Duration: 15 Nights 16 Days

Destinations : Bangalore | Mysore | Ooty | Cochin | Alleppey | Periyar | Madurai | Trichy | Pondicherry | Chennai

The states of Karnataka, Kerala, Goa and Chennai combined are called South India. A completely different language, cultural, food etc. give a unique experience.

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Day 1 : Arrive Bangalore by International flight

You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall, who will assist you with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in Bangalore.
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Day 2 : Bangalore

In the morning you will visit Vidhan Soudha – The legislative House of the State of Karnataka, Bull Temple, carved out of a single granite rock. You will conclude the day by visit to Visvesvaraya Memorial Museum. Afternoon will be free to relax. Overnight in Bangalore.
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Day 3 : Bangalore/Mysore by road (140kms/3-4hrs)

After breakfast depart for Mysore en route visiting Tipu Sultan’s second Palace at Srirangapatna. Arrive Mysore and visit Mysore Palace – the Maharaja’s Palace with its works of art from the world over, see the magnicent crouching Nandi Bull & the Rajendra Art Gallery. Also visit Chamundi Hill to see the panaromic views of the city and in the evening visit Brindavan Gardens, famous for their spectacular musical fountains. Overnight in Mysore.
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Day 4 : Mysore/Ooty by road (155kms/4hrs)

Depart for Ooty, enroute visiting Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and spot many species of birds and reptiles while enjoying a safari. Continue to Ooty & rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Ooty.
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Day 5 : Ooty

In the morning you will visit Botanical Garden- the picturesque gardens with over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossil of a tree, which is believed to be more than 20 million years old. Also you will visit the Ooty Lake. Afternoon enjoy the famous Toy train ride from Connor to Ooty on historical Nilgiri Mountain railway established in 1899.
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Day 6 : Ooty/Cochin by road (300kms/7-8hrs)

You will be driven to Cochin and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax.
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Day 7 : Cochin

After breakfast, tour Cochin visiting the Jewish
Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets and St. Francis Church. Overnight in Cochin. In the late evening you will witness the Kathakali dance drama. Overnight in Kochi.
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Day 8 : Cochin/Alleppey by road (60kms/1.5hrs)

Today you will depart for Alleppey to board the Rice Houseboat. You will sail through the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. In the afternoon you will be sailing in the canals of the massive lake where you can see people doing their daily ritual. You will explore the riverside villages while enjoying the panoramic scenery.
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Day 9 : Alleppey/ Periyar by road (140kms/4hrs)

Disembark the houseboat and drive to Periyar National Park and check in at hotel. Afternoon you will be taken into the park for game viewing
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Day 10 : Periyar/Maduari by road (150kms/4hrs)

Depart for Madurai and check in at hotel. Evening witness closing ceremony at Meenkashi Temple.
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Day 11 : Madurai

Morning half day tour of Madurai visiting Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace & Also visit the bustling market of Madurai outside the Meenakshi Temple. Afternoon vist Vilacheri – Potters’ village in Madurai, where mud becomes God
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Day 12 : Madurai/Trichy by road (250kms/5-6hrs)

Depart for Trichy and check in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Trichy
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Day 13 : Trichy/Pondicherry via Tanjore by road (220kms/5-6hrs)

Depart for Pondicherry en route visiting Tanjore and check in at hotel. Afternoon half day tour of Pondicherry visiting The Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Light house, Glass house & French Institute
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Day 14 : Pondicherry/Chennai via Mahaballipuram & Kanchipuram

Depart for Chennai en route visiting Mahaballipuram & Kanchipuram
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Day 15 : Chennai

Depart for half day tour of Chennai visiting Fort St. George, Hindu Temple & Marina Beach. Afternoon is free to relax
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Day 16 : Depart/Chennai by Int’l flight

Transfer to Chennai International airport in time to connect your onward flight to next destination
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