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Sensation of South India Tours

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Madras - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore - Madras / Chennai - Delhi
Highlights of Tour: Encapsulating the essence of south India, from temples of Chola dynasty in Trichy and Tanjore, to the wildlife of the coast. The combination of ancient dynasties and European colonial domination blend effortless in the past cities. This journey provide you insight into the temple architecture and paintings, spanning many centuries and styles. Before ending with final days at Indians foremost beach resort you enjoy Keralan backwaters.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi - Madras
Arrive: Delhi.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at airport and transfer to domestic airport for changing aircraft.
Arrive Madras, transfer to hotel.
Afternoon city tour.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Madras
Morning excursion to Kanchipuram - Known as the Golden city of Thousand Temples. This is one of India’s sacred cities. Afternoon - excursion to Mahabalipuram and ancient costal Port south of Madras. Here you will see many sculptures and temples of typical south Indian architectural design. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Madras - Trichy (360 Kms - 07 hours)
Morning drive from Madras to Trichy, visiting enroute Srirangam - an Island on the Cavery River, a massive Vishnu Temple within seven walls. Also visit the Lingam - is submerged in water.
On arrival - check in - at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Trichy - Tanjore (54 Kms - 1; 30 hours)
Morning city tour of Trichy (Tiruchirapalli).
Afternoon drive from Trichy to Tanjore. On arrival check - in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Tanjore - Madurai (128 Kms / 4 hours)
Morning city sightseeing tour of Thanjore where you will stop to visit temples built during the 10th and 14th centuries.
Afternoon drive from Thanjore to Madurai. On arrival check - in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Madurai
Day for city tour of Madurai city. Overnight at hotel.
Afternoon free, evening witness Pooja ceremony at Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Madurai - Periyar (137 Kms / 4.5 hours)
Drive from Madurai to Periyar. On arrival check - in at the hotel.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the surroundings.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Periyar - Cochin (185 kms / 5 hours)
Morning cruise in the Periyar Lake.
Afternoon - drive from Periyar to Cochin. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin.
Afternoon you will take a motor Launch cruise on the Backwaters of Cochin.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Cochin - Bangalore
Transfer from Hotel to the airport in time for flight for Bangalore.
On arrival Bangalore meeting assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to hotel.
Afternoon, city sightseeing tour of Bangalore.
Overnight at he Hotel.

Day 12: Bangalore - Mysore
Morning, leaving Bangalore and drive for Mysore, via Srirangapatana, (139 Kms/3.5 hours) once the summer Palace of Tipu Sultan, known for its fortress and tomb of the warrior King.
On arrival check in at the hotel.
Afternoon, you will visit the beautiful city of Mysore.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Mysore - Hassan (115kms/4.5 hours)
Drive from Mysore to Hassan en route, visiting Beluer and Halebid, which is the finest example of Hoysala Art. On arrival check - in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Hassan - Bangalore - Chennai
Transfer to Bangalore airport in time for flight for Madras.
Meeting upon arrival and transfer from Domestic airport to international airport in time for connecting flight for onward destination.

Day 15: Depart from Delhi

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