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Day 1-
Arrive Delhi
Arrive Chennai and
meet the SITA representative at the arrival hall.
Upon arrival straight away transfer to
Mahabalipuram. Arrive Mahabalipuram and check – in
at hotel.
Day 2-
In Mahabalipuram
Morning visit
the places to be visited in Mahabalipuram are
Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Varaha
Mandapam, Five Rathas and Shore Temples.
Later
visit Kancheepuram, one of the seven sacred cities
of India and also home to the famous silk and
cotton weaving industry.
Day 3- To Pondicherry
Morning drive to Pondicherry.
Arrive Pondicherry and check – in at hotel. Later
visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, where Sri Aurobindo
and the Mother lived for the most parts of their
lives, attracts tourists to this little city. The
Pondicherry Museum is home to some of the most
exquisite collections on architecture and
sculpture.
Day 4-
To Trichy
Morning drive to
Trichy. Arrive Trichy and check – in at hotel.
Later visit The Rock Fort Temple, an enchanting
temple unique in its own way makes a must visit
site of Trichi. The Tiruvanaikkaval Temple is
famous for its Siva lingam. Srirangam is an island
on the river Cauvery.
Day 5-
To Madurai
Morning drive to
Madurai. Arrive Madurai and check – in at hotel.
Later visit Meenakshi Temple, where the
1,000-pillared hall has stone figures carved on
the pillars, some of which sound like metal when
hit with an object. Also visit Tirumalai Nayaka
Temple and the Temple Art Museum.
Day 6- To
Trivandrum
Morning drive to
Trivandrum. Arrive Trivandrum and check – in at
hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum
visiting The ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy
is one of the major attractions in the city of
Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum shows a
harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and
Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art
Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and
Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in
Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and delightful
walks.
Day 7-
To Cape
Day return excursion to
Cape Comorin. Visit Swami Vivekananda Rock
Memorial. Kanyaumari is the only place in India
where one can watch the sunset and moon rise
simultaneously on a full moon
evening.
Day 8-
To Alappuzha
Morning drive a
short distance before switching over to a boat for
a through many canals and waterways up to
Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat
is the best way to explore the villages and rural
life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your
floating houseboat, a different boat with a
bedroom and en-suite rest room for your
comfort.
Day 9-
To Cochin
Morning drive to
Cochin. Arrive Cochin and check – in at hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Chennai including
Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the
world. The St. George Fort, built in 1653, is
currently used as the state government’s
secretariat. Santhome Cathedral was built around
14th/15th century and is another colonial
structure worth visiting. Dedicated to Lord Shiva,
the Kapaleeshwar Temple is the oldest temple in
Chennai. Another important temple in the city
dedicated to Lord Krishna is Parthsarthy Temple.
The Snake Park has a large collection of snakes
and many other reptiles.
Day 10- To
Coimbatore
Morning drive to
Coimbatore. Arrive Coimbatore nd check – in at
hotel. Afternoon visit the VOC Park and Zoo is an
amusement park named after the famous freedom
fighter V. O. Chidambaram. The Perur Temple,
situated about 6 km from Coimbatore, is one of the
seven Kongu Sivalayams. The Marudhamalai Temple,
located on a hillock, is dedicated to Lord
Subramanya. Then there is the Forest College,
which is one of the oldest institutions of its
kind in the country.
Day
11- To Ooty
Morning drive to
Ooty. Arrive Ooty and check – in at hotel.
Day
12- In Ooty
Full day sightseeing
tour of Ooty and surroundings. Visit The Botanical
Garden an ideal tourist spot besides being a
source of information about the region’s flora.
Also visit to the Ooty Lake. Besides these, there
are various view points like Lamb’s Rock (8 km
away from Coonoor), Kodanadu (16 km from
Kotagiri), and Dodabetta Peak that offer
fascinating views of the surrounding plains and
hills.
Day
13- To Mysore
Morning drive to
Mysore. Arrive Mysore and check – in at hotel.
Later visit Chamundi Hill. On the top of the hill
stands the temple dedicated to the Goddess
Chamundeshwari, the royal family’s patron
deity.
Day
14- In Mysore
Morning
sightseeing tour of Mysore including Maharaja’s
Palace built as recently as 1897, which is one of
the biggest in India; St Philomena’s Church etc;
Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery housed in the
Jagmohan Palace, which has a collection of
exquisite paintings, and, Brindavan Gardens, which
are illuminated 3 days a week.
Day 15- To
Hassan
Morning drive to Hassan.
Arrive Hassan and check – in at hotel. Later visit
Belur known for its exquisite temples and
Chennakeshava Temple is a fine example. Later
drive to Halebid, where Hoysaleswara Temple has a
wealth of sculptural detail, the walls covered
with gods, goddesses, animals and dancing girls.
Day
16- To Bangalore
Morning drive
to Bangalore visiting Sravanabelagola enroute -
one of most important Jain Pilgrim centres. Arrive
Bangalore and check – in at hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting Tipu
Sultan’s Palace, originally built in mud in 1537
and rebuilt by Haider Ali a couple of centuries
later; Bull Temple enshrining a massive bull
carved out of a single piece of Grey granite;
Lalbagh gardens laid out by Haider Ali in the 18th
century; Cubbon Park laid out by the British in
the 19th century. Vidhan Soudha built in granite
incorporates features of traditional Indian
architecture.
Day
17- To Goa
In time transfer to
airport to board flight for Goa. Arrive Goa and
transfer to hotel.
Day
18- In Goa
Day free for
independent activities or free to stroll along the
beach.
Day
19- In Goa
Day free for
independent activities or free to stroll along the
beach.
Day
20- To Mumbai
Intime transfer to
airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai
and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour
of Mumbai including The Gateway of India is the
main attraction of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or
the Gandhi memorial was once used to be the
residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Considered
as one of the best museums in the country, Also
known as Queen’s Neckless, Marine Drive. Juhu is a
5-km-long beach that attracts a large number of
visitors on any day of the week. Also visit
gardens like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla
Nehru Garden and Chowpatty gives you the view of
one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai.
Day
21- Leave Mumbai
You will be
transferred by a SITA representative to airport to
board flight for onward destination. End of our
services……………
Hotel
Options
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Cities |
Superior |
Standard |
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Mahabalipuram |
MGM Beach Resort |
MGM Beach Resort |
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Pondicherry |
Anandha Inn |
Ashok |
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Trichy |
Sangam |
Fortune Hotel Jenneys Residency
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Madurai |
Taj Garden Retreat |
Madura Park Inn |
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Trivandrum |
Muthoot Plaza |
Saj Lucia |
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Alappuzha |
House Boat |
House Boat |
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Cochin |
Taj Malabar |
Casino |
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Coimbatore |
Sohan Park Inn |
Heritage Inn |
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Ooty |
Savoy Hotel |
Holiday Inn Gem Park |
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Mysore |
Lalitha Mahal Palace |
Quality Inn Southern Star |
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Hassan |
Ashok |
Southern Star |
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Bangalore |
Le Meridien |
Ramanashree |
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Goa |
Holiday Inn |
Highland Beach Resort |
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Mumbai |
Holiday Inn |
Sahil
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PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation in all the hotels on
single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the
list above.
- Breakfast on all days.
- All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all
hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
- All transfers to or from hotels, city tours,
excursions, drives by air-conditioned transport.
- Services of an English speaking local guide.
- Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s
allowance, parking etc.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water
etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
- Any airfare or airport tax
- Tips, gratuities.
- Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table
drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.
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