Southern India Temple Tour
Duration : 20 Days
Destinations : Madras, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram,
Tanjore, Trichy, Madurai, Periyar, Cochin, Ooty, Madumalai, Mysore, Hassan,
Hospet, Badami, Baijapur, Belgaun, Goa, Bombay
DAY 01 :
MADRAS-MAHABALIPURAM Arrive Madras and drive to Mahabalipuram
On arrival check-in at beach resort for overnight stay. Afternoon visit the
famous sea shore temple. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02 :MAHABALIPURAM-KANCHIPURAM
Morning breakfast
at the hotel and excursion to Kanchipuram. Famous for ancient temples and
silk works Kanchipuram is also known as "Land of Thousand Temples".
Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 03 : MAHABALIPURAM-TANJORE
After breakfast drive to Tanjore
famous for temples and
culture. Overnight stay at beach resort.
DAY 04 :
TANJORE-TRICHY-MADURAI After breakfast drive to Madurai
visiting enroute Tiruchirapalli visit Srirangam Temple and the Rock-Fort. On
arrival in Madurai check in at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 05 : MADURAI Morning after breakfast proceed for
half day city tour visit famous Meenakshi Temple and other temples.
Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 06 : MADURAI-PERIYAR
Morning after the breakfast drive to Periyar. Periyar is a wildlife
sanctuary with beautiful lake. It is situated in lush green forest. On
arrival transfer to hotel for Overnight stay.
DAY 07 :
PERIYAR-COCHIN Morning breakfast at the hotel and drive to
Cochin. Enroute enjoy backwater curise between Kottayam to Alleppy (one of
the finest backwater crusie). On arrival check-in at hotel for Overnight
stay.
DAY 08 : COCHIN
Cochin is one of the biggest harbours
of India. Full day free for independent activities. Interesting places to
visit and see includes, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace and Chinese fishing
nets. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 09 : COCHIN-OOTY
After breakfast drive to Ooty - One of the most popular hill resort of
India. .On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon free to relax and unwind.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 10 : OOTY Day
free at leisure. Interesting activities includes boat ride on Lake Ooty and
visit to Botanical gardens. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY
11 : OOTY-MADUMALAI-MYSORE After breakfast drive to Mysore
visiting Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary enroute. On arrival transfer to Hotel
for overnight stay.
DAY 12 : MYSORE
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Full day free to enjoy, car will be at your
disposal. You can visit Lalita Mahal Palace, Nandi Bull Temple and Brindaban
Gardens. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 13 :
MYSORE-HASSAN Morning breakfast at the hotel and drive to
Hasan - a convenient base for visits to Belur (38 km) and Halebid (27 Km).
On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit the ancient temples Belur and
Halebid. Once the capital of Hoysala Kings, Belur is noted for its superb
Chennakeshava Temple, a perfect example of Hoysala style of architecture.
Not far from Belur is Halebid, another capital of Hoysala Kings. Its
beautiful temples remain a evidence of the artistic genius of Hoysala
Sculptors and the aesthetic inclination of their kings. Overnight at hotel.
.
DAY 14 : HASAN-HOSPET Morning drive to
Hospet and on arrival check-in at hotel Malligi Tourist Home. Hospet is a
convenient base for visiting Hampi - the magnificent ruined city that was
once the capital of the powerful Vijayanagar Kings. Among it's splendid
monuments are the Vittala Temple with its fine sculptures, musical pillars
and the famous stone chariots. Overnight at hotel.
DAY
15 : HOSPET-BADAMI Morning drive to Badami. The Chalukyan
capital from 543 - 757 A.D., Badami, has several magnificent rock-cut and
early sculptural temples. Other nearby interesting places includes Aihole
and Pattadakal. Aihole is a pretty village on the banks of the Malaprabha.
There are about 125 temples scattered around the village. Pattadakal, the
second capital of Chalukyas is also the place where all coronations take
place and still have a number of beautiful temples. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 16 : BADAMI-BIJAPUR Morning drive to
Bijapur and on arrival check-in at hotel. Once the capital of Adil Shah
dynasty, Bijapur has many important monuments. These includes Gol Gumbaz -
The world's second largest dome (unsupported by pillars); Jama Masjid - One
of the finest in Deccan with a large shallow, onion shaped dome and arcaded
court; Ibrahim Rauza - The palatial 17th century tomb. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 17 : BIJAPUR - BELGAUM Morning drive
to Belgaum and on arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 18 : BELGAM-GOA
Morning drive to Goa and on
arrival check-in at hotel. Evening free to relax and unwind. Overnight at
hotel.
DAY 19 : GOA Breakfast at the
hotel and half day city tour. Rest of the day free. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 19 : GOA Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day at leisure. Enjoy on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 20 : GOA-BOMBAY Transfer to airport to board
flight for Bombay & back to home.
Duration
: 04 Days
Destinations : Delhi, Agra
DAY
01 : ARRIVE DELHI Arrive in Delhi. Our representative will meet you
at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI
Breakfast at hotel. Morning full day city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting
Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, India Gate, President house, Lotus temple. Overnight
stay at hotel.
DAY 03 : DELHI-AGRA Breakfast at
hotel. Morning drive to Agra via Fatehpursikri. On arrival at Agra half day
city tour of Agra visit Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY
04 : AGRA-DELHI Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Delhi. On
arrival at Delhi straight drop at airport to connect flight for onward
destion.