SOUTH INDIA 19 DAYS Tamil Nadu – Kerala – Karnataka
South India
Package itinerary
Day-01- Chennai
On arrival in Chennai, you will be taken to your Hotel. Afternoon go for an orientation tour of Chennai. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day-02-Chennai-Kanchipuram-(1.5 hour drive) - Mahabalipuram -(1.5 hour drive)
After breakfast, will go to Kanchipuram, the city of thousand temples. Visit Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambareswara Temple and Varadaraja or Devaraja Temple. You can also visit a Silk Weaving Unit which makes Kanchipuram Silk renowned for its unique design and quality. Then proceed to Mahabalipuram to check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel. Mahabalipuram has a significant role in the history and architecture of India which gives a major part for the archaeological enthusiasts. This is the only place in India where we have Cave Architecture. Monolithic Architecture and Structural Architecture still exists simultaneously. Also the long stretch of clean beach will give one a peaceful relaxation in Mahabalipuram.
Day-03-Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, sightseeing of Mahabalipuram to explore the heritage of Mahabalipuram temples, built in 7th & 8th Century AD which are today the sign of several antique sculptural marvels. The main attraction are Arjuna’s Penance, Rock cut Temples, Five Rathas etc. Afternoon at leisure for free walks. Overnight at hotel.
Day-04- Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry(2 Hour Drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Pondicherry which still carries a strong flavor of the French presence in India. Visit Auroville enroute. Auroville can be of special interest for those who seek for the universal humanitarian initiatives. One can see the entire idea behind the universal love and harmony from the life principles of Auroville. On arrival, check in at your hotel. Afternoon a familiarization of the city. The traditional French architecture is still maintained even in the latest renovations and the Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is the authorised agency for any such renovations in Pondicherry. Evening you could walk around the beach side to experience the local life. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day-05-Gangaikondacholapuram- Darasuram – Kumbakonam. (4 Hour Drive + Sightseeing time)
After an early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gangaikondacholapuram (UNESCO Temple) to visit the amazing architectural Marvel. Later visit Darasuram Iravadeeswarar Temple. (UNESCO Monument). On arrival at Kumbakonam, check in to your hotel. Evening experience a cookery demonstration on traditional snack & sweet for your evening tea/coffee. Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.
Day-06-Tanjore-Kumbakonam
Early morning, you shall visit the wholesale Vegetable market at Darasuram which is said to be the second largest in Asia. After breakfast, drive to Tanjore to visit the Big Temple (Brihadeeswara Temple) and Art Gallery. Thanjavur is also famous for its distinctive art style, which is usually a combination of raised and painted surfaces. Tanjore paintings are deeply rooted in tradition and still innovative within limits. This art is sacred and dedicated. Afternoon return to Kumbakonam. Evening enjoy a bullock cart ride for half an hour to the nearby village. Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.
Day-07- Sreerangam – Madurai (5 Hour Drive).
After breakfast drive to Sreerangam to visit the temple with the tallest entrance tower(Temple Tower) in India. Continue drive to Madurai, an ancient city, more than 2,500 years old,known as the Athens of the east, for overnight stay. Afternoon for sightseeing of Madurai with an evening visit to Meenakshi Temple. You may also have a walking trail through the tailor market and flower market to have a local feel. Overnight at Madurai.
Day-08-Madurai-Periyar (3.5 Hours Drive)
After breakfast, drive to Periyar. Enroute visit Harvest Fresh Farms for a guided tour through an Organic fruit and veg farm along with a hatchery. Enjoy a traditional lunch prepared with homegrown products or locally sourced. Later on arrival at Periyar, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at Periyar. Harvest Fresh Farm is a certified organic farm located in the heart of beautiful Cumbum Valley in Tamil Nadu State amidst cloud kissed mountains, bubbling streams and lush farmlands. You will stroll among pomegranate, papaya and mango orchards, watch the bees and its saplings, composting methods, livestock and herbal gardens.
