Nets and The Dutch Palace & Jewish Synagogue . Overnight at hotel.

Day 13
Day 13 || Cochin - Kumbalanghi - Cochin||18 kms/ 30 Min (One Way)

Morning after breakfast , proceed for exploring the Fishing Village and witness activities like Coconut dehusking , coir yarn making , crab farm visit , canoe cruising ,agriculture farm visit , chinese fishing net operation etc . Pm Free to explore old Cochin on own . Overnight at Hotel .

Day 14
Day 14|| Cochin – Kumarakom ||140kms /04 Hrs

After breakfast, transfer to kumarakom , Arrive Check in at Hotel for an overnight . Rest of the day free to enjoy Resort facilities /backwaters . Optionals  availaible –Bird sanctuary visit , Shikhara/Boat Ride on Backwaters . overnight at Hotel

Day 15
Day 15 || Kumarakom – Kovalam ||175kms /4.5 Hrs

Morning after Breakfast proceed by surface to Kovalam .Arrive Kovalam & Check in at Hotel for 02 Overnights. Rest of the day free to enjoy the Sun & Sand .

Day 16
Day 16 || Kovalam

Full day at Leisure to enjoy the sea & surf.  Overnight at hotel.

Day 17
Day 17|| Kovalam –Trivandrum || 18 Kms/30 Min & Trivandrum – Bangalore by flight || Bangalore - Mysore || 140 kms/03 Hrs

Breakfast at Hotel. In time transfer to Trivandrum  Airport to connect Flight to Bangalore. Arrive Bangalore & transfer to Mysore Hotel. Evening Explore the famous Devaraja Market . Overnight at hotel.

Day 18
Day 18 || Mysore

After breakfast visit world famous  Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Statue of Nandi Bull & Art Gallery. (The Palace is fully lit at Night on Sundays & Public Holidays –Revisit at 1900 hrs ,if it happens to be a Sunday/Public Holiday ) Overnight at hotel.

Day 19
Day 19 || Mysore – Sravananbelagola – Hassan ||140 Kms/03 Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Sravanbelagola –visit the World largest monolithic statue of Lord Gomteshwara , Continue on to Hassan  and check into hotel.  Proceed  to visit Chenna Kesava Temple ,Belur and Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara Temples ,Halebid.  Overnight at hotel.

Day 20
Day 20|| Hassan – Bangalore || 195 Kms/3.5 Hrs.

Morning after breakfast , proceed by surface to Bangalore .Arrive &Transfer to Hotel .Visit Bangalore if time permits viz Lal Bagh, Bull Temple, Government Secretariat, Vidhan Soudha & Cubbon Park.  Overnight at Hotel .

Day 21
Day 21|| Bangalore Departure

Breakfast at Hotel. In time transfer to the Bangalore International Airport to connect Onward Flight.

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