Day-09-Periyar:
Early morning go for a short trekking or boating through the Sanctuary to watch wildlife. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Later visit a Spice farm to familiarize with Indian spices like Pepper, Cardamom, Clove, Cinnamon, Ginger, Turmeric, Nutmeg etc. Also visit a tea factory to see the tea making process. The factory is located inside a big tea plantation with a sales outlet for buying garden fresh team. Evening for free walks and shopping fresh spices. Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day-10- Periyar-Kumarakom Backwater Village (4.5 Hours drive)
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom, which is famous for its backwater & scenic beauty, sprinkled with traditional houseboats, country crafts, rural lifestyles and Tranquility. Enjoy the backwater life. You may opt to have a rejuvenating Ayurvedic Massage. Overnight at the Resort. Backwaters is the unique attraction for Kerala. With its vibrant and genuine lifestyle, one would find it a serene abode to have a peaceful life experience. For a traveler, there can be exciting life scenes around like the women washing clothes at the river side or housewives rowing private canoes to reach home, a coconut climber or a toddy tapper.
Day-11-Alleppey Houseboat
Enjoy your breakfast at the resort. Later drive to Alleppey to board your exclusive Houseboat for a cruise through the backwater villages followed by overnight stay on board. Your meals are freshly cooked and served on board. Explore the amazing backwater life of Kerala! Overnight at the Houseboat
Day-12-Alleppy Cookery show – Cochin: (1.5 hour drive)
After breakfast on board, check out and drive to a Heritage home nearby to participate in an interactive cookery show followed by lunch with the family. Afternoon drive to Cochin, known as Queen of Arabian Sea. On arrival, check into your hotel. Evening visit a traditional Kathakali Centre to watch the exclusive dance drama of Kerala.
Day-13-Cochin
Morning, after breakfast, proceed for a guided village backwater canoe cruise at Poothotta followed by at the farm house. Afternoon back to Cochin for a guided sightseeing to visit St.Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets etc. Cochin still keeps its colonial profile left over by many of the foreign influences by British, Dutch & Portuguese. In the Evening walk around Fort Cochin to see the life around. Overnight at the Hotel. Village backwater Cruise: A journey in a country boat into the pristine purity of a typical village backwater of Kerala…. Goes through the zigzagging narrow canals and paddy fields fringed with coconut palms… watch rare birds… a demonstration on coir making or a village kitchen etc. Your lunch will be prepared by the wife of our boatman with fresh catch from the river. Our guide can tell you many stories about the nature and life around.
Day-14-Cochin-Calicut (By train – 4.5 hours) – Wayanad (2 Hours drive):
Today you will be dropped at Ernakulam Railway Station to board your train to Calicut. This journey will give you some real life inputs of local people. On arrival at Calicut, you will be picked up to drive to Vythri, Wayanad – a North Kerala Hill Station. You may opt to stay at a Homestay, Plantation bungalows, Tree Houses or Luxury Resorts. Stay Overnight at Wayanad.
Day-15 – Wayanad Village – Nilgiri Wildlife
After breakfast, you will go for a guided village walk followed by a traditional lunch served on banana leaf. Afternoon you will be taken to a wildlife sactuary in the Nilgiri Biosphere for a wildlife vehicle safari through the National Park. By evening return to your resort for overnight stay. (Any wildlife activities are fully under the control of the respective Forest & Wildlife wardens and the safaris may be changed in case of an unexpected wildfire or similar natural incidents.)
Day-16-Wayanad-Mysore (4 Hours drive)
After breakfast, drive to Mysore. You will be driving wildlife sanctuaries which will enable you to watch a lot of wildlife on both sides of road. On arrival in Mysore, check into your hotel. Afternoon visit Maharaja’s Palace and later vegetable market and flower market. Mysore, the capital city of the wodeyars has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, maginificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. Evening you may visit the Palace again for a light & sound show followed by lighting up. Overnight at the hotel.
Day-17- Mysore
Spend Full day to explore Mysore. After breakfast, drive to Somnathpur, which is famous for its Hoyshala Architecture. Enroute visit Chamundi hills from the foothills. Later visit Fort Srirangapatnam, Tipu’s summer Palace. Return to your hotel for stay overnight. You may opt to go walking for local shopping etc.
Day-18-Mysore-Hassan (3 Hours drive)
After breakfast, drive to Hassan. Check in to your hotel on arrival. Afternoon visit Belur Channakeshava & Halebid Hoyshaleswara temples famous for its Hoyshala Architecture using the soft stone with amazing hand craft during 12th century. Stay Overnight at the hotel.
Day-19- Hassan – Bangalore Departure (5 Hours drive):
After breakfast, drive to Bangalore. Enroute visit the Jain Temple at Sravanabelagola which has one of the tallest Stupas. On arrival at Bangalore, check in to an airport hotel for wash and change. Later after an early dinner, you will be transferred to Bangalore International Airport to connect your flight home.
